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by the tire manufacturer. This in-
formation is used to contact con-
sumers if a tire defect requires a
recall.
Vehicle capacity weight
means the rated cargo and lug-
gage load plus 150 lbs. (68 kilo-
grams) times the vehicle's desig-
nated seating capacity.
Vehicle maximum load on the
tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib-
uting to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight
and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib-
uting to each axle its share of the
curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with > ta-
ble on page 268) and dividing by
two.
Occupant loading and distri-
bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating
capacities
Refer to the tire inflation pressure
label > page 266, fig. 169 for the
number of seating positions. Re-
fer to the table > table on
page 268 for the number of peo-
ple that correspond to the vehicle
normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replace-
ment parts.
>New tires do not yet have the
optimal gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires.
> Only use tires with the same de-
sign, size (rolling circumfer-
ence), and as close to the same
tread pattern as possible on all
four wheels.
> Applies to: RS models: Only use
tires with the same design, size
(rolling circumference), and the
same tread pattern on all four
wheels.
>Do not replace tires individually.
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time.
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>
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Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 3 people)»
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA
RS 6 Avant: |275/35 ZR21 103Y 36 250 33: 230 39 270 39 270
4.0L 155 mph (250 km/h)
8-cylinder o 275/35 ZR21 103Y 42 290 39 270 45 310 45 310
174 mph (280 km/h)
275/35 ZR21 103Y 46 320 41 280 48 330 48 330
190 mph (305 km/h)
285/30 ZR22 101Y 39 270 36 250 41 280 41 280
155 mph (250 km/h)
285/30 ZR22 101Y 45 310 42 290 48 330 48 330
174 mph (280 km/h)
285/30 ZR22 101Y 49 340 44 300 49 340 49 340
190 mph (305 km/h)
Z\ WARNING
Please note the important safe-
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure => page 266 and load
limits > page 269.
@) Two people in the front, one person in the rear
>) The tire pressure depends on the maximum permitted speed for your vehicle.
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and that of your pas-
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex-
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev-
Tires and vehicle load limits erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al-
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
technically referred to as the vehi-
cle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(“GVWR”).
The “GVWR” includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in-
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi-
mum load includes the number of >
269
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passengers that the vehicle is in-
tended to carry (“seating capaci-
ty”) with an assumed weight of
150 lbs. (68 kg) for each passen-
ger at a designated seating posi-
tion and the total weight of any
luggage in the vehicle. If you tow
a trailer, the weight of the trailer
hitch and the tongue weight of
the loaded trailer must be includ-
ed as part of the vehicle load.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(“GAWR”) is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle’s two axles.
The fact that there is an upper
limit to your vehicle’s Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more pas-
sengers in the vehicle or passen-
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as
luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli-
270
ance sticker label located on the
driver’s side B-pillar.
Z\ WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires ona vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported -
including the weight of a trail-
er hitch and the tongue
weight of a loaded trailer -
does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
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Determining correct load
Talis
Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
=> page 266, fig. 169.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 266, fig. 169.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
>Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 257, fig. 166) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A\.
271
>
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Technical data
Technical data
Identification data
Vehicle data label
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Fig. 192 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 192 is locat-
ed in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
Vehicle data
The sticker contains the following vehicle data:
@ Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
@ Vehicle type, engine output, transmission
® Engine and transmission codes
@) Paint and interior codes
© Optional equipment numbers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located in the following areas:
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle info.
— On the vehicle identification label
— At the front behind the windshield
— Inthe motor compartment on the right side
Notes about technical data
The values may vary based on special equipment
as well as market-specific equipment and meas-
uring methods.
Please note that the specifications listed in the
vehicle documentation always take precedence.
@ Tips
Any technical data that is missing was not
available at the time of printing.
Length (in (mm)) Width (in (mm)) Width across the | Height at curb
mirrors (in (mm)) | weight (in (mm))
A6 allroad 194.9 (4,951) 74.9 (1,902) 83.1 (2,110) 58.9 (1,497)
A6 sedan 194.4 (4,939) 74.3 (1,886) 83.1 (2,110) 57.4 (1,457)
S6 sedan 195.0 (4,954) 74.3 (1,886) 83.1 (2,110) 56.9 (1,446)
RS 6 Avant 196.7 (4,995) 76.8 (1,951) 83.1 (2,110) 58.5 (1,487)
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Technical data
(er) Feb a(t)
Fuel tank 19.3 gal (73 L)
Windshield and headlight washer system*
6.6 qt (6.2 L)
A/C system refrigerant oil
The exact type and amount of refrigerant oil in
the A/C system is specified on the sticker on the
refrigerant compressor.
Refrigerant oil 100/110 g® +/-10g
@) The specifications depend on vehicle equipment.
2 l° [~
Applies to: sedan
Fig. 193 Safety certificate
B8U-0380
Applies to: allroad
Fig. 194 Safety certificate
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The maximum permitted total weight @ of the
vehicle is listed on the safety certificate on the
side area of the door or on the driver's door pillar.
314
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The maximum permitted load on the front axle
@ or the rear axle @) is listed on the safety cer-
tificate on the side area of the door or on the
driver's door pillar.
Load
The maximum permitted load is listed on the tire
pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Roof load
The maximum permitted roof load is:
— 198 lbs (90 kg) (sedan)
— 220 lbs (100 kg) (allroad)
— 220 lbs (100 kg) (allroad)
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Exterior lighting’. « cic w+ een we cece ee eee
ExXteniOrMirrOrSies « i sie oe een wo meses 0 oo
Folding settings...............-.000005
External voice operation.................
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Factory default settings
Multi Media Interface.................
Fast route............ 0.0... c eee eee
FAVOTitess. « «. nec o 0 snvasns o 0 essen © orenemene @ aveneas
Bluetooth ...... 0.0.0... eee eee eee
Navigation’: + = soo: » 3 sams ¢ 9 aewe eo meee:
MelepMO Mens: « wcannse « suaous ws « voneome «+ amesione
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) .
File formats (media drives) ..............
FIXtUPE:S@tios « s wens s = eyes ¢ 2 eee go ee oe
Fog WVINdOWS)icu: « s sees » 2 eee 3 8 ewer & see
Folding the rearseats.............-.0005
Footwell temperature.............2.000-
For the sake of the environment
ERAQTAN EC ec. oo. vance « 6 osecmns © eoerone eo seasons 93)
Free text search
also refer to Intelligent search..........
Freeze protection
Windshield washer system.............
Frequency band.............00e eevee
also refer to Frequency band...........
Front center armrest...........-.-2-0-05
Front collision warning
refer to Audi pre sense front............
Front passenger’s seat adjustment
Front wiper blades
ChaNnGing’s ¢ « sess zs mess +o wees sense aa
Gl@ANIING « # sss = @ cococes @ a cere ew eernaine =o eet
Current consumption...................
Puebdisplay saws « x seme = 9 ees 5 o Hows eos
311
228
Fueltankecapacity:s « sce «5 wee v renee = 314
Gasoline... . eee eee eee 238
Reducing fuel consumption............ 103
Fueling
Fuel tiller door iu = 2 ssemvs 2 same av anoen a9 aoe 239
Fuel filler door emergency release....... 241
Fuel tank capacity............--..00-. 314
Functions on demand.................. 194
Functions that require a license.......... 194
also refer to Functions on demand....... 194
G
Garage door opener............---000eee 50
Garment hooks ............00 cece eee eee 85
Gasoline... 2.0... cece eee eee eee 238
AUdItiVeS< = ems ss meme 2 e pee y ¢ owes os x 239
GaSOliMeMMIXGUEe wsicsies sw awcsase ow avavene o o ima 238
GAWR
refer to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . 314
GearSs. « a seca « o eames «coe 2 eve a MeaeR wo 98
Glossary of tire and loading terminology... 259
GlovercompParttieNnt wows « ¢ ese x x ewe 8 eee 85
Valet parking. .......... cece eee eee eee 49
G meter
refer to Sport displays...............00. 16
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 314
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 314
GVWR
refer to Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) = see: xs seme © 2 eee & 2 ee 314
H
HanOStrees « x saaa 2 aaa 8 ¢ ease & s HaveR GB Be 182
Hands Free Profile..............000000 182
Head-up display
AGjUStING wes « 2 eees 2» eee cs ween 2 2 eee = 27
Adjusting the brightness................ 58
Operating. ......... 2.0. c eee eee eee 27:
Headlight range control...............005 53
Headlights
Cleaning. ........ 0... eee ee eee eee 281
Headlight range control................ 53
Washerisystemis « «acne ow acioe v vemmee ¥ ene 60
Washer system (filling washer fluid) .... . 254
319
Index
Charging the battery (USB)............. 184
Charging the battery (wireless) ......... 184
Connecting a mobile phone............ 181
Dialing asnumbe t's e:csce e cco ee waneve ¥ 0 ene 187
Exterior antenna...............200005 184
Mobile device reminder signal.......... 185
Options during aphonecall............ 187
Playing music........ 0.0... eee ee eee 221
Temperature displays
refer to Sport displays...............00. 16
Temperature display (outside temperature).. 15
Temperature gauge
COOlANt sssan 2 » cqum 3 x aR ot Raw SB Meee Fe 12
Text input... 2... ee eee eee 25
Text MesSageS .....--. cee eee eee eee 189
SGttingS coms + waeu & x seeR ee NORE Ey NESE 189
also refer to Text messages............ 189
Tie2d OWNS: & soso oo sents 2 3 oes oo meme o Bem 88
Tightening specification
Wheel bolttstic si scsues emsie 6 « intaive a 6 amivine 291
Tightening specification (wheel bolts).... . 291
THM: » saees go sae ¢ © Rees oe eH ge eo eB L7
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting............... 100
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 286
Tit@S e2cses s meses ¢ = waren 2 & weseS 3 & TE sg Re 256
Loose wheel warning.............-.... 272
Low-profile tires..............000 000. 273
RepainSets « awa « « worms s mem 9 be a Be 286
Replacing « srr « susnene x osercm wo sseeone o 5 wees 288
Service life... .......... 0... c eee eee 265
Tine PresSut@wes « news: = s gems & x Home EP ae 266
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
TEM eee 274, 275, 276
Tire pressure table: « sews = ¢ ses + ¢ seeps ¢ 268
Tire pressure (trailer mode)............ 119
Treadwear indicators............-..00- 265
Unidirectional; « » aes « s wees ce ewes 258, 291
Uniform tire quality grading............ 274
Tires and wheels
Glossary of tire and loading terminology.. 259
Tires and vehicle load limits............ 269
Toll Module
refer to Integrated Toll Module......... 133
TOGlSis:s s nace 2 & wea = & Seem FE Hee E x De 286
TooltipS..... 0.0... eee eee eee ee 20
326
Top tether anchor (securing the child safety
SQat) occ ce cee cece teen eee eee 82
Touch display
Adjusting feedback. ..............-.05. 20
OPeratinG)s « 2 vices «2 oem = 2 arene © woo vo 18
TOWI0Gise5 : wee 2 wees & x Here 5 epee 5 2 Bs 295
Towing lOOp< « ss<2 = seen < sae8 ¢ s oes 296, 297
Towing protection monitoring............. 38
TPMS
Indicator light:: « sss ¢ + sees se zeae ss ews 279
Tire pressure monitoring system.... 275,276
Traffic incidents
refer to Online traffic information....... 209
Trafficsin formations. « svesese » s sexe 1 amuse 0 0s 210
Online traffic information.............. 209
Traffic light information................ 129
Traffic sign recognition................. 127
Traffic SignS.. 0.0... eee eee eee eee 130
Trailer mode
Air suspension ..........000 eee e eee 119
Trailer towing..........0.-. eee eee eee ee 119
Tongue weight.............eeeeeeeeee 119
Trailer loads 2 3 sev s wae ae wane ne one 3 2 119
Turtassist): oss = ¢ eee 5 ¢ cee + ¢ sae x ee 153
Turtsignials = sex «> sees ye sees go eee te es 54
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Uniform tire quality grading............. 274
Unlocking and locking................005 35
By remote control..............--000-- 40
Using the lock cylinder...............05 38
With Audi connect vehicle control........ 41
With the central locking switch.......... 37
With the convenience key............... 40
Update (software) ........ 0. cece eee ee 234
USB
Adapter. ...... 0.0... cee eee eee eee 184
USB
charging Ports. « = sce « wassown & meses s «ave 84
USB drive
Supported types/formats.............. 228
USB stick
refer to Audi music interface........... 222
Users
LOGalUSES 2 se: « 2 emee 2 e eee ts Heme se 32
IMYAUPUSERS ie . sane « vcemene a x esemeen a noo 32
Using residual heat...............2..000. 93