2020 AUDI A6 windshield wipers

Care and cleaning

Care and cleaning
General information
Regular, proper care helps to maintain your vehi-
cle's value. It can also be a requirement when
submitting warranty claims for corrosion damage
and paint defects on the body.
The required cleaning and care products can be
obtained from an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Service Facility. Read and follow the in-
structions for use on the packaging.

ZA\ WARNING
— Using cleaning and care products incorrectly
can be dangerous to your health.
— Always store cleaning and care products out
of reach of children to reduce the risk of poi-
soning.

@ For the sake of the environment
— Purchase environmentally-friendly cleaning
products if possible.
— Do not dispose of cleaning and care prod-
ucts with household trash.
Car washes
The longer that deposits such as insects, bird
droppings, tree sap or road salt remain on the ve-
hicle, the more the surface can be damaged. High
temperatures such as those caused by sunlight
increase the damaging effect.
Before washing, rinse off heavy deposits with
plenty of water.
Stubborn deposits such as bird droppings or tree
sap are best removed with plenty of water and a
microfiber cloth.
Also, wash the underside of your vehicle once
road salt stops being used for the season.
Pressure washers
When washing your vehicle with a pressure wash-
er, always follow the operating instructions pro-
vided with the pressure washer. This is especially
important in regard to the pressure and spraying
distance. Do not aim the spray directly at the
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seals on the side windows, doors, hood, luggage
compartment lid, or sunroof*, or at tires, rubber
hoses, insulating material, sensors*, camera
lenses*, or the laser scanner*. Keep a distance of
at least 16 in (40 cm).
Do not remove snow and ice with a pressure
washer.
Never use cone nozzles or high pressure nozzles.
The water temperature must not be above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Automatic car wash
Spray off the vehicle before washing.
Make sure that the windows and roof* are closed
and the windshield wipers are off. Follow instruc-
tions from the car wash operator, especially if
there are accessories attached to your vehicle.
If possible, use car washes that do not have
brushes.
Washing by hand
Clean the vehicle starting from the top and work-
ing downward using a soft sponge or cleaning
brush. Use solvent-free cleaning products.
Washing vehicles with matte finish paint by
hand
To reduce the risk of damaging the paint when
washing, first remove dust and large particles
from your vehicle. Insects, grease spots, and fin-
gerprints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To re-
duce the risk of damaging the paint surface, do
not use too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Then
clean using a neutral shampoo and a soft micro-
fiber cloth.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it air
dry. Remove any water residue using a chamois. >

Emergency assistance

(50 km), then transport the vehicle on a
special carrier.
— If the vehicle is towed by a tow truck at the
axle that is not permitted, this can cause se-
vere damage to the transmission.
— The vehicle must not be tow started for
technical reasons.
@) Tips
— If the power supply is interrupted, then it
will not be possible to move the selector
lever out of the "P" position. The parking
lock must be released using the emergency
release before towing the vehicle
> page 98.
— Switch Audi pre sense* off > page 149 when
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
train, ship, or other type of transportation,
or when towing the vehicle. This can prevent
an undesired intervention from the pre
sense* system.
— Follow the local legal regulations for tow-
ing.
Read and follow the important information under
=> page 281.
Preparations
> Only secure the towing cable or tow bar at the
designated towing loops > page 282,
> page 283.
> Make sure the towing cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise it could disconnect from the towing loop
while towing.
> Switch the emergency flashers on in both
vehicles > page 51. However, do not do this if it
prohibited by law.
Towing vehicle (front)
> Only start to drive when the towing cable is
taut.
> Press the brake pedal very carefully.
> Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.
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Vehicle being towed (rear)
> Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel is not locked and so that you
can use the turn signals, the horn, and the
windshield wipers if needed > A\.
> Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped
may
impair the function of the brake booster
and power steering. You would then need to
use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
> Release the parking brake > page 104.
> Select the “N” selector lever position.
> Make sure the towing cable is always taut.

ZA WARNING
Never tow a vehicle using a tow bar or towing
cable if the vehicle does not have electrical
power.
Front towing loop


Fig. 179 Front bumper: installing the towing loop
The threaded opening for the towing loop is lo-
cated on the right side of the front bumper.
> Remove the towing loop from the vehicle tool
kit > page 272.
> Press the cap inward with brief, strong pressure
=> fig. 179. The cap will loosen from the bump-
er.
> Tighten the towing loop in the threaded open-
ing until it stops and then tighten it with a
wheel wrench.
>» After using, place the towing loop back in the
vehicle tool kit.

ZA WARNING
If the towing loop is not tightened until it
stops when installing, the threads may be >

Fuses and bulbs












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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Index

Highway lights © esc x 2 semis < = wwwee ¥ aeenee © 49
Hill descent:assist 2.006... ec eewe ss oe 107
Hill descent control. ...........ee eee eee 105
Hill Hold ASSISt caxis s < exw x eras se wee ee 95
Home
refer to Home address................ 194
Homevaddress: « saws ss geen sy caw yee 194
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 46
HOME'SCrEEN & & sevevss vs seas o 6 omen + 8 wea Dos 19
HOM 2 wwe 5 ¢ suse + & sees & & ews Ey eee Es es 6
Hotspot
MOFER CONNIE Lc & cecaonorx v sxewce a a wrens i x swaese 181
I
Ignition
Switching on and off................00. 93
Imbalance (wheels)............. 0000005 254
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 36
Inclinometer......... 0.00. cece 106
Undicatorlights « wicsse « vanavese © enauese wv sneaen 6 5 8 7
Inspectionsinterval:. « sows s cccawecs xs wessne a 4 oo 244
Instrument cluster: . weve 2s cee 2 a wee see 12
Adjusting the layout................0-. 14
Cleaning........ 0. e eee eee eee eee 268
ENGINGCOdes: « new 2 wee » 5 weed & 5 saree 226
Failure... eee 12
On-board computer.................020. 16
Operating « = eee ss mews se ees s Bee sg He 13
Persomal.progile wwvone« « csarsns ic axnsine «0 oxstins 13
Service interval display...............- 244
Software information................. 226
Switchingtabsss « sic i + sarin es sac oo acesese 13
Switching the view...............-0000 05 14
Vehicle TURCLIONS vais sx woos s x oss a eee 16
Version information................-. 226
Instrument illumination................. 53
Integrated assistance...............0005 20
Intelligent search
Navigationis « 2 savers x « snes oo aasan © 3 seaweus © 186
Interior lighting < svi. «sos = & ema oo ve 52,53
INterior MONitoring « « wece ss wows te wees s Be 35
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 55
International travel...............0000- 182
Internet
refertoconnect.......... eee eee eee 177
Internet radio
referto Online radio............--- eee 205
Intersection assistant...............05- 153
Tonizer. 2... eee eee 90
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 212
J
Jump starting. ............ 0. eee 279
K
Key. eee eee eee eee 32, 36
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Key replacement...............-0e eee 36
Mechanical key......... 0.00.0 cee eevee 36
Not recognized = sews « ¢ sews: ¢ pews s bees 94
PANIC: Ke ytins « ciccsass 2 x sven © w emouews <6 scours ¥ ¥ 8 36
Replacing the battery...............0-. 38
Unlocking and locking............-...0- 37
Vehicle code sri «5 escves « 3 wane 2 0 weve oes 36
Key USEP': «2 sau ¥ «saws oo sees 3 o Hew oo Ses 31
Kick-COWIN's = werey = » sews = ¢ eum * 9 tes te oe 97
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 144
refer to Lane guidance................ 144
Lane departure warning................. 144
Cleaning the camera area.............. 267
Lane guidance............0.000000005- 138
Laptimer................0..0 0000008. 126
Evaluating ; « saas ss seee sv wees so ees ss 127
SPAREN sic: 5s cosas oo enaoes 6 > eeu 5 w aewOEEE eo 126
LaSer Scanner’: s + ww » ¢ sees & ¢ sews 2 8 ee 119
Cleanings. 5 + sussasi «a seins + 6 scenes «8 maui © i 268
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 76
Launch: GontrObens «ose oo eee vs exons oo cen 98
Leather care and cleaning............... 269
Legal information
License:subscriptionss « « <0 @ esse + wes 225
Software information................. 225
SOfEWANE LICENSES). 5 s wenn ay tem s eee es 225
Version information...............05- 225
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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

Index

Whee bolt « ssccus +s ssneine va svanie eo naan 9 0 0 260
anti-theft... 0... 2... e eee eee eee 275
Tightening specification............... 277
Wheels « sais 9 & naras ¢ o sane 2s eR EY Ree a 245
Gleaning's « « sea 2 s sews © o meme ¥ coms ew me 268
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 248
Loose wheel warning.............-.... 260
REplACING 2 nsw s wien o 5 seas ae oeR se HOR 274
Tire pressure monitoring system........ 264
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 258
Wheelwrench....................0005 272
Wi-Fi
HOtSPOt Settings cx < 5 sce ¢ s cous es cease 181
Onlitie Media « & cose es omnis so secoane oo coca 2A,
Using ahotspot.............002 eee 178
Wild animal recognition................ 127
Windows
Child safety lock........... 0.00. ee eee 43
Cleaning and removing ice............. 268
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Defrosting.......... 0... c eee eee eee ee 90
Opening and closing.............0ee00e 43
Power WindowSivs = 2 sve vs ase © s omwew oe 43
Windshield
Clea. «nce 0 come 9 u eneonn w enema 8 55
also refer to Windshield................ 55
Windshield washer system........... 55, 243
Reservoir Capacity: « « sea: 5 = wees 5 x ween: 299
Windshield wipers.............---00000- 55
Winter operation
Gar washes « suas + 2 xan + & mews ¢ aes < Be 266
CoOlingisysteM 3 «ccs ao esses oo ssnwan «© aoe 238
Defrosting the windows.............+-. 90
Rear window defogger..............0005 90
Removing ice from windows............ 268
Seat heating......... 0.0 eee eee eee eee 90
SHOW CHAINS ose « : gous & 5 ame yt wee 2 oe 261
Steering wheel heating..............005 91
TirOS 2 eee 261
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 241
Windshield washer system............. 243
Winter tires secs « ¢ aawa ¢ ¢ aes 3 3 ean ¢ 2 261
Wireless CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 221
Wireless charging
Audi phone box..............0.00 200 166
312