2017 AUDI A6 brake rotor

Driving
Driving
General information
Breaking in
A new vehicle must be broken in, and the break­ i n distance should be 1,000 mi les (1,500 km). Do
no t drive at speeds th at wi ll exceed
2/3 of the
maximum permitted engine speed
(R PM ) for the
fi rst 600 mi les (1,000 km) , and avoid f ull accel­
eration d uring this period . You may gradua lly
start increas ing the
RPM and the speed between
600 m iles (1,000 km) and 1,000 m iles (1,500
km).
During the fi rst hou rs of use, the engine has a
h igher internal friction than later on when all
mov ing parts have settled into p lace with each
other.
How the ve hicle is driven d uring the first 1,000
miles (1,500 km) also affects the engine quality.
Drive at moderate engine speeds after the initial
break-in per iod, part icu larly when running a cold
engine . This wi ll reduce eng ine wear and improve
the mi leage .
Do not dr ive at too
low of an engine speed (rpm).
Shift down if the engine stops r unning "smoot h­
ly". Extremely high eng ine s peeds are automati ­
cally reduced .
New tires
If yo ur vehicle is ru nning on new t ires, drive pa r­
t icularly c aref ul for the first 350 miles (5 00 kilo­
meters) after fi tting .
A WARNING
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New tires tend to be s lippery and must also
be "broken-in". Be s ure to remember this dur­
ing the first 350 miles (500 kilometers).
Brake gently. Avo id following closely behind
other vehicles or other situations that might
require sudden, ha rd brak ing .
Avoid damaging the vehicle
When you are d riving on poo r roads, or over
curbs, steep ramps, etc., make ce rtain that low-
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lying parts such as spo ilers and exha ust system
parts do not bottom o ut and get damaged.
This is es peci ally true for veh icles with low-s lu ng
c h ass is (sports chass is)* and fully loaded
vehicles .
Warming up/cooling down
Applies to: S models
By warming up/coo ling down t he engine careful ­
l y, you can he lp reduce unnecessary strain on
yo ur vehicle when dr iving in a sporty style.
The engine speed is limited when the engine is cold -the full engine o utp ut is not availab le.
When the engine is at operat ing temperat ure,
the engine speed limitation moves to a higher
RPM range. The t ires also only reach t he ir full
r oad holding capab ility once they have wa rmed
u p .
You r vehicle a lso has an after-run cooling fea­
ture . However, cooling down is still important.
The eng ine and the brakes as well as the e xhaust
system and the tra nsmission become very ho t
whe n driving in a spo rty style . B efo re you shut
t h e ve hicle off, yo u should cool down the vehicle
by drivi ng a few miles at low s peeds with ligh t ac­
ce lera tion.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to reduce the risk of vehicle
damage when driving through water, fo r example
on f looded roads:
- The water must not be any higher than the bot ­
tom of the vehicle body.
- Do not dr ive faster tha n wal king speed .
A WARNING
-
After driving thro ugh water or m ud, the effec­
tiveness o f the b rakes may be red uced due to
mo isture on the brake rotors and brake pads.
A few careful brake applications shou ld dry
off the brakes.
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- Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmiss ion, suspens ion or elect rical

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Braking
New brake p ads
New b rake pads do no t achieve the ir full b raking
effect during the firs t 250 mi (400 km) . They
m ust be "broken in" first .
Wear
Brake pad wear depends largely o n the way the
ve hicl e is driven and on operat ing cond it ions.
This is especi ally true if you are d riving frequently
in the c ity and on c urves or with a sporty driving
style.
Operating noise
Noises may occur when bra king depend ing on the
speed, b raking force and outs ide cond it ions s uch
as temperature and humidity.
Effect of water and road salt
In ce rtain s ituations, for example after driving
through water, in heavy ra in, afte r ove rnight con­
densat ion or after washing your car, the b raking
effect can be red uce d by mo isture or ice on the
b rake rotors and brake pads. The brakes must be
"dried" first with a few careful brake applica­
tions.
At highe r speeds and with t he windshie ld wipers
turned on, the brake pads press against the bra ke
rotors for a short amount of time . This action,
which is not felt by the driver, happens at regular
intervals and ens ures a better reaction time for
the brakes in wet weathe r.
The braking effect can also be reduced if you are
driving on sa lted roads and you do not apply t he
brakes for long periods of time. The layer of salt
on the brake rotors and pads must be worn off
first when the brakes are applied.
Corrosi on
Leaving the vehicle parked for long periods of
time, low mi leage and avo iding heavy brak ing
can contribute to corrosion on the brake rotors
and to d irty brake pads.
If you usually avoid heavy b raking or if there is
corros ion present, occasional heavy braking at
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high speeds is recommended to clean the brake
rotors and pads¢.&. .
Brake system malfunction
if you not ice that the b rake peda l t ravel has sud­
denly increased, then a br ake circuit in the du al­
c irc uit b rake system may have malfunctioned.
Drive to an authorized A udi dealer or authorized
A udi Se rvice Facility immediate ly to have the
problem corrected. On the way there, drive w ith
reduced speed and keep in m ind t hat you will
need a longer distance to stop and you will need
to press the brake peda l harder .
lo w b rake fluid level
When the brake fluid level is low, malfunctions in
the brake system may occur. The brake fluid level
i s electronically monitored.
Brake booster
The brake boos ter amp lifies the pressure you ap ­
ply to the brake pedal. It only works when the en­
gine is running .
A WARNING
- Only app ly the brakes for the purpose o f
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en­
danger other road users. This i ncreases the
r is k of an accident .
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- Never let the ve hicle roll while the engine is
s topped because this i ncreases the ris k of an
accident .
- New brake pads do no t ach ieve the ir full
braking effect dur ing the first 250 m i
( 4 00 km). They m ust be "b roken in" fi rst.
However, you can compensa te fo r the
slightly reduced brak ing force by pressing
firm ly on the brake pedal. Avo id heavy brak ­
ing during the break-in period.
- Ce rtain weather and operating condi tions
such as d riving through water, dr iv ing in
heavy rain o r driv ing after washi ng your ve­
hicle can impai r the effectiveness of the
brakes. In the winter, ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and dr ums. Check

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plying the brakes carefully several times
dries the brakes and removes ice bui ld-up.
- The effic iency of the brakes can also be im­
paired by driving for long stretches on roads
covered w ith salt without using the brakes.
You can remove salt deposits from the brake rotors and pads by ca ref ull y applyi ng
the brakes severa l t imes.
- If the front spo iler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, ma ke sure the front w heel
bra kes are vent ilated p roperly. O therwise,
t h e brake syste m could ove rheat, wh ic h re­
duces the ir effec tiveness.
- Failure of a bra ke circuit impai rs b raking
performan ce, which incre ases bra king dis­
tance . Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest authorized A udi
dealer or author ized Audi Service Facility .
- If the brake booste r is not working, you wi ll
have to press m uch ha rder on the bra ke
peda l to compensate for the lac k of the
booster.
(D Note
- Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
p edal light ly when bra king is not actually
necessa ry. This causes the brakes to over­
heat and increases bra king d istance and
causes wear.
- Befo re driving downh ill a long distance on a
steep h ill, decrease your speed and select a
l ower gear. This makes use of the engine
braking effect and relieves the brakes. If
you need to b rake additionally, brake in in­
te rvals and not cont inuous ly .
(0 Tips
- If the brake booster is not working, you
must p ress the brake pedal with much mor e
fo rc e th an norma l.
-If you re trofit your vehicle wi th a front spoil­
er, whee l covers o r similar items, ma ke sure
t h at t he ai r flow to the front whee ls is not
i nte rru pted. Ot he rw ise the brake sys tem
c a n become too hot.
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Electromechanical
steering, dynamic
steering
The ele ctromechanical s teering supports the
driver's steering movements.
P ower s teer ing adapts electroni cally based on
the ve hicle spee d.
Indicator lights and messages
• Do not dr iv e vehicle: steering defective
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and
t hi s message appears, the power steering may
have failed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as pos­
s ible. Do
not cont inue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized A udi Service Fac ility for
ass istance.
,~n Stee ring: System fault You can continue
driving
If the indicator light turns on and the message
appea rs, the steering whee l may be more diffi ­
cul t to move o r more sensitive than us ual. The
steering wheel may also be at an ang le when
driv ing straight.
Drive slowly to an a uth orized Audi dea ler or a u­
t h orized Audi Service Facility to have the mal­
f unct ion corrected.
,Ion Dynamic steering: Initiali zing
If the indicator light is blinking and this message
appea rs, dynam ic steering* is be ing ini tialized.
T he s teer ing whee l will be easy to move a fter
sta rt ing the engine. Re -ini tialization mig ht be
necessary if the steering w heel was moved hard
to the left and right while the ve hicle was not
moving. The d isp lay turns off if the init ialization
was s uccessful.
(D Tips
- If the . or
,Ion indicato r light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
- The dynamic steering stability systems
¢ page 120 are not ava ilable in the event of
a system mal function.
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Care and cleaning
-To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when was h­
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings .
- After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to mo isture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter . This in­
creases the risk of an acc ident. The bra kes
must be d ried first w ith a few careful brake
applica tions.
0 Note
- If you wash the ve hicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior m irrors in
to reduce the risk of damage. Power fo ld ing
ex ter ior mirro rs* m ust only be folded in and
out using the power folding function.
- To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle i n dire ct sunlig ht.
- T o reduce t he risk of damage to the surface,
do not use i nsec t remov ing sponges, ki tchen
s ponges or similar items. - Matte finish painted vehicle components:
-To reduce the r isk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polis hing agents or hard
wax.
- Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect .
- Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with matte
finish paint. The paint could be damaged
when the stickers or magnets are re­
moved. @ For the sake of the environment
Only wash t he ve hicle in facilities spec ially de­
signed for that pu rpose. This will reduce the
r isk of dirty wate r contaminated with o il from
ente ring the sewe r system.
Cleaning and care information
W hen clean ing and c aring for ind ividua l vehicle
com ponents, refer to the fo llow ing tables. The
info rmation conta ined there is simply recom­
mendations. Fo r quest ions or for components that are
not listed, cons ult an autho rized Audi
dealer or au thor ized A udi Service Fac il ity. Also
fo llow the information found in ¢ &. .
Ext erior cleaning
Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper
Deposits ¢ page 48, Cleaning windshield wiper blades
blades
Headlights/
Deposits S
oft sponge with a m ild soap solutiona)
Tail light s
Sensors /
Deposits Sensors: soft cloth w ith solvent-free cleaning solut ion
camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand br
ush/solvent-free de-icing spray
Wheels Road salt Water
Bra ke dust Acid-free special cleaning solution
E
xhau st tail pipes Road salt Water, clean ing solution su itab le for s tainless stee l, if nee-
essary
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Taking the wheel off/installing the spare
Follow these instructions step-by-step for chang­
ing the wheel.
Fig. 201 Changing a wheel: us ing the screwdriver hahd le
(with the blade removed} to turn the bolts
F ig. 202 C hangin g a whee l: alignment pin ins ide the top
hole
After you have loosened all wheel bo lts and
raised the vehicle
off the ground, remove and re­
p lace the whee l as follows:
Removing th e wheel
.. Use the hexagon al so cket in the screwdri ver
handle
to completely remove the topmost
wheel bolt and set it aside on a
clean surface
¢ fig. 201 .
.. Screw the threaded end of the alignment pi n
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole ¢
fig. 202 .
.. Then remove the other wheel bolts as described
above .
.. Take
off the wheel leaving the a lignment pin in
the bolt ho le ¢ 0 .
Puttin g on the spa re wh eel
.. Lift the spare wheel and carefully slide it over
the alignment pin to guide it in place ¢0 .
Em ergen cy a ssis tanc e
.. Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdr iver
handle to screw in and tighten all wheel bolts
slightly.
.. Remove the alignment pin and insert and tight­
en the remaining wheel bo lt slight ly like the
rest .
.. Tu rn the jack handle counter-clockw ise to lower
the vehicle unt il the jack is fully released .
.. Use the wheel bo lt wrench to t ighten a ll wheel
bol ts fi rmly¢
page 238. Tighten them cross­
wise,
from one bo lt to the (approx imately) op­
posite one, to keep the wheel centered.
(D Note
When removing o r insta lling the wheel, the
rim could h it the brake rotor and damage t he
rotor . Work carefully and have a second per­
son help you .
@ Tips
Never use the hexagonal socket in the hand le
of the screwdrive r to loosen or t ighten the
whee l bolts.
- Pull the reversible blade from the screwdriv ­
er before you use the hexagonal socket in
the handle to turn the whee l bolts.
- When mount ing tires with
unidirectional
tread de sign
make sure the tread pattern is
pointed the right way¢
page 241 .
-The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
turn. Check for dirt and corrosion on the
mating surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be­
fore remounting the wheel.
Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Usi ng a sp are t ire w ith a tread patte rn
intended f or u se in a sp ecific direction
When using a spare tire with a tread pattern in­
tended for use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
- The direction of rotation is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire. "'
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Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Ceram ic brake rotors
New brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Changing engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Child restraints Danger of using child restraints in the front
seat. .. .. .. .. ............... .. .. .. . 148
Where can I get additional information
about child restraints and their use? . . . . 189
Ch ild restraint system anchors . . . . . . . . . . 185
Child safety .. .. ............... .. .... . 171
Important safety instructions for using child
safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5
Important things to know when driv ing with
children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Tether anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Tether straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Child safety lock Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Child safety seats
Booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Convertible child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Convertible locking retractor . . . . . . . . . . 184
H ow do I properly install a child safety seat
in my vehicle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
I nfant seats .. .. ............. .. .. .. . 177
I nstall ing a chi ld restraint using the LA TC H
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
LATCH system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Lower anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Mounting and releasing the anchorage
hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5
Unused safety belts on the rear seat . . . . 177
Child seats .. .. ................ ..... . 177
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
C igarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Cleaning/removing ice from windows . . . . . 233
C leaning Alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Cleaning artificial leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
C leaning carbon parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233, 234
Cleaning controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Cleaning decorative parts/trim . . . . . . . . . . 233
Index
Cleaning displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Cleaning plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Cleaning rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Cleaning textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Climate contro l system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Automatic auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Automatic recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Closing Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Windows . .. .. . ... ............... .. . 37
Closing/opening By remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
With the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . 31
With the convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Closing aid (doors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Closing and opening With the door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Clutch (manual transmission) Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cockpit (overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Color code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Coming home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Consumer information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Consumption (fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contacting NHTSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Convenience key Start ing the eng ine (START ENGINE STOP
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Stopping the eng ine (STAR T ENGINE STOP
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Switching the ignition on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Unlocking/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Convertible child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Convertible locking retractor
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Using to secure a child safety seat . . . . . . 184
Cooling down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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