2020 AUDI A6 differential

Driving dynamic


vehicle. Do not drive too fast because this
increases the risk of an accident.
— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.

turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.

ZA\ WARNING
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility if the sport differen-
tial is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair
must be performed by trained personnel us-
ing the correct oil in order to ensure safety.

Sport differential
Applies to: vehicles with sport differential
The sport differential distributes the drive power
to the rear axle based on the situation. The goal
is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate
on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steer-
ing. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
t-3| All-wheel drive: malfunction! You may con-
tinue driving. Please contact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
F3| Sport differential: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
3] All-wheel drive: too hot. Please adapt driv-
ing style. See owner's manual
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.
it-3| Sport differential: temperature too high.
Please adapt driving style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
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Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such as if the vehicle is oversteering or
understeering, or if the wheels are spinning. The
brakes are applied or the engine torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle.
If the BA indicator light blinks while driving, the
ESC is actively regulating.
If the B indicator light turns on, the system has
switched the ESC off. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator light turns off when the sys-
tem is fully functional.
If the B indicator light turns on, ESC was limit-
ed or switched off manually > page 113.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
A pulsing in the brake pedal indicates that the
system is acting to stabilize the vehicle.
Brake assist
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis-
tance. It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit-
uations. You must press and hold the brake pedal >

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until the dangerous situation is over. Depending
on the activated driver assistance systems, the
brake assist system may react with increased sen-
sitivity.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces drive power when the wheels begin
spinning and adapts the power to the road condi-
tions. This will increase the driving stability.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
The EDL applies the brakes to wheels that are
slipping and transfers the drive power to the oth-
er wheels. This function is not available at higher
speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over-
heating. The vehicle is still functioning correctly.
EDL will switch on again automatically when con-
ditions have returned to normal.
Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv-
ing on curves. Braking is targeted toward the
wheels on the inside of the curve as needed. This
allows more precise driving in curves.
Automatic post-collision braking system
The automatic post-collision braking system can
help to reduce the risk of sliding and of addition-
al collisions after an accident. If the airbag con-
trol module detects a collision, the vehicle is
braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if one of
the following occurs:
— The driver presses the accelerator pedal, or
— The braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the braking force
that
would be initiated by the system
— The ESC, the brake system, or the vehicle elec-
trical system is not functioning

ZA WARNING
— The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by natural
physical laws. This is especially important on
slippery or wet roads. If the systems begin
acting to stabilize your vehicle, you should
immediately alter your speed to match the
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into tak-
ing risks. This could increase your risk of a
collision.
— Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. There is still
a risk of accidents because the ESC and its
integrated systems cannot always prevent
collisions.
— Accelerate carefully when driving on
smooth, slippery surfaces such as ice and
snow. The drive wheels can spin even when
these control systems are installed and this
can affect driving stability and increase the
risk of a collision.
(i) Tips
— The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a similar wear
condition. Different tire sizes can lead toa
reduction in engine power.
— You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
The So button for controlling the ESC is located
in the center console, in front of the selector lev-
er.

The ESC is automatically switched on when the
ignition is switched on. It may make sense in
some situations to limit the ESC so that the
wheels can spin:
— Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
— Driving in deep snow, on unpaved ground, or
with snow chains
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Fuses and bulbs

Fuse panel () (red)
7 |Trailer hitch release
8 | Left trailer hitch light
9 |Trailer hitch socket



10 |All wheel drive sport differential
11 | Exhaust treatment
12 |48 V generator



Bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with maintenance-free
headlights and tail lights. However, if a light bulb
needs to be replaced, please contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty.
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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
303

Index

Smartphone
Wireless charging.............0e0ee ee 166
also refer to Telephone..............0. 164
SNOW ChainSk : 2 nen ss wage & 5 wee.e s aakeR G8 261
Socket... 2... 6c cece cece eee eee eee eee 80
Software
Update. 2 20 ¢ = scm ¢ y nose e x cee 2 Pees 224
Software information
Legalinformation’s « ss ows so cameo 225
Software version (MMI)
Version information..............0005 225
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 223
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 278
SPANevEine la ws: ccswiws a w suswowe a wanes 6 v suawean ww ae 278
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 123
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 123
Speedometer.......... cece eee eee 12
Speed warning system..........-..20005 123
Sport differential...................0.. 112
Start/Stop!sySteM ier «ese ev ean ee ever a 101
MessageS ... 0... eee eee eee 102
Switching offandon...............0-- 101
Startitig to drives < s exes + < sews 2 v eee 2 x aa 94
Starting (engine)..................50-5 101
Steering... eee eee eee eee 110
Audi GriVESELECE’s see 2 s came ye een ss 108
als@refertoa Steering: « «cis + 6 ween oy ox 110
Steering locke. esse ¢ s aeea se wows a es 93,110
Steering wheel
AGUSTIN Geis: & & esenme oo scares 2 wiemeem « sree a 63
Shift
paddles...........0...000 22.0 97
Steering wheel heating................. 91.
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 259
Stopover (navigation) .................. 190
Stopping (ENGINE) rw. « ¢ caw 4 s aren ao gees & 101
Stolag@iss ¢ « haus & o HOGA FF RGB.E ¢ LER Ee BH 81
Storage area behind the rear head restraints. 81
Storage compartment...............00-5 81
SUOPAGEMEE. « « awexece sx sounene + vi eneuene «91 anetonn aw 81
Streaming
refer to Online media................. 211
Subtitles (DVD) .......... 0. cece cece eens 217
310

Sunshade
Rear window/rear doors...........-.05 55
ROOF s = = ea s ¥ meme 2 wee = Hee SE eeN e s 45
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 45
SUN'VISOMS © wins oe wosmn 2s awe ot eee oo eee 55
SUSPENSION « wercx = x vesws & 2 ee § o ete oo oe 109
Audi drivesselects, 6 ecccaise os ccesia 6 6 ese © oe 108
Swap allie sooner ov senso w o sevens oo snes wo one 171
SWENNE'ASSISE:: cscoes + waren ov een ee mee 2 148
Symbols
Navigationsics « cerca + save we snare we arnnere 191
Traffic... 2... eee 197
also refer to Indicator lights..............- Z
SYNC (climate control system)............ 89
System settings ........ 0.00 cece eee eee 223
T
Tachometer.............0 cc eee eeaee 12,15
Tail lights
Cle @NIG tax s 2 wees ¢ 3 meee 2 Roem et eee ee
Technical data. .
Technical modifications................. 293
Telephone.......... 0... eee ee eee eee 164
Audi phone box..3 52 .s.%. esses se reus ss 166
Connecting acell phone............... 164
Dialinganumber.............. 000000 170
Options during aphonecall............ 171
Playing Musi¢ « scm «ose v2 ewes oe pee v 210
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 15
Temperature gauge
COOLANE » ssscens « & snamess + a iar +o ames ¥ wae & 12
Textinput » ssw 5 semen 5 «eee 2 2 pew 2 oe eees 24
Text messages
SOECIGS swseeun ws x asin aw owenaus 6 v renin 6 ¥ osrosies L/1
Text messaging settings............... 17d
also refer to Text messages............ LA,
Tie2dOWINS's « « seas ¢ s omen 3 awe 5 i HaeR & 2 Bee 85
Tightening specification
Wheel boltstays + san v s nome s ¢ goes 8 2 new 277
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) ..... 277
Titi@’s ¢ : sews 2 < sean sb OES 2 OS 2 Bee a Be 16
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting................ 97
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 272