2020 AUDI A6 light

Emergency assistance


drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked.
— Read the warnings when working in the en-
gine compartment > page 231.
— Handling the jump start cables incorrectly
may cause the vehicle battery to explode

and lead to serious injuries.

©) Note
Jump start cables can cause considerable
damage to the vehicle electrical system if
they are connected incorrectly.
@ Tips
— There must be no contact between the
vehicles, or else voltage could flow when
connecting the positive terminal and drain
the vehicle battery of the vehicle providing
the jump start.
— The drained vehicle battery must be con-
nected correctly to the electrical system.
— Switch off electrical equipment that is not
needed.
aT eile tle)
Both jump start cables must be connected in the
correct order.

Fig. 177 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start
cables or a charger
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Fig. 178 Connecting the jump start cables
The jump start cable connections are located in
the engine compartment.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 241.
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the
positive terminal
> Open the red cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 177.
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to
the jump-start pin @ © fig. 178 on your vehi-
cle.
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable
(red) to the positive terminal @) on the pow-
er source.
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)
to the negative terminal @) on the power
source.
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump-start pin @ on the vehi-
cle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the drained battery.
> If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off. >

Fuses and bulbs




Fig. 182 Driver’s side footwell (left-hand drive vehicles):
footrest @, front passenger’s side footwell (right-hand
drive vehicles): cover @)
Fig. 183 Left side of cockpit: cover @), luggage compart-
ment floor: fuse panel cover (@)
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A fuse that has blown will have metal strips that
have burned through.
The fuses are located in the left footwell under
the footrest (4) or a cover

> Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment
off.
» Check the table that follows to see which fuse
belongs to the equipment.
> Remove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit > page 272.
> Remove the appropriate cover.
> Remove the colored plastic clip from the fuse
panel, if necessary.
> Remove the clamps from the fuse panel cover
in the footwell @) or @).
> Remove the fuse using the clip.
>» Replace the blown fuse only with a fuse that
has the same amp rating.
> Reinstall the plastic bracket.
> Install the cover.
Fuse color identification










Color Current rating
in amps
Black 1
Gray 2
Purple 3
Pink 4
Light brown 5
Brown LS
Red 10
Light blue 15
Yellow 20
White or transparent [25
Light green 30
Teal 35
Orange 40
ZA\ WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never replace a blown
fuse with one that has a higher amp rating.

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This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.

Fuse panel (@) (black)


C) Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty:
G@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fuse assignment - left footwell
RAZ-0195
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BARRIER P ala


Fig. 184 Left footwell: fuse panel with plastic clip
The fuse assignment @) and @) is in the opposite
order on right-hand drive vehicles.
4 |Engine components

Brake light sensor

Engine valves

Engine components

Engine components

WOl/OINI
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Engine components

10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor

11 | Engine components

12 | Engine components

13 | Engine cooling

14 | Engine control module, fuel injectors

15 | Engine sensors

16 | Fuel pump

Fuse panel @ (red)

z ° . | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Engine control module

Left front lumbar support

Horn

Parking brake

Gateway control module (diagnosis)

Roof electronics control module

Driver assistance systems control module

BR o Airbag control module

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
i
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

12 | Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor

13 | Climate control system

14 | Right front door control module

Climate control system compressor, body
15 .
electronics

Auxiliary battery control module, brake
16 .
system pressure reservoir

Fuse panel (8) (red)


Fuse panel (@) (black)
No. | Equipment

No. | Equipment

Engine ignition coils

Catalytic converter heating High-voltage heating, compressor

2 |Engine components


Engine mount


Engine components

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wir
Automatic transmission

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Fuse assignm ide of cockpit


Fig. 185 Left side of the cockpit: fuse panel with plastic

























Fuse panel @) (red)
7 |Instrument panel
8 | Climate control system fresh air blower
9 | Windshield wiper control module
10 | Dynamic steering
11 | Engine start
12 | Automatic transmission
Fuse panel @) (black)
No. | Equipment
1 |Front seat heating
2 |Windshield wipers
3 | Left headlight electronics
4 | Panoramic glass roof
5 |Left front door control module
6 |Sockets
7 |Right rear door control module
8 |AWD control module
9 | Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight
washer system
11 | Left rear door control module
12 | Parking heater
Fuse panel G) (brown)
No. | Equipment
Seat ventilation, seat electronics, rearview
1 | mirror, rear climate control panel, diag-
nostic connector
2 Vehicle electrical system control module,
gateway control module
3 | Sound actuator/exhaust sound tuning
4 |Transmission heating valve
5 |Engine start
8 | Night vision assist, active roll stabilization
9 |Adaptive cruise assist, front radar
11 Intersection assistant, driver assist sys-
tems
12 | Exterior sound



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clip
Fuse panel (@) (black)
No. | Equipment
2 | Steering column adjustment
3 | CD/DVD player
4 | Steering column electronics
5S | Light switch, switch panels
6 |Volume control
7 |Instrument cluster
8 |Upper/lower display
9 |Steering wheel heating
Fuse panel (2) (brown)
No. | Equipment
2 |MMI Infotainment system control module
Audi music interface
4 |Head-up display
5 Climate control system, fragrance system,
lonizer
9 |Steering column lock

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Fuse assign uggage compa
[RAZ-0196


Fig. 186 Luggage compartment floor: fuse panel with


Fuse panel @) (red)
7 Hybrid remote-controlled interior climate
control
8 | Hybrid A/C compressor
9 |Auxiliary battery control module










10 | Hybrid high-voltage battery
11 | Hybrid charger
14 | Thermomanagement, water pump
15 | Thermomanagement control module
16 | Gateway
Fuse panel @) (brown)
No. | Equipment
1 | Driver assist systems control module
2 |Audi phone box, roof antenna
3 Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup-
port
4 |Side assist
5 |Rear climate control system control panel
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
7 |Emergency call system
8 Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank
monitoring
9 |Automatic transmission selector lever



10
TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
control module









plastic clip
Fuse panel ( (black)
No. | Equipment
3 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
4 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
5 | Air suspension
6 |Automatic transmission
7 |Rear sliding sunroof, rear spoiler
8 | Rear seat heating
9 | Left tail light
10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side
Luggage compartment lid central locking,
11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
er















12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel (2) (red)
No. | Equipment
1 | Suspension stabilization control module
2 |Service disconnect switch
4 | Electric motor
5 | Brake system
6 |High-voltage battery water pump
11 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC)
12 | Garage door opener
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Central locking, right tail light
16 Front belt tensioner on front passenger's
side
Fuse panel @) (black)
No. | Equipment
Not assigned
Fuse panel 6) (red)
No. | Equipment
3 Exhaust treatment, sound actuator, AC
socket
4 |Rear climate control system control panel
5 |Right trailer hitch light

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Fuse panel () (red)
7 |Trailer hitch release
8 | Left trailer hitch light
9 |Trailer hitch socket



10 |All wheel drive sport differential
11 | Exhaust treatment
12 |48 V generator



Bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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Technical data

ler} lahat)
Fuel tank 19.3 gal (73 L)
Windshield and headlight washer system* 6.6 qt (6.2 L)


Weights Roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is:
— 198 lbs (90 kg) (sedan)
— 220 lbs (100 kg) (allroad)
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Applies to: sedan:
Fig. 189 Safety certificate

B8U-0380



Applies to: allroad:
Fig. 190 Safety certificate
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
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Index

A
A/C cooling mode..........-. 0. eee eee ee
Accelerator pedal.............-.00000005
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
AccessorieS .. 0.2... . cece ee eee
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist..............-.00.
Cleaning the sensors............ee eee
Predictive control....................
Adaptive dampers..............000-00-
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist...........
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound.................00-
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents ..........00 eee eee eee
Adjusting the volume..............000005
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .. . .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
AirbagisySteni’s « wom ss womy ¢ 7 wee x eee Fe
Air quality display................0.-000.
Air suspension...............0.0020005
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights...............-.00000.
Allseason tires... 0.0.0.0... eee eee
All wheel drive
refer to quattro.... 2... eee eee ee eee
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback............0 eee e eee
Operations « ssa a 2 saws oo ean « x oem © 8 one
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system.............
Anti-lock braking system. ........-..00-.
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0..
Anti-theft alarm system ..........--.000--
Anti-theft wheel bolts..................
300
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 221
Aspect ratio (video) .............00. 215, 217
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 112
Audi adaptive light..................005. 49
Audi connect
FEfEFTO CONNEC. < s cccs cs Seek ae Hewes Fe 177
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 179
Audidrive Seletews zs wewe < 2 sme ¢ ¢ eee 2 108
Audi music interface...............25-- 212
Audio files............200 00 cece eee eee 273
Audi phone box...........0 0: eee ee eae 166
Audi presense.......... 00 eee eee eee ee 146
Messages ......... 0.0.0 cece eee eee 149
Audi pre sense front.............--.00-- 147
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist. ..........-.0 eee eee 150
Audi smartphone interface.............. 221
Legal information..........0eeseeeees 225
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 49
Climate control system.............0005 89
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 32
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 88
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 40,41
Automatic transmission ............-.0005 95
Parking lock emergency release.......... 98
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 55
Average consumption................... 16
Average speed .... 2.0... 0. ee eee eee ee 16
B
Bag hooks... ..... ccc eee eee eee eee 81
Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 243
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 241
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 241
Blinds
refer to Panoramic glass roof............
Block route... 2.0.6... 2. cece eee eee