2020 AUDI A6 power steering

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AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual 4K0012721BD
Media

@) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have a

4K0012721BD
Media

@) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the Audi
music interface.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=>
page 80.
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 212, fig. 147).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple and MTP
devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de-
vice in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or
iPhone software to the latest version. Refer
to your mobile device owner's manual for
more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning connector.
— For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at www.
audi.com/mp3 or contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 212.
—SD card > page 209.
— USB © page 212.
— DVD drive > page 210.
— Connect external device: you can connect ex-
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-
tooth audio player > page 210, or you can con-
nect an external device directly to the Audi mu-
sic interface > page 212.
— Connect online media > page 211.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device or online media service”, the
symbol for a source may change. The device
name may be displayed (for example: my-
Phone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 214.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files > page 213.
> Select the Radio/Media tab using the multi-
function steering wheel.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the [=|
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
213

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AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual 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 t

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.
282

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 >

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AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual Index

License plate bracket................... 295
Lifting points (vehicle jack).............. 276
Light/rain sensor
Headlights...............00 02.2 e ee eee 49
Intermittent mode (windshield

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

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AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual 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 act

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

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AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual 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 e

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