2021 AUDI A6 night vision

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Table of contents


All wheel drive (quattro).............. 116
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 117
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Driving with atrailer................. 119
Assist systems................... 122
Assist systems................... i222
General information. . 122
Surrounding area detection............ 123
Switching the systems on and off....... 125
Driving information.............. 127
Speed warning system................ 127
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 127
Traffic light information.............. 129
Lapetime rion + 3 scans oo sess a ¥ soweene 6 stain 130
Acceleration measurement............ 131
Nightivision aSSisti=x = «wm : > ase e s eon 132
Integrated Toll Module............... 133
Driver assistance................. 135
Cruise control system............00-5 135
Efficiency assist.............02.-000. 136
Adaptive cruise assist................ 138
Distance warning ..............00005. 148
Lane departure warning............... 149
Audi presense...........0 cece eee 150
Sid@vassist sews: = s sexs = 2 sews & e Ae & ne 154
EXIE Warning sire x 6 cera oo were @ @ eee os 156
Intersection assistant................ 157
Emergency assist... ....:seeceeeevees 158
Parking and maneuvering....... 160
ThitrOdUCtiON « s sees ¢ = sees 5 ¢ sere ge ees 160
Parking‘aid plus « sissies avis oe aretes so aoe 160
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 163
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 167
Assisted
parking..............---00 ee 168
Park assist plus..............000000- 170
Remote controlled parking............ 174
ManetVEraSSistt: « + aswu sx nowy ¢ wasn a ¢ g 179:
Infotainment system............ 181
Telephone.............. cece eee 181
TMEROGUCTION « & cess wo wcinase we a oraeni ow awenaie 181
Setup... 2.2... cee eee eee eee 181
Using the Audi phone box............. 183

Using the telephone.................. 185
SettingS 00... . cece cee eee eee eee 188
MOSSAGES cours « s eauu § 2 eueeS Fo EGE FE BS 189
Troubleshooting sic ss wes oe ween es owe 191
Audi CONNECE : «6: = i e665 st ees so 192
General information................. 192
Audi connect Infotainment............ 192
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot 193
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 193
Functions on demand................ 194
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 194
SOttingS sews + 9 cae ¥ eee ¥ perms we pee 195
Troubleshooting..............--.0005 196
Emergency call................... 197
OVERVIEW. secs. 6 x sxcvers 6 emutes @ a eavaens vw ame
Emergency call
Online roadside assistance............ 198
Navigation.....................05. 200
Opening navigation.................. 200
myAudi navigation................00. 200
Entering adestination..............0- 201
Stopping route guidance.............. 204
Mapes & 5 saves © 2 saws yo sme @ & Hew 2 2 Be 204
Alternative routes................04. 206
Additional functions...............0-- 206
Satellite Map’s + 6 gare = cama a e weep os oe 207
Mapreipdates » cmos + x sre: «2 anes aw onnens 208
Traffic incidents.............. 000 eee 209
SOtuiNGS wows ¢ « eeen ¢ nae 2 Bees doe 210
Radio........ 0... eee eee ee 212
Generalinformation................. 212
Radio functions sss < eins 2 + wen 3 6 eacern 213
Online radio... .... eee eee eee 216
Options and settings................. 217
Troubleshooting wisi « s wen» 6 eae o + wae 218
Media................. 0c cece eee 220
General information................. 220
DVD drive...... 0... eee eee eee 220
Bluetooth audio player............... 221
Amazon Alexa..........-.:se eee ee eee 221
Multimedia connections.............. 222
Playing media..............00. 0.0 ee 223
Options and settings................. 227

Quick access

Steering lock
=>page 115
Air suspension
=>page 114
Electrical system
=> page 251
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 246
Engine oil pressure
=> page 246
Cooling system
=> page 249
Hood
=> page 244
Loose wheel warning
=> page 272
Night vision assist
= page 133
Night vision assist
=> page 133
Distance warning
=> page 148
Steering intervention request
=> page 142
Safe start monitor
=> page 145,
Driver intervention request
=>page 146
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 139
Lane departure warning
=> page 149,
Emergency assist
=> page 158
Audi pre sense
=> page 151,
Intersection assist
=>page 157


Yellow indicator lights

Central indicator light
=>page 7

Safety systems
=> page 74
Transmission
=> page 102
Drive system
=> page 104
Cooling system
=> page 249
Engine start system
=> page 97
Keys
=> page 97
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 108
Brake system
=> page 107
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 117

Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 117
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 117
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 118
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
>page 118
Steering
=>page 115
Steering lock
=>page 115
All wheel drive
=>page 116
Suspension control
=> page 114
Air suspension
=>page 114
Engine speed limitation
=>page 15
Tank system
=> page 239

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Quick access

Electrical system
=> page 251
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 246
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 246
Engine oil sensor
=> page 246
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
> page 242,
Engine warm-up request
=> page 246
Washer fluid level
=>page 255
Windshield wipers
=> page 63
Parking systems
=> page 162
Park assist plus
=> page 174
Maneuver assist
=> page 180
Tire pressure
=> page 274, > page 276
Tire pressure
=> page 274, > page 276
Loose wheel warning
=> page 272
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 57
Adaptive light
=> page 57
Light/rain sensor
=> page 57, > page 63
Door lock
=> page 37
Battery in vehicle key
> page 41
Night vision assist
=> page 133
Intersection assist
=>page 158











Side assist
=> page 156;
Exit warning
=> page 156
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 167
Adaptive cruise assist
> page 147
Steering intervention request
=> page 142, > page 149
Lane departure warning
=>page 150
Distance warning
=> page 148
Audi pre sense
>page 154
Emergency assist
=>page 158
Emergency call function
=>page 198
Other
indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 72
Start/Stop system
= page 104
Hill hold assist
=>page 110
Low beam headlights
=> page 53
Parking lights
=> page 53
Turn signals
=> page 54, > page 56
Cruise control system
=>page
135
Cruise control system
=>page
135
Efficiency assist
=> page 136
Efficiency assist
=>page 136 >

Quick access

Efficiency assist Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 136 => page 108
Efficiency assist
=> page 136
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 108
Hill hold assist
=> page 110


















Efficiency assist
=> page 136
Efficiency assist
> page 136
Steering
>page 115
Efficiency assist
> page 136
Air suspension
=>page 114
Efficiency assist
> page 136
Parking systems
=> page 162
Adaptive cruise assist
> page 139
Park assist plus
=> page 174
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 139
Park assist plus
=>page 174
Adaptive cruise assist
> page 139
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 139
Adaptive cruise assist
> page 139
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 139
Park assist plus
>page 171
Lane departure warning
=> page 149
High beam headlights
=> page 54
Maneuver assist
=> page 180
High beam assistant
=> page 54
Door lock
=> page 37
Child safety lock
=> page 46
Speed warning system
=> page 127
Speed warning system
=>page 127
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
> page 128
High beam assistant
=> page 54
Laser lights
=>page 55 Night vision assist
Rear safety belt => page 133
=> page 72 Cruise control system
Rear safety belt >page 135
=> page 72
Transmission
O; => page 102
Convenience key
=> page 97
10
Cruise control system
=>page 135
Intersection assist
=>page 158

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Instrument cluster

@) Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit*. The ap-
pearance or the location of the items shown
may differ in an analog instrument cluster.
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements in the
Infotainment system > page 233.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 27.
— Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: When the lights are switched off
and the ignition is switched on, the instru-
ment illumination (needles and gauges) will
switch on. The illumination for the gauges
reduces automatically and eventually turns
off as brightness outside increases. This
function reminds the driver to turn the low
beams on at the appropriate time.
Operating
CH) Oia
12/05/2017
Fig. 4 Instrument cluster: driver information system

Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
> Press the button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the D button ©).
Opening and closing the menu
> Press the [=] button ©.
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (2).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button @).
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:






Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
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First tab Vehicle functions > page 16
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Night vision assist (this is only dis-
played if the night vision assist
has been activated) > page 132
Fourth tab | Radio > page 212
Media > page 223
Fifth tab Telephone > page 185
Sixth tab Navigation > page 200

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Lights and Vision

exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch ©) to the right), the earlier
the windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©).
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
@ Slow wiping
@ Fast wiping
@ Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
© Clean the windshield &. The number of wipes
and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is
held in position G).
The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of
driving to remove water droplets. You can switch
this function off by moving the lever to position
© within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
If you hold the lever in position ©) for longer
than half a second, the edge wiping feature will
be activated. This moves the windshield wipers
closer to the edge of the windshield and per-
forms an afterwipe to clean the residue that re-
sults from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever to position ©), the headlights and
the night vision assist camera* are cleaned at in-
tervals.
Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper: @ -
Wiping the rear window %. The number of wipes
depends on the windshield wiper movement.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.
Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper: ®) -
Cleaning the rear window &. The number of
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in
position (8). This may also clean the rearview
camera, depending on the vehicle equipment.

ZA\ WARNING
— The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 62, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.
() Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
G) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.

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Assist systems


surroundings directly and do not become dis-
tracted.

C) Note
— Obstacles may disappear from the measure-
ment range when approaching them, even if
they were already detected.
—Insome situations, the ability of the sen-
sors and cameras to detect and display cer-
tain objects may be limited.
— Objects located above the coverage area,
such as bumpers on parked cars, garage
doors that are partially open, or objects
that are hanging
— Low obstacles
— Narrow objects, such as barrier chains, fo-
liage, poles, or fences
— Projecting objects, such as trailer draw
bars
— Objects with certain surfaces and struc-
tures,
such as fabric
@) Tips
— The sensors and cameras and the areas
around them must not be obstructed be-
cause this can impair the function of the
systems that depend on them. Make sure
that the sensors and cameras are free of
snow, ice, and other deposits. Do not use
any accessories, stickers, or other objects
that extend into the range of the sensors
and cameras.
— On vehicles that have factory-installed li-
cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-
hicle, the brackets may only be replaced
with ones that are the same size and made
of the same material. Do not install any li-
cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles
that do not have factory-installed brackets.
Otherwise, the function of the system could
be impaired.
— The function of the sensors and cameras
may be limited when light and visibility con-
ditions are poor, for example when driving
into a tunnel, when there is glare, or when
there are reflective objects.
124
— External ultrasonic sensors, such as those in
other vehicles, can interfere with the sen-
sors.
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 89
and cameras > fig. 90 are diagrams and do
not represent a true-to-scale image of the
sensor ranges.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 311.
Locations of the sensors and cameras

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Fig. 91 Front area: sensors and cameras





Fig. 92 Rear area: sensors and cameras
Front area
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sensors and cameras may be installed:
— Laser scanner in the front of the radiator grille
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— Camera behind the windshield
— Peripheral cameras on the exterior mirrors
— Front peripheral camera in the radiator grille
— Night vision camera in the radiator grille
— Front and side ultrasonic sensors
— Radar sensors at the front corners of the vehi-
cle
— Radar sensor in the front in the radiator grille >

Driving information


> Wait briefly until the symbol appears in the
instrument cluster next to the time measure-
ment.
> To start the acceleration measurement, acceler-
ate the vehicle. The measurement ends auto-
matically once you have reached the selected
speed or distance.
Night vision assist
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Night vision assist helps you when it is dark by
using an infrared camera to monitor the area in
front of your vehicle, within the limits of the sys-
tem. It can display objects up to a distance of ap-
proximately 1000 feet (300 m).
Pedestrian and wild animals are detected by
measuring the temperature difference between
the object and the background. Pedestrians and
wild animals will not be detected if the tempera-
ture difference is too small. The pedestrian and
wild animal marking feature is deactivated at
temperatures above approximately 77 °F (25 °C)
and when it is light outside.
The thermal image detected by the camera is dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Warm areas
generally appear lighter and cold areas appear
darker.
The camera for the night vision assist is located
in the vehicle's radiator grille > page 124. Make
sure the night vision camera is not covered by
stickers, deposits, or any other obstructions be-
cause this can impair the night vision assist func-
tion. Follow the information about cleaning
=> page 280.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
— Night vision assist can only detect pedes-
trians and wild animals located within the
range of the infrared camera.
— Night vision assist cannot detect pedes-
trians or wild animals and mark them if:

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— They are not in an upright position, for ex-
ample if they are sitting or lying down
and/or
— The silhouette in the display appears in-
complete or interrupted, for example be-
cause the pedestrian is partially behind a
vehicle or an animal is partially covered by
tall grass.
— Never attempt to swerve around animals if
doing so would endanger you or other road
users.
G) Tips
— Even though the system evaluates the
shape and heat given off by all detected ob-
jects, there are limits to the system. There
may be false warnings.
— For technical reasons, the image pauses in
split second intervals.
Scale Rie moll
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist

The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI page 125.
> The AUTO light function must be selected for
the night vision assist to automatically activate
when it is dark.
> Switch on the low beams manually to activate
night
vision assist immediately. To do so,
press @ on the light switch module and select
O. Ww
When activated, the %1 tab appears in the instru-
ment cluster.
> Select in the instrument cluster: %1 tab
G) Tips
When the night vision assist tab is selected in
the instrument cluster and the low beams are
switched off, the thermal image display dis-
appears only after you have exited the tab.