2017 AUDI A6 wiper fluid

Instruments and indicator lights
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Electromechanical parking brake
¢page 14
Tire pressure monitoring system./
¢page228
Tire pressure monitoring system
¢page228
Engine control (gasoline engine)./
¢page 17
Engine control (diesel engine)./
¢page 17
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
./
¢page 17
Diesel particulate filter*
¢page 18
Engine speed limitation
¢page 18
Engine oil level
¢page 15
Engine oil sensor
¢page 18
Engine warm-up request
¢page 18
Battery charge
¢page 14
Tank system
¢page 18
Washer fluid level
¢page 19
Windshield wipers
¢page 19
Remote control key
¢page 70
Remote control key
¢page 72
Battery in remote control key
¢page29
Bulb failure indicato r
¢page 19
Rear fog lights
¢page 19
Headlight range control system
¢page 19
Adaptive light*
¢page42
Light/rain sensor
¢ page 19
Active lane assist*
¢page 97
Transmission
¢page 81
Transmission
¢page 81
Steering lock
¢page 15
Engine start system
¢page 15
Brake booster
¢page 16,
Central indicator light
¢page 10
Electromechanical power steering,
dynamic steering*
¢ page 123
Air suspension*
¢page 16
Sport different ial*
¢ page 19
Ad Blue*
¢page 194
Ad Blue"
¢page 194
Other indicator lights
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Turn signals
¢page20
USA models:
cruise control system
¢page 86

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For additiona l information on refueling, see
¢page 192.
~ Washer fluid level
~ Please add washer flu id
Fill the washer flui d for the w indshield was her
system and the headlight washer system * when
the ignition is switched off
c::> page 208.
• Windshield wipers
m Windshield w iper: system fault!
There is a malfunction with the windsh ie ld wip­
ers.
Dr ive to an aut ho rize d Aud i de aler o r a uth orize d
Aud i Service Faci lity immediately to have the
malfunct ion corrected.
~/0$ Defective light bulb warning
I f the RI indicato r light turns on, a light has
fa iled. The message ind icates the location of the
light. If the
I) ind icator lig ht also tur ns on, then
a rea r fog light has fai led. The pos ition of the in ­
d icator light cor responds w it h the location on the
ve hicl e.
Drive to an aut ho rized Aud i dea le r or a uthorized
Aud i Service Facility immediately to have t he
m alfunct ion cor rected.
Vehicle lights: Malfunction
There is a malfunction in the hea dlights or the
light switch.
Dr ive t o an aut ho riz e d Aud i de aler o r auth oriz ed
Au di Service Faci lity immedia tely to have the
malfunct ion corrected .
{[) Dynamic headlight range control
Applies to: vehicles with dynamic headlight range control
El Headlight range cont rol: system fault!
There is a malfunction in the he adlight range
con trol system, w hich may ca use g lare fo r othe r
d rivers .
Instruments and ind icator lights
Drive to an authori zed A udi dealer or au tho rized
Audi Se rvice Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
tiP Light/rain sensor
El Automatic headlights/ automat ic wipers:
System fault
T he light/ rain sensor is malfunctioning .
T he low beams re main sw itche d on a t all times
f or sa fe ty re asons when the ligh t switc h is in t he
AUTO pos ition. However, yo u can cont inue to
tu rn t he lig hts on and off using the light switch .
You can st ill contro l all f unctions that are inde­
pendent of the rain senso r th rough the wind­
s h ield wipe r leve r.
Drive to an authorized A udi dealer or autho rized
Audi Se rvice Facility immed iate ly to have the
malfu nction corrected.
!- I Sport differential
Applies to: vehicles with sport differential
Iii Sport differential: System fault
There is a ma lf u nction w ith the spo rt d ifferential.
D rive to an au thori zed A udi dealer or au th oriz e d
A udi Se rvice Facility immed iate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
Ill Sport differential: Overheating
The tra nsmission temperature has inc reased s ig­
nificantly due to t he sporty dr iving ma nner. Drive
i n a le ss s por ty manne r until the te mperature re­
tu rns to t he norm al ran ge and t he i ndic ator lig ht
swi tches of.
A WARNING
-
Co nta ct you r aut hori zed Au di d eal er or a
qu alified wor ks hop if t he s port di fferential is
fa ulty or ma lf un ctioning. The repa ir mus t be
performed by t rained pe rsonne l using the cor­
r ect oil in order to ensure safety .
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Lights and Vi sion
® , the headlights and the night vision assist
camera* are cleaned at intervals.
A WARNING
-The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible
for manually switching the wipers on based on visibility conditions.
- The windshield may not be treated with wa­
te r-repell ing windsh ield coating agents. Un­
favorable conditions, such as wetness, dark­
ness or low sun, can result in increased
glare, which increases the risk of an acc i­
dent. Wiper blade chatter is also poss ible.
- Properly functioning windsh ield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
dr iv ing¢
page 48, Replacing windshield
wiper blades.
(D Note
- If there is frost, make sure the w indshie ld
wiper blades a re not frozen to the wind­
s hi eld. Sw itching on the winds hield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind ­
shield can damage the wiper blades.
- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position 0) . This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentiona lly and causing
damage to the w indshield wiper system.
(D Tips
- The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windsh ield wipers after the ign ition is
switched back on by moving the windsh ield
wiper lever to any pos it ion.
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
i n streak ing. This can affect the rain sensor
funct ion . Check your winds hield wiper
blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozzles for the windshie ld
washer system are heated at low tempera­
tures when the ignition is on .
- When stopp ing temporarily, such as at a
traffic l ight, the speed of the windshield
wipers automat ically reduces by one level.
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· Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper b lades when yo u see w iper
streaks. Use a soft cloth and a g lass cleaner.
.. Place the w indshield w iper arms in the service
position ¢
page 48.
" Fold the windsh ie ld w iper arms away from the
w indshie ld.
A WARNING
D irty windshie ld w iper blades can impa ir vi ­
sion, which increases the r isk of an accident .
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 49 Removi ng w inds hield w ipe r blades
Windshield wiper service position /blade
replacement po sition
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" Sw itch the ignit ion off and move the windshield
wiper lever to position © briefly ¢
page 47,
fig. 48 .
The winds hield wipers move into the
serv ice position .
.. To br ing the wiper b lades back into the original
position, switch the ignition on and operate the
w indshield wiper lever.
You can also turn the service posit ion on or off in
the Infotainment system:
.. Switch the windshie ld w ipers off (posit ion @
¢page 47, fig. 48).
" Select: the I CARI funct ion button > (Car )* Sys ­
tems
control button > S ervice & ch ecks > Wip­
er chang e po sition .
> On/Off
Remo ving the wiper blade
.. Fold the windshield w iper arm away from the
w indshield .
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Intelligent Technology
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

Index
Unfastening safety belts Uniform t ire quality grading ........... .
Unlocking/locking 144
227
By remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
With the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . 31
With the convenience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Unlocking and locking
On the door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
V
Valet Parking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vanity mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Care/cleaning . .... ........... ....... 231
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Out of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Transport ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Vehicle identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Charge level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 207
E nergy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Winter operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Vehicle control modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Vehicle jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 239
Veh icle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
VIN ..... ..... .. ................ .... 255
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Warming up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Warning/Indicator lights Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Warning lights
refer to Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Washer fluid level (indicator light) . . . . . . . . 19
Washing matte finish paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
274 What
happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
What happens to unbelted occupants? . . . . 140
What impairs driving safety? . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Wheels .. .. ... ... ... ...... ....... ... 210
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Glossary of t ire and loading terminology . 212
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . 229
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Wheel wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
When must a safety belt be replaced? . . . . 141
When must the airbag system be inspected? .1.59
Where are lower anchorages located? . . . . 186
Wild animal detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Window regulators. .. .. ... .......... .. . 37
Windows Cleaning/removing ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Defrosting (4-zone deluxe automat ic cl i-
mate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Defrosting (deluxe automatic climate con-
trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Windshield clean ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Defrosting (4-zone deluxe automatic cli-
mate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Defrosting (deluxe automatic climate con-
trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
also refer to Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windshie ld washer system .......... 47, 208
Reservoir capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Windshield wipers Cleaning wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Folding up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacing windshield wiper blades . . . . . . . 48
Switch ing on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Winter driving Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Winter operation Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Defrosting windows (4-zone deluxe auto-
matic climate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Defrosting windows (deluxe automatic cli-
mate control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61