2020 AUDI A6 headlights

4K0012721BD
Care and cleaning


ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash
operator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.

() Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing 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 components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
(@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 57
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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4K0012721BD
Care and cleaning




Component Situation Solution
Controls
Deposits Soft brush, then a soft cloth with a mild soap solution®)
Safety belts Deposits Mild soap solution ®), allow to dry before letting them re-
tract
Textiles Deposits adhering to | Vacuum cleaner
artificial leather, | the surface
Alcantara Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Absorbent cloth and mild soap solution®

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Apply a mild soap solution ®), blot away the dissolved oil or
dye, treat afterward with water, if necessary

Specific types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc;
Special stain remover, blot with absorbent material, treat
afterward with mild soap solution, if necessary ®

Natural leather Fresh stains Cotton cloth with a mild soap solution®

Water-based deposits
such as coffee, tea,
blood, etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth
Dried stains: stain remover suitable for leather

Oil-based deposits
such as oil, make-up,
etc.
Fresh stains: absorbent cloth and stain remover suitable
for leather
Dried stains: grease dissolving spray

Specific types of de-
posits such as ink,
nail polish, latex
paint, shoe polish,
etc.
Spot remover suitable for leather


nents

Care Regularly apply conditioning cream that protects from
light and penetrates into the material. Use special colored
conditioning cream, if necessary.
Carbon compo- __| Deposits Clean the same way as plastic components

2) Mild soap solution: maximum two tablespoons of neutral soap in 1 quart (1 liter) of water

ZA WARNING

The windshield must not be treated with wa-
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un-
der unfavorable conditions, such as wetness,
darkness, and when the sun is low, these coat-
ings can cause increased glare, which increas-
es the risk of an accident. They can also cause
wiper blade chatter.
@) Note
— Headlights and tail lights
— Never clean headlights or tail lights with a
dry cloth or sponge.
— Do not use any cleaning products that con-
tain alcohol, because they could cause
cracks to form.
— Wheels
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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
280


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

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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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

Index

F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 224
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media file). 213
Fast forwarding (media files)............ 213
Fast route. ....... eee eee eee 186
Favorites
BIGGtOOths = acces ¢ ¢ qn Gs Sees sb eee se 225
NavigattOtitin = 3 cescm ss mcwsn 6 was oo mS 188
Radio... eee cece eee eee eee 203
Telephone........... 2-000 eee eee eee 169
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 296
File formats (media drives).............. 219
Fixture set... 0... eee 85
Fog (WINK OWS) weccic 6s eosece «wrens & coavene oe anave 90
Folding the rearseats.............-.0005 83
Footwell temperature.................4. 91
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 237
Fueling...... 2... 0c cece eee ee 228
LeakSivn s < sews 2 2 poem 2 2 poe xe HeORS Be 232
RraQranc@ sas ¢ < sees ¢ 5 Souk ¢ a ees Fee 90, 91
Free text search
Medias = = sees ys aoe se soee ss Seen ae ree 217
Radio... eee cece eee eee ee 203
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 186
Freeze protection
COOLANt wesc x 2 wows se seme to eee ev Bee 238
Front center armrest...................0- 63
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 146
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
FRONES « «were 2 v memes = wane a x em oo aoe w 63
Rear... eee eee 62
Front wiper blades
Changing............ cece cece eee 56
Cleaning’: « = ees = « sews to tee as cae pee 56
FUGls s semw 2 s gee 2 y eee eee ye Bem eo re 227
AGiRIVES 5 5 mows 6 wane 4 o cieren 3 8 were 3 6 os 228
Current consumption..................- 16
Fuel display’: wesc ss oeas se eee cv een eae 12
Fuel tank capacity... 6.0... 0. cece renee 299
Gasoline... 2... eee eee eee eee 227
Reducing fuel consumption............ 100
304
Fueling
Fuel filler door. .... 2.0... cece eee eee 228
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 230
Fueltankccapacitys. « s seccn es esc ve ence « 299
G
Garage door opener..............00e eee 46
GarMeNntshOOks « saswea x © ieee 2 x camw ¥ Capen a oY 81
GASOLINE seems ¢ eee: 3 2 eee Ye eee 8 8 Re 227
BOGHIVOS. 5 esses 3 x mama ve omen ow oma Oxo 228
Gasoline mixture... 2... 0... e cece aee 227
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 299
Gears... eet eee 95
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 248
Glove compartment........... 0. eee eee 81
Valet parking............. eee eee ee eee 46
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 299
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 299
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « « sae « 2 sawe ys ames 2 8 ae 299
H
Handsfree: « = gees = y sews sv Sees oe Hees yes 165
Hahids Free Profile’s:: « « smu zs eens is oaee : 165
Head-up display
AGJUSING seis « s mews ¢ owen a 9 word 8 3 ees 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 53
Operating.............. 06.0 c eee eee 26
Headlight range control.................. 49
Headlights
GlGSMING: << ¢ 5 wees + 5 Haas + Boe ce See Gos 267
Headlight range control................ 49
Washer system... 0.2.0.0. e eee eee eae 55
Head restraints
Adjusting... 0... .... 00. e eee e eee eee 64
Removing and installing..............-. 64
Heated rear window.............--00000- 90
Heated steering wheel...............---. 91
Heating........... 0.000. 88
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 164
High beams
High beam assistant................04. 50

Index

License plate bracket................... 295
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 276
Light/rain sensor
Headlights...............00 02.2 e ee eee 49
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 55
Lighting
Exterior’: 2 20s + ses ¢ 2 seuu ¢ » Nee e Fes 49
EMCOVION sszows 2 2 soso a 2 serves oon Maes aH HERE 52
LIQHES s sons vo somems wo eames oo come eo ame OB 49
Listening to music
refer to Media....... ccc eee e eee 209, 213
Loa & sss 3 wesw @ oman oe emo ae ee ew 299
Locking and unlocking
By remote control..............-00 eee 37
Using the lock cylinder..............00. 35
With the convenience key............... 37
Low beam headlights.................04. 49
Luggage compartment................5. 81
Cargo floor’. sis ¢ « asain + 3 mwen 3 0 veewin oo ae 86
Cover (power) .... 00... cece eee eee eee 83
Increasing the size..............-00 0 eee 83
Valet parkinGis « aces « 2 ewes 2 x ane © 2 gems ¥ 46
also refer to Luggage compartment...... 81
Luggage compartment lid................ 43
Closing button. ................000000. 40
General information ............e00e005 38
Mechanically unlocking...............-. 42
Opening and closing.................-. 39
Opening and closing with foot motion..... 41
Opening from the inside in an emergency... 43
Power opening and closing.............. 40
Lumbar support........... 0.0 0c eee eae 61
M
Maintenance’. « ssciais 2 6 avcaie + 6 sess © 4 aneve © 293
Maintenance intervals.................. 244
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)........ 231
Manual shifting’. « « sexs +e sees ye aes ee ee 97
Map
Changing the scale wis. so caw se ewes ov ove 190
Display. ...... eee eee eee 192
Operating’: « ses = s goam & & wows & i eee oye 191
Setting the destination................ 190
MAP
refer to Message Access Profile......... 171
MapiprevieWesscrs s+ csmuens 2 0 eases a a somes v 6 oseee 189
306
Online

FROM tii 2s ceo + moms oo mers a 2 oe oo eR
Mechanical key
Media : swe 2 s sees 2 2 eee se eee ce
DrVCSiiwic 2 mace: a 2 comes a 2 en a HO wa 209
Supported formats..............00005 219
Media
cemter inn «6 wissen 0 osname « oxeeas « sees a 214
Memory card
SD card reader (MMI)...........--.... 209
Supported types and formats........... 219
MEMONy fUACHION wea ss nee s yates a x geoee 6 8 68
Menu language
refer to Setting the language........... 223
Message Access Profile...............0- 171
MESSAGESizs 5 & sews & § ees Fe SG FE Se ee 171
Mild hybrid drive system.............00- 100
Mirror COMPASS... . 1... ee eee eee ee 58
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors............... 53
DIMMs 2 sco oo sess & o ees © oy me © oe 54
VENIEYAMKOR. « cancace & eoneon 9 91 testes & 0! eEtenens 55
MMI
refer to Multi Media Interface........... 20
Mobile device
referto Telephone.................005 164
Mobile phone network
Connection settings...............04. 175
Mountain passes’: = sews s = seus << ees se oe 105
MOUTEaINTOSdSins « ¢ wens ¢ e rere x tees Bee 105
Multifunction steering wheel
BUttONS's = « san + & saws + women a = ween a = 13, 29
OPenrabtings, « = sess «a wince. & meena « # emer WH 6 13
Programming buttons.................- 29
Voice recognition system............... 27
Multi Media Interface................055 20
MenustandisymDolls « wicca x ewes so wae « © 21
Operating...............02.00.000. 18, 21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
Muting (mute) ................0..00000. 29
myAudi... 2... eee eee 30
Automatic logitts: « « sews + ¢ sees ye eee ees 30
myAudi navigation................. 185, 189

Index


Parking light sis: = 2 sccwe = x cscuee ov ewerae oo orescence 49
Parking lock emergency release........... 98
Parking system
Adjusting the volume...............-. 157
Automatic activation
Deactivating rear cross-traffic assist... .. 163
Parking systems
Parkingisystem plusts so seis © v sewn w @ sense 156
Partition Net ses 2s ismie seman os eee ee eee 84
Pass-through sess s = eeey se eee ss eee Eb Bee 84
Password
myAudi automatic login................ 30
PAthiSes & wae & 2 wea 3 2 news s wey ¢ HERE Ge 19
Pause (media files) .............00000005 213
PédalSiss « see « : seme © ¥ Geme ¢ ¢ Rewe 2 eee 97
Pedestrian detection.................4. 127
Perchlorate ......... 2.0.0 eee eee eee eee 293
Peripheral cameras.............--000-5 158
Personal route assistance............... 193
Phone
Answering/ending acall............... 170
Connecting a second mobile device...... 165
Disconnecting a mobile device.......... 166
SettingS
.. 0.6... cece eee eee 174
Phonebook
refer to CONtACtS) «3s «cca gv Hoek ss Hees 169
Playback (media) ............. 00000000 213
Podcast
refer to Online radio.................. 205
5) 188
Point of interest
refer to Online Points of Interest........ 188
PoliShitiGuscs ¢ = seme : evens : sees st newe soe 268
Pollen filter
refer to Pollutant filter..............0.. 91
Pollutant Titer’: = caws = = mews = eoven gs pee ss 91
Power closing (doors).......-.. eee eee e eee 32
Power SourceS... 2.2.0.0 0 2c eee eee 80, 212
Power windows...........--.0 00sec eee ee 43
MalfUnCtOfin: + asm se mein 3 x aoe a 2 43,44
Power windows malfunction.............. 43
Predictive control.......... eee eee eee eee 133
Predictive messages................ 97,132
pre sense
refer to Audi presense.............008 146
Presentation mode.............005-008 200
308
Pressure
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 264
Tit@Sies ¢ x sae Haves ¢ i deme Fe Rem aE eee 255
Progressive steering... 62.05. ceeds eieees 110
Protecting... 0... ccc e cece ee eee eee eee 268
Pyrotechnic elements................4. 293
Q
quattro... 2... eee eee eee iy
Selective wheel torque control.......... 113
R
Radio... cee eee eee eee 201
Radio texte « < says a 2 geen 2 2 cee & 2 ee 204
SEALIOMIISE cowie x + cxctene © 2 sunsnwe wom aaennie w os 201
Radio communications equipment........ 295
Radio equipment ................+-00 ee 295
Radio Standards Specification (RSS) ....... 296
Raileartier': + wows « 2 some x ¢ yea xo eee 8 a 109
Rain/light sensor
Headlights: aces © swine es wuss oo eens 2 2 eee 49
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers).... 55
RANGES. a ctimene ao ominaae so omeneite Heian oH ounRON 4 16
Reading lightstex: cs ssc: «x wnscame © w cxntene wo cman 52
Rear cross-traffic assist............0008. 162
Rear lid
refer to Luggage compartment lid........ 39
Rear shelf
refer to Storage area behind the rear head
FESthAINIES same 2 y was ¢ 2 eee x Eee go eee 81
Rearview camera..........--.0 eee seen 158
Rear window defogger............-..00-- 90
Rear wiper blades
CHANGING ss « 2 eaaws g x memes 5 ¥ cere s Ee EE 5/
Cleaning isa = 2 wccon =o ween seen aw ro eB HH 57
REAR (climate control system)............ 89
Reception range’: « « scovs ss ews 9 e rere bg oe 201
Recirculation Mode : sins si sees is awa ve 90
Recuperation.......... 000 cece eee eee 16
Refueling........... 0.0 c cece eee eee ee 228
Remote control
Garage door opener............--eeeeee 46
Remote control key... . 0.0... cece cece 36
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Key replacement...............000000- 36