lane assist AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual

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Table of contents


All wheel drive (quattro).............. Lid,
Electronic Stabilization Control......... 112
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Driving with atrailer................. 115
Assist systems................... 118
Assist systems................... 118
General information. . 118
Surrounding area detection............ 119
Switching the systems on and off....... 121,
Driving information.............. 123
Speed warning system................ 12:3
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 123
Traffic light information.............. 125
Lapitimeron + 3 ssa oo aeenvs o 6 seaeene & 6 sense 126
Night vision assist... ............000. 127
Driver assistance................. 130
Cruise control system............00-5 130
Efficiency assist..............2--000. 131
Adaptive cruise assist................ 134
Distance warning ..............00000. 143
Lane departure warning............... 144
Audi presense............-.22--000 146
Side assist... 0... eee cece eee eee 150
Exit warning ...........-.02.0 ese eeee 152
Intersection assistant................ 153
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Parking and maneuvering....... 156
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Parking system plus...............04. 156
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 158
Rear cross-traffic assist............00. 162
Infotainment system............ 164
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Troubleshooting............-..000005 176

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General information................- 177
Audi connect Infotainment............ 177
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 178
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 178
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 179
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Troubleshooting..............--.0005 182
Emergency call................... 183
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Emergency call...................00. 183
Online roadside assistance............ 184
Navigation........................ 185
Opening navigation.................. 185
myAudi navigation................... 185
Entering adestination................ 186
Stopping route guidance.............. 190
Mapes + 5 cscs 2 6 wren oo amma © 8 awn 8 ow 191
Personal route assistance............. 193
Alternative routes.............2--00. 193
Additional functions................. 194
Satellite map 195
Map update.... 196
Traffic information w. «sess 2 2 even as sore 197
Options and settings................. 198
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Opening the radio...............00.. 201
Radio functions................00055 202
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Options and settings..............00e 206
Troubleshooting.............---000ee 208
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Generalinformation................. 209
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Bluetooth audio player............... 210
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Multimedia connections............-. 212
Playing media...............0--00005 213
Options and Settingsis« ¢ ¢ woos sy wawu aa 217
Supported media and file formats...... 219
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Quick access

Quick access
Cockpit

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Door handle
Central locking switch ...........
Memory function buttons ........
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Lever for:
— Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
— Lane departure warning ........
—Lane guidance ...............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
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— Operating buttons ............
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Instrument cluster .............
Head-up display ...............
Windshield washer system lever ..
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Lower display .................
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@ Lockable glove compartment with:
—CD/DVD drive ................
— Valet Parking function .........
@ Front passenger's airbag ........
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@ Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
—drive select ...............0..
— Electronic Stabilization Control
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—Emergency flashers ...........
—Defrosting ..................
— Rear window defogger .........
@ MMI On/Off button .............
@ Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
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— Driver assistance systems ......
@ Depending on equipment:
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Quick access

Steering lock
=> page 110
Air suspension
=>page 110
Electrical system
=> page 240
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 235
Engine oil pressure
=> page 235
Cooling system
=> page 238
Hood
=> page 233
Loose wheel warning
=> page 260
Night vision assist
=> page 128
Night vision assist
=> page 128
Distance warning
=> page 143
Steering intervention request
= page 139
Safe start monitor
=> page 141,
Driver intervention request
=> page 141
Lane departure warning
=> page 144
Lane departure warning
=> page 144
Audi pre sense
=> page 147,
Intersection assist
=> page 153


Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Safety systems
=> page 70


Transmission
=> page 99
Drive system
=> page 101
Cooling system
=> page 238
Engine start system
> page 94
Keys
=> page 94
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 105
Brake system
=> page 103
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 112
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 112
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
> page 113
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 114
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 114
Steering
=>page 110
Steering lock
=>page 110
All wheel drive
=>page 112
Suspension control
=>page 110
Air suspension
=> page 110
Engine speed limitation
>page 15
Tank system
= page 229
Electrical system
= page 240

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Engine oil level (MIN)
>page 235
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 235
Engine oil sensor
=>page 235
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 231
Engine warm-up request
>page 235
Washer fluid level
=> page 243
Windshield wipers
=> page 58
Parking system plus
=>page 157
Tire pressure
=> page 263
Tire pressure
=> page 263
Loose wheel warning
=> page 260
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 52
Adaptive light
=> page 52
Light/rain sensor
=> page 52, > page 58
Door lock
=> page 34
Battery in vehicle key
=> page 38
Night vision assist
=>page 129
Intersection assistant
=> page 153
Side assist
> page 151;
Exit warning
=> page 152
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 162


Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 142
Steering intervention request
=>page 139, > page 145
Lane departure warning
=>page 145
Distance warning
=> page 143
Audi pre sense
=> page 149
Emergency assist
=> page 154
Emergency call function
=> page 184

Other indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 67
Start/Stop system
=> page 101
Hill descent assist
=> page 107
Low beam headlight
=>page 49
Parking light
= page 49
Turn signals
=> page 50, > page 51
Cruise control system
=> page 130
Cruise control system
=> page 130
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131 >

Quick access

Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131

Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 136
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 136
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 136
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 136
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 136
Lane guidance for adaptive cruise
assist
=> page 136
Lane departure warning
=> page 144
High beams
=> page 50
High beam assistant
=> page 50
Rear safety belt
=> page 67
Rear safety belt
=> page 67
Transmission
=> page 99
Convenience key
=> page 94
Electromechanical parking brake
=>page 105
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 105
Hill descent assist
=> page 107
Steering
=> page 110
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Air suspension
=>page 110

High beam assistant
=> page 50

Door lock
=> page 34
Child safety lock
=> page 43



Speed warning system
= page 123


Speed warning system
=> page 123




Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=>page 124



Night vision assist
=>page 129


Cruise control system
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Cruise control system
=> page 130
Intersection assistant
=> page 153
Side assist
=>page 151

Distance warning
= page 143
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 162

Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 142,
Efficiency assist
=> page 134



Adaptive cruise assist
= page 139




Lane guidance for adaptive cruise
assist
= page 136



Lane departure warning
=> page 144

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Lane departure warning
>page 145
Audi pre sense
=>page 149
Emergency assist
=> page 154
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Lights and Vision

Operating the headlight flasher
> To operate the headlight flashers, pull the lever
back @) > page 50, fig. 38. If the high beam as-
sistant is activated, but the high beams were
not turned off, the high beam assistant remains
activated.

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 118.
— High beam assistant is only intended to as-
sist the driver. The driver is still responsible
for controlling the headlights and switching
them manually depending on light and visi-
bility conditions.
— High beams can cause glare for other driv-
ers, which increases the risk of an accident.
For this reason, only use the high beams or
the headlight flasher when they will not cre-

ate glare for other drivers.

G) Tips
Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
You can adjust the exterior lighting separately.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Exterior light-
ing.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Auto-
matic
headlights menu:
Activation time - You can adjust if the headlights
switch on Early, Medium, or Late based on the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
High beam assistant > System - You can switch
the high beam assistant on and off.
Entry/exit lighting
When it is dark, the Entry/exit lighting illumi-
nates the area around the vehicle when unlocking
the vehicle and after switching off the ignition
and opening the driver's door. The entry/exit
lighting only works when it is dark and the light
switch is in the AUTO light function.
Daytime running lights
USA models: the daytime running lights can be
switched on and off.
Canada models: the daytime running lights can-
not be switched off. The lights activate automati-
cally each time the ignition is switched on.
@ Tips
Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
Emergency flashers


Fig. 39 Center console: emergency flashers
The emergency flashers help to make other driv-
ers aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
> Press the A @ button to switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
a and By indicator lights will flash at the same
time.
You can indicate a lane change or a turn when the
emergency flashers are switched on by using the
turn signal lever. The emergency flashers stop
temporarily.
The emergency flashers also work when the igni-
tion is turned off.
‘G) Tips
You should switch the emergency flashers on
if:
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Driving dynamic


vehicle. Do not drive too fast because this
increases the risk of an accident.
— Note that on wet streets, the front wheels
can “hydroplane” if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
vehicles, the engine RPM does not increase
suddenly when the vehicle begins hydro-
planing. Adapt your speed to the road condi-
tions to reduce the risk of an accident.

turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.

ZA\ WARNING
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility if the sport differen-
tial is faulty or malfunctioning. The repair
must be performed by trained personnel us-
ing the correct oil in order to ensure safety.

Sport differential
Applies to: vehicles with sport differential
The sport differential distributes the drive power
to the rear axle based on the situation. The goal
is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate
on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steer-
ing. The settings depend on the selected Audi
drive select* mode.
Messages
t-3| All-wheel drive: malfunction! You may con-
tinue driving. Please contact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
F3| Sport differential: malfunction! Please con-
tact Service
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
3] All-wheel drive: too hot. Please adapt driv-
ing style. See owner's manual
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
turns to the normal range and the indicator light
switches of.
it-3| Sport differential: temperature too high.
Please adapt driving style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly due to the sporty driving manner. Drive
in a less sporty manner until the temperature re-
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Electronic Stabilization
Control
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit-
uations, such as if the vehicle is oversteering or
understeering, or if the wheels are spinning. The
brakes are applied or the engine torque is re-
duced in order to stabilize the vehicle.
If the BA indicator light blinks while driving, the
ESC is actively regulating.
If the B indicator light turns on, the system has
switched the ESC off. In this case, you can switch
the ignition off and then on to switch the ESC on
again. The indicator light turns off when the sys-
tem is fully functional.
If the B indicator light turns on, ESC was limit-
ed or switched off manually > page 113.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak-
ing. The vehicle can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal.
A pulsing in the brake pedal indicates that the
system is acting to stabilize the vehicle.
Brake assist
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis-
tance. It increases braking power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit-
uations. You must press and hold the brake pedal >

Assist systems

Assist systems
General information
Safety precautions

ZA WARNING
— As the driver, you are always completely re-
sponsible for all driving tasks. The assist
systems cannot replace the driver's atten-
tion. Give your full attention to driving the
vehicle, and be ready to intervene in the
traffic situation at all times.
— Activate the assist systems only if the sur-
rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt
your driving style to the current visual,
weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
— For the assist systems to be able to react
correctly, the function of the sensors and
cameras must not be restricted. Note the in-
formation on sensors and cameras
=>page 119.

@ Tips
— Pay attention to applicable local regulations
relating to driving tasks, leaving space for
emergency vehicles, vehicle distance, speed,
parking location, wheel placement, etc. The
driver is always responsible for following
the laws that are applicable in the location
where the vehicle is being operated.
— You can cancel a steering or braking inter-
vention by the system, by braking or accel-
erating noticeably, steering, or deactivating
the respective assist system.
— Always check the assist systems settings be-
fore driving. The settings could have been
changed, for example, by other drivers or if
another personal profile was used.
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System limitations
ZA\ WARNING
— The use of an assist system cannot over-
come the natural laws of physics. A collision
cannot be prevented in certain circumstan-
ces.
— Warnings, messages, or indicator lights may
not be displayed or initiated on time or cor-
rectly, for example, if vehicles are approach-
ing very fast.
— Corrective interventions by the assist sys-
tems, such as steering or braking interven-
tions, may not be sufficient or they may not
occur. Always be ready to intervene.
G) Tips
— Due to the system limitations when detect-
ing the surrounding area, the systems may
warn or intervene unexpectedly or too late
in certain situations. The assist systems may
also interpret a driving maneuver incorrectly
and then warn the driver unexpectedly.
— The systems may not function as expected
in unusual driving situations, such as driving
offroad, on unpaved roads, on loose ground,
on inclines, or on grooves in the road.
— The systems may not function correctly in
unclear traffic situations, such as turning
lanes, exit ramps, construction zones, rises
or dips that obstruct visibility, intersections,
toll stations, or city traffic.
— The detection of the surrounding area can
be limited, for example by vehicles driving
ahead or by rain, snow, heavy spray, or light
shining into the camera.
— If accessories have been mounted on the
steering wheel, the ability for the steering
systems to react may be limited.

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Assist systems

Surrounding area Radar sensors
detection Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area
surrounding the entire vehicle may be detected
fig. 91.
The wheel sensors on the rear corners of the vehi-
cle are positioned so that the adjacent lanes to
the left and right are detected on roads with a
normal lane width.


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Ultrasonic sensors
Depending on vehicle equipment, various areas
may be displayed in the MMI using the ultrasonic
sensors > fig. 91.
The range of the displays depends on the location
of the ultrasonic sensors:
@ Approximately 4 ft (1.20 m)
@® Approximately 3 ft (0.90 m)
@® Approximately 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
© Approximately 3 ft (0.90 m)
Cameras
Use the camera image on the display to assist you
only if it shows a good, clear picture. Keep in
mind that the image in the display is enlarged
and distorted. Under certain circumstances, ob-
jects may appear different and unclear on the dis-
play.


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The rearview camera can only detect the area
marked in red > fig. 92. Only this area is dis-
played on the upper display > A\.

| A WARNING
Fig. 92 Diagram: coverage area of the rearview camera Sensors and cameras have spots in which the
surrounding area cannot be detected. Objects,
animals, and people may only be detected
with limitations may not be detected at all.
Always monitor the traffic and the vehicle's
surroundings directly and do not become dis-
tracted.
The assist systems analyze the data from various
sensors and cameras installed in the vehicle. Do
not use any assist systems if there is damage to
the vehicle in an area where sensors and cameras
are located or on the vehicle underbody, or if the
vehicle was involved in a collision. The functional-
ity of the sensors and cameras could be impaired, @) Note
or they could malfunction. Have an authorized :


Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility ~ Obstacles may disappear from the measure-
check their function. ment range when approaching them, even if
they were already detected. >
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