jump start AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual

Media

The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected media source and the vehicle
equipment:

Symbol/Description Description

@ Categories menu
The media center categories are displayed based on the active
source > page 214.

@ Source button Displays sources in the Media menu.

Source/device name
Applies to: playback view: Device name of the source that is current-
ly playing.

Applies to: media center view: Source that you are currently brows-
ing > page 214.

©
Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 218, Online addition-
al data.



eit Displays the current album cover.
Displaying playlists: press on the cover.
@ Settings See > page 218.
Filter Filtering the current list.
© Current track informa- | Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently
tion playing.
List Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.

©
Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 218, Online addition-
al data.





Playback position You can adjust the playback position using the knob.


Info section

list
= Displays the current album cover. For tracks belonging to one al-
bum, the album cover is displayed one time.
® More Accessing options > page 217.
O Off Switching between off/playlist/track: press @9.
® O Playlist The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.
© Tracks The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.
KqY/>I Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press Kl or
@ Di.
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on K after the first ten
seconds of play time.
® PAI Start or stop playback
@ >¢ Shuffle When this function is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
random order.
@ List The playlist @ is displayed.
© Display of Track, Artist, and Album.

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Checking and Filling


Engine compartment overview
The most important check points.




Fig. 156 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Follow the safety precautions > page 231.
@ Washer fluid reservoir (>) > page 243
@ Jump start point (+) under a cover, (-) with
hex head screw > page 243, Charging the 12
Volt vehicle battery, > page 279, Jump start-
ing
Coolant expansion tank (=) under a cover
=> page 239
Engine oil filler opening (827) > page 236
Brake fluid reservoir (OC) under a cover
=> page 240
Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 234
©
©®
©
The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
filling opening may be located in different places
within
the engine compartment, depending on
the engine version.
234
Engine oil

If the engine oil level is too low
If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is
listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the
front of the engine compartment > page 234,
fig. 156.
If the recommended engine oil is not available, in
an emergency you may add a maximum of 1
quart (1 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil
one time until the next oil change.
For more information on the correct engine oil
for your vehicle, contact an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have the oil
changed by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Service Facility.

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Switch off all electrical equipment that is not
needed. Vehicle functions/driving stability may
be limited. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility immediately.
= Electrical system: low battery charge. Bat-
tery will be charged while driving
The starting ability may be impaired.
If this message turns off after a little while, the
vehicle battery has charged enough while driving.
If this message does not turn off, drive immedi-
ately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.

ZA WARNING
When there is an electrical system malfunc-
tion, vehicle functions may not work and driv-
ing stability may be limited, which increases
the risk of an accident. Do not continue driv-
ing and switch the ignition off. See an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.

Battery
Praia Ueeece(el)
Because of the complex power supply, all work on
batteries such as disconnecting, replacing, etc.,
should only be performed by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility > A\.
Multiple batteries with different technologies
may be installed in your vehicle:
— Vehicle battery (for example, for starting the
engine, basic power supply) > page 242, 12
Volt vehicle battery or > page 242, Other bat-
tery types
— Auxiliary battery (for example, for recuperation
or optional equipment) > page 242, Other bat-
tery types
Not running the vehicle for long periods of
time
The battery will gradually drain if the vehicle
does not run for long periods of time. To ensure
that the vehicle can still be started, the electrical
equipment will be limited or switched off. Some
convenience functions, such as interior lighting
or power seat adjustment, may not be available
under certain circumstances. The convenience
functions will be available again when you start
the
engine.
Even when electrical equipment is switched off,
the equipment can still drain the battery if the
vehicle is not driven for long periods of time.
Deep draining results in a chemical reaction that
destroys the inside of the battery. The battery
must be charged every month to prevent this
= page 243. Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for more infor-
mation.
Winter operation
Cold weather places an especially high load on
the 12 Volt vehicle battery. Have the battery
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility before cold weather be-
gins.

Z\ WARNING
— All work on the battery or electrical system
in your vehicle can result in injuries, chemi-
cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of
this, all work must be performed only by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility.
— Never connect a charging cable or jump
start cable directly to the 12 Volt vehicle
battery. Only use the connections in the en-
gine compartment > page 243.

ZA WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
— Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harms.
Wash hands after handling.

CG) Note
— If the vehicle will be parked for long periods
of time, protect the battery against the cold
so that it will not be destroyed by “freezing”
241
>

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ing the 12 Volt vehicle battery

Fig. 160 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Note the safety precautions > page 231, General
information, > A\ in Battery general informa-
tion on page 241 and > /\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 232.
> Press the release lever on the positive terminal
and fold the cover upward > fig. 160.
> Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (Hex
head bolt under a cover ©, hex head bolt on
the vehicle body ©).
> Insert the power cable for the charging device
into the socket and switch the device on.
> At the end of the charging process, switch the
charger off and pull the power cable out of the
socket.
> Remove the charging device terminal clamps.
> Close the cover on the positive terminal.
> Close the hood > page 232.

Z\ WARNING
— Never connect a charging cable or jump
start cable directly to the 12 Volt vehicle
battery. Only use the connections in the en-
gine compartment > page 243.
— Ahighly explosive mixture of gases can form
when charging batteries. Only charge the
battery in well-ventilated areas.


—A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). Do not charge or
use a frozen or thawed battery. If ice forms,
the battery housing can crack and battery
electrolyte can leak out, which increases the
risk of an explosion and chemical burns.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility for more informa-
tion.
— Do not connect or disconnect the charging
cable while charging because this increases
the risk of an explosion.
G) Tips
Read all of the manufacturer's instructions
for the charger before charging the battery.

Windshield washer
system

B4M-0135)


Fig. 161 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Follow the safety precautions > page 231, Gener-
al information.
The windshield washer reservoir © contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield and the
headlight washer system > fig. 161, > page 234.
The reservoir capacity can be found in
=> page 299.
To reduce the risk of lime scale deposits on the
spray nozzles, use clean water with low amounts
of calcium. Always add window cleaner to the wa-
ter. When the outside temperatures are cold, an
anti-freezing agent should be added to the water
so that it does not freeze.
Message
& Please add washer fluid
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Emergency assistance

> Connect the compressor hose to a vehicle sock-
et and switch it on.
> Let the compressor run until the specified value
on the tire pressure sticker is reached
> page 255, fig. 165>@.
> Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
Returning to storage
> To release air, turn the valve insert. See an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
> Turn the valve insert back once the air has been
released.
> Wait several hours before placing the collapsi-
ble spare tire in the spare wheel well. Only then
will it fold down completely so that you can
store it securely.
> Then screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
> Secure the collapsible spare tire with the hand-
wheel.
> Fold the cargo floor cover back into place.
Snow chains
Using snow chains on the collapsible spare tire is
not permitted for technical reasons.
If you have to drive with snow chains and a front
tire fails, mount the collapsible spare tire in place
of a rear tire. Install the snow chains on the rear
tire that you removed, and install that in place of
the front tire that failed.

ZA\ WARNING
— Only use the collapsible spare tire in emer-
gencies and drive very carefully, especially if
it is more than six years old.
— The compressor and the hose can become
very hot during operation which increases
the risk of burn injuries.
— After installing a collapsible spare tire, the
tire pressure must be checked as quickly as
possible to reduce the risk of an accident.
— Do not drive faster than SO mph (80 km/h)
with the collapsible spare tire. Driving faster
than that increases the risk of an accident.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, avoid hard
acceleration or braking and driving fast
around curves with the collapsible spare

tire.

— Never drive using more than one collapsible
spare tire, because this increases the risk of
an accident.
— Normal tires or winter tires must not be
mounted on the collapsible spare tire rim.
C) Note
The compressor must be switched off after six
minutes at the most to reduce the risk of
overheating. Let the compressor cool down
for several minutes before using it again.


Jump starting
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehi-
cle using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batteries must have 12 V nominal
voltage. The voltage capacity (Ah) of the vehicle
battery that is giving power must not be less
than the capacity of the drained vehicle battery.
Jump start cable
Only use a jump start cable with a large enough
diameter. Note the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
Only use a jump start cable with insulated termi-
nal clamps.
Positive cable - usually red.
Negative cable - usually black.

Z\ WARNING
— A drained battery can freeze at tempera-
tures around 32 °F (0 °C). If the vehicle bat-
tery is frozen, it must be thawed before con-
necting the jump start cables. If it is not,
the risk of an explosion and chemical burns
increases. After jump starting the vehicle, >

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Emergency assistance


drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the vehicle battery checked.
— Read the warnings when working in the en-
gine compartment > page 231.
— Handling the jump start cables incorrectly
may cause the vehicle battery to explode

and lead to serious injuries.

©) Note
Jump start cables can cause considerable
damage to the vehicle electrical system if
they are connected incorrectly.
@ Tips
— There must be no contact between the
vehicles, or else voltage could flow when
connecting the positive terminal and drain
the vehicle battery of the vehicle providing
the jump start.
— The drained vehicle battery must be con-
nected correctly to the electrical system.
— Switch off electrical equipment that is not
needed.
aT eile tle)
Both jump start cables must be connected in the
correct order.

Fig. 177 Engine compartment: connectors for jump start
cables or a charger
280


Fig. 178 Connecting the jump start cables
The jump start cable connections are located in
the engine compartment.
Follow the information about the vehicle battery
=> page 241.
Connecting the positive cable (red) to the
positive terminal
> Open the red cover on the positive terminal
> fig. 177.
1. Attach one end of the positive cable (red) to
the jump-start pin @ © fig. 178 on your vehi-
cle.
2. Attach the other end of the positive cable
(red) to the positive terminal @) on the pow-
er source.
Connecting the negative cable (black) to the
negative terminal
3. Attach one end of the negative cable (black)
to the negative terminal @) on the power
source.
4. Attach the other end of the negative cable
(black) to the jump-start pin @ on the vehi-
cle.
Starting the engine
> Start the engine in the vehicle giving the charge
and let it run at idle.
> Now start the engine in your vehicle, which has
the drained battery.
> If the engine does not start, stop the starting
procedure after 10 seconds and then repeat it
after approximately 30 seconds.
> Turn on the rear window defogger in your vehi-
cle in order to reduce any voltage peaks that
may occur when disconnecting the jump start
cables. The headlights must be switched off. >

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> With the engines running, remove the cables in
reverse order of the way they were installed.
> Close the red cover on the positive terminal.

ZA WARNING
— Never connect the jump start cable directly
to your vehicle battery. Only use the connec-
tions in the engine compartment.
— Do not touch the non-insulated parts of the
terminal clamps. The cable must also not
come into contact with vehicle components
that conduct electricity when it is connected
to the positive vehicle battery terminal. This
can cause a short circuit.
— The plugs on the battery cells must not be
opened.
— Keep ignition sources (such as open flames,
burning cigarettes, etc.) away from the vehi-
cle batteries to reduce the risk of an explo-
sion.
— Route the jump start cables so they cannot
get caught in the moving parts in the other
vehicle's engine compartment.

@) Note
Please note that the connecting process previ-
ously described for the jump start cables is in-
tended for when your vehicle is being jump
started.
@) Tips
Make sure that the connected jump start ca-
bles have sufficient contact with metal.
Towing
General information
You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical ex-
pertise.
Towing requires a certain amount of practice.
Audi recommends contacting a towing company
to have the vehicle transported.
You should only have your vehicle towed by an-
other vehicle when disabled in exceptional cir-
cumstances. Inexperienced drivers should not
tow.
Notes on towing
When the engine is stopped, the transmission
will not be sufficiently lubricated if traveling at
high speeds and long distances:
— The maximum permitted towing speed is 30
mph (50 km/h).
—The maximum permitted towing distance is 30
miles (50 km).
Additional information on towing with a tow
truck
The vehicle may only be towed with the front axle
raised. Do not wrap any chains or cables around
the brake lines.
Tow bar and towing cable
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or tow-
ing cable. Both drivers should be familiar with
the special considerations when towing, especial-
ly when using a towing cable.
Always make sure the traction force does not ex-
ceed the permitted level and there are no shock
loading conditions. There is always the risk of the
coupling becoming overloaded when driving off-
road.
For the most safety and security, drive with a tow
bar. You should use a towing cable only if a tow
bar is not available. Use a towing cable made of
synthetic elastic cable similar elastic material.

ZA WARNING
— Towing highly increases the risk of an acci-
dent, for example from colliding with the
towing vehicle.
— To reduce the risk of an accident, do not al-
low anyone to remain inside the vehicle
when it is being transported by a tow truck
or a special transporter.
C) Note
—If normal towing is not possible, for exam-
ple if the transmission is faulty or if the
towing distance is greater than 30 miles

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Drives
referto Media.............00 eee 209, 213
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 108
Drive systeM..... cece eee eee eee 100, 102
Audi drive Select ecw. « 2 eeay 2 ¢ severe & 2 es 108
Driving down hills...............-0000- 105
DYIVINGBIOGRaW« « sass « ¢ eases ¢ s ace a 96, 142
Driving through water...............005 106
Driving time... ... ccc eee eee eee 16
Driving tips
Driving through water...............-- 106
Efficient driving eoss «wees ae cows se an 100
Offroad driving............. cee eee eee 106
Uphill and downhill................0.. 105
Drivinguphills.................2..000. 105
Dust filter
refer to Pollutant filter................. 91
DVD drive (media drives)................ 210
Dynamic all-wheel steering.............. 110
E
E-mail
Message Options: « : ssws st oe es st wes ee 173
SOtti Sion ss suse so meson 3 ween ona Bo 173
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 112
EDR
Event Data Recorder............000005 289
Efficiency assist... 0.0... eee eee ee 131
Electrical systeM...... cee eee eee eee 240
Electromechanical parking brake......... 104
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 113
Electronicimmiobilizeris: . cose ss euee « sees 37
Electronic Stabilization Control........... 112
Embedded SIM card............000ee00 178
Emergency assist.............00.00000- 154
Emergency assistance .......... 0000 eee 272
Emergency braking function............. 105
Emergency calli. « + scsese a + scesene a 6 sxecene 170, 183
Emergency flashersi« « sos vs snow ss waveire 8 a a 51
Emergency! Modine: so even 2 e eees seems eo 99
Emergency operation
DOORS cisiscise » x enscane & @ sunnane © @ summa woo nee © 8 35
Fuel filler door............0.00000005- 230
Luggage compartment lid............... 42
Panoramic glass roof................005 AS
Emissions control system..............- 230
EMergy CONSUMERS. « «nares ao enon «os swe © He 17
Energy management...............00055 100
Engine
Breakingin.......... cece eee eee eee 100
COGLANE saxo x ¢ agen & 4 SatR 7s EGR EC Rew 238
Emergency'stop’s « «ces 6 oem se een ve 93
Jump starting. ......... 0... eee eee ee 279
Start/Stop system..........2--0000005 101
Starting/Stopping:. « «sae. se sae eres a 93
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 232
Overview... . 2... eee eee 234
Safety precautions..................-. 231
Engine oil
INGOING wc ce seve ae meee va ewe ee ere 234
Changing.......... cee cece eee eee ee 237
Checking oil level.............00--.04. 234
COMSUMPUOMs + ¢ eens 5 & eeuws & 2 Have x 2 ERE 234
Indicator light...............0022000. 235
Replacement interval................. 244
Temperature display................... 16
Engine sound
Audi drive select’. cwcica . 2 cases oo enue vv oe 109
Engine startsyst@M secs ss sen o 9 eam o ween 94
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 101
Entry/exit ightingie: + scsi as wscom & © sow a ws 51
Entry:assistanee:: 2 eocs 2s acca ot eee ov eee 62
also refer to Exit assistance............. 62
Environment
Unleaded gasoline.................04. 227
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 178
Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 289
Exit assistance... 0.0... 0. eee eee eee
Exit warning.................0.0000005
Exterior lighting.................022000
Exteriormmirrorsisccss 2s sescice ve scene v 6 aserane ¥ oo

Folding settings
External voice operation................. 28
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Index

Highway lights © esc x 2 semis < = wwwee ¥ aeenee © 49
Hill descent:assist 2.006... ec eewe ss oe 107
Hill descent control. ...........ee eee eee 105
Hill Hold ASSISt caxis s < exw x eras se wee ee 95
Home
refer to Home address................ 194
Homevaddress: « saws ss geen sy caw yee 194
HomeLink
refer to Garage door opener............. 46
HOME'SCrEEN & & sevevss vs seas o 6 omen + 8 wea Dos 19
HOM 2 wwe 5 ¢ suse + & sees & & ews Ey eee Es es 6
Hotspot
MOFER CONNIE Lc & cecaonorx v sxewce a a wrens i x swaese 181
I
Ignition
Switching on and off................00. 93
Imbalance (wheels)............. 0000005 254
Immobilizer
refer to Electronic immobilizer........... 36
Inclinometer......... 0.00. cece 106
Undicatorlights « wicsse « vanavese © enauese wv sneaen 6 5 8 7
Inspectionsinterval:. « sows s cccawecs xs wessne a 4 oo 244
Instrument cluster: . weve 2s cee 2 a wee see 12
Adjusting the layout................0-. 14
Cleaning........ 0. e eee eee eee eee 268
ENGINGCOdes: « new 2 wee » 5 weed & 5 saree 226
Failure... eee 12
On-board computer.................020. 16
Operating « = eee ss mews se ees s Bee sg He 13
Persomal.progile wwvone« « csarsns ic axnsine «0 oxstins 13
Service interval display...............- 244
Software information................. 226
Switchingtabsss « sic i + sarin es sac oo acesese 13
Switching the view...............-0000 05 14
Vehicle TURCLIONS vais sx woos s x oss a eee 16
Version information................-. 226
Instrument illumination................. 53
Integrated assistance...............0005 20
Intelligent search
Navigationis « 2 savers x « snes oo aasan © 3 seaweus © 186
Interior lighting < svi. «sos = & ema oo ve 52,53
INterior MONitoring « « wece ss wows te wees s Be 35
Intermittent mode (windshield wipers) ..... 55
International travel...............0000- 182
Internet
refertoconnect.......... eee eee eee 177
Internet radio
referto Online radio............--- eee 205
Intersection assistant...............05- 153
Tonizer. 2... eee eee 90
iPhone
refer to Audi music interface........... 212
J
Jump starting. ............ 0. eee 279
K
Key. eee eee eee eee 32, 36
Convenience opening and closing......... 44
Key replacement...............-0e eee 36
Mechanical key......... 0.00.0 cee eevee 36
Not recognized = sews « ¢ sews: ¢ pews s bees 94
PANIC: Ke ytins « ciccsass 2 x sven © w emouews <6 scours ¥ ¥ 8 36
Replacing the battery...............0-. 38
Unlocking and locking............-...0- 37
Vehicle code sri «5 escves « 3 wane 2 0 weve oes 36
Key USEP': «2 sau ¥ «saws oo sees 3 o Hew oo Ses 31
Kick-COWIN's = werey = » sews = ¢ eum * 9 tes te oe 97
L
Lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning......... 144
refer to Lane guidance................ 144
Lane departure warning................. 144
Cleaning the camera area.............. 267
Lane guidance............0.000000005- 138
Laptimer................0..0 0000008. 126
Evaluating ; « saas ss seee sv wees so ees ss 127
SPAREN sic: 5s cosas oo enaoes 6 > eeu 5 w aewOEEE eo 126
LaSer Scanner’: s + ww » ¢ sees & ¢ sews 2 8 ee 119
Cleanings. 5 + sussasi «a seins + 6 scenes «8 maui © i 268
LATCH (securing child safety seats)......... 76
Launch: GontrObens «ose oo eee vs exons oo cen 98
Leather care and cleaning............... 269
Legal information
License:subscriptionss « « <0 @ esse + wes 225
Software information................. 225
SOfEWANE LICENSES). 5 s wenn ay tem s eee es 225
Version information...............05- 225
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