height AUDI A6 2017 User Guide

Booster seats and safety belts
Properly used booster seats can help protect
children weighing between about 40 lbs. and 80
lbs. (18 kg and 36 kg) who are less than 4
ft. 9
in. (57 inches/1.45 meters) tall.
Fig. 167 Rear seat: child p roper ly restrained in a booster
seat
The vehicle's safety belts alone will not fit most
children until they are at least 4
ft. 9 in. (57 in­
ches/1.45 meters) tall and weigh about 80 lbs.
(36 kg). Booster seats raise these ch ildren up so
that the safety belt will pass properly over the
stronger parts of their bodies and the safety belt
can help protect them in a crash.
.,. Do not use the convertible locking retractor
when using the vehicle's safety belt to restrain
a chi ld on a booster seat .
.. The shoulder belt must lie as close to the cen­
ter of the child's collar bone as possible and must lie flat and snug on the upper body. It
must never lie across the throat or neck. The
lap belt must lie across the pelvis and never
across the stomach or abdomen. Make sure the
belt lies flat and snug. Pull on the belt to tight­
en if necessary .
.,. If you must transport an older chi ld in a boos­
ter seat on the front passenger seat, you can
use the safety belt height adjustment to help
adjust the shoulder portion properly .
.. Secure unused safety belts on the rear seat
r:=>page 177.
Children up to at least 8 years old (over 40 lbs or
18 kg) are best protected in chi ld safety seats de-
~ signed for their age and we ight. Experts say that ....
~ the skeletal structure, part icularly the pelvis, of N
8 these children is not fully developed, and they 0 <.,;) 'SI'
Child safety
must not use the vehicle safety belts without a
suitable child restraint.
It is usually best to put these children in appro­
priate booster seats. Be sure the booster seat
meets all applicab le safety standards .
Booster seats raise the seating position of the
child and reposition both the lap and shoulder
parts of the safety belt so that they pass across
the child's body in the right places. The routing of
the be lt over the chi ld's body is very important
for the ch ild's protection, whether or not a boos­
ter seat is used. Children age 12 and under must
always ride in the rear seat.
Children who are at least 4
ft. 9 in. (57 inches/
1.45 meters) tall can generally use the vehicle's
three point lap and shoulder belts . Never use the
lap belt portion of the vehicle's safety belt a lone
to restrain any ch ild, regard less of how big the
ch ild is. Always remember that child ren do not
have the pronounced pelvic structure required for
the proper function of lap be lt portion of the ve­
hicle's three point lap and shoulder belts. The
child's safety absolutely requires that a lap belt
portion of the safety belt be fastened snug ly and
as low as possible around the pe lvis. Never let
the lap belt portion of the safety belt pass over
the child's stomach or abdomen .
In a crash, airbags must inflate within a blink of
an eye and with considerab le force. In order to do
its job, the airbag needs room to inflate so that it
will be there to protect the occupant as the occu­
pant moves forward into the airbag .
A vehicle occ upant who is out of position and too
close to the a irbag gets in the way of an inflating
airbag. When an occupant is too close , he or she
will be struck violently and w ill receive serious or
possibly even fata l injury .
In order for the airbag to offer protect ion, it is
important that all vehicle occupants, especially
any children , who must be in the front seat be­
cause of exceptiona l circumstances, be properly
restrained and as far away from t he airbag as
poss ible. By keeping room between the child's ..,_
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" N .... 0 0 <..:l ' (D Tires for passenger vehicles
(if applicable)
P indicat es a tir e for a p asse ng er
vehi cle. T indi cates a tire de sig­
nated for tempor ary us e.
@ Nominal width
Nominal width of the tire be­
tween the sidew alls in millime­
ters. In general: the larger the number, the wider the tire.
@ Aspect ratio
Height /width ratio expressed as a
percentage.
@ Tire construction
R indicates a radial tire.
® Rim diameter
Siz e of the rim diameter in inches.
@ Load index and speed rating
The load ind ex indi cates the tire' s
lo ad-ca rry in g ca pacity.
The speed rating indicates the maximum permitted speed¢.&
in
W inter tires o n page 225 .
"EXTRA LOAD", "xl" or "RF" indi­
cate s that the tire i s reinfor ced or
is an Extra Load tire.
Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed
ing
p
up t o 93 mph ( 150 km/h)
Q up to 99 mph (160 km/ h)
Wheels
Speed rat- Maximum permitted speed
ing
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
s u p to 11 0 mph ( 180 km/h)
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
u u p to 124 mph ( 200 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 14 9 mph (2 40 km/h) al
z above 149 mph (240 km/h)al
w up to 168 mph (270 km/h)al
y up to 1 86 mph (300 km/h)al
a) For tir es ab ove 149 mph (2 40 km/h),
t ir e man ufact ure rs sometimes use the
co de "Z R".
(j) US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
The m anufac ture date i s listed on
the tire sidewall (it ma y only ap­
pear on the inner side of the tire):
DOT ... 2216 ...
means, for example , that the tire
was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2016.
@ Audi Original Tires
Audi Original equipment tire s
with the de signation "AO" ha ve
been specially matched to your
Audi. When used correctl y, these
tires meet the high est standards
for safety and handling. An au­
thorized Audi dealer o r author­
ized Audi Ser vice Fa cilit y will be
a ble to pr ovide you with more in-
formation . ""
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Wheel s
® Mud and snow capability
"M/5" or "M+S" indicates the tire
is sui table for driving on mud and
snow.
& indicates a winter tire.
@ Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay­
ers in the t ire. In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry . Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire. These include
steel, nylon, po lyester and other
materials.
@ Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi­
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry .
@Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature resist ance
Tread wear, traction and temper ­
ature ranges¢
page 227.
@ Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional t ires .
You must always follow the speci­
fied running direction
¢page 241 .
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@ Ma ximum permitted
inflation pressure
This number indicates the maxi­
mum pressure to which a tire can
be inflated under normal operat ­
ing condit ions.
Glossary of tire and loading
terminology
Acces sory we ight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto­ matic transmission, power steer­
ing, power brakes, power win­
dows, power seats, radio, and
heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in­
stalled equipment (whether in ­
stalled or not) .
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
the width of the tire in percent .
Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
low sidewall for improved steer­
ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement.
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the r im . ...

Wheels
@ For the sake of the environment
Reinstall su mmer tires at the appropriate
time, because they pro vide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumption.
@ Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
w inter t ires. Please note that in some coun­
tries where w inter tires are required, only
w inter t ires with the
& symbol may be per­
m itted .
Snow chains
Snow chains not only imp rove the dr iving in w in ­
ter ro ad conditions, b ut also the brak ing .
.,. Only install snow chains o n the front wheels .
T his applies also to ve hicles w ith all wheel
drive* .
.,. Check and correct the sea ting of the snow
chains a fter dr iv ing a few fee t, if necessa ry. Fo l­
l ow the instructions from the manufacturer .
.,. Note th e maximum speed of 30 mph (SO km/
h). Note the loca l regulat ions.
Use of snow chains is on ly permitted with certain
rim/t ire combinations due to technical reasons .
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author ­
i z ed Aud i Service Fac ility to see if you may use
snow chains.
You must remove the snow c hains on roads w it h ­
out snow. Otherw ise, you could impa ir dr iv ing
ab ility and damage the tires.
A WARNING
Us ing incorrect snow chains or insta lling snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
cont rol, which inc reases the risk of an acc i­
dent .
(D Note
-Snow cha ins can damage the rims/wheel
covers* if the chains come into d irec t con­
tac t wi th them . Remove the wheel cove rs*
first. Use coa ted snow chai ns.
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- Us ing snow c hains that add more than 0. 4
inch (10.S mm) of height can severely dam­
age the whee l housings and other vehicle
components .
- Do not insta ll and use snow chains if there is
a malfunction in the adapt ive a ir suspen­
sion*, because the vehicle he ight will be
very low. If you drive wit h snow chains any­
way, the whee l housings and other vehicle
components can be seve rely damaged .
(D Tips
When using snow chains, it may be useful to
switc h on sport mode
<=> page 121.
Low aspect ratio tires
You r A udi is factory-equ ipped with low aspect ra­
tio t ires . T hese tires have bee n thoroug hly tested
a n d been sele cted specifi ca lly for your mode l for
thei r sup erb pe rformance, road fee l and han dling
u nder a var iety of driving conditions. Ask your au ­
thori zed Audi dea ler for more detai ls .
The low as pec t rat io o f these tires is indica ted by
a n umera l of
55 or le ss in t he t ire's si ze designa ­
tion . The numeral represents the ratio of the
tire's si dewa ll height in relation to its trea d width
expressed in percentage. Conventiona l tires have
a height/width ratio of 60 or more.
The performance of low-aspect-ratio tire s is par­
ticularly sensitive to improper inflation pres­
sure. It is the refore important that low aspect
rat io tires are inflated to the specified pressure
and that the inflation pressure is regularly
checked and maintained. Tir e pressur es should
be checked at lea st once a month and always
before a long trip
¢ page 220.
What you can do to avoid tire and rim
damage
Low aspect ratio tires can be damaged more eas i­
l y by impact with potholes, curbs, gullies or
r idges on the road , particula rly if the tire is un -
der i nfla ted. .,..

Emergency assistance
.,. Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground
c:::> A_ .
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat­
ed lifting points on the sill
c:::> fig. 198. There is ex­
actly
one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location
c:::> ,1. c:::>Q) .
An unstable surface und er the jack can cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground. If necessary
place a sturdy board or similar support under the
jack . On
hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from slipping
c:::> ,1..
A WARNING
- You or your passengers could be injured
wh ile chang ing a wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions:
- Position the vehicle jack on ly at the desig­
nated lifting points and align the jack.
Otherwise, the vehicle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi­
cient hold on the vehicle.
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack
may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Always provide a firm base for the jack on
the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy
board under the jack.
- On hard, sl ippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jack from slipping.
- To help prevent injury to yourself and yo ur
passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is securely engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle
when it is jacked up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traff ic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust
as necessary and then continue to raise
the jack.
- Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle.
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(D Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the si ll. Position the
vehicle jack only at the des ignated lift ing
points on the sill. Otherw ise, your veh icle will
be damaged.
@ Tips
The vehicle jack mode * switches off automati­
cally at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Removing and installing the sill extension
cover
App lies to: vehicles with sill extension
Fig. 200 S ill: r em ov ing the cover
.. Pull the cover down to remove it. c:::> fig. 200
.. To install the cover, insert it in the mount and
press it upward until it clicks into place . The
cover must be flush with the surface of the sill
extens ion.
@ Tips
Some models may also have a cover for the
rear vehicle lift point.

Index
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3
Safety belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . 144
Safety belts wo rn by pregnant women . . . 144
Safety bel t pre tensioner
Service and dispos al. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 46
Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 142
C lea ning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
D anger to passe ngers who do not wea r a
safety be lt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 0
Fa ste ning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
H eight adjus tme nt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4
Imp ro perly worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Indicator light (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
Not wo rn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Safety belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Safety instruct ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Secur ing ch ild safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Specia l cons iderations fo r pregnant wom-
e n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4
Unfaste ning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 44
W arni ng/i ndi cator lig ht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Worn p roperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Safety bel t war ning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Safety compliance sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
S afety equipmen t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Safety features for occ upant restraint and
p rotection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Safety instructions for side curtai n airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
for usi ng chi ld safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
for using safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Mon itoring the Advanced Airbag Sys tem 16 1
Saving fue l
Cylinder on demand system . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Eff iciency program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Recuperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Screwdr iver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Seat adjus tment
H ead restra ints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1
Seat heating (4-zone de luxe automat ic cl i-
ma te control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seat heating (deluxe automatic climate con-
trol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sea ting p osi tion
D river . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Fr ont passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
H ow to adjust the front seats . . . . . . . . . . 130
272
Incor rect seat pos ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Rear passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Seats Adjus ting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Convenience side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Co rrect seat ing pos ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Fo ld ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Massage function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO
Seat symmetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Seats (number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Seat ventilation (4- zone deluxe automatic cli­
ma te contro l) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Se lective cata lytic reduction
refer to Ad Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Se lective whee l torque cont rol . . . . . . . . . . 120
Se lec tor lever (au toma tic transmission)
E mergen cy release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Pos itions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Service and disposal Safety be lt pretens ione r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Se rvice interva l display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
S hade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 , 47
Sh ift paddles (automatic transm iss ion) . . . . 80
Ship carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
S ide a irbags
Desc ription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
How they wor k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
S ide assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Adjust ing t he b rightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cleaning the senso rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Senso r range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
S wi tchi ng on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
also refer to Si de assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
S ide curta in a irbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Desc ription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
How they wor k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Sa fety i nstr uctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Ski bag ........ .... ... ................ 59
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Snow cha ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Socke t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sources of information about child restra ints
and t heir use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Space-sav ing spare t ire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Spa re t ire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242