2020 AUDI A6 Owners Manual

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affecting the body should be performed by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, who will perform the work ac-
cording to Audi factory specifications. Only
Audi Genuine Parts are used when Audi ex-
perts perform repair or service procedures.
Failure to use Audi Genuine Parts or Audi Gen-
uine Accessories or performing repairs incor-
rectly
may result in severe vehicle damage,
such as corrosion.
Accessories and parts
Consult with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility before purchasing ac-
cessories or replacement parts. We recommend
that you have your vehicle serviced by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty and that Audi Genuine Parts and Audi Genuine
Accessories are used.
Audi does not endorse the use of products and
accessories that it has not evaluated, even if the
product is approved by a certified testing agency
or government agency.

ZA WARNING
— Installing unapproved accessories or incor-
rect replacement parts can cause vehicle
damage and can increase the risk of an acci-
dent.
— Never attach accessories, such as telephone
holders or cup holders, to the airbag covers
or within the airbag deployment zone, be-
cause this increases the risk of injury if the
airbag deploys.
— On vehicles that have factory-installed li-
cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-
hicle, the brackets may only be replaced
with ones that are the same size and made
of the same material. Do not install any li-
cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles
that do not have factory-installed brackets.
Otherwise, the function of the system could

be impaired.

() Note
A correctly-installed exterior antenna is re-
quired for operating radio equipment in the
vehicle. Otherwise, the increased electromag-
netic waves can cause malfunctions in the ve-
hicle. Observe the regulations in the country
where the vehicle is being operated and the
instructions from the radio equipment manu-
facturer.
Reporting Safety Defects
Applicable to U.S.A.
If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying
Audi of America, Inc.
2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or Audi of America,
Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-
800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov;
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or write to:
Administrator NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Ave.,
S.E. West Building
Washington, DC
20590.
You can also obtain other infor-
mation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from http://www.safercar.gov.
Applicable to Canada
If you live in Canada and you be-
lieve that your vehicle has a de-
fect that could cause a crash, in-
jury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls.
You should also notify Audi Cana-
da.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety-related defect to
Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may either
call Transport Canada toll-free at:
Tel.: 1-800-333-0510 or
Tel.: 1-819-994-3328 (Ottawa re-
gion and from other countries)
TTY for hearing impaired:
1-888-675-6863
or contact Transport Canada by
mail at:
296
Transport Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Investiga-
tions Laboratory
80 Noel Street
Gatineau, QC
J8Z OA1
For additional road safety infor-
mation, please visit the Road
Safety website at:
English:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/
motorvehiclesafety/menu.htm
French:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/
securiteautomobile/menu.htm
Declaration of
compliance for telecom-
munications equipment
and electronic systems
The manufacturer is not liable for radio malfunc-
tions that are caused by unauthorized changes to
the equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment complies with FCC sec-
tion 15 and RSS-Gen:
— Adaptive cruise assist*
— Remote control key
— Cell phone package*
— Garage door opener (HomeLink)*
— Intersection assistant*
— Side assist*
— Exit warning*
— Rear cross traffic assist*
— WLAN hotspot*

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FCC Part 15.19
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15.21
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
RSS-Gen
This device complies with Industry Canada’s Li-
cence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Long Range Radar* - Additional declarations
of compliance
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radia-
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body. This trans-
mitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmit-
ter.
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Technical data
Identification data
Vehicle data label

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Fig. 188 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 188 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@® Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission codes
@ Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle infor-
mation.
— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield
— inthe engine compartment on the right side
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
@ Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.





Length (in (mm)) | Width (in (mm)) | Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
A6 allroad 194.9 (4,951) 74.9 (1,902) 83.1 (2,110) 58.9 (1,497)
A6 sedan 194.4 (4,939) 74.3 (1,886) 83.1 (2,110) 57.4 (1,457)
S6 Sedan 195.0 (4,954) 74.3 (1,886) 83.1 (2,110) 56.9 (1,446)

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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

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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

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BlOWe rs scicies wo cures oo ceevte a x sousnne ow cumaee oo 3 89
Bluetooth
Audio player...........-.0 00.20 e ee eee 210
Connecting acell phone............... 164
Deleting adevice................0000- 225
Deviceoverview wi... enn eenie ee eee 224
Disconnecting a device................ 225
Displayitig( Profiles « sass 2 2 ews s x eenos ¢ os 225
Searching foradevice...............-. 225
Selecting adevice.............0.-000. 225
Specifying a favorite..............000. 225
BOOStiy + sewn 3 = wom 2 2 woe & E lomme + d ewe ge 16
Boost pressure indicator................. 16
Brake fluid
Checking the brake fluid level........... 240
BrakeSicx « sawy « 5 see: & 2 Semis = fates 6 2 ee 102
Braketassist wes so saws os ence vv ome as L112
Brake fluid... 2... 66... eee eee eee eee 240
Emergency braking function............ 105
HOtiin oe asco a x masa a & asses aw aamunes 4 & amerens 105
New brake pads..............2-000004 103
Break-in security feature..............0.- 35
Breaking in
New brake pads.........- 0.0 eee eee 103
N@WtIRGS:: « ean ss nee oo RomH ob eR a ge 252
Browser
refer to Media center.................. 214
Bulb replacement............--0000-00- 288
Business address........... 0000 cee eene 194
Cc
California Proposition 65 Warning........ 232
Battery ’specific:. = 2 cssvs se sewn eo wewe 2 os 241
GalLLUSt cess. = » season 2 & cease © 3 ewe © oe 168, 170
CamenaSiccg + een a + eeu ok RONe ao eR og 119
LOCATIONS an 6s sees ¥ sraaem se meee 39 amu 6 y 120
Capacities
Fuclitambe, scansise + + axnsons 0 « snnuece 0 ctemem 0 0 on 299
Washer fluid reservoir................. 299
Cargo floor......... ee eee eee ee 86
Cargo net... .. cece eee eee 85
Car key... cece eee eee 36
Car phone
Serial number (IMEI) .................. 174
SWItCHING OM sis & & suies x @ ees ¥ 2 eis + ¥ os 174
Carwash y « wesc «2 eee & eae 2 3 Heme eK Rene 266
Catalytic converter’. seca es ence oo mevee ov oe 231
Cell phone
refer to Telephone...............2000. 164
Cell phone compartment
refer to Audi phone box............... 166
Central locking.................0- esse ee 32
AUTO! LOCK: sees: 2 = yee 5 s een 5 ¢ owes + BES 32
Convenience key sussex saws x amma oo mere « 37
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Luggage compartment lid............... 39
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
Messages ......... 00... eee eee eee 34
Remote control key........-eseeceeveee 37
SOTUING's ecco o wou 3 x asm 2 soemres oo cme 33
WERICLS Key, sseseiss « or ssemeie » excitons i = meats wo stoutens 37
Central locking switch................50. 34
Geramic brakes «0 sescaes + + ensues + 2 emcee a 6 om 103
Certifications 2 swoon 2a cass «eames wo neon 296
Changing light bulbs................... 288
Charging
refer to Power sourceS...... 0.0.00 ee eee 80
Charging the battery (mobile devices). 166, 212
Child safety lock
Climate control system controls in the rear. 43
Power windows...........00000 eee eens 43
Rear dOOrsi: « ¢ sews 9 a aman a 2 mame a a mewe & 43
Child safety seats ..... 0.0... cee cece eee ee 73
Securing to the top tether anchor........ 78
Securing with a safety belt.............. 76
Securing with LATCH..............20065 76
Cleaning ...... 0... cee eee eee eee eee 266
Cleaning Alcantara...............00000) 269
Cleaning artificial leather............0.. 269
Cleaning carbon components........ 268, 269
Cleaning controls . csces cs sews ae eee ve ess 269
Cleaning decorative parts/trim........... 268
Cleaning exhaust tail pipes.............. 268
Cleaning plastic parts.................. 268
Cleaning textiles................0.000. 269
Climate control system..............0005 88
Climate control system controls in the rear
Child safety lO¢K eenex ¢ 2 seus : » ewes ce ees 43
Closing
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 40
Convenience closing................0-5 44
Hood. ..... ee ee eee eee 232
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Luggage compartment lid............... 39
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 41
Panoramic glass roof.............000005 45
Sunshade (roof): « = sss + «swiss + 2 enews ao wre 45
Windows........ 0. cece eee cece eee 43
Closing aid (power closing doors).......... 32
Cockpit MMM? «5 awsess so somes a 6 sumane a vee 53)
Cockpit (overview). « iss a ewes oe eee os eee 6
Collapsible spare'tir@se:. sisson occu ev were 278
Collapsible tire
refer to Collapsible spare tire........... 278
Colored ise: 5 + ssi so ese 6 vee 6H ee ee 298
Combustion engine « oss ss sees se caws see 100
Coming home/Leaving home
refer to Entry/exit lighting.............. 51
COMpact’Sparetires, & wc ao www xv owen & oe 278
Compartment as « o sss x & sass @ & saws 2 2 Bas 81
Compass:in' the Mirror: « cww sx ces se nore o 58
GOrmiplianice’s x s ems: 5 2 wemau sx seen 2 e PERG 296
Configuration wizard.................04. 20
connect ........ 0... cee eee eee eee 177
Data plaris’s s neon ss weoen = o aceem = x eanee & 3 182
Data Privatyices ws excise ss eines 3 v cmseae so csmue 291
Emergency call............0--.00 ee ee 183
Infotainment x: « : eens se ees ae ewe gees 177
Infotainment services...........000005 178
Online roadside assistance............. 184
Vehicle control services................ 179
Connected devices
Device overvieW... 5. . ccc ce eee e eens 224
Connections
refer'to Mediaie:. «2 eciace ss ences vs one 209, 213
Consumer information................0- 293
Consumption
Reducing.......... 0. eee eee eee eee 100
Consumption (Fuel) |. cscs wx sears wo ower ov oe 16
Contacts
Add destination...............000000. 194
Importing and exporting.............. 175
Memory capacity... 6 ccs. s sees se rows 175
Opening (business card)............... 169
Updating inthe MMI.................. 175
Convenience key..........0 2.0.00 eee eee 32
Convenience closing.........:seeeeeees 44
also refer to Vehicle key..............-. 36
302
Convenience opening and closing

Windows or panoramic glass roof........ 44
Coolant temperature display.............. 14
Cooling mode..... 2.6... cee ee eee eee 89
Cooling system
Adding coolant.............00- eee ee 239
Checking the coolant level............. 239
GOOLANE « scscoss = & saacs «wwe + 0 eaters ¥ wan 238
GOPM|NPING igh sce: os meses ow sxcmne v cna a 2 wees 49
Cross
traffic assist (intersection assistant) .. 153
Cruise control system..........-..20005 130
Cup holders......... 0... 2c cece eee eee 80
Current consumption...............0.005 16
D
Data plans
Data Privacy
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Setting
Daytime running lights.............0000. 49
Declaration of compliance............... 296
DEF (instrument cluster) « « sec s «scene so see 12
Demo mode
refer to Presentation mode............. 198
Destination onthe map.............-.+- 190
Details, x x sssasws > x cass » x axcowms + 0 eesenms 4 1 oxen 189
Determining correct load limit........... 259
Digital COMPASS « vex » 2 ween 2 wewws ¥ weeH & sg 58
Dimensions: « 2 ces + = eee & x satis & o ews 298
Dimming the exterior mirrors............. 54
Dimming the rearview mirror............. 54
Directory
S@UttiNgS sane: ¢ x nome + 7 ees & 2 Rem 5 8 Ee 175
also refer to ContactS..............00. 169
Display
Cleaning......... 0... e ee eee eee 268
Disposal..... 0.0... . cee ee eee ee eee ee 293
DIStaNGe esisccs cs cswvie we aoecwne vw serene ww cee os 16
Distance warning « vse se wen s wae a 3 earn 143
Doors
Child safety lock « sencue «ss snimse = serene © sunaeie 0 43
Door contact switch. ...............005. 52
Mechanically unlocking and locking....... 35
Power closing/closing aid............... 32
Driver information system................ 13