2021 AUDI A6 stop start

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Quick access

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— Vehicle key holder
Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine if there is a


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— Audi musicinterface .......... 222
— Audi phone box ............... 183
@9 Electromechanical parking brake
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@2) Automatic transmission selector
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@ [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 96
@3) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 68
@) Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 135
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 138
@3) Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 303
@8 Buttons for:
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—All-weather lights ............ 53.
@) Hood release .............0.0.. 243
Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 42
@9) Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 58
69 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 47
—Child safety lock .............. 46
@) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.

With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel & page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the A or N indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
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The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=> page 12
Safety belt
=> page 72
Engine start system
=> page 97
Transmission
= page 102
Drive system
=> page 104,
Electrical system
=> page 251
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 107
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 108
Brake system
=> page 107, > page 108,
=> page 251
Brake system
=> page 107, > page 108,
=> page 251
Steering
=>page 115

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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 >

Touch displays

> If the General button is not displayed, swipe
toward the left or right with one finger until it
appears.
>» Press the General button.
> If the Date & time button is not displayed,
swipe upward or downward with one finger un-
tilit appears.
> Press the Date & time button.
@) Tips
If a menu or symbol is in parentheses in the
path, for example, (General) or (423), then it is
an optional menu item that does not need to
be used in every system.
You can adjust or turn off the MMI touch display
feedback.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Brightness
— Touchscreen feedback
Multi Media Interface
Traffic safety information
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain-
ment system functions, such as entering a desti-
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al-
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain-
ment system in the interest of your safety and
the safety of other road users.

ZA\ WARNING
Only use the Infotainment system when road,
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per-
mit and always in a way that allows you to
maintain complete control over your vehicle.
@ Tips
Certain functions are not available while driv-
ing.

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Switching the MMI on or off
> To switch the MMI off, press and hold the
On/Off knob > page 31, fig. 20 until the up-
per
display and all Infotainment system func-
tions are switched off.
> To switch the MMI on, press the On/Off knob.
Restarting the MMI
>» Press and hold the On/Off knob for at least 10
seconds.
Switching displays on or off
> To switch the upper display off, press [oJ on the
lower display.
> To switch the upper display on, touch the upper
display or press (Jon the lower display.
> To switch both displays on or off, press and hold
Co] on the lower display.
Introduction
You can display and operate Infotainment system
and vehicle functions using both of the Multi Me-
dia Interface (MMI) touch displays.
Configuration wizard
After starting for the first time, the configuration
wizard helps you to set up the vehicle, for exam-
ple to set the desired system language and con-
nect a telephone.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
> Applies to: MMI: To access the configuration
wizard at a later time, select on the home
screen: HELP > Configuration wizard.
Tool tips
You can have tool tips displayed if necessary.
They introduce various MMI functions to you.
> Applies to: MMI: To open the tool tips, select on
the home screen: HELP > Tool tips > Basic in-
formation or Expert information.
> Follow the instructions in the display.

Touch displays

notification center, you can view these notifica-
tions @) > fig. 16 and apply quick settings @.
Using the notification center
> To open the notification center, pull the status
bar downward, or
>» Press the E=] button on the status bar.
> To apply quick settings, press the respective
symbol (4).
> To obtain additional information about a notifi-
cation, press it.
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the right
edge of the screen.
> If there are more than four notifications in the
notification center, the older notifications will
be hidden. To display the older notifications,
drag your finger upward on the screen.
Setting which content is displayed
You can set whether some notifications should be
displayed.
> To set the displayed content, press &&, or
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Notifications.
> Select and confirm which notifications should
be displayed.
Possible quick settings



Description
Apply sound settings






Open menu settings
Manage connected devices
Manage users
Set date and time
Set displayed content in the noti-
fication center


Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can op-
erate various functions in the function bar.



Description
Switch Start/Stop system on or
off
Switch hill descent assist on or off



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Symbol

Description

Opens the garage door opener
function
Press: adjust sunshade
Press and hold: convenience
opening and closing
Press: shows settings for the
head-up display
Press and hold: switches the
head-up display on or off
Press: switches the upper display
on or off
Press and hold: switches both dis-
plays on or off
Shortcuts
By creating shortcuts, you have quick access to
various items, such as radio stations, frequently
used contacts, or vehicle settings.

Adding shortcuts
A+++ button in the upper display indicates, for ex-
ample, if a selected radio station can be added to
the shortcuts. Depending on the context, you
may also be able to add items from a list to the
shortcuts.
> Press «++ or press and hold an item ina list.
> Press Save as a shortcut. The selected item will
be added to the shortcuts on the lower display
and
displayed as a tile. A favorite is also stored
=> page 23.
Using shortcuts
> Press the 0000 (8) > page 21, fig. 14 button in
the function bar on the lower screen. The saved
shortcuts will be displayed or hidden.
> To access the stored function, press the respec-
tive tile.
Moving or deleting shortcuts
> Press and hold a shortcut on the lower display.
> To adjust the order of the shortcuts, drag a
shortcut to the desired location.
> To delete a shortcut, press ®. If the shortcut is
deleted, the favorite will also be deleted.

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Sitting correctly and safely

> To adjust the seat upward or downward, push
the rear section of the button @) upward or
downward.
> To adjust the seat surface, press the front part
of the button @ upward or downward.
Adjusting the backrests
> To move the backrest forward or backward,
press the button @) forward or backward.
Adjusting the lumbar support
> To adjust the lumbar support, press the button
@) in the desired direction.
Massage function
Switching the massage function on or off @). Set-
ting
the massage type and intensity > page 67.

ZA WARNING
The power front seats can also be adjusted
when the ignition is switched off. To reduce
the risk of injury, children should never be left
unattended in the vehicle.

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Applies to: vehicles with seat settings in the MMI
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Fig. 52 Upper display: seat setting
You can adjust additional settings in the MMI.
The settings and the number of menus and but-
tons depend on the vehicle equipment.
Operating
Applies to: MMI
> Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Seats.
> To access the various menus ®, swipe to the
left or right.
> To display the various seats, press ) or (@).
The red coloring in the symbol ©) indicates which
seat is selected.

Seat setting
Applies to: MMI
> To select a seat setting, press (@ if necessary.
> Press the respective arrow @) until the desired
position is reached.
Massage
See > page 67
Additional seat settings
See > page 67
Front seat massage function
Applies to: vehicles with massage function
Selecting the massage function
Applies to: MMI
> To open the Massage menu, press the button
@ > page 66, fig. 51.
Switching the massage function on or off
Applies to: MMI
> To switch the massage function on or off, press
the J button @ © page 66, fig. 51. Or:
> Press Start/Stop on the MMI.
Setting the massage type and intensity
Applies to: MMI
> To adjust the massage type, press the desired
button on the MMI, for example Wave.
> To adjust the intensity of the massage, press
Intensity on the MMI repeatedly until the de-
sired level is reached.
(i) Tips
The massage function switches off automati-
cally after approximately 10 minutes.
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You can adjust additional settings and switch
functions on or off in the MMI.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Seats > Additional seat settings.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing options may be available.
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Driving

Driving
Starting the vehicle
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Fig. 84 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
vehicle 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.

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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.

Z\ 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.
— Secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-
iting the vehicle > page 97.

@) Note
— Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operating temperature yet. You
could damage the engine.

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Driving

— 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.
G) 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.
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= 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.
EJ 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.
2 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.
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 96, fig. 84.
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.
Securing the vehicle against rolling
Secure your vehicle to prevent it from rolling be-
fore exiting the vehicle.
> Set the parking brake.
> Select the “P” selector lever position.
> If parking on a steep road, turn the steering
wheel so that your vehicle will roll against the
curb in case it should start to move.
If one of these measures is not possible, for ex-
ample because there is no vehicle power, you
must secure your vehicle against rolling using ad-
ditional measures.
> Only park the vehicle on a level surface.
> Use suitable objects to block the front and rear
wheels.
Set the parking brake before selecting the “P” se-
lector lever position. This prevents too much
stress from being placed on the locking mecha-
nism when parking on a steep surface.

ZA WARNING
— Always set the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle, even if for a short period of >

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