transmission fluid AUDI A6 2016 Owners Manual

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if the car is not driven regularly or only for short
trips with little use of the brakes.
If the brakes are not used frequently , or if corro­
sion has formed on the discs, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and discs by braking firmly a
few times from a moderately high speed¢& .
Faults in the brake system
If you should notice a sudden increase in brake
pedal travel, then one of the two brake circuits
may have failed ¢
&..
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if the
brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid level
is monitored e lectronically .
Brake booster
The brake booster works with vacuum pressure
which is created only when the engine is running
c:;> &, .
Brake lining wear status
Brake lining wear may be checked by visual in­
spection of the condition of the brake pads
through the openings in the wheel. If necessary,
the wheel may be removed for this inspection
c;> page 253, Replacing wheels .
A WARNING
-New brake pads don't have the best stop­
ping power and must be "broken- in" dur ing
the initial 250 miles (400 km) . You can
compensate for this by pressing the brake
pedal more firmly. This also applies later
when new pads are installed.
- You should perform braking maneuvers for
the purpose of cleaning the brake system
only if road conditions permit. Other road
users must not be put at risk -you may
cause an accident!
-
- Before descending a steep grade, reduce
speed and shift transmission into a lower
gear or lower driving range. Do not ride the
brakes or hold the pedal down too long or
too often . This could cause the brakes to get
hot and diminish brak ing efficiency.
190
- Do not "ride the brakes" by resting your foot
on the pedal when you do not intend to brake. This may cause the brakes to over­
heat, premature wear and increased stop­
ping distance.
- Under certain climatic and operating condi­
tions such as passing through water, driving in heavy rain or after washing the vehicle,
the effectiveness of the brakes can be re­
duced. In winter, ice can accumulate on the
brake pads, linings, discs and drums. Care­
fully apply brakes for a test. Brakes will dry
and ice coatings will be cleaned off after a
few careful brake applications .
- Driving for an extended period of time on
salt-covered roads without using your
brakes can also affect braking efficiency .
Clean off accumulated salt coating from brake discs and pads with a few careful
brake applications.
- If you damage the front spoiler, or if you in­
stall a different spoiler, be sure the air flow
to the front brakes is not obstructed. Other­
wise the brake system could overheat reduc­
ing the effectiveness of the entire brake sys­
tem.
- Fa ilure of one brake circuit will impair the
braking capability resulting in an increased
stopping distance. Avoid driving the vehicle
and have it towed to the nearest Audi dealer
or qualified workshop.
- Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the
engine shut off.
- If the brake booster is not working, the
brake pedal must be pressed considerably
harder to make up for the lack of booster
assistance.
Electromechanical
steering, dynamic
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed.

Index
Trailer towing Op erating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
199
Parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Technical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 199, 200
Train (transporting your vehicle) . . . . . . . . . 267
Transmission malfunction (indicator light) .
111
Transport Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Transporting your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Trunk
refer to Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . 64
Trunk escape handle............... .... 251
Trunk lid
refer to Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
u
ULSD No. 2 (Diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Unfastening safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Uniform tire quality grad ing . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Unlocking
Power locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
V
Valet parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Vehicle
Care/cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
203
Out of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicle control modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Veh icle electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . .
270
Veh icle jack .. .. .. ............. ... 251,255
Vehicle transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
w
Warning/ind icator lights
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 19
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
288
Electromechanical parking brake . . . . . . . . 15
Electronic power control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
G low plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) . . . . . . . 20
Safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning/Indicator lights
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
153, 154
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Washer fluid level (indicator light) ....... . 21
Washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Washing matte finish paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
What happens if you wear your safety belt too
loose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
138
What happens to unbelted occupants? . . . . 135
What impairs driving safety? . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Glossary of tire and loading terminology . 233
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Tires and vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . 243
When must a safety belt be replaced? . . . . 136
When must the airbag system be inspected? .153
Where are lower anchorages located? . . . .
180
Wild anima l recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Window regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Windows
Cleaning/removing ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
205
Defrosting (four -zone automatic climate
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71
Defrosting (three-zone climate control) . . . 68
Windshield
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
Defrosting (four -zone automatic climate
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71
Defrosting (three-zone climate control) . . . 68
also refer to Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Windshie ld wipers
Cleaning wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
Folding up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52