2020 AUDI A6 brake light

Checking and Filling

Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
for assistance.
Brake fluid

BFV-0229|


Fig. 159 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Follow the safety precautions > page 231, Gener-
al information.
Checking the brake fluid level
> Slide the cover that is located below the wind-
shield wipers on the driver's side toward the
windshield and remove the cover.
> Read the brake fluid level on the brake fluid res-
ervoir > page 234, fig. 156. The brake fluid lev-
el must be between the MIN and MAX markings
>A.
The brake fluid level is monitored automatically.
Message
Ga / @ Brakes: stop vehicle and check brake
fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid should be changed at regular inter-
vals. Have the brake fluid changed by an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty. The authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will inform you of the replace-
ment intervals.

Z\ WARNING
— If the brake fluid level is below the MIN
marking, it can impair the braking effect and

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driving safety, which increase the risk of an
accident. Do not continue driving. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
— If the brake fluid is old, bubbles may form in
the brake system during heavy braking. This
could impair braking performance and driv-
ing safety, which increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— The brake fluid in your vehicle must meet
the standard VW 501 14 and is available at
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. If this brake fluid is not
available, another high-grade brake fluid of
equivalent quality may be used, and it must
meet the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Stand-
ard (FMVSS) 116 DOT 4, Class 6.
() Note
— If the brake fluid level is above the MAX
marking, brake fluid may leak out over the
edge of the reservoir and result in damage
to the vehicle.
— Do not allow any brake fluid to come into
contact with the vehicle paint, because it
will corrode the paint.


Electrical system
If the = A B or fm] indicator light turns on,
there is a malfunction in the power supply, the
battery, or the vehicle electrical system.
/ BB Electrical system: malfunction! Safely
stop vehicle
Do not continue driving and switch the ignition
off > A\. See an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Restart not
possible. Please contact Service
If you switch the ignition off, you will not be able
to restart the vehicle. Vehicle functions/driving
stability may be limited. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately.
= Electrical system: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service

4K0012721BD
Care and cleaning


ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of accidents, only wash
the vehicle when the ignition is off and fol-
low the instructions from the car wash
operator.
—To reduce the risk of cuts, protect yourself
from sharp metal components when wash-
ing the underbody or the inside of the wheel
housings.
— After washing the vehicle, the braking effect
may be delayed due to moisture on the
brake rotors or ice in the winter. This in-
creases the risk of an accident. The brakes
must be dried with a few careful brake appli-
cations.

() Note
— If you wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, you must fold the exterior mirrors in
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Power folding exterior mirrors* must only
be folded in and out using the power folding
function.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the rims
and tires, compare the width between the
wheels on your vehicle with the distance be-
tween the guide rails in the car wash.
—To reduce the risk of damage, compare the
height and width of your vehicle with the
height and width of the inside of the car
wash.
—To reduce the risk of paint damage, do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
—To reduce the risk of damage, do not wash
decorative decals* with a pressure washer.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the surface,
do not use insect removing sponges, kitchen
sponges, or similar items.
— When washing matte finish painted vehicle
components:
— To reduce the risk of damage to the sur-
face, do not use polishing agents or hard
wax.
— Never use protective wax. It can destroy
the matte finish effect.
— Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle components painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
damaged when the stickers or magnets
are removed.
(@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilities specially de-
signed for that purpose. This will reduce the
risk of dirty water contaminated with oil from
entering the sewer system.
Cleaning and care information
When cleaning and caring for individual vehicle
components, refer to the following tables. The
information contained there is simply recommen-
dations. For questions or for components that
Exterior cleaning
are not listed, consult an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility. Also follow
the information found in > A.



Component Situation Solution
Windshield wiper | Deposits Soft cloth with glass cleaner > page 57
blades
Headlights/ Deposits Soft sponge with a mild soap solution®
Tail lights
Sensors/ Deposits Sensors: soft cloth with solvent-free cleaning solution
Camera lenses Camera lenses: soft cloth with alcohol-free cleaning solu-
tion
Snow/ice Hand brush/solvent-free de-icing spray >

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Fuses and bulbs


This can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem and increases the risk of fire.

Fuse panel (@) (black)


C) Note
If a new fuse burns out again shortly after you
have installed it, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty:
G@) Tips
— The following table does not list fuse loca-
tions that are not used.
— Some of the equipment listed in the follow-
ing tables applies only to certain model ver-
sions or certain optional equipment.
Fuse assignment - left footwell
RAZ-0195
ay
WOlLOINI
DI
M)WIN|
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Toren
BARRIER P ala


Fig. 184 Left footwell: fuse panel with plastic clip
The fuse assignment @) and @) is in the opposite
order on right-hand drive vehicles.
4 |Engine components

Brake light sensor

Engine valves

Engine components

Engine components

WOl/OINI
Aun
Engine components

10 | Oil pressure sensor, oil temperature sensor

11 | Engine components

12 | Engine components

13 | Engine cooling

14 | Engine control module, fuel injectors

15 | Engine sensors

16 | Fuel pump

Fuse panel @ (red)

z ° . | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Engine control module

Left front lumbar support

Horn

Parking brake

Gateway control module (diagnosis)

Roof electronics control module

Driver assistance systems control module

BR o Airbag control module

Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
i
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

12 | Diagnostic connector, light/rain sensor

13 | Climate control system

14 | Right front door control module

Climate control system compressor, body
15 .
electronics

Auxiliary battery control module, brake
16 .
system pressure reservoir

Fuse panel (8) (red)


Fuse panel (@) (black)
No. | Equipment

No. | Equipment

Engine ignition coils

Catalytic converter heating High-voltage heating, compressor

2 |Engine components


Engine mount


Engine components

A)
m\/
wir
Automatic transmission

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Fuses and bulbs

Fuse assign uggage compa
[RAZ-0196


Fig. 186 Luggage compartment floor: fuse panel with


Fuse panel @) (red)
7 Hybrid remote-controlled interior climate
control
8 | Hybrid A/C compressor
9 |Auxiliary battery control module










10 | Hybrid high-voltage battery
11 | Hybrid charger
14 | Thermomanagement, water pump
15 | Thermomanagement control module
16 | Gateway
Fuse panel @) (brown)
No. | Equipment
1 | Driver assist systems control module
2 |Audi phone box, roof antenna
3 Front seat electronics, right lumbar sup-
port
4 |Side assist
5 |Rear climate control system control panel
6 |Tire pressure monitoring system
7 |Emergency call system
8 Parking heater radio receiver, fuel tank
monitoring
9 |Automatic transmission selector lever



10
TV tuner, data exchange and telematics
control module









plastic clip
Fuse panel ( (black)
No. | Equipment
3 | Passenger’s side rear safety belt tensioner
4 |Driver’s side rear safety belt tensioner
5 | Air suspension
6 |Automatic transmission
7 |Rear sliding sunroof, rear spoiler
8 | Rear seat heating
9 | Left tail light
10 | Front belt tensioner on driver's side
Luggage compartment lid central locking,
11 | fuel filler door, luggage compartment cov-
er















12 |Luggage compartment lid control module
Fuse panel (2) (red)
No. | Equipment
1 | Suspension stabilization control module
2 |Service disconnect switch
4 | Electric motor
5 | Brake system
6 |High-voltage battery water pump
11 | Vehicle opening/start (NFC)
12 | Garage door opener
13 | Rearview camera, peripheral cameras
14 | Central locking, right tail light
16 Front belt tensioner on front passenger's
side
Fuse panel @) (black)
No. | Equipment
Not assigned
Fuse panel 6) (red)
No. | Equipment
3 Exhaust treatment, sound actuator, AC
socket
4 |Rear climate control system control panel
5 |Right trailer hitch light

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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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Drives
referto Media.............00 eee 209, 213
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 108
Drive systeM..... cece eee eee eee 100, 102
Audi drive Select ecw. « 2 eeay 2 ¢ severe & 2 es 108
Driving down hills...............-0000- 105
DYIVINGBIOGRaW« « sass « ¢ eases ¢ s ace a 96, 142
Driving through water...............005 106
Driving time... ... ccc eee eee eee 16
Driving tips
Driving through water...............-- 106
Efficient driving eoss «wees ae cows se an 100
Offroad driving............. cee eee eee 106
Uphill and downhill................0.. 105
Drivinguphills.................2..000. 105
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 91
DVD drive (media drives)................ 210
Dynamic all-wheel steering.............. 110
E
E-mail
Message Options: « : ssws st oe es st wes ee 173
SOtti Sion ss suse so meson 3 ween ona Bo 173
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 112
EDR
Event Data Recorder............000005 289
Efficiency assist... 0.0... eee eee ee 131
Electrical systeM...... cee eee eee eee 240
Electromechanical parking brake......... 104
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 113
Electronicimmiobilizeris: . cose ss euee « sees 37
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 112
Embedded SIM card............000ee00 178
Emergency assist.............00.00000- 154
Emergency assistance .......... 0000 eee 272
Emergency braking function............. 105
Emergency calli. « + scsese a + scesene a 6 sxecene 170, 183
Emergency flashersi« « sos vs snow ss waveire 8 a a 51
Emergency! Modine: so even 2 e eees seems eo 99
Emergency operation
DOORS cisiscise » x enscane & @ sunnane © @ summa woo nee © 8 35
Fuel filler door............0.00000005- 230
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Panoramic glass roof................005 AS
Emissions control system..............- 230
EMergy CONSUMERS. « «nares ao enon «os swe © He 17
Energy management...............00055 100
Engine
Breakingin.......... cece eee eee eee 100
COGLANE saxo x ¢ agen & 4 SatR 7s EGR EC Rew 238
Emergency'stop’s « «ces 6 oem se een ve 93
Jump starting. ......... 0... eee eee ee 279
Start/Stop system..........2--0000005 101
Starting/Stopping:. « «sae. se sae eres a 93
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 232
Overview... . 2... eee eee 234
Safety precautions..................-. 231
Engine oil
INGOING wc ce seve ae meee va ewe ee ere 234
Changing.......... cee cece eee eee ee 237
Checking oil level.............00--.04. 234
COMSUMPUOMs + ¢ eens 5 & eeuws & 2 Have x 2 ERE 234
Indicator light...............0022000. 235
Replacement interval................. 244
Temperature display................... 16
Engine sound
Audi drive select’. cwcica . 2 cases oo enue vv oe 109
Engine startsyst@M secs ss sen o 9 eam o ween 94
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 101
Entry/exit ightingie: + scsi as wscom & © sow a ws 51
Entry:assistanee:: 2 eocs 2s acca ot eee ov eee 62
also refer to Exit assistance............. 62
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.................04. 227
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 178
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 289
Exit assistance... 0.0... 0. eee eee eee
Exit warning.................0.0000005
Exterior lighting.................022000
Exteriormmirrorsisccss 2s sescice ve scene v 6 aserane ¥ oo

Folding settings
External voice operation................. 28
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