2020 AUDI A6 airbag

Accessories and technical changes

Usually maintenance and repair work requires
special tools, measuring devices, and other
equipment that is available to trained vehicle
technicians in order to help ensure that your vehi-
cle and all of its systems operate correctly, relia-
bly, and safely. Performing work on the vehicle
incorrectly can impair the operation and reliabili-
ty of your vehicle and may void one or more of
your vehicle's warranties.
Technical Modifications
Interference with electronic components, their
software, the wiring, and data transfer may cause
malfunctions. Because of the way electronic com-
ponents are interconnected, such malfunctions
can also impair systems that are not directly in-
volved. This means that you risk both a substan-
tial reduction in the operational safety of your ve-
hicle and increased wear of vehicle components.
Some convenience functions, such as the conven-
ience turn signal function, individual door open-
ing function, and displays, can be reprogrammed
using special workshop equipment. If functions
are reprogrammed, the information and descrip-
tions about these functions in this Owner's Man-
ual may no longer apply to the changed func-
tions. Audi recommends that an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility perform
and verify any reprogramming procedures.


carry out the job and have the correct tech-
nical information and the correct tools.
— If you are uncertain about what to do, have
the work performed by an authorized Audi
dealer, an authorized Audi Service Facility,
or another qualified workshop. Serious per-
sonal injury may result from improperly per-
formed work.


ZA WARNING
Maintenance procedures, repairs, or technical
modifications that are performed incorrectly
increase the risk of an accident and can lead
to serious injuries.


ZA WARNING
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially dangerous area and can cause
serious personal injury.
— Always use extreme caution when doing any
work in the engine compartment. Always
follow commonly accepted safety practices
and use common sense. Never risk personal
injury.
— Never perform any work in the engine com-
partment unless you know exactly how to

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C) Note
— Maintenance procedures, repairs or techni-
cal modifications that are performed incor-
rectly can cause damage to the vehicle, such
as corrosion.
— If emergency repairs must be performed,
take your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility as soon
as possible.
— Audi is not liable for damage to the vehicle
resulting from failure to comply with these
guidelines.
@) For the sake of the environment
— Regular maintenance can help protect the
environment.
— Technical modifications to the vehicle can
have a negative impact on fuel consumption
and vehicle emissions.
@) For the sake of the environment
Certain components in your vehicle such as
undeployed airbag modules, pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may ap-
ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. When the vehicle or parts of the
restraint system including airbag modules
and safety belts with pretensioners are scrap-
ped, all applicable laws and regulations must
be observed. Your authorized Audi dealer is
familiar with these requirements and we rec-
ommend that you have your dealer perform
this service for you.
(i) Tips
Because of your vehicle's aluminum body de-
sign, all service and repair procedures

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Accessories and technical changes

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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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