2020 AUDI A6 infotainment

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Navigation

location. The actual distance from your cur-
rent location to the point of interest is updat-
ed automatically. The list of points of interest
that were found is not resorted when this
happens.
Selecting contacts as destinations
Applies to: vehicles with MMI and navigation system
You can navigate directly to contacts.
Requirement: an address with navigation data or
a navigation destination must already be as-
signed to a contact > page 194.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (5) > Contacts > a contact.
> Press on an address.
> Check the address and change it, if necessary.
Start navigation > page 187, Entering an ad-
dress.
Route guidance will be activated and the map will
be displayed > page 191, fig. 138.
Additional functions for contacts in navigation
can be found under > page 194.
G@) Tips
— Addresses that have been imported from
your mobile device into the MMI can also be
used as a destination.
— If a contact is grayed out in the directory,
this contact has neither a destination nor an
address assigned to it.

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Applies to: vehicles with a navigation system and Audi con-
nect Infotainment
You can search for destinations or routes in the
myAudi app and send to the vehicle.
Requirement: the MMI and the mobile device
must be connected to the Internet > page 177,
Audi connect. You must have the myAudi app in-
stalled on your mobile device.
> Send a destination or route in the myAudi app
to the vehicle.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (&5) > Receiv. destns. & routes.
> Make sure you are logged into the vehicle and
the myAudi app with the same myAudi account.
The received destination and routes will be
loaded automatically.
> Navigating to a destination: press on a desti-
nation.
> Deleting destinations: select: Z > one or more
entries or Select all > Delete > (Done).
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 177.
(i) Tips
To avoid having your enter your myAudi access
information in the vehicle again, you can use
the automatic login > page 30.

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Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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After you have selected a destination, the details
will be displayed. Route guidance is will not be
active yet.
The functions depend on the vehicle equipment
and the selected destination.
@ Map preview: to zoom in on the map pre-
view, press on the map.
Route criteria: see > page 199.
More: see > page 198, Options.
Weather: Requirement: the MMI must be
connected to the Internet > page 177, Audi
connect. Also see > page 179.
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© Applies to: MMI and telephone
Call: Requirement: a mobile device must be
connected to the MMI > page 164. You will
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Navigation

Map update
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can update the map data in the MMI with a
map update. The functions depend on the coun-
try and vehicle equipment:
— Map updates through online map update
=> page 196.
— Import map updates from the SD card or USB
connection to your MMI & page 196.
— Map update at an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility. This can result in
additional costs.
Online map update
Applies to: vehicles with MMI, navigation system, and Audi
connect Infotainment
Using map update online, you can update the
map material in your navigation system directly
from your vehicle.
Using your vehicle position, the MMI identifies
regions which you are frequently in. Based on
this, update data for these regions are available
for your MMI.
Start map update
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 177, Audi connect.
> A notification for a map update will appear in
the upper display.
> If the option Automatic online map update
=> page 197 is switched on, the MMI will start
the map update. Or:
> Press on the notification. Or: access the notifi-
cation in the notification center on > page 22
and press on the notification.
> If the Automatic online map update option
=> page 197 is switched off, press on Allow
once or Always allow.
The MMI will start the map update. The progress
of the download and installation will be shown in
the upper display.
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When the update has ended, a notification will
be displayed.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 177.
@ Tips
Because of the high volume of data, Audi rec-
ommends performing the map update using
the USB connection = page 196.
Map update using an SD card or USB
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Applies to: vehicles with MMI, navigation system, and Audi
connect Infotainment
With the map update, you can update the map
material in your navigation system.
Requirement: you must have created a myAudi
account at my.audi.com. Your vehicle must be
registered in your myAudi account.
Prepare map update
> Download the map update at my.audi.com and
store it on an SD card or on a USB flash drive.
For additional information, visit my.audi.com.
Start map update
> Insert the SD card in your vehicle's SD card
reader > page 209. Or: connect the USB flash
drive to the Audi music interface > page 212.A
notification for a map update will appear in the
upper display.
> Press on the notification. Or: access the notifi-
cation in the notification center on > page 22
and press on the notification. The update pack-
age is shown.
> Press Next. The installation status is shown in
the upper display.
>» When the update has ended, a notification will
be displayed.

4K0012721BD
Navigation

Map updates settings
Applies
to: vehicles with a navigation system and Audi con-
nect Infotainment
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance.
Automatic online map update: when the func-
tion is switched on, map updates will be auto-
matically downloaded and installed.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 177.
Traffic information
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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Fig. 142 Upper display: traffic information overview
Open traffic information
Requirement: the map must be displayed
=> page 192.
> Press Q) > page 191, fig. 138.
Display traffic report details
> Press on the traffic report @) > fig. 142.
> To display the previous or next traffic report,
press < or.
The following information can be displayed
> fig. 142:
@ Amessage will appear if the MMI calculates a
better route for the current route guidance.
More
information can be found under
=> page 197.
@ Atraffic message is displayed. The distance
to the hazardous area is calculated from the
current vehicle position.
@® The traffic messages are only shown when
route guidance is active. Press on a line to
display details about it.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
= in General information on page 177.
G) Tips
— Particularly critical traffic information, such
as warnings about wrong-way drivers, is au-
tomatically displayed as a notification.
— Traffic information is not available in some
countries.
Better route
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
By receiving traffic, your MMI calculates a better
route if available and the possible time saved
compared to the current route. You can decide
which route you would like to use.
A notification will appear for several seconds if
your MMI calculates a better route for the cur-
rent route guidance.
A message will also appear in the traffic informa-
tion overview @) > page 197, fig. 142.
Accept better route
Requirement: a notification about a better route
must be displayed.
> Press F&. The better route is used for route
guidance and the route is recalculated. Or:
press the notification in the central area. The
better route with the calculated arrival time is
displayed > page 193, Alternative routes. Press
on a better route (for example @) > page 193,
fig. 141).
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4K0012721BD
Radio

Playing a song/artist/team from a SiriusXM
alert (option 2)
Requirement: a SiriusXM music/game alert must
have been received.
> Press on the notification, or
> Open the notification in the notification center
on > page 22 and press on the notification.
Managing SiriusXM alerts
Requirement: a SiriusXM alert must be stored.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
RADIO > <3 > Manage SiriusXM alerts > Select-
ed SiriusXM music alerts/Selected SiriusKM
game alerts.
When the function is switched on M, a SiriusXM
alert will be received.
Deleting SiriusXM alerts
> Select: Selected SiriusXM music alerts/Select-
ed SiriusXM game alerts > > select one or
more alerts or Select all > Delete > (Done).
Online radio
General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on-
line radio
You can listen to various radio stations or pod-
casts on the Internet using online radio.
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 177, Audi connect.
Opening online radio using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
RADIO > Source > Online.
The following functions are available:
Search
You only can search for online radio stations in
this search. You can search for station names and
categories.
Last stations
The station that was played last will start play-
ing.
Top stations
Select a station from the list of popular online ra-
dio stations.
Filter list
> Select: © > (a category) > a station name.
The following categories are available:
— Countries
— Genres
— Languages
CG) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 177.
@ Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may be lost
when online radio is playing.
— Online radio reception may not be possible
if Internet service is throttled.
— The use of online radio depends on the serv-
ice availability of the third party provider.
— The range and screen display of online me-
dia services from third party providers in the
vehicle can vary.
— AUDI AG only provides access to online radio
and does not assume any responsibility for
the content of these services.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on-
line radio
Opening podcasts using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
RADIO > Source > Online > Podcasts.
The following functions are available:
Listening to a podcast
> Select: a podcast > a podcast episode.
Search
> Press 2.
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4K0012721BD
Media

— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being
used.
— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. AUDI AG recommends setting your
mobile device to the maximum volume
when using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Online media
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on-
line media
You can play and operate various online media
services, such as music streaming services, using
the MMI.
Requirement: a supported online media service
must be available in the country where the vehi-
cle is being operated.
Connect online media
> Connect the MMI to the Internet > page 177.
> Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot in the MMI
> page 181.
>» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect online media.
> Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile de-
vice and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot
=> page 178.
> Install and start the myAudi app on your mo-
bile device.
> Log in to your myAudi account in the myAudi
app and select your vehicle.
Your mobile device must be connected to the
MMI and must be highlighted. When you press
the highlighted device, it will be disconnected
from the MMI.
Starting online media
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source. All online media services sup-
ported in your country will be displayed.
>» Press on the desired online media service and
follow the system instructions.


ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only use
Audi connect services and the Wi-Fi hotspot
only if the traffic situation permits it. Read
and follow the guidelines provided in
=> page 20, Traffic safety information.
— It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mobile
devices and other similar devices when the
vehicle is stationary because, like all loose
objects, they could be thrown around the in-
side of the vehicle in a crash and cause seri-
ous injuries. Store these types of devices se-
curely while driving. Also read the warnings
in the chapter > page 69.

CG) Note
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section >@ in General information on
page 177.
— There generally are additional costs when
using an online media service account, espe-
cially when it is used internationally.
(i) Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media usage depends on the service
availability of the third party provider.
— Audi AG simply makes the access to online
media services possible through the MMI
and does not take any responsibility for the
contents of the online media services.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To avoid interruptions, do not lock the
screen on your mobile device and keep the
myAudi app in the foreground.
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4K0012721BD
Media

Radio
> Press on a radio station.
Audio books
You can control your audio books on the MMI.
> Press on an audio book.
Podcasts
You can control your podcasts through the MMI.
> Select: a podcast > a podcast episode.
Genres
All available genres are displayed.
» Select: a genre > an artist > an album > a song.
Videos
All available video files are displayed.
>» Press on a video.
Tracks
All available tracks are displayed.
> Press ona track.
Albums
All available albums are displayed.
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> Select: an album > a track.
@) Note
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
— Cloud services and category radio always re-
quire an Internet connection.
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section >@ in General information on
page 177.
@) Tips
— Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available.
—For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— When synchronizing a portable device with
Cloud services, playlists may display incor-
rectly in the MMI. Use the media center in
the device.
— Applies to: iPod/iPhone: Note the informa-
tion about the Audi music interface and the
supported devices > page 212.


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Fig. 149 Upper display: left side: playback view, right side: playlist
Operating
> Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view @),
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source >
select a source > select a category (for exam-
ple, artists > Album) > select a track.
> To open the playlist @), select List in the play-
back view @.
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Checking and Filling

Fill the washer fluid for the windshield washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off.
@) Note
— The concentration of anti-freezing agent
must be adjusted to the vehicle operating
conditions and the climate. A concentration
that is too high can lead to vehicle damage.
— Never add radiator anti-freeze or other addi-
tives to the washer fluid.
— Do not use a glass cleaner that contains
paint solvents, because this could damage
the paint.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve-
hicle is due for service.
The service interval display works in two stages:
— Inspection or oil change reminder: after driv-
ing a certain distance, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the igni-
tion is switched on or off. The remaining dis-
tance or time is displayed briefly.
— Inspection or oil change due: if your vehicle
has reached an inspection or oil change interval
or both intervals at the same time, the mes-
sage Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! appears briefly af-
ter switching the ignition on or off.
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un-
til the next oil change or next inspection in the
Infotainment system.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
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Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service
> Service intervals.
C) Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex-
ceed the time for the next service.

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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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