2020 AUDI A6 key battery

4K0012721BD

Quick access

Engine oil level (MIN)
>page 235
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 235
Engine oil sensor
=>page 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 231
Engine warm-up request
>page 235
Washer fluid level
=> page 243
Windshield wipers
=> page 58
Parking system plus
=>page 157
Tire pressure
=> page 263
Tire pressure
=> page 263
Loose wheel warning
=> page 260
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 52
Adaptive light
=> page 52
Light/rain sensor
=> page 52, > page 58
Door lock
=> page 34
Battery in vehicle key
=> page 38
Night vision assist
=>page 129
Intersection assistant
=> page 153
Side assist
> page 151;
Exit warning
=> page 152
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 162


Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 142
Steering intervention request
=>page 139, > page 145
Lane departure warning
=>page 145
Distance warning
=> page 143
Audi pre sense
=> page 149
Emergency assist
=> page 154
Emergency call function
=> page 184

Other indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 67
Start/Stop system
=> page 101
Hill descent assist
=> page 107
Low beam headlight
=>page 49
Parking light
= page 49
Turn signals
=> page 50, > page 51
Cruise control system
=> page 130
Cruise control system
=> page 130
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131 >

Opening and closing


ZA WARNING

Follow the safety precautions > page 32.

@) Tips
— Only use the vehicle key when you can see
the
vehicle.
— The vehicle can only be locked when the "P”
selector lever position is engaged.
— Do not use the vehicle key to lock and un-
lock when you are inside the vehicle. Other-
wise, you could trigger the anti-theft
alarm*. If this happens, press the &@ unlock
button.
@ Tips
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
— When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the
convenience key cannot be more than ap-
proximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the
door handle or luggage compartment.
— Unlocking with the convenience key (keyless
access) can be deactivated in the MMI sys-
tem > page 33.
— To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.
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Fig. 27 Vehicle key: removing the battery holder
LED in the vehicle key
The LED @) indicates the vehicle key function.
> If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks
once.
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> If you press and hold a button (convenience
opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.
> If the LED does not blink, the vehicle key bat-
tery is drained. Replace the battery in the vehi-
cle key.
Replacing the vehicle key battery
>» Remove the mechanical key > page 36 and in-
sert it at an angle into the opening > fig. 27.
> Push the mechanical key in the opening in the
direction of the arrow to operate the release
button on the inside @). To reduce the risk of
damage, do not try to pry off the cover.
> Remove the cover from the battery tray.
> Insert the new battery with the “+” symbol fac-
ing up.
> Close the battery tray with the cover.
> Insert the mechanical key.
@) For the sake of the environment
Discharged batteries must be disposed of us-
ing
methods that will not harm the environ-
ment. Do not dispose of them in household
trash.
G) Tips
Replacement batteries for the vehicle key
must meet the same specifications as the
original battery.
Luggage compartment
lid
General information
Z\ WARNING
— Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm
system: When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, no one - especially children - should
remain in the vehicle, because the windows
can no longer be opened from the inside
=> page 35. Locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for emergency workers to enter the ve-
hicle, which puts lives at risk.
— Always close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid and the doors when the vehicle is
not in use. Otherwise someone such as a >

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Opening and closing

@ Tips
The luggage compartment lid can be operat-
ed manually if the vehicle battery is low. It is
necessary to use more force when doing this.
Move the lid slowly to reduce the amount of
force needed.
Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid with foot motion (kicking
movement)
Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled luggage compart-
ment lid

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Fig. 30 Vehicle rear: foot motion (example)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically ) > A\ in General informa-
tion on page 38.
Requirements: you must be carrying your conven-
ience key* with you. The ignition must be switch-
ed off. You must be standing at the center behind
the luggage compartment lid.
> Move your foot back and forth under the bump-
er one time > fig. 30. Do not touch the bumper.
Make sure you have firm footing. The luggage
compartment lid will open or close » once the
system detects the movement. The automatic
opening or closing will be canceled if you re-
peat one of the movements described.

Z\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions > page 38.


D_ The closing function applies to vehicles that also have au-
tomatic luggage compartment lid operation.
G) Tips
The luggage compartment lid will only open
or close )) if you perform the movement as
described. This prevents the luggage com-
partment lid from opening or closing due to
similar movements 1), such as when you walk
between the rear of the vehicle and your ga-
rage door. In some situations, the function
may be limited or temporarily unavailable.
This may happen if:
— You are standing too close to the bumper or
too far away from it
— The luggage compartment lid was closed or
opened immediately beforehand
— You park close to a hedge and the branches
move back and forth under the vehicle for a
long period of time
— You clean your vehicle, for example with a
pressure washer or in a car wash
— There is heavy rain
— The bumper is very dirty, for example after
driving on salt-covered roads
— There is interference to the vehicle key's ra-
dio signal, such as from mobile devices or
remote controls
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Stowing and using

Stowing and using
Power sources
When the ignition is switched on, you may be
able to use multiple power sources for external
devices, depending on the vehicle equipment.
12 volt sockets
You can connect electrical accessories to the 12
volt sockets. The power usage must not exceed
120 watts.
The 12 volt sockets are labeled with the 12V
symbol. They are located in the front center con-
sole, in the rear* and on the side trim panel in the
luggage compartment*.
USB ports
Applies to: vehicles with USB input
You can charge mobile devices using the USB
ports. The USB ports are labeled with the «> or
(4 symbol or CHARGE ONLY.
Cup holders
Applies to: vehicles with cup holders

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ZA\ WARNING
—To reduce the risk of fatal injury, store all
connected devices securely when driving so
that they do not move around inside the ve-
hicle when braking or in the event of an acci-
dent.
— Incorrect usage can lead to serious injuries
or burns. To reduce the risk of injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle
with the vehicle key.

@) Note
— Read the operating manuals for the con-
nected devices.
—To reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle
electrical system, never attempt to charge
the vehicle battery by connecting accesso-
ries that provide power to the power sour-
ces.
— Do not connect any device whose network
class (voltage) does not match the network
class designed for the socket.
— Disconnect the connectors from the power
sources carefully to reduce the risk of dam-
aging them.
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Fig. 69 Rear center armrest*: cup holders
Front center console cup holders
> The cup holder @ may be under a cover. To
open the cup holder, tap on the strip on the
cover.
Rear center armrest* cup holders
> Fold the center armrest* downward.
> To open the cup holders @), tap on the strip on
the cover.
> To close the cup holders, slide them back and
push the top of the cover down.


Z\ WARNING
— Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev-
erages could spill, which increases the risk
of injury.
— Do not use any breakable beverage contain-
ers (for example, made out of glass or por-
celain). You could be injured by them in the
event of an accident.

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Driving

Driving
Starting the vehicle
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Fig. 85 Center console: starting the engine
Requirement: the key must be in the vehicle.
Starting the engine
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The
engine will start.



Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch-
ed off temporarily when you start the engine. If
the engine does not start immediately, the start-
ing procedure stops automatically after a short
time. If this is the case, repeat the starting pro-
cedure after approximately 30 seconds.
Stopping the engine
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The



engine will switch off.
Applies to: vehicles with steering lock: The steer-
ing is locked when you turn off the engine with
the selector lever in the P position and open the
driver's door. The steering lock helps prevent ve-
hicle theft.
Stopping the engine in an emergency
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can also
be stopped while driving using the emergency off
function*.

> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button twice in
a row or press and hold it one time.

Switching on and off
If you would like to switch the ignition on or off
without starting the engine, follow these steps:

> Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button without
pressing the brake pedal.

Switching the ignition off automatically
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the
ignition and possibly the exterior lighting may
switch off automatically.
Requirements:
— The Start/Stop system must have stopped the
engine.
— You must have left the vehicle for longer than
30 seconds.
— The ignition must be switched on.
Among other indicators, the system detects that
you have left the vehicle based on the following
factors:
— The driver's door has been opened.
— The driver's safety belt has been unbuckled.
— The brake pedal is not being pressed.
The ignition will also be switched off after 30 mi-
nutes or if you lock the vehicle from the outside.

ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of asphyxiation, never al-
low the engine to run in confined spaces.
— Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. Switching it
off before the vehicle has stopped may im-
pair the function of the brake booster and
power steering. You would then need to use
more force to steer and brake the vehicle.
The fact that you cannot steer and brake as
usual may increase the risk of accidents and
serious
injuries.
— Always select the “P” selector lever position
when parking the vehicle; otherwise, the ve-
hicle could roll away.
o Note
— Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not


93

Driving

reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.
— If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up
in the engine compartment after the engine
is switched off and there is a risk of damag-
ing the engine. For this reason, let the en-
gine run at idle for approximately two mi-
nutes before shutting it off.
@ Tips
— Brief noises are normal when starting and
stopping the vehicle and are no cause for
concern.
— For up to 10 minutes after stopping the en-
gine, the radiator fan may turn on again au-
tomatically or it may continue to run, even if
the ignition is switched off.
— It may not be possible to start the vehicle in
extremely low temperatures.
— Power will be fully available once the engine
is at operating temperature.
Messages
|| Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
Do not switch the ignition off because you may
not be able to switch it on again. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
|—c} Engine start system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
E Remote control key: key not detected. Is the
key
still in the vehicle?
The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running. If the vehicle key is
no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch the ig-
nition on or start the engine once you stop it. You
also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.
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Remote control key: hold back of key
against the designated area. See owner's man-
ual
The battery in the vehicle key may be drained or
there may be a malfunction. To start the vehicle,
you must also hold the vehicle key against the lo-
cation shown ?) > page 93, fig. 85.
If the malfunction remains, drive immediately to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
When driving
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Start the engine.
> Select a gear.
>» Release the parking brake.
> Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may roll.
> Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Stopping and parking
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press and
hold the brake pedal.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” selector lever position to secure
the vehicle from rolling away.
> Turn the steering wheel when parking on in-
clines so that the wheels will roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving.
>» Switch off the ignition before leaving the vehi-
cle.
On hills, activate the parking brake first and then
shift into the "P" selector lever position. This pre-
vents too much stress from being placed on the
locking mechanism.

ZA WARNING
— Always set the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle, even if for a short period of
time. If the parking brake is not set, the ve-
hicle could roll away, increasing the risk of

an accident. >

4K0012721BD

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
301

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Index

Highway lights © esc x 2 semis < = wwwee ¥ aeenee © 49
Hill descent:assist 2.006... ec eewe ss oe 107
Hill descent control. ...........ee eee eee 105
Hill Hold ASSISt caxis s < exw x eras se wee ee 95
Home
refer to Home address................ 194
Homevaddress: « saws ss geen sy caw yee 194
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 46
HOME'SCrEEN & & sevevss vs seas o 6 omen + 8 wea Dos 19
HOM 2 wwe 5 ¢ suse + & sees & & ews Ey eee Es es 6
Hotspot
MOFER CONNIE Lc & cecaonorx v sxewce a a wrens i x swaese 181
I
Ignition
Switching on and off................00. 93
Imbalance (wheels)............. 0000005 254
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 36
Inclinometer......... 0.00. cece 106
Undicatorlights « wicsse « vanavese © enauese wv sneaen 6 5 8 7
Inspectionsinterval:. « sows s cccawecs xs wessne a 4 oo 244
Instrument cluster: . weve 2s cee 2 a wee see 12
Adjusting the layout................0-. 14
Cleaning........ 0. e eee eee eee eee 268
ENGINGCOdes: « new 2 wee » 5 weed & 5 saree 226
Failure... eee 12
On-board computer.................020. 16
Operating « = eee ss mews se ees s Bee sg He 13
Persomal.progile wwvone« « csarsns ic axnsine «0 oxstins 13
Service interval display...............- 244
Software information................. 226
Switchingtabsss « sic i + sarin es sac oo acesese 13
Switching the view...............-0000 05 14
Vehicle TURCLIONS vais sx woos s x oss a eee 16
Version information................-. 226
Instrument illumination................. 53
Integrated assistance...............0005 20
Intelligent search
Navigationis « 2 savers x « snes oo aasan © 3 seaweus © 186
Interior lighting < svi. «sos = & ema oo ve 52,53
INterior MONitoring « « wece ss wows te wees s Be 35
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 55
International travel...............0000- 182
Internet
refertoconnect.......... eee eee eee 177
Internet radio
referto Online radio............--- eee 205
Intersection assistant...............05- 153
Tonizer. 2... eee eee 90
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 212
J
Jump starting. ............ 0. eee 279
K
Key. eee eee eee eee 32, 36
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Key replacement...............-0e eee 36
Mechanical key......... 0.00.0 cee eevee 36
Not recognized = sews « ¢ sews: ¢ pews s bees 94
PANIC: Ke ytins « ciccsass 2 x sven © w emouews <6 scours ¥ ¥ 8 36
Replacing the battery...............0-. 38
Unlocking and locking............-...0- 37
Vehicle code sri «5 escves « 3 wane 2 0 weve oes 36
Key USEP': «2 sau ¥ «saws oo sees 3 o Hew oo Ses 31
Kick-COWIN's = werey = » sews = ¢ eum * 9 tes te oe 97
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 144
refer to Lane guidance................ 144
Lane departure warning................. 144
Cleaning the camera area.............. 267
Lane guidance............0.000000005- 138
Laptimer................0..0 0000008. 126
Evaluating ; « saas ss seee sv wees so ees ss 127
SPAREN sic: 5s cosas oo enaoes 6 > eeu 5 w aewOEEE eo 126
LaSer Scanner’: s + ww » ¢ sees & ¢ sews 2 8 ee 119
Cleanings. 5 + sussasi «a seins + 6 scenes «8 maui © i 268
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 76
Launch: GontrObens «ose oo eee vs exons oo cen 98
Leather care and cleaning............... 269
Legal information
License:subscriptionss « « <0 @ esse + wes 225
Software information................. 225
SOfEWANE LICENSES). 5 s wenn ay tem s eee es 225
Version information...............05- 225
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