2020 AUDI A6 coolant capacity

4K0012721BD
Trailer towing

Trailer towing
Driving with a trailer
General information
Your vehicle is primarily intended for transport-
ing people and luggage. However, if you drive
with a trailer, follow the technical requirements,
the operation and driving tips, and the legal reg-
ulations.
Driving with a trailer affects the vehicle's energy
usage, performance, and wear. It also requires
higher concentration from the driver.

Z\ WARNING
Do not transport any people in a trailer due to
the risk of fatal injury.
Technical requirements
Trailer hitch

Only use a trailer hitch with a removable ball
hitch mount and ball hitch. The trailer hitch must
be permitted for the vehicle, the trailer and the
permitted total weight of the trailer being
pulled. Above all, it must be securely and safely
attached to the vehicle trailer.
Never mount a trailer hitch on the bumper. The
trailer hitch must be mounted in a way that does
not impair the function of the bumper. Do not
make any changes to the exhaust system and the
brake system.
Check regularly if the trailer hitch is securely
mounted. Always follow the instructions given by
the trailer hitch manufacturer.
Trailer brakes
If the trailer has its own brake system, then fol-
low the manufacturer specifications. However,
the brake system on the trailer must never be
connected to the vehicle brake system.
Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer means a higher load on the
engine and the cooling system. The cooling sys-
tem must be designed for additional load and
contain enough coolant > @.
CG) Note
Longer inclines cannot be driven without a
suitable cooling system, especially if the out-
side temperatures are high. Otherwise, this
increases the risk of engine damage.
Operating instructions
Towing capacity
Your vehicle can only be operated with class 1 or
class 2 trailers.
Load distribution
Poor cargo load and distribution can negatively
impact vehicle handling. Load the trailer based
on the following criteria as much as possible:
— Store objects in the vehicle luggage compart-
ment, if possible. The vehicle should always
carry the heaviest possible load and the trailer
should have the lightest possible load.
— Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heavy objects are as close to the axle as possi-
ble.
— Secure objects so that they do not slide.
— Utilize the maximum permitted tongue weight
if possible.
Tires
Set the tire pressure on your vehicle for a “full
load”; see the tire pressure sticker > page 255. If
necessary, also adjust the tire pressure on the
trailer according to the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
The trailer and the vehicle should be equipped
with winter tires when driving in winter tempera-
tures.
Outside mirrors
If you cannot see the traffic behind the trailer
with the standard exterior mirrors, then you
must attach additional exterior mirrors. Adjust
them so you have a sufficient visibility behind
you.
Exterior lighting
Follow the legal regulations for lighting on your
trailer that are applicable in the country where
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Wheels

Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent.
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer-
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim.
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead.
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Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure
means the tire pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer for a tire of a designated
size that has not been driven for
more than a couple of miles (kilo-
meters) at low speeds in the three
hour period before the tire pres-
sure is measured or adjusted.
Curb weight
means the weight of a motor ve-
hicle with standard equipment in-
cluding the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and coolant, air condi-
tioning and additional weight of
optional equipment.
Extra load tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Extra load
tires may be identified as “XL”,
“xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF” on
the sidewall.

Index

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
Dake os ccerevs © scenes © eyaetses © sieitean wo sinters © = eee
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

Index

F
Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface................. 224
Fast forwarding and rewinding (media file). 213
Fast forwarding (media files)............ 213
Fast route. ....... eee eee eee 186
Favorites
BIGGtOOths = acces ¢ ¢ qn Gs Sees sb eee se 225
NavigattOtitin = 3 cescm ss mcwsn 6 was oo mS 188
Radio... eee cece eee eee eee 203
Telephone........... 2-000 eee eee eee 169
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . 296
File formats (media drives).............. 219
Fixture set... 0... eee 85
Fog (WINK OWS) weccic 6s eosece «wrens & coavene oe anave 90
Folding the rearseats.............-.0005 83
Footwell temperature.................4. 91
For the sake of the environment
Disposing of engine oil................ 237
Fueling...... 2... 0c cece eee ee 228
LeakSivn s < sews 2 2 poem 2 2 poe xe HeORS Be 232
RraQranc@ sas ¢ < sees ¢ 5 Souk ¢ a ees Fee 90, 91
Free text search
Medias = = sees ys aoe se soee ss Seen ae ree 217
Radio... eee cece eee eee ee 203
also refer to Intelligent search.......... 186
Freeze protection
COOLANt wesc x 2 wows se seme to eee ev Bee 238
Front center armrest...................0- 63
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............ 146
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
FRONES « «were 2 v memes = wane a x em oo aoe w 63
Rear... eee eee 62
Front wiper blades
Changing............ cece cece eee 56
Cleaning’: « = ees = « sews to tee as cae pee 56
FUGls s semw 2 s gee 2 y eee eee ye Bem eo re 227
AGiRIVES 5 5 mows 6 wane 4 o cieren 3 8 were 3 6 os 228
Current consumption..................- 16
Fuel display’: wesc ss oeas se eee cv een eae 12
Fuel tank capacity... 6.0... 0. cece renee 299
Gasoline... 2... eee eee eee eee 227
Reducing fuel consumption............ 100
304
Fueling
Fuel filler door. .... 2.0... cece eee eee 228
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 230
Fueltankccapacitys. « s seccn es esc ve ence « 299
G
Garage door opener..............00e eee 46
GarMeNntshOOks « saswea x © ieee 2 x camw ¥ Capen a oY 81
GASOLINE seems ¢ eee: 3 2 eee Ye eee 8 8 Re 227
BOGHIVOS. 5 esses 3 x mama ve omen ow oma Oxo 228
Gasoline mixture... 2... 0... e cece aee 227
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 299
Gears... eet eee 95
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 248
Glove compartment........... 0. eee eee 81
Valet parking............. eee eee ee eee 46
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 299
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 299
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) « « sae « 2 sawe ys ames 2 8 ae 299
H
Handsfree: « = gees = y sews sv Sees oe Hees yes 165
Hahids Free Profile’s:: « « smu zs eens is oaee : 165
Head-up display
AGJUSING seis « s mews ¢ owen a 9 word 8 3 ees 26
Adjusting the brightness................ 53
Operating.............. 06.0 c eee eee 26
Headlight range control.................. 49
Headlights
GlGSMING: << ¢ 5 wees + 5 Haas + Boe ce See Gos 267
Headlight range control................ 49
Washer system... 0.2.0.0. e eee eee eae 55
Head restraints
Adjusting... 0... .... 00. e eee e eee eee 64
Removing and installing..............-. 64
Heated rear window.............--00000- 90
Heated steering wheel...............---. 91
Heating........... 0.000. 88
HFP
refer to Hands Free Profile............. 164
High beams
High beam assistant................04. 50