2018 AUDI A6 seat adjustment

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Display brightness.
Display content
In the Infotainment system, you can specify
which information should be displayed: For ex­
ample , this can include navigation information*,
Adaptive cruise control* or night vision assist*.
The display of certain information and some of
the red indicator lights cannot be hidden in the
Infotainment system.
Display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness in the Info­
tainment system. The display brightness decreas­
es automatically as the amount of light decreas­
es. The background brightness is adjusted with
the instrument illumination
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@ Note
To prevent scratches on the glass covering the
head-up display, do not place any objects in
the projection opening.
(j) Tips
-Sunglasses with polarization filters and un­
favorable lighting conditions can have a negative effect on the display.
- An optimum display depends on the seat
position and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
- A special windshield is needed for the head­
up display function.
- For information on cleaning, see
q table on
page 223 . Driver information
system
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General information
A WARNING
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Refer to c:::> page 125, Driving safety for im­
portant information, tips, suggestions and
warnings that you should read and follow for
your own safety and the safety of yo ur pas­
senge rs.
Front seats
Power seat adjustment
Applies to vehicles with power adjustable seats
Fig . 49 Front seat: adj usting the seat
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@ -Moving the sea t fo rward/back: press the but­
ton forward/back .
@-Moving the seat up/down: p ress the button
up/down. To adjust the fron t seat cush ion, p ress
the front button up/down. To adjust the rear sea t
cushion, press the rear button up/down.
@ -Switching the massage function * on/off . Se­
l ec t the type of massage with the mult if u nct ion
button
c:::> page 47.
© - adjusting the backrest angle : press the but­
ton forward/back.
@ -lumbar support or mult ifunction button*
c> page 47 . To adjust the lumbar support, press
the button in the applicable location .
A WARNING
-The power fron t seats can also be ad justed
when the ig nition is swi tched off. For this
reason, children should never be left unat-
S eats and storag e
tended i n the vehicle because they could be
in jured.
-To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust
the dr iver's seat when the vehicle is station­
ary.
-Exercise caution when adjusting the seat
he ight. Unsupe rvised or careless seat ad­
justment can pinch fingers or hands causing inj uries .
-The front seat backrests must not be re­
clined too far back when driving, because
this impa irs the effect iveness of the safety
be lts and airbag system, which inc reases
the r isk of inj ury .
Multifunction button
Applies to: vehicles with multifunctio n button
You can adjust the massage function , lumbar
support, side bolsters and upper thigh support
using the multifunction button.
Fig. SO Infota inme nt sys te m : seat sett ings
Operating
"I f you turn the mul tifunction button (D
c> page 47 , fig. 49 to the lef t or to the r ight,
the poss ible seat settings @are show n in the
I nfotainment system
c:::> fig. 50.
" To select a seat setting, turn the multifunction
button
(D in the corresponding direction unti l
the desired seat setting is outlined in red.
" The arrows @ represent the possib le adjust­
ments . For example, to lower the lumbar sup ­
port, press the multifunction button
(D down .
The corresponding a rrow © lights up.
The following seat settings @are poss ible:
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Seats and storage
Massage function*
-select the massage type
Wave , Pulse , Stretch , Lumbar , Shoulder or Off.
You can adjust the intensity of each massage
from 1 through 5 . You can switch the selected
massage on/off using the
button @¢ page 47,
fig .
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Lumbar support -you can adjust the lumbar sup­
port up/down and to be stronger/weaker.
Side section seat* -you can increase/decrease
the lateral support in the seat using the side bol­
sters at the seat surface and the backrest.
Upper thigh support* -you can increase/de­
crease the upper thigh support.
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- The massage function switches off auto­
matically after approximately 10 minutes.
- The air in the side bolsters* is released as
soon as the driver's door opens. This makes
is possible to enter and exit the vehicle
more comfortab ly . As soon as you start driv­
ing the veh icle, the s ide bolsters fill.
Front center armrest
There is a storage compartment under the arm­
rest.
F ig. 51 Cente r armrest between the driver's/front pas ·
senger 's seats.
Adjusting the center armrest
.,. T o adjust the angle, raise the arm rest from the
starting position .
.,. To bring the armrest back into the starting po­
sition, raise it out of the top notch and fold it
back down.
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Opening the storage compartment
.,. Press the button -arrow- upward.
Head restraints
Front head restraints
Applies to: vehicles with adjustable head restra ints
Fig. 52 Front seat: ad justing t he head rest ra in t
Adjust the head restraints so the upper edge is as
even as possible with the top of your head. If that
is not possib le, try to adjust as close to this posi­
tion as possib le. Push the head restraint as close
as possible to the back of the head.
.,. To move the head restra int up or forward
¢ fig. 52, sli de it until it locks into place .
.,. To move the head restra int down or back, press
the button on the side -arrow- and slide the
head restraint until it locks into place.
A WARNING
Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings¢ & in Proper adjustment of head re­
straints on page 128.
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Rear head restraints
Applies to: ve hicles with a djustable head restra ints
F ig. 53 Rea r seat: adjusti ng the head restraint
Fig. 54 Rear seat: remov ing the head restra int, release
point
The rear seat head restrain ts must be ra ised to
the highest posit ion when passengers ride in the
rear seats
c::> A in Proper adjustment of head re­
straints on page 128
Moving the head rest raints
.,. To move the head rest raint up, ho ld it at the
s ides with both hands a nd slide i t upward unt il
you feel it click into place.
.. To move the head restraint down, press the
button (arrow)
c::> fig. 53 and s lide the head re­
straint downward.
Remov ing th e head re straints
.,. Move the head restra int upward as far as it can
go .
.. Press the release point c::> fig . 54 using the me­
chanical key and press the button
c::> fig. 53. Pull
the head restraint out of the backrest at the
same
time¢ .,&..
~ Install ing the head re st raint s N
" ~ .. Slide the posts on the head restraint down into 0
8 the guides until the posts click into place. ' Seats and storag e
.,. Press the button (arrow) ¢ fig. 53 and slide the
head restraint all the way down . You shou ld not
be able to pull the head restraint out of the
backrest without pressing the button.
A WARNING
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- Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings
c::> & in Proper adjustment of head re­
straints on page 128.
- Only remove the rear seat head restraints
when necessary in order to install a child
safety seat. Install the head restraint again immed iate ly once the child safety seat is re ­
moved. Driving w ith the head restraints re­
moved or not in the upright position in­
creases the risk of serious inj ury.
Memory function
Description
Appl ies to: vehicles wit h memo ry funct ion
Us ing the memory function, you can quickly and
easily store a persona l seat profile fo r the driver
and front passenge r and recall the sett ings. The
memo ry func tion is co ntro lled using the remote
contro l key and the memory buttons i n the dr iv­
er's/front passe nger's door*.
T he driver's seat profile is stored again and as­
s igned to the remote cont rol key each t ime t he
vehicle is loc ked. When you open the door, the
seat profile is automatically recalled. If two peo­
ple use the vehicle, it is recommended that each
person always uses their
"own" remote control
key.
T wo sea t profiles can be stored using the memo ­
ry buttons in the driver's/front passenger's
door* . Once they are stored, these seat profi les
can be selected at any time .
T he following se tt ings are stored:
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Seats and storage
Remote Memory button
control key
Driver Driver
Front
passen-
ger
Seat X X X
Steering wheel* X X
Both exterior X X
mirrors*
Remote control key
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
The driver 's seat profile can be assigned to the
remo te control key when the vehicle is locked.
.,.. Se lect : the ICARI function button > (Car)* Sys­
tems
control button > Vehicle settings > Driv­
er 's seat
> Remote control key > On.
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If you do not wish to have the seat profile for
another driver assigned to the remote contro l
key, switch the memory function off in the In­
fotainment system or using the
IOFFI button
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Memory buttons
App lies to: vehicles with memory function
F ig. 55 Drive r's door : m em ory functio n bu ttons
The memory buttons are located in the driver's/
front passenger 's* door.
Switching the memory function on/off
.,.. Press the IO FF I button to switch the memory
functio n on/off. The LED in the button turns on
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when the memory function is off . Seat profiles
are neither stored nor recalled.
Storing a seat profile
.,.. Press the ISET I button . When the word SET
lights up, the memory is ready to store set­
tings.
.,.. Now press a memo ry button briefly. A tone
confirms that th e settings were stor ed.
Accessing a seat profile
.,.. If the driver's door is open and the ignition is
sw itched off, press the memory button.
.,.. If the driver's door is closed or the ignition is
switched on, press and hold the memory but ­
ton until the seat adjustment is complete .
A WARNING
-For safety reasons, the seat setting can only
be recalled when the vehicle is stationary,
otherwise there is a risk of an accident .
-If necessary, you can stop the recall process
by press ing the
IOF FI butto n or any memory
button .
Adjusting the front passenger's seat in the
Infotainment system
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
The driver can move the front passenger's seat
into various positions .
Adjusting the front passenger's seat from
the driver's seat
.,. Select: the I CARI function button > (Car)* Sys­
tems
control butto n > Vehicle settings > Seats
> Front passenger's seat > Adjust seat posi­
tion .
.,.. You can now adjust the front passenger's seat
using the driver's seat buttons
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fig. 49.
Align with driver's seat
.,. To trans fer the settings from the dr iver's seat
to the front passenge r's seat, select: the
I CAR I
function button > (Car)* Systems control but­
ton
> Vehicle settings > Seats > Front passeng-
er 's seat
> Align with driver 's seat. .,..

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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0 0 <.,;) ' -If the steering wheel is aligned with your
face, the supplemental driver's airbag can­
not provide as much protection in an acci­
dent . Always make sure that the steering
wheel is aligned with your chest .
- Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to reduce the risk of personal injury if
the driver's airbag deploys.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with your hands inside
the steering wheel rim or on the steering
wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys.
Power steering wheel position adjustment
Applies to: veh icles with power steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel position can be adjusted elec­
trically up and down and forward and back.
Fig. 76 Switch for adjusting the steering whee l pos itio n
.,. To adjust the height, press the switch up/down.
The steering column will continue moving as
long as you are pressing the switch .
.,. To move the steering wheel forward or back,
press the switch forward/back. The steering
column will continue moving as long as you are
pressing the switch.
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the ignition is switched off .
In vehicles with memory fun ction*, the steering
column settings are stored together with the
seat position.
Driving
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.
- If the steering wheel is aligned with your
face, the supplemental driver's airbag can­ not provide as much protection in an acci­
dent. Always make sure that the steering
wheel is aligned with your chest.
- Always hold the steering wheel with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to reduce the risk of personal injury if
the driver's airbag deploys .
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands inside
the steering wheel rim or on the steering
wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the
wrong way can cause serious injuries to the
hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys.
Easy seat entry
Applies to: vehicles with power stee ring wheel adjus tment
Easy seat entry makes it easier to enter and exit
the vehicle by adjusting the steering column au ­
tomatically.
.,. In the Infotainment system, select the ICARI
function button > (Car)* Systems control but­
ton
> Vehicle settings > Seats > Driver's seat >
Easy seat entry > On.
When easy seat entry is switched on, the steering
column goes back up into the park position when
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Driving safety
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt
and improper seating position.
- Children must always ride in child seats
c> page 166. Special precautions apply
when installing a child seat on the front
passenger seat
c> page 142.
Proper seating positions for passengers in
rear seats
Rear seat passengers must sit upright with both
feet on the floor consistent with their physical
size and be properly restrained whenever the
ve­
hicle is in use.
To reduce the risk of injury caused by an incorrect
seating position in the event of a sudden braking
maneuver or an accident, your passengers on the
rear bench seat must always observe the follow­
i ng:
• For adjustable head restra ints: adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head. If that is not pos­
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible
c> page 128 .
• Keep both feet flat in the footwell in front of
the rear seat.
• Fasten and wear safety belts properly
c>page 137.
• Make sure that children are always properly re­
strained in a child restraint that is appropriate
for their size and age
c::> page 166.
_& WARNING
Passengers who are improperly seated on the
rear seat can be seriously injured in a crash.
- Each passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat .
- Safety belts only offer maximum protection
when the safety belts are properly posi­
tioned on the body and securely latched. By
not sitting upright, a rear seat passenger
in­
creases the risk of personal injury from im­
properly positioned safety belts!
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-For adjustable head restraints: always ad­
just the head restraint properly so that it
can give maximum protection.
Proper adjustment of head restraints
App lies to : vehicles with adjustable head restra ints
Correctly adjusted head restraints are an impor­
tant part of your vehicle's occupant restraint sys­
tem and can help to reduce the risk of injuries in
accident situations.
Fig. 139 Head restra int: viewed from t he front
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted to
achieve the best protection.
• Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is
as even as possib le w ith the top of your head . If
that is not possible, try to adjust the head
re­
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible
c> fig. 139 . Move the head restraint so
that it is as close to the back of the head as
possible.
• If the re is a passenger on the rear center seat­
ing position, slide the center head restraint
up­
ward at least to the next notch.
Adjusting head restraints
c> page 48.
_& WARNING
All seats are equipped with head restraints.
Driving without head restraints or with head
restraints that are not properly adjusted in­
creases the risk of serious or fata l neck injury
dramatically . To help reduce the risk of injury:
-Always drive with the head restraints in
place and properly adjusted.
- Every person in the vehicle must have a
properly adjusted head restraint.
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