2018 AUDI A6 ECU

Seats and stor age
12 Volt sockets
Applies to: veh icles with 12 volt sockets
F ig . 59 Luggage compartment s ide trim : socket
F ig . 60 Example of a rear ce nter conso le : sockets*
• T o reach the 12 Vo lt socket in the l uggage com-
partmen t, push the net down .
There are additional 12 Volt socket in the center
console under the center armrest* and in the rear
9 fig. 60.
The 12-volt sockets can be used for electrical ac ­
cessories. The power usage must not exceed
120 watts .
_& WARNING
The sockets and the electrical accesso ries con­
nec ted to them only f unction when the igni­
t ion is sw itched on. Incorrect usage can lead
to serious injuries or b urns. To reduce the risk
of injuries, never leave children unattended in
the vehicle with the veh icle key.
(D Note
- To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrica l system, never attempt to charge
the ve hicle battery by connecting accesso­
ries that provide power, such as solar pane ls
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or battery chargers, to the 12 Volt sockets
or the cigarette lighter.
- T o reduce the risk of damage to the sockets,
only use plugs that fit correctly.
Storage
Cup holders
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Fig. 61 Cente r co nso le : fr ont cup ho ld er
Fig. 62 Rear arm rest : cu p ho lder*
Front cup holder s
• Tap on the cover in the center conso le to open
the cup holders.
Rear cup h olde rs*
• To open the cup holder, tap on the cover ('i
symbo l) @ 9fig . 62.
• To adjust the cup holder to fit the beverage
container, push the corresponding arm @ in
the direction of the arrow.
• Place the cup in the holder and release the arm.
The arm sw ings back by itself and secures the
beverage.
• T o close the cup holders, press the center piece
between both arms and push the cup holders
all the way back in to the slot .
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compartment
Applies to: vehicles with folding backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded forward ei­
ther separately or together.
F ig . 65 Backrest: re lease lever, secur ing knob and lock•
Relea se handle on the back re st
~ Pull the release lever @¢ fig. 65 in the direc-
tion of the arrow to fo ld the backrest forward.
Folding the ba ckrest back into the upright
po sition
~ Fold the backrest back up again until it latches
and the red marking @ is no longer visible
¢& .
You can lock the backrest when it is latched in
place using the mechanical key ©¢
fig. 65 . This
prevents any access to the luggage compartment
from the vehicle interior.
A WARNING
- Be careful when folding the backrests for­
ward! Not paying attention and not check­ ing when fo ld ing the backrests can lead to
pinching i njuries.
- The backrest must be latched securely to
ensure that the safety be lt is protecting the
cen ter seating posit ion.
- The backrest must be securely latched so
objects cannot slide forward out of the l ug­
gage compartment during sudden bra king.
(D Note
- If you move the front seat back when t he
r ear seat backrest is folded forward, you
S eats and storag e
could damage the head restraints on the
rear seat .
- To red uce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restraints down before folding the
rear backrests forward¢
page 49.
- When fold ing the backrest forward, make
sure the outer safety be lts are in the belt
guide recess so that they do not get pinched
in the backrest lock and damaged. Other ob­
jects should be removed from the rear
bench seat to protect the backrest from
damage.
Tie-downs
Applies to: vehicles with tie-downs
F ig. 66 Luggage compartment: location of the tie-downs
~ To secure objects, for examp le using the lug­
gage compartment net, fold the t ie-down re­
tainer upward.
Luggage compartment net
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment net
The cargo net prevents small objects from slid­
ing.
F ig . 67 Luggage compartment: cargo net stretched o ut
~ Atta ch the hooks for the l uggage compa rtment
net in the tie-downs .
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Seats and stor age
A WARNING
For strength reasons, only objects with a max­
imum weight of 10 lbs (5 kg) should be se­
cured in the luggage compartment net. Heavi­
er objects are not adequate ly secured . There
is risk of personal i njur y.
Storage hooks
App lies to: vehicles with bag hooks
F ig. 68 Lugg age compartme nt: storage hooks
You can a lso use the hooks to hang light purses,
bags, etc .
A WARNING
The hooks can hold a max imum weight of 6 .6
lbs (3 kg). Heavier objects are not adequa tely
secured. There is risk of personal injury.
Pass-through with ski bag
Applies to: vehicles with pass -through and ski bag
Long objects, such as skis or snowboards, can be
transported in the ski
bag*.
F ig . 6 9 Backres t: pass-through cover
.,. To load the ski bag in the vehicle , fo ld the rear
center armrest down.
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.,. Fold the pass-through cover down¢ fig. 69.
.,. Push the packed ski bag* through the opening
from the luggage compartment. The zipper
must face toward the rear.
.,. Secure the ski bag ¢ page 56.
(D Tips
You can also open the pass-through from the
l uggage compartment. Push the release but­
ton down and push the cover forward.
Securing the ski bag (5 seats*)
Applies to: vehicles with pass-through and sk i bag
The ski bag* must be secured
Fig. 70 Rea r bench seat: securing t he ski bag
.,. St ic k the strap @on the bag in the center safe­
t y
belt @¢ fig. 70.
.,. Tigh ten and se cure the s trap @
A WARNING
-The ski bag is on ly intended for transporting
skis and other light objects . To reduce the
risk of serious injur ies, never transport
heavy or sharp ob jects in the ski bag .
- After loading, the ski bag must be secured
w ith the strap.
-Make sure that all objects that you are
transporting in the pass-through are secure.
They could slide around and increase the
risk of injury when braking or during an acci­
dent.
(D Tips
-Only fold the ski bag up if it is dry .

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" N .... 0 0 \,;J ' - When transporting skis or snowboards, tighten the securing strap between the
bindings.
- Lay skis in the bag with the points facing
forward and snowboards and ski pole points
facing the rear.
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Driving
When not being used, a roof rack should be re­moved to decrease the wind resistance of the ve­
hicle. You will save approximately 12% of your
fuel when at speeds from 62- 7 5 mph
(100-120 km/h) .
Save energy
The engine drives the generator, which generates
electricity ; the fuel consumption also increases
with the demand for electricity. Therefore, switch electrical equipment off when you no longer
need it. Examples of equipment that uses a lot of
energy are air blowers at a high setting, the rear
window defogger and seat heating* .
@ Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended after
starting. If warning lights should come on to
ind icate improper operation, they would go
unheeded. Extended idling also produces
heat, which could result in overheating or
other damage to the vehicle or other proper-
ty.
@ Note
- Have your vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the service recommenda­
tions in your Warranty
& Maintenance book­
let. Lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair the
function of the emission control system and
could lead to damage.
- Do not alter or remove any component of
the Emission Control System unless ap­ proved by the manufacturer .
- Do not alter or remove any device , such as
heat shields, switches, ignition wires,
valves, which are designed to protect your
vehicle's Emission Control System and other important vehicle components .
@ Tips
The consumption estimates as published by
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre­
spond to your actual consumption on the
road, which will vary depending upon vehicle
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load and speed, road and weather conditions ,
trip length, etc.
Steering
Manual steering wheel position adjustment
Applies to: vehicles with manual steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel posi tion is adjustable up and
down and forward and back .
Fig. 75 Lever on th e stee ring column
.,. Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow
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... Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi­
tion .
.,. Push the lever against the steering column un ­
til it is secure.
A WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjustment
and improper seating position can cause seri­
ous personal injury.
-Adjust the steering wheel column only when
the vehicle is not moving to prevent loss of
vehicle control.
-Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so
that there is a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)
between your chest and the steering wheel
~page 126, fig. 138. If you cannot main­
tain this minimum distance, the airbag sys­
tem cannot protect you properly .
- If physical limitations prevent you from sit­
ting 10 in (25 cm) or more from the steer­
ing wheel, check with your authorized Audi
dealer to see if adaptive equipment is avail-
able.
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" N .... 0 0 \,;J ' Releasing the parking brake automatically
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed,
the driver's safety belt must be latched and the
parking brake must be set.
.,. To start driving and release the parking brake
automatically, press the accelerator pedal as
usual.
In addition to releasing the parking brake auto­
matically, other convenience and safety functions
are available when you start driving
¢page 74,
Starting to drive.
Preventing the automatic parking brake
release
The vehicle could begin rolling unintentionally,
depending on the hill or if towing a trailer.
.,. To prevent the parking brake from releasing au­
tomatically, pull and hold
the(®) switch and
press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake
remains set and prevents the vehicle from roll­
ing backward.
.,. You can release the C®l switch again once you
are sure that you are giving enough driving
force to the wheels by pressing the accelerator pedal.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency braking function in an
emergency situation, or if the standard brake op­
eration malfunctions or is disabled.
.,. Pull and hold the®) switch.
.,. As soon as you release the (®) switch or acceler-
ate, the braking stops.
Pulling and holding the
C®) switch while driving
the vehicle activates the emergency braking func­
tion. The vehicle is braked at all four wheels by
activating the hydraulic brake system. The brak­ ing effect is similar to heavy
braking¢&_ .
To reduce the risk of activating the emergency
braking by mistake, a warning tone (buzzer)
sounds when
the®> switch is pulled. Emergency
braking stops as soon as
the®) switch is released
or the accelerator pedal is pressed.
Parking
.,. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Driving
.,. Pull the®> switch to set the parking brake .
.,. Place the selector lever in the P position.
.,. Turn the engine off¢&_ .
.,. Turn the steering wheel when parking on in­
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving.
A WARNING
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- Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver­
tently if a gear is selected when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running. Oth­
erwise, the vehicle will start to move imme­
diately and this could result in an accident.
- Emergency braking should only be used in
an emergency, when the normal brake pedal
has failed or the brake pedal is obstructed.
During emergency braking, your vehicle will
brake similar to heavy braking. ESC and the
associated components (ABS, ASR, EDL)
cannot overcome the laws of physics . In cor­
ners and when road or weather conditions
are bad, a full brake application can cause
the vehicle to skid or the rear end to swerve,
which
increases the risk of an accident.
- If the power supply fails , you cannot set the
parking brake if it is released . In this case,
park the vehicle on level ground and secure
it by placing the selector lever in the P posi­
tion. See an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
- If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the vehicle key with you. This
applies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle. Otherwise children could start
the engine, release the parking brake or op­
erate electrical equipment such as power
windows, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent.
- No one should remain in the vehicle when it
is locked - especially children . Locked doors
make it more difficult for emergency work­
ers to get into the vehicle, which puts lives
at risk.
(D Tips
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping
in city traffic, you can set the parking brake
manually . The vehicle does not have to be
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Driving
Selector lever emergency release
If the vehicle's power supply fails, the selector lever can be released in an emergency.
Fig. 86 Front center console: emergency release for these­
l ector lever
"' To reach the emergency release mechanism, re­
move the ashtray insert*.
"' Loosen and remove the small cap in the ashtray
mount
c:> fig. 86 .
.. You now have access to a pin. Using a screw­
driver or similar object, press the pin down and
hold it in that position .
.. Press the release button in the selector lever
and move it into the N position.
Only move the selector lever out of the P position
when the ignition is switched on. If the vehicle
must be pushed or towed due to a power failure
(for example, the vehicle battery is drained), the
selector lever must first be moved to the
N posi­
tion using the emergency release mechanism .
A WARNING
-Only activate the emergency release while
on a level surface or a slight slope.
-Only move the selector lever out of the P po­
sition when the parking brake is set. If it is
not functioning, secure the vehicle from
rolling using the brake pedal or other suita­
ble means, such as blocking a front and a
rear wheel. An unsecured vehicle may roll
away, which increases the risk of an acci­
dent.
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" N .... 0 0 \.J - Trailer towing Driving with a trailer
General information
Your veh icle is primar ily intended for transport­
ing people and luggage. However, if you dr ive
with a trailer, follow the technical requirements,
the operation and driving tips, and the legal reg­
u lations.
Driving with a trailer affects the vehicle 's fuel
consumption, performance and wear. It also re­
quires highe r concentration from the driver.
A WARNING
Do not transport any people in a trailer due to
the risk of fatal injury.
Technical requirements
Certain requirements must be met when towing
a trailer.
Trailer hitch
Only use a trailer hitch with a removab le ball
hitch mount and ball hitch. The trailer hitch must
be perm itted for the vehicle, the trailer and the
permitted total weight of the trailer being
pu lled. Above all, it must be secure ly and safe ly
attached to the vehicle trailer.
Never mount a trailer hitch on the bumper. The
trailer hitch must be mounted in a way that does
not impair the function of the bumper. Do not
make any changes to the exhaust system and the
brake system.
Check regularly if the trailer hitch is securely
mounted. A lways follow the instructions given by
the trai ler hitch manufacturer .
Trailer brakes
If the tra iler has its own brake system, then fol­
l ow the manufacturer specifications. However,
the brake system on the trailer must never be
connected to the vehicle brake system.
Trailer towing
Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer means a higher load on the
engine and the cooling system. The coo ling sys­
tem must be designed for additiona l load and
contain enough coo lant
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@ Note
Longer inclines cannot be driven without a
suitab le cooling system, especia lly if t he out­
side temperatures are high . otherwise, this
increases the risk of engine damage.
Operating instructions
Several things must be noted when towing a
trailer.
Towing capacity
Your vehicle can only be operated with class 1 or
class 2 trailers.
Load distribution
Poor cargo load and distribut ion can negatively
impact vehicle handling.
- Store objects preferably in the vehicle luggage
compartment . The vehicle should always carry
the heaviest poss ible load and the trailer
should have the lightest possible load.
- Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heavy objects are as close to the axle as poss i­
b le.
- Secure objects from sl iding out of place .
- Ut ilize the maximum permitted tongue weight
if possible .
Tires
Set the tire pressure on your vehicle for a "full
load"; see the tire pressure sticker
c::>page 211.
If necessary, also adjust the tire pressure on the
trailer according to the manufacturer's recom­ mendat ion .
Winter tires should be mounted on the vehicle and on the trailer during winter temperatures.
Outside mirrors
If you cannot see the tra ffic behind the trailer
with the standard exterior mirrors, then you
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