2020 AUDI A6 garage door opener

Table of contents

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Indicator lights overview...........0.
Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
Loading a personal profile.............
Operating. ........ 20.00. cece eee eee
Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
Tachometer............. eee eee eee
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Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
Boost indicator’: vos + 2 xeeg es meme a 2 oes
Vehicle functions « sisi ss em ee omen ees
Touch displays....................
General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
General information.................
Operating... 0... cece eee eee eee
External voice operation..............
Global functions.................
Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Luggage compartment lid.............
Child safety lock sae < « see8 cs vena ee oes
Power windowSiin: ss sew. 4 sve eo scares a
Panoramic glass roof.................
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Valetiparking «= s ss-ec «x ences ov cusee a 2 oe 46
Garage door opener..........---00 eee 46
Lights and Vision................. 49
Exterior lighting...................0. 49
Interior ligQhting ss =e aves sy cows so owas §2
ViSIOM a « 3 sees 2s oman 2 mena = HOR © oe 53
Windshield wipers................05- 55
Digital compass..............--.0000- 58
Sitting correctly and safely...... 60
Correct passenger seating position...... 60
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Steering wheel sie < «cries + eee ss oeree 63
Head restraints..................000. 64
Safety DEltS': < sews + x neue 3 e eas Fe Hae 65
Memory function . « scion ss cee ve ero ee 68
Airbag system... .. 2.6... eee eee eee 69
Child
safety seats...............-000- 73
Stowing and using............... 80
POWEPFSOUICES csisu ¢ ¢ avons 8 Baws 2s Re 80
Gup holders'. ¢ scr 2 + wen 2 = wee 2 oe een 80
Storage and compartments............ 81
Luggage compartment............... 81
ROOf FaGK:: « = seve x ¢ saws 2 & noes 2 8 ewe es 86
Warm and cold.................65 88
Climate control system.............0- 88
Steering wheel heating............... 91
Fluids in the A/C system. ............. 92
DEIN): «wesc 3 seen 3 @ ares 6 vo eee 6 2 es 93
Starting the vehicle.................. 93
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Start/Stop system. ...........000000- 101
Brakes: « 5 saa,a 2 aauaa & = aauee @ 3 mawee & & Bane 102
Electromechanical parking brake....... 104
Special driving situations.............. 105
Driving dynamic.................. 108
Audi drivesselects. « cscas + 6 conan + « cneen + we 108
Suspension ....... 00.00 ese eee eee eee 109
St@Gritig « cas s+ mews ve mews ve Hees ee os 110

4K0012721BD
Touch displays

Using the notification center
> To open the notification center, pull the status
bar downward, or
> Press the E=] button on the status bar.
> To apply quick settings, press the respective
symbol (@).
> To obtain additional information about a notifi-
cation, press it.
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the right
edge of the screen.
> If there are more than four notifications in the
notification center, the older notifications will
be hidden. To display the older notifications,
drag
your finger upward on the screen.
Setting displayed content
You can set whether some notifications should be
displayed.
> To set the displayed content, press &@, or
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Notifications.
> Select and confirm which notifications should
be displayed.
Possible quick settings


Symbol Description

Apply sound settings
Open menu settings
Manage connected devices
Manage personal profiles
Set date and time
= Set displayed content in the noti-
fication center
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can op-
erate various functions in the function bar.


Description
Switch Start/Stop system on or
off
Switch hill descent assist on or off




Opens the garage door opener
function


Symbol Description

Press: adjust sunshade
Press and hold: convenience
opening and closing
Press: shows settings for the
head-up display
Press and hold: switches the
head-up display on or off
Press: switches the upper display
on or off
Press and hold: switches both dis-
plays on or off
Syirelada the)
By creating shortcuts, you have quick access to
various items, such as radio stations, frequently
used contacts, or vehicle settings.

Adding shortcuts
The «++ buttons in the upper display indicate, for
example, if a selected radio station can be added
to the shortcuts. Depending on the context, you
may also be able to add items from a list to the
shortcuts.
> Press +++ or press and hold an item ina list.
>» Press Save as a shortcut. The selected item will
be added to the shortcuts on the lower display
and displayed as a tile.
Using shortcuts
> Press the oat (4) > page 21, fig. 15 button in the
function bar on the lower screen. The saved
shortcuts will be displayed or hidden.
> To access the stored function, press the respec-
tive tile.
Moving or deleting shortcuts
> Press and hold a shortcut on the lower display.
> To adjust the order of the shortcuts, drag a
shortcut to the desired location.
> To delete a shortcut, press ®.
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Opening and closing

@) Tips
— After switching off the ignition, the roof and
sunshades can still be operated for several
minutes as long as neither of the front
doors are opened.
— It is not possible to open the roof when
temperatures are too low.
Valet parking
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function
The valet parking function can protect the lug-
gage compartment from unauthorized access.

The [VALET] button for valet parking is in the
glove compartment.

You can switch the valet parking function on, for
example when someone else is parking your vehi-
cle }). The vehicle can be driven, locked, and un-
locked using the vehicle key, but access to the
luggage compartment is blocked.
> Remove the mechanical key > page 36.
> Press the [VALET] button in the glove compart-
ment. The LED in the button turns on if the
function is switched on.
> Lock the glove compartment with the mechani-
cal key.
> Applies to: vehicles with lockable pass-through
and lockable rear seat backrests: To secure the
luggage compartment from the vehicle interior,
lock the pass-through and the rear seat backr-
ests using the mechanical key > page 84,
> page 83.
>» Give your vehicle key to the service personnel
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me-
chanical key.


The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is switched on:
— < button in the driver's door
— <¥ or 4s button on the vehicle key
— Handle in the luggage compartment lid

D_ This function is not available in all countries.
2) The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends
on the equipment.
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If the valet parking function is switched on, a
message will appear every time the ignition is
switched on.
G) Tips
Please note that the luggage compartment
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or
ones that cannot be locked, even when the
valet parking function is switched on.
Garage door opener
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems or house lights from inside your vehicle.
These functions are operated in the MMI. Multi-
ple receivers can be programmed, which can con-
trol the functions of up to eight?) hand-held
transmitters.

ZA\ WARNING
— When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
— Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by the viewing and operating the dis-
plays.
G) Tips
— If you sell your vehicle, remove the key user
= page 31 and reset all settings to the fac-
tory settings > page 224.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 296.

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Opening and closing

@) Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
— Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
— You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
— Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Set-
tings & Service > Garage door opener > @.
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
Requirements: the remote control transmitter
must be programmed > page 47, the vehicle
must be within range of the system, and the igni-
tion must be switched on.
There are multiple options to open or close the
system (such as the garage door).
> If you have only programmed one remote con-
trol transmitter, press the ro button on the
lower display. Or
> If you have programmed multiple remote con-
trol transmitters, press the r button on the
lower display and then press the respective sys-
tem button. Or
> If you have configured the programmable
steering wheel button*, press the > button
=> page 29 and then press the respective button
for the system. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with location pairing: If you
have programmed Location pairing, press the
button for this in the upper display (notification
center = page 22). As you approach the system,
the button is displayed on the MMI.
If transmission was successful, the message:
Send to: XXX will appear.

) Only applies to rolling code systems
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
You can program both fixed code and rolling code
systems in the MMI using the procedure that is
described.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Programming the system
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the hand transmitter must be
present and the vehicle must be within range of
the system (such as the garage door) that you
would like to program.
> If you are programming the garage door opener
for the first time, press the r button on the
lower display. Follow the instructions in the
MMI. Or
> If you would like to program other systems, se-
lect on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings &
Service > Garage door opener. Select the de-
sired button: G@). Follow the instructions in the
MMI.
> If you would like to reprogram systems that are
already programmed, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener. Press the 4 button and select 7
for the system to be reprogrammed. Select:
Program. Follow the instructions in the MMI.
With some systems, the garage door opener will
be immediately available after programming.
With other systems, the garage door opener
must also be synchronized.
Synchronizing”
Requirement: the hand transmitter must already
be programmed and the vehicle must be within
range of the system (such as the garage door).
If the system synchronization is performed di-
rectly after the programming procedure, follow
the instructions on the MMI.
If you would like to sync at a later time:
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Opening and closing

> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the button for the system that you would
like to synchronize.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
GPS pairing
Applies to: vehicles with GPS pairing
For easier operation, you can program your sys-
tem's location.
Requirements: the respective hand transmitter
must be programmed > page 47 and the vehicle
must be located in front of the system.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the / button for the system your vehicle
is facing.
>» Select: Location pairing.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Only a maximum of three systems can be dis-
played in the notification center > page 22. If
you would like to have all systems displayed,
press aa.
Renaming programmed systems
You can rename the programmed systems indi-
vidually.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
> Press the 7 button for the system that you
would like to rename.
> Select: Rename.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
Deleting programmed systems
The programmed systems can be deleted individ-
ually or all at once.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage door
opener.
> Press the Z button.
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> To delete an individual system, press the L]
button for the desired system. If the checkmark
Vv is set, select: Delete.
> To delete all systems, select: All > Delete.
@ Tips
— Make sure the batteries in the hand trans-
mitter are charged before starting the pro-
gramming process.
— The programming process may take up to
30 seconds. It may be necessary for the
hand transmitter to be pressed again in the
meantime.
— The garage door opener may need to be
synchronized with the system after pro-
gramming. Follow the manufacturer's in-
structions for doing this.
@) Tips
In some cases, the system may need to be
programmed in a different mode (“D mode”).
— Switch the ignition on.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Garage
door opener.
— Press and hold the desired button @).
— Select Yes, in D mode and follow the in-
structions on the MMI.

4K0012721BD
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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Accessories and technical changes

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*

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
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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