2021 AUDI A6 Pts

Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.


ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Description
Operating the voice recognition system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 18 Upper display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
Operating by button «¢
> Briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press we in the upper display.
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the «€ button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (@)
> fig. 18.
Operating with voice commands
> Applies to: MMI: To operate the voice recogni-
tion system using voice commands, select on
the home screen: SETTINGS > General >
(Speech dialog system) > Activate the speech
dialog system with "Hey Audi".
> Say the activation phrase Hey Audi together
with the desired command.
> To switch the voice recognition system off, say
Cancel or press and hold the «£ button on the
multifunction steering wheel, or press @)
> fig. 18.
Commands and assistance
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).

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Personalization

To transfer existing destinations from the MMI to
your myAudi account one time, confirm the sys-
tem prompts with Yes.
You can set a profile pictured for your myAudi
user at my.audi.com.
Adding a local user
Applies to: MMI
> Press Add user.
> Press Initiate setup.
> Press Local user.
> Follow the system instructions.
Editing users
Applies to: MMI
Requirement: the user must be selected and that
user’s settings must be loaded.
> Press on the user.
Depending on the user type, available options
may include the following.
PIN protection: when this function is switched
on, the 4-digit myAudi PIN must be entered be-
fore any settings for this user can be loaded.
Remove the user from the vehicle: the user will
only be deleted in the vehicle from the list in the
MMI.
Change name: you can change the name of the
local user.
Removing users
Applies to: MMI
> Select on the home screen: Users > Z > one or
more entries > Delete. The user will only be de-
leted from the list in the MMI. The authoriza-
tions for the user in the vehicle (such as key
user) will not be removed.
@ Tips
— The guest user cannot be renamed.
— When changing users, the new user settings
are loaded in the vehicle.
— Ifa user has the & symbol, PIN protection is
active. To switch off PIN protection, you can
edit the user.
— Depending on the country, you may be able
to use the myAudi app or my.audi.com.
Applies to: vehicles with key user management
Depending on vehicle equipment, the vehicle
owner must be set as the key user for certain
Audi connect vehicle control services and possibly
for functions on demand.
The key user automatically has remote access au-
thorization that allows control of certain func-
tions such as Audi connect vehicle control serv-
ices through the myAudi app.
Setting the key user
Requirement: a key user must not be set yet.
> To set a key user for the vehicle, you will need a
myAudi account. Register at my.audi.com.
> Add your vehicle at my.audi.com and then veri-
fy your myAudi account using the verification
process that is provided.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
USER > © > Set key user.
> Follow the system instructions and enter the
10-digit vehicle code > page 39. The key user
is set. You have the rights to use the Audi con-
nect vehicle control services > page 194 that
depend on vehicle equipment as well as the
ability to manage other vehicle functions and
any other users.
Managing additional users
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
grant authorization for additional users to use
Audi connect vehicle control services at my.audi.
com.
Removing the key user
If you remove the key user, all other users that
were stored by the key user at my.audi.com and
their authorizations will be deleted. It will no
longer be possible to use the Audi connect vehi-
cle control services, depending on the vehicle
equipment.
Requirement: a key user must be set.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
USER > ©} > Remove key user.
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Sitting correctly and safely

— PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; ON ® indi-
cator light in the headliner:this indicates if the
front passenger's airbag is activated or deacti-
vated
- indicator light in the instrument cluster:
this monitors the function of the Advanced Air-
bag System components to ensure they are
functioning correctly
How the components function together
The passenger occupant detection sensor in the
front passenger's seat detects if the front pas-
senger's seat is occupied. The passenger occu-
pant detection sensor measures the electrical ca-
pacity on the front passenger’s seat. The pas-
senger's airbag is activated or deactivated de-
pending on the electrical capacity that is meas-
ured.
The passenger's airbag is activated if:
— The electrical capacity is higher than the
threshold stored in the control module
— The electrical capacity is the same as or greater
than the electrical capacity of a typical adult
The passenger's airbag is deactivated if:
— The electrical capacity is lower than the thresh-
old stored in the control module
— The electrical capacity is the same as or less
than the electrical capacity of a typical one-
year-old child in a child safety seat that has
been used for certification in accordance with
FMVSS 208
If the front passenger's airbag is activated, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON @ indicator light
will turn on. If the front passenger's airbag is de-
activated, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #;
indicator light will turn on.
The deployment force of the front airbags adapts
based on whether or not the safety belt is used
and the distance between the seat and the steer-
ing wheel/instrument panel. For example, if a
person is too close to the front airbag, the front
airbag will deploy with less force to help reduce
the risk of injury.
Meaning of PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 3%, ON
® indicator light
When the ignition is switched on, the system de-
tects whether the front passenger's seat is occu-
pied. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #;, ON @
will turn on for several seconds during this proc-
ess. Then it will indicate whether the front pas-
senger's airbag is activated or deactivated.
— PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #%;: the front
passenger's airbag is deactivated and will not
deploy in the event of an accident.
— PASSENGER AIR BAG ON ®: the front pas-
senger's airbag is activated and could deploy in
the event of an accident.
If a change to the occupancy status of the front
passenger's seat is detected
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; ON @ will
flash for several seconds and will then display the
status of the front passenger's airbag.
Always make sure the indicator light corresponds
to the occupancy of the front passenger's seat.
— An adult or individual of similar size in the
front passenger's seat: the front passenger's
airbag must be activated, therefore
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON ® must remain
turned on.
— An individual of smaller size (for example, an
adolescent or small adult) in the front pas-
senger's seat: the front passenger's airbag
must be activated, so
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON ® must stay on.
— Child in a child safety seat on the front pas-
senger's seat: the front passenger's airbag
must be deactivated, so
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; must stay on.
— Front passenger's seat not occupied: the front
passenger's airbag must be deactivated, so
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF #; must stay on.

ZA\ WARNING
— An adult or a person with a small stature
(such as a young person or small adult) seat-
ed on the front passenger's seat will not be
protected by the passenger's airbag in the
event of a collision if the passenger's airbag

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Driving dynamic

Depending on the setting, the drive power at the
rear axle will be distributed with the sport differ-
ential* to be more sporty or moderate
> page 116.
In RS models, the sport differential is adjusted
using a separate menu item.
Steering
The power steering will adapt. Light steering is
suitable for long trips on highways or smooth
driving around curves, for example.
Suspension
The suspension adjusts to be tighter or more
comfort-oriented when it comes to compensat-
ing for uneven spots on the road.
The vehicle ground clearance is adjusted by the
air suspension* based on the setting.
Engine sound
The engine sound adapts and can be subtle to
sporty. In the automatic setting, the engine
sound depends on the selected driving program.
quattro with sport differential
Applies to: RS models
Depending on the setting, the drive power at the
rear axle will be distributed with the sport differ-
ential* to be more sporty or moderate
=>page 116.
ESC
Applies to: RS models
The ESC sport mode can be activated. Also refer
to the important information regarding driving
with ESC limited > page 117.
Suspension
Adaptive dampers
Applies to: vehicles with suspension control
The adaptive dampers are an electronically-con-
trolled damping system. The firmness of the sus-
pension will adapt to the driving conditions and
the driving situation. The settings depend on the
selected Audi drive select* mode.
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Applies to: vehicles with air suspension
The air suspension is an electronically-controlled
suspension and leveling system. The firmness of
the suspension will adapt to the driving condi-
tions and the driving situation. The system balan-
ces out changes in load. The vehicle level will also
adapt gradually to the vehicle speed in order to
reduce the wind resistance at high speeds and in-
crease the ground clearance at low speeds. The
settings depend on the selected Audi drive se-
lect* mode.
Displaying the vehicle level
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Audi drive select.
The filled-in boxes represent the current vehicle
level. The more boxes that are filled in, the high-
er the ground clearance. The box that corre-
sponds with the current vehicle level will flash
while the vehicle is lifting or lowering. The target
level is highlighted in color.
Raising the vehicle
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Audi drive select.
> Press Raise to reach the highest vehicle level
and thus the maximum ground clearance.
> Press Lower to lower the vehicle down again.
The Audi drive select* mode will be changed if
necessary when the vehicle is raised.
The vehicle will lower at speeds of approximately
22 mph (35 km/h) and below. This function may
only be used temporarily when increased ground
clearance is necessary. It is not intended for long
drives.
@) Note
— Also refer to the information about ground
clearance > page 114.
— When transporting the vehicle on a road
carrier, rail carrier, ship carrier, or other car-
rier, it may only be secured at the running
surfaces of the tires (circumference). Secur-
ing the vehicle at the axle components, sus-
pension struts, or towing eyes is not
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Driving dynamic

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.
The following stabilization functions are integrat-
ed into the ESC, among others:
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.
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.
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.
Power steering
The ESC can also support vehicle stability
through steering.

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.
@) 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 (or #, depending on the model)
for controlling the ESC is located in the center
console, in front of the selector lever. The ESC is
automatically switched on when the ignition is
switched on.
Limiting ESC
In some situations, it may make sense to limit
the stabilizing function of the ESC so that the >
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Driver assistance

Switching lane guidance on and off
Requirement: lane guidance must be preselected
in the MMI > page 146.
> To activate or deactivate the availability of the
lane guidance, press the button on the turn sig-
nal lever > fig. 103.
The system will assist the driver by providing cor-
rective steering only when adaptive cruise assist
is actively regulating and availability is switched
on.
Overview of displays and lane guidance
limitations
The availability of lane guidance is shown with in-
dicator lights and with arrows @)) > page 139,
fig. 100 in the Driver assistance display.
> 4 - Lane guidance is active.
ri turns on (applies to vehicles with Audi vir-
tual cockpit) or the Z indicator light blinks (ap-
plies to vehicles with analog instrument cluster),
the limits of the system have been reached (for
example, the system does not have enough steer-
ing power in tight curves). Take over steering.
rg turns white, lane guidance is switched on
but is not active. This may occur due to the fol-
lowing system limits or situations:
— The necessary lane marker lines have not been
detected (for example, in a construction zone
or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
dirt, water, or lighting)
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
— The turn signal was activated.
Steering intervention request
If no steering activity is detected or the limits of
the system are reached, the driver steering inter-
vention request will alert the driver using audio
and visual signals, such as B or BE. Take over
the steering and keep your hands on the steering
wheel so that you will be ready to steer at any
time. The system will become inactive after a
short time and will only be active again later.
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If the driver does not take over steering, adaptive
cruise assist will be canceled. If the vehicle is
equipped with emergency assist and it is ready to
function, it will be activated if possible
> page 158.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
(i) Tips
— Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so you can be ready to steer at any
time. The driver is always responsible for
adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
— Audi recommends only switching on lane
guidance on well-constructed roads.
—The & fig. 103 button switches lane guid-
ance availability and the lane departure
warning on or off simultaneously, if lane
guidance is preset in the adaptive cruise as-
sist settings.

Predictive control
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and efficiency
assist



Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit
Fig. 104 Instrument cluster: speedometer: predictive con-
trol display
With predictive control, efficiency assist adapts
the set speed in adaptive cruise control @ based
on detected speed limits and the upcoming
route. Once the system no longer detects any in-
cidents, adaptive cruise control will accelerate
back up to the last speed that the driver set. Af-
ter switching on the ignition, the availability of >

Driver assistance

without a speed limit, the system will regu-
late the speed to 80 mph (130 km/h)».
Then the system adjusts to the last speed
set by the driver.
— There is no adaptation to speed limits when
driving through highway interchanges and
when driving on or off the expressway.
— The system can fail to provide control or the
control may be faulty if the values from the
camera-based traffic sign recognition* are
incorrect or the navigation system map data
is outdated.
— When route guidance is switched on, the
system adapts to the route provided by the
navigation system. Driving without route
guidance or leaving a route can result in
faulty control.
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Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist


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Fig. 105 Operating lever: setting the distance
If you adjust the speed, you must also change the
time gap to the vehicle driving ahead. The higher
the speed, the greater the distance that is need-
ed.
> Tap the rocker switch to display the distance
that is currently set.
> To increase or decrease the distance in incre-
ments, tap the switch again toward @) or ().
The newly-set distance will be shown briefly, for
example with the fg indicator light. In the Driv-
er assistance display, a graphic display is shown
instead of the indicator lights > page 139,


D_ In certain countries.
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fig. 100. The display matches the functions of
the indicator lights.
When approaching a vehicle driving ahead, the
adaptive cruise assist brakes to the set speed and
then maintains the set distance. If the vehicle
driving ahead accelerates, then the adaptive
cruise assist will also accelerate up to the speed
that you have set.
The following distances can be set:

Meaning

The time between is approximately 1
second. This setting corresponds toa
distance of approximately 92 feet (28
m) when traveling at 62 mph (100
km/h).
The time between is approximately 1.3
seconds. This setting corresponds toa
distance of approximately 118 feet
(100 m) when traveling at 62 mph
(36 m/h).
The time between is approximately 1.8
seconds. This setting meets the general
recommendation of “half the speed
shown on the speedometer”. This cor-
responds to a distance of approximate-
ly 164 feet (50 m) when traveling at
62 mph (100 km/h).
The time between is approximately 2.4
seconds. This setting corresponds toa
distance of approximately 219 feet
(100 m) when traveling at 62 mph
(67 m/h).
The time between is approximately 3.6
seconds. This setting corresponds toa
distance of approximately 328 feet
(100 m) when traveling at 62 mph
(100 m/h).
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ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras > page 122.

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Parking and maneuvering

Exiting a parking space with park assist
plus!)2)
Applies to: vehicles with park assist plus
If you parked the vehicle in a parallel parking
space, park assist plus can help you drive out of
it.
>» Start the engine.
> Press P@ in the lower display.
> Wait until a message appears on the upper dis-
play that requests you to select the direction to
travel in when exiting the parking space.
> Activate the turn signal on the desired side or
press that side next to the vehicle in the upper
display.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits it, press and hold the
>>P] button @ 9 page 171, fig. 130 and re-
lease the brakes > A\.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If an
obstacle appears, interrupt the parking process
by releasing the [>>P] button. The vehicle re-
mains stopped.
> To resume the parking process, press and hold
the |>>P] button again.
> The process of exiting the parking space has
ended if additional corrective movements are
no longer necessary and the specified steering
wheel angle is sufficient to drive out of the
parking space. Resume control of the steering
wheel >@).






Pause park assist plus > page 173.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
— Press and hold the |>>P] button only if you
are sure that there are no obstacles in the
vehicle's path or under the vehicle, and that
no obstacles will move into the vehicle's
path.




)_ System availability may be limited depending on the mar-
ket.
2) In preparation at the time of printing.

— Park assist plus is an assist system. The driv-
er is still responsible for monitoring the ve-
hicle's surroundings and preventing colli-
sions when using the system.
— When using park assist plus to drive into or
out of a parking space, the steering wheel
turns quickly on its own. Reaching into the
steering wheel spokes while this is happen-
ing can result in injury.
CG) Note
Resume steering immediately after the last
corrective movement and the takeover
prompt, so that the specified steering wheel
angle is not recentered.
(i) Tips
You can reduce the speed selected by the ve-
hicle or stop the vehicle at any time by press-
ing the brake pedal.
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Applies to: vehicles with park assist plus

You can pause park assist plus at any time by re-
leasing the [>>P] button @ > page 171, fig. 130.
To resume the parking process, press and hold
the [>>P] button again.




Canceling automatically
Park assist plus is canceled automatically among
other things, if:
— If you switch off the system
— You take over steering or press the brake pedal,
— If the time limit is exceeded
— If an obstacle is detected
— The ESC intervenes
Resume control of the vehicle, end the parking
process manually, or:
You can resume the parking process in some sit-
uations. Press and hold the brake pedal and press
Pe.
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