2021 AUDI A6 ESP

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Data privacy

Exporting data
You can read out the data memory for autono-
mous driving and export this data to a USB stick.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary, the
automated systems must not be active, and the
ignition must be switched on. A USB stick must
be connected to the USB input.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Data management > Statistics.
> Follow the instructions in the MMI.
The export will be canceled if you switch menus,
for example.
Recorded data
— Driver interactions (such as the driver pressing
the brake pedal)
— Vehicle dynamics (such as speed)
— Status of automated systems
— Control requests
— Relevant measurements from monitoring the
surroundings
— Image data from monitoring the surroundings
— System status, timestamp, and vehicle location
when deactivating/activating park assist plus
You can find additional information in the MMI:
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Legal notes > About the
data memory.
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— The data is processed and stored locally in
the vehicle. It is not automatically transmit-
ted to Audi or other third parties, for exam-
ple through the cloud. The owner or driver is
responsible for the data. Audi does not have
access to it.
— For additional information and the evalua-
tion of data, please contact Audi Customer
Care.
Transmitted information
Data collection
Applies to: vehicles with data collection
Depending on the country, Audi may collect data
for the following purposes, for example: offer
and product optimization, public safety, provision
of Audi connect remote vehicle services, and
adaptation to customer expectations. For exam-
ple, various technical function data, environmen-
tal data, driving data, and usage data will be col-
lected for a specific purpose and forwarded to
Audi. The data will be sent from the vehicle at
the time the data was collected.
Applies to: MMI: You can find additional informa-
tion about data collection in the MMI. Select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General > Legal
notes > About Audi connect.
If you would like to deny data transmission to
Audi, contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion. You also have the option to deactivate data
transmission within the privacy settings.
Privacy settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Privacy settings.
When using Audi connect services or during data
collection, data will be transmitted from the ve-
hicle.
> To display additional information about the pri-
vacy settings and the associated symbols in the
status bar, press @ in the MMI.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Setting the maximum privacy settings
When the Activate privacy mode function is
switched on, the data connection is deactivated
or sending of data is restricted, but all safety-re-
lated, legal, or contractually required Audi con-
nect
services remain activated. The majority of
the Audi connect services are deactivated.
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When the function is switched off, the data con-
nection will be available in order to use Audi
connect services.
Adjusting individual privacy settings
In the MMI, you can adjust individually which da-
ta should be transmitted from the vehicle. If you
switch on a data category, the data will be trans-
mitted.
You can also deactivate individual services for
your vehicle at my.audi.com if you are logged into
the vehicle as the key user > page 32. These de-
activated services will not be available in the ve-
hicle. For additional information, visit my.audi.
com.)
@) Note
You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection, and
protection against loss of data on mobile de-
vices that are used to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
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— The following interfaces are not affected by
changes to the privacy settings: Bluetooth,
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Audi
smartphone interface (ASI), Near Field
Communication (NFC), charging communi-
cation (high-voltage system), Electronic Toll
Collect (ETC), On-Board Diagnostic System
(OBD) if equipped.
— If the maximum privacy settings are switch-
ed on, your vehicle may not receive security
updates and certificates for establishing an
encrypted connection, depending on vehicle
equipment. In order to receive security up-
dates and certificates, switch the maximum
privacy settings off for at least ten minutes
every six months. Make sure that your vehi-
cle is connected to the Internet. A symbol in
the MMI status bar indicates if the required
data connection is available > page 23.
— If the transmission of data is limited, it will
have the following effects on the exchange

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of data for Audi connect services and emer-
gency calls, if equipped:
— The emergency call function will remain
available without restrictions and will con-
tinue to transmit data.
— If an online roadside assistance call is ini-
tiated, no data will be transmitted, but a
call will be made.
— If the Geofencing Alert, Speed Alert,
and/or Valet Alert services have been acti-
vated by the key user, then they will re-
main available without restrictions and
continue to transmit data.
— Stored destinations (favorites, last desti-
nations) are only stored in the vehicle. If
you allow transmission of data again,
these destinations will be synchronized via
the myAudi account. To prevent synchroni-
zation of destinations, delete the destina-
tions before you allow data to be trans-
mitted again.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Audi collects, uses, stores and shares your per-
sonal information, such as contact data, vehicle
data, usage data, driving data and precise geolo-
cation, in order to provide you with the products
and services you have purchased or requested,
and for a number of other purposes, for example,
to track quality issues, to performance and safe-
ty, to meet our internal compliance or legal re-
quirements and to market to customers and po-
tential customers. For a more complete list of
the data we collect, how we use it and with
whom we share it, please visit your Audi nation-
al/sales region website at www.audi.com.
The collection, use and sharing may vary depend-
ing on your model and model year, your subscrip-
tion status, or the service offering. For example,
collection, use and sharing may vary between
Audi connect services, if you have designated a
key user, or if you are driving a model equipped
with persistent data logging. Please review the
complete Privacy Statement to understand our >

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data handling practices with respect to a particu-
lar service.
You can find additional information about our da-
ta privacy practices in your MMI.
> Applies to: MMI: On the home screen, select:
SETTINGS > General > Legal notes > About
Audi connect.
Information about our privacy practices in con-
junction with the mobile Audi connect applica-
tion can be found in the Application’s Privacy
Statement.
For additional information about the privacy
practices relating to Audi connect, myAudi, or
other websites, applications or online services as
well as your obligations with respect to using
these services, and for additional information re-
garding Audi connect terms and conditions,
please visit your Audi national/sales region web-
site at www.audi.com.
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Accessories and technical changes

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15.21
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
RSS-Gen
This device contains licence-exempt transmit-
ter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s li-
cence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
RSS 102
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. This equipment should be in-
stalled and operated with minimum distance of
20 cm (8 inches) between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Integrated Toll Module* - FCC (USA) and
ISED (Canada)
This device complies with FCC rules part 90 and
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada RSS-137. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference that may be re-
ceived including interference that may cause un-
desired operation. WARNING: The transmitter
has been tested and complies with FCC and ISED
rules. Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the de-
vice.
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This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radi-
ation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-
led environment. End Users must follow the spe-
cific operating instructions for satisfying RF ex-
posure compliance. This transmitter must be at
least 20 cm (8 inches) from the user and must
not be cotocated or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
@ Tips
Additional information or supplements about
the radio systems based on the vehicle equip-
ment and country can be found on the follow-
ing website: www.audi.com/generalinfo

Index

Multifunction steering wheel
Buttons... 0.0... 2 eee eee 13,31
OPGrAtING's + eswe x x wee se RaeE se BemE 6 2 ES 13
Programming buttons.................. 31
Voice recognition system............... 28
Multi Media Interface..............00005 20
Menus and symbols..............2+-05- 21
Operating’: + wen « + wees a » mone so wey 18, 21
Switching the displays on or off.......... 20
MAUELING js os: ssneas oe sxsuees 6 a suswers 8 a anon & a oxeus 31
MYAUGL 5 & swans & seas oe ere @ ware ¥ 32, 193
myAudi navigation............... 200, 203
MYyAUGi USERS « sau: 2 « cays 3 s semen ae ae a ee 32
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Natrow ar@asea: ss sass ts wens de bees yore 147
Natural leather care and cleaning......... 283
Navigation...............0..0..02000. 200
B@ttGrTOUtGies « « gems « ¢ aes « paee 5 2 pe 209
GAU MG secos 6 o cscssine & casecs wo rennin wow cae wo 203
Changing thescale................-.. 203
also réfer'to Map « «ns << news ss cows a eo 204
Navigation database
Version information’ « « ssisasw so sec oo veies 236
Navigation (instrument cluster) .......... 206
N@ts « ews 2 i owen 2 eres oe ees ee eee ce 85
WHIGAs « cows a & ew 4 ¢ Raney < § tows 7 5 em 310
Night vision assist...............-.0005 132
Cleaning the camera...........2.-.0.. 281
Notificationicenter’: « sox + vanes + sex os new 23
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Octane rating (gasoline)................ 238
Odometer......... 0... c eee eee eee eee 15
RESPttING is: + < sews 2 ¢ sews 8 ewe es ee 15
Office address
refer to Business address.............. 206
Offroad
refer to Offroad driving................ 110
Offroad
ArIVIAG az «= suawine «x eoenens w x eaves @ v one 110
OFF (climate control system) .............. 92
Oil
refertoEngineoil...............00005 245
On-board'computer. «5 sscca sc sewaee sv arene 0 17
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 242, 303
322
Online map

refer to Satellite map................. 207
Online radio...................0..000. 216
also refer to Online radio.......... 216, 217
Online roadside assistance.............. 198
Online services
réferto CONnNECts <= sacs «> vee ee pees yes 192
Online system update.................. 234
Online traffic information............... 209
Opening. ..... ccc cee cece eee eee eee 35
Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 43
Convenience Openings « « ws s vss 6 wer a 48
Fuel filler door.......... 0.000000 0 eee 239
HOOds « sees 5 5 open ¢ 5 een g 2 ee RE ees 243
Luggage
compartment lid............... 43
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 44
Panoramic glass roof................05. 48
Surishade (rOOf) ir « o seinew « o ewes 2 osm vo 48
WAICOWSE. « « suse ow seston & 0 corsane =o wmeieine «wie 47
Opening and closing
refer to Unlocking and locking........ 35,40
Operating
Head=tip displaycs s s swe » 2 meme s y eee a ee 27
Instrument:cluster » sisini s waver s warn oe we 13
Multifunction steering wheel............ 13
Multi Media Interface............... 18, 21
TAXEIN PUG 0 » comes o somes a o meee ao oe 8 eo 25
Touch display.......... 0.00 eee eee eee 18
Voice recognition system............... 28
Optional equipment number............. 313
Options
Médidws < » aeex sw oem ss eae & s eeu © e oes 227
RAGIO sxisacs uo smisans 2 x amivews % o onewaun 2 v aueaeie 8 207
Overview (cockpit) ......... ccc eee ceee eee 6
Pp
Paint Cod@\s. « 2 sees sp sews 2 ¥ oes ee ews ee
Paint: damages. : + snes < s meee ov pea sore
PANIC button. ..................00000 08
PANIC function .............0 eee eee eee ee
Panoramic glass roof
Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Emergency closing..........sceeseveees 49
Quick opening and closing.............. 49
Parental control
1D 227