engine AUDI A6 2016 User Guide

Instruments and indicator lights
USA models the warning light l'iJ comes on to­
gether with the warning light
1111. Both sets of
brake pads on an axle must always be replaced at
the same time.
.,&. WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision
and serious personal injury .
- If the warning light
l'iJ and the warning
light
11111> with the message Brake pads!
comes on in the instrument cluster display,
immediately contact your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop to have all
brake pads checked or replaced if necessary.
EPC Electronic power control
App lies to veh icles: w ith gaso li ne engine
This warning/indicator light monitors the elec­
tronic power control .
The~ warning/indicator light (Electronic Power
Control) illuminates when you switch the ignition
on as a function check.
(D Tips
If this warning/indicator light illuminates
while you are driving, then there is a malfunc ­
tion in the engine electronics. Have the mal­
function corrected as soon as possible by your
authorized Audi dealer or qualified repair fa­
cility.
W Glow plug system
App lies to veh icles: w ith d iesel e ngi ne
The control light illuminates when the glow plug
system is active.
If the IJ indicator light illuminates, the glow
plug system is active . You should start the engine
immediately after the indicator light switches
off. The indicator light only illuminates for ap­
proximately 1 second if the engine is warm or if
the outside temperature is above 46 QF (8 QC).
l) •= USA mo del s only
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(D Tips
- If the glow plug indicator light illuminates
while driving, there is an engine control
malfunction. The engine should be checked
immediately .
- If the indicator light does not illuminate at
all when switching the ignition on, there
may be a malfunction in the glow plug sys­
tem . The engine should be checked .
o Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is part of
the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system. The
symbol
¢'4 lights up when the ignition is switch­
ed on and will turn off after the engine has start­
ed and has settled at a constant idle speed. This
indicates that the MIL is working properly.
The warning light illuminates when there is a
malfunction in the engine electronic system.
Contact your authorized Audi dealer and have the
malfunction corrected.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate
~ page 210.
For more information ~ page 28.
· ~ Diesel particulate filter
Applies to veh icles : wi th diese l eng ine a nd diese l part iculate
filter
II Particulate filter: System fault See owner's
manual
The diesel particulate filter requires regenera­
tion. To support the filter's self-cleaning func­
tion:
Drive for approximately 15 minutes with these­
lector lever in the S position at a minimum speed
of 37 mph (60 km/h) and an engine speed of ap­ proximately 2,000 RPM. The temperature in­
crease that will result from this can burn off the
soot in the filter. The symbol will switch off when
the cleaning is successful. .,.

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If the indicator light does not turn off, drive im­
mediately to an authorized Audi dea ler or author­
ized Audi Service Fac ility to have the malfunction
corrected.
_&. WARNING
Always adapt your speed to the current
weather, road and traffic conditions . You
should never disobey traffic laws in order to
follow driving recommendations.
(D Tips
For additional information on the diesel par­
ticulate filter, refer to
c:> page 196.
! 7l Engine speed limitation
A ppl ies to vehicles: with e ngin e s pee d l imitat ion
(II Engine speed maximum XXXX RPM
The engine speed is automatically limited to the
speed d isplayed in the instrument cluster. This
protects the engine from overheating.
The engine speed limitation deactivates once the
engine is no longer in the critical temperature range and you have released the accelerator ped­
al.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the~ indicator
light also turns on . Make sure that the speed
does not go above the speed d isplayed . Drive to
an author ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc­
tion corrected.
<&,... Engine oil sensor
• Oil level! Sensor defective
If the symbol illuminates, contact your author­
iz ed Audi dealer and have the oil sensor inspect­
ed. Until you have this done, check the oil leve l
each time you refuel just to be on the safe side
<=>page 220.
f Engine warm-up request
~ n Please warm up engine
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Instruments and indicator lights
Fuel has entered the engine oil, either from low
outside temperatures or frequent short drives.
Drive until the eng ine is warm so that the fuel in
the engine oil will evaporate. Avoid high engine
speeds, full accelerating and heavy engine loads
when doing this .
Eli) Fuel tank system
IIJ Please refuel
If the indicator light turns on for the first time
and the message appears, there are about 2.6
gallons (10 liters) of fuel left in the tank .
D Fuel tank system malfunction! Contact deal­
er
There is a ma lfunction in the fuel tank system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
(D Tips
More information on refueling is available on
page
c:> page 210.
<9 Washer fluid level
g, rj iJlease refill washer fluid
Fill the washer fluid fo r the windsh ie ld washer
system and the headlight washer system* when
the ignition is switched off
c:> page 229.
• Windshield wipers
m Windshield wiper defective
There is a ma lfunction w ith the windshield wip­
ers .
Drive to an author ized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Se rvice Facility immediate ly to have the
malfunction corrected.
~/0$ Defective light bulb warning
If the S:$ ind icator light turns on, a light has
failed. The message indicates the location of the
light. If the
BB indicator light also turns on, then
a rear fog light has failed. The position of the ..,.
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Driver information
system
Overview
Fig. 4 Driver information system in the instrumen t cl uster
Fig. 5 Display : example of the information line
The driver information system contains informa­
tion @ that is displayed on tabs@¢ fig.
4. The
following content is possible depending on vehi­
cle equipment:
@
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Tab Content
1 Vehicle function s:
On-board computer ¢page 24
Efficiency program*¢ page 25
Digital speedomete r
Cruise control*¢ page
82
Adaptive cruise control and braking
guard* ¢page
84
Audi active lane assist*¢ page 93
Display darkened
Instruments and indicator lights
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Tab Content
2 Indicator lights and messages
Warn ing when a door, the hood or the
rear lid is not closed
Service interval display ¢ page
26
Speed warning system ¢ page 81
3 Night vision assistant*¢ page 103
4 Audio/video
s Telephone*
6 Nav igation*
The second and third tabs are only visible if at
least one indicator light or message is shown or if
that system is switched on.
The status line © is located in the bottom part of
the display¢ fig.
4. It displays the exterior tem­
perature, time, selector lever position, tripod­
ometer and odometer.
For some vehicle functions, you can access the
trip information from the temporary memory
¢ page 25 in the line (D ¢ fig. 5.
_& WARNING
--Never rely exclusively on the outside tem­
perature display to determine if a road sur­
face is icy or not. Keep in mind that road
surfaces, especially bridges and overpasses,
could be ice covered and slippery even at an
outside temperat ure above 41 °F (+S °C).
- Always remember, even if the "snowflake"
symbol (ice warning) does not appear in the
d isp lay, black ice could be on the road.
- Always reduce your speed and drive with specia l care in co ld weather conditions when
the chance of encountering icy road surfaces
increases .
(0 Tips
- If the vehicle is stationary, or if you are driv­
ing at a very low speed, the temperature
shown in the display might be slightly high­
er than the actual outside temperature . This
is caused by the heat being radiated from
the engine . .,..
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-Short-term memory overview
- Long-term memory overview
The short-term memory collects driving informa­
tion from the time the ignition is sw itched on un­
til it is switched off. If you cont inue driv ing with­
in two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values are included when calculat ing the cur­
rent trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory , the long-term
memory is not erased automat ically. Yo u can se­
lect the time period for evaluat ing trip informa­
tion you rself .
F or some vehicle functions , you can access the
trip informat ion from the temporary memory in
the line
(D .
Fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption can be displayed
using a bar ~
fig. 8. The average consumpt ion
(mpg) stored in the short-term memory is also
displayed . When the bar turns green, your veh icle
saves fuel by one of the following functions:
-Recuperation : When the vehicle is coasting or
driving downhill, electrical ene rgy can be stor­
ed in the battery. The bar will move toward D.
-Cylinder on demand System*: when the de­
ma nd for power is low and other conditions are
met, the engine automatically de activates fo ur
cylinders. The driver and passengers w ill not
even notice this. The cylinders switch on again
when more power is needed.
(D Tips
Fue l consumptions (average and current),
range and speed are displayed in metric units
on Canadian models.
Instruments and indicator lights
Efficiency program
Applies to vehicles: with efficiency program
Fig. 9 In st rum en t cluster : Ot her con sum ers
Fig. 10 Instrume nt cl uste r: economy tip
The efficiency program can help you to use less
fuel. It shows other consumers that are using
fuel and economy tips give advice on how to drive
efficiently . T he eff iciency program receives dis­
tance and consumption data from the on-board
computer.
To display the efficiency program, open the
Vehi­
cle functions
menu and select the Efficiency pro­
gram
menu item.
Other consumers
The Energy usage view lists other equipment
that is currently affecting fuel consumption . The
display shows up to three other consumers @
~ fig. 9. The equipment using the most fuel is
listed first. If more than th ree items using fuel
are switched on, the eq uipment that is currently
using the most fuel is displayed .
A scale @also shows the current total consump-
tion of all other consumers. .,.
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-Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer­
tain distance driven, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the ign i­
tion is switched on or off¢
fig. 13. The remain­
ing distance or time is displayed briefly.
-Inspection or oil change due: If your vehicle is
due for an inspection or oil change or both, a
message appears briefly in the instrument clus­
ter display when sw itching the ign ition on or
off:
Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! .
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un­
til the next oil change or next inspection n the
Car menu. To do this, select: the
ICARI function
button
> (Car)* Systems control button > Service
& control > Service intervals .
Resetting the indicator
Your authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis­
play after performing service .
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re­
set the oil change interval.
To reset the indicator, select: the
ICARI function
button
> (Car)* System control button > Service
& control > Service intervals. Turn the control
knob downward to
Reset oil change interval and
press the control knob.
(D Note
-Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
- Following the service intervals is critical to
maintain ing the service life and va lue of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex­
ceed the time for the next service.
- Calculating the t ime to the next oil change
i s interrupted when the vehicle battery is
disconnected.
If the vehicle is not driven for
a long period of time, check the mainte­
nance schedule so that you can follow the
maintenance interva ls.
Instruments and indicator lights
Head-up display
Applies to vehicles: with Head-up display
Fig. 14 Example : Indicato rs in the Head -up d isplay
Fig . 15 Instrument panel: head-up display knob
The Head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assistance sys­
tems* or navigation* on the windshield . The dis­
play appears w ithin the driver's field of vision.
Switching on/off
.. To switch the head-up display on or off, press
the knob~¢
fig. 15 .
Adjusting the height
The height of the display can be adjusted to the
individual driver .
.. Make sure you are seated correctly
r=!)page 126.
.. Turn the knob~ to adjust the disp lay .
Settings in the Infotainment system
.. Select: the I CAR I function button> (Car)* Sys­
tem
control button > Driver assistance > Head­
up display > Head-up display contents
or Dis-
play brightness. .,..
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Instruments and indicator lights
Display content
In the Infotainment system, you can specify
which information should be displayed: For ex­
ample, this can include navigation information *,
Adapt ive cruise control* or night vision assist* .
The display of certai n in formation and some of
the red indicator lig hts cannot be hidden in the
Infotainment system.
Display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness in the Info­
tainment system. The display brightness decreas­
es automatically as the amount of light decreas­
es. The basic level of brightness is adjusted with
the instrument illumination¢
page 48.
(D Note
To prevent scratches on the glass covering the
Head-up display, do not place any objects in
the projection opening.
@ Tips
-Sunglasses with polarization filt ers and un­
favorable lighting conditions can affect the
display.
- An optim um display depends on the seat
position and the height adjustment of the
head-up display.
- A specia l windshield is needed for the head­
up display function.
- F or informat ion on cleaning, refer to
c::;;, ta­
ble on page
205.
On Board Diagnostic
System (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¢..ifi in the
instrument cluster is part of the On-Board Diag­
nostic (OBD II) system .
The warning/indicator light illuminates when the
ignit ion is switched on and goes out after the en ­
gine starts and the idle has stabilized . This indi­
cates that the MIL is working properly.
If the light does not go out after the engine is
started, or illuminates wh ile you are driving, a
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malfunction may exist in the engine system. If
the light illuminates, the catalytic converter
could be damaged.
Continue driving
with reduced power (avoiding
sustained high speeds and/or rapid accelera­
tions) and have the condition corrected . Contact
your authorized Audi dea ler.
If t he light illuminates, the electronic speed lim­
iter may also be ma lfunctioning. For more infor­
mation ¢
page 29, Electronic speed limiter.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate
c::;;, page 210.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 16 Loca tion of Data Link Connector (DLC)
On-Boa rd Diagnostics monitors the components
of your emission control system. Each monitored
component in your engine system has been as­
s ig ned a code . In case o f a malfunct ion, the com­
pon ent will be identified and the fault stored as a
code in the contro l module memory.
The MIL light may also illum inate if there is a
leak in the on-boa rd fuel vapor recovery system.
If the light illuminates after a refuelling, stop
the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler cap is properly closed
c::;;, page 210.
In order to make an accu rate diagnosis, the stor­
ed data can only be displayed using special diag­
nostic equipment (generic scan tool for OBD) .
In order to connect the special diagnostic equip­
ment, push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC). The DLC is located to the right of the hood
release r:!>
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Your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service
station can interpret the code and perform the necessary repair.
A WARNING
Do not use the diagnostic connector for per­
sonal use. Incorrect usage can cause malfunc­ tions, which can increase the risk of a colli­
sion!
Electronic speed limiter -
Your veh
icle may be factory equipped with t ires
that are rated for a maximum speed of 130 mph
(210 km/h) . This is less than the maximum speed
of your vehicle . To reduce the risk of sudden tire
failure and loss of control if the vehicle is operat­
ed at excessive speeds, your vehicle a lso has an
electronic speed limiter. The electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from going faster
than the tire speed rating. For more information
c::;, page 238 .
If the engine contro l unit receives faulty vehicle
road speed signals, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
¢4 will illuminate . If this occurs,
contact the nearest authorized Audi dealer for
assistance .
S models
Your vehicle's top speed is e lectron ically limited
to 155 mph (250 km/h).
If the engine contro l unit receives faulty vehicle
roadspeed signa ls, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
¢4 will illuminate. If this occurs,
contact the nearest authorized Audi dealer for
assistance .
A WARNING
Always observe the posted speed limits and
adjust your speed to suit prevailing road, traf­
fic and weather cond it io ns. Never drive your
vehicle faster than the maximum speed rating
of the tires installed.
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Instruments and indicator lights
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Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Keys
Key set
Fig. 17 Key set
@ Remote control key with mechanical key
You can centrally lock and unlock your vehicle
and start the engine w ith the master key with re­
mote control. A mechanical key is integrated in
the remote control key¢
page 30.
@ Emergency key
The emergency key is not intended for constant
use. It shou ld only be used in an emergency.
Keep it in a safe place and do not carry it on your
key ring.
Key replacement
If you lose a key , contact your authorized Audi
dealer immediately to have the
lost key disab led .
Be sure to bring all your keys with you.
Personal comfort settings
If two people use one vehicle, it is recommended
that each person always uses "their own" master
key. When the ignition is switched off or when
the vehicle is locked, personal convenience set­
tings for the following systems are stored and as­
signed to the remote master key .
- Automatic climate contro l
- Central locking system
- Amb ience lighting*
- Seat memory*
- Parking system*
- Adaptive cruise control*
- Audi active lane assist*
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-Audi side assist*
- Audi drive select
- Night vision assistant*
- Heated steering wheel*
The stored settings are automatically recalled
when you unlock the vehicle, when you open the
doors or when you switch the ignition on.
A WARNING
-
-Do not leave your vehicle unattended. Al­
ways take your ignition key with you and
loc k your vehicle . Entr y by unautho rized per­
sons could endanger yo u or result in theft or
damage the vehicle.
- Do not leave children unattended in the ve­
hicle, especially with access to vehicle keys.
Unguarded access to the keys provides chil­
dren the opport unity to start the engine
and/or activate vehicle systems s uch as the
power windows, etc. Unsupervised opera­
tion of any vehicle system by ch ildren can
result in serious injury .
(D Tips
-The operation of the remote control key can
be temporarily disrupted by interference
from transmitters in the v icinity of the vehi­
cle working in the same frequency range
(e.g . a cell phone, radio equipment).
- For security reasons, replacement keys are
only ava ilable from Audi dealers .
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulations
~page 276.
Removing the mechanical key
Fig. 18 Remote contro l maste r key : removing the mecha ni-
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.. Press the release button@ c::> fig. 18.
.. Pull the mechanical key @ out of the master
key.
Using the mechanical key , you can:
- lock and unlock the storage compartment on
the passenger's s ide
c::> page 61.
- lock and unlock the vehicle manually
Qpage 35.
-lock the front and rear passenger doors me­
chanically
c::> page 36.
LED and batteries in the remote control key
Fig. 19 Re mote cont ro l key: Removing the battery holde r
LED in the remote control key
The LED ® informs you about the function of the
remote control key .
.. If you press a button quickly, the LED blinks
once.
.. If you press a button longer (convenience open­
ing) , the LED blinks several times .
.. If the LED does not blink, the remote control
key battery is dead . The
Ill indicator light and
the message
Plea se change key battery ap­
pear. Replace the battery .
Replacing the remote control key battery
.. Remove the emergency key c::> page 30 .
.,. Press the release button ® on the battery
holder and pull the battery holder out of the
master key in the direction of the arrow at the
same time.
.. Insert the new battery with the
"+ " facing
down.
.. Push the battery holder carefully into the mas­
ter key.
.. Install the mechanical key.
Open ing and closing
@) For the sake of the environment
Dead batteries must be disposed of using
methods that will not harm the environment.
Do not d ispose of them in household trash.
@ Tips
The replacement battery must meet the same
specifications as the origina l battery.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent unauthorized
use of your vehicle .
A computer chip ins ide your key automatically
deactivates the electronic immobilizer when the
key is inside the vehicle. When you remove the
key from the vehicle, the electronic immobilizer
is automatically activated once again.
A WARNING
-Always take the key with you when you leave
the vehicle. The key can disarm the electronic
engine immobilizer and permit an unauthor­
iz ed person to start the engine and enable op­
e rat ion of the vehicle systems such as power
window or power s unroof leading to serious
personal injury .
@ Tips
-The vehicle cannot be started if an unau­
thorized key is used. The vehicle may not
start if another radio device such as a key
for another vehicle or a transponder is lo­
cated on the key ring.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulations
Qpage 276 .
Central Locking
General description
The power locking system locks or unlocks all
doors and the rear lid simultaneously.
You can lock and unlock the vehicle centrally. You have the following choices:
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Opening and closin g
(D Tips
- In order to make sure the locking function is
working, you shou ld always keep your eye
on the vehicle to make sure it is properly l ocked.
- Do not use the remote contro l if you are in­
side the car, otherwise you may uninten­
tionally lock the veh icle, and then you would
set off the anti-theft alarm when you try to
start the engine or open a door. In case this
happens anyhow, push the unlock button
ITJ.
- The vehicle can only be locked when these­
l ector lever is in the P posit ion .
- Use the panic funct ion only if you are in an
emergency s ituation.
Locking and unlocking with convenience
key
A ppl ies to veh icles: w ith conve nien ce key
The doors and the rear lid can be unlocked and
locked without operating the master key.
F ig . 2 1 Conven ie n ce key: Lock ing the vehicle
Unlocking vehicle
.. Take hold of the door handle. The door is un -
l ocked automatically .
.,. Pull the hand le to open the door.
Loc king vehicle
.,. Se lect the P selector leve r position. Otherwise
the vehicle cannot be locked .
.. To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch
the sensor in the door handle
once q fig. 21 . Do
not reach ins ide the door handle.
The vehicle can be locked and un locked at any
door . The master key must be w ith in a range of
about 1.5 m from the appropriate door or the
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rear lid . It makes no diffe rence whether the mas ­
ter key is in your jacket pocket or in yo ur brief
case .
It is no t possib le to re-open the door for a br ief
per iod direct ly after clos ing it . T his allows you to
ensure that the doors are proper ly locked .
It depends on t he set tings in the M MI whether
the enti re vehicle is unlo cked or one of the doors
¢ page 33.
_& WARNING
Read and fo llow all WARNINGS¢
& in Gener­
al description on page 32.
@ Tips
If yo ur vehicle has been s tanding for an ex ­
tended period, please note the following:
- T he p roximity sensors are deactiv ated after
a few d ays to save power. You then have to
pull on the door handle once to un lock the
vehicle and a second time to open the vehi­
cle.
- To prevent the battery from being dis­
charged and to prese rve your vehicle's abili­
ty to start for as long as poss ible, the ene r­
gy management system gradually sw itches
off unnecessary convenience functions . It is
possible that yo u will not be able to un lock
yo ur vehicle using t hese conven ience f unc­
t ions.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Indust ry Canada regulat io ns
¢page
276.