park assist AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual

4K0012721BD
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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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
Troubleshooting............0-seee eee 220

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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Instrument cluster .............
Head-up display ...............
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Lower display .................
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138
@ 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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— Vehicle key holder
@_ Depending on equipment:
— Starting the engine when there is


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— Audi musicinterface .......... 212
— Audi phone box ............... 166
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@9 Electromechanical parking brake
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@ Automatic transmission selector
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@ [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 93
@3) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 63
@4 Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 130
— Adaptive cruise assist .......... 134
@3) Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 289
@8 Buttons for:
-Lights ........ ccc eee 49
—All-weather lights ............ 49
@) Hood release ...........0...0.. 232
Button for:
— Luggage compartment lid ...... 38
@9) Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 53
69 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 43
—Child safety lock .............. 43
@) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.

With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel & page 13.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
A\ Central indicator light
If the A or N indicator light turns on, check
the message in the instrument cluster.
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The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:

Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
=> page 7,
Instrument cluster
=> page 12
Safety belt
=> page 67
Engine start system
=> page 94
Transmission
=> page 99
Drive system
=> page 101,
Electrical system
=> page 240
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 104
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 105
Brake system
=> page 103, > page 105,
=> page 240
Brake system
=> page 103, > page 105,
=> page 240
Steering
=>page 110

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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Lights and Vision

Lights and Vision
Exterior lighting
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Fig. 37 Instrument panel: light button module
@ Light switch
Press and hold @ until the desired light function
is selected. The selected function is displayed
briefly in the instrument cluster. When switching
on the ignition, the AUTO light function is auto-
matically selected.
— AUTO - The automatic headlights adapt to the
surrounding brightness automatically. The day-
time running lights* will automatically turn on.
In vehicles for certain markets, you can switch
the automatic daytime running lights* on and
off in the MMI.
— 20 - Low beam headlights. As soon as the igni-
tion is switched on, you can switch on the low
beam headlights manually.
— 30a - Parking lights. You can switch on the park-
ing lights at speeds under 20 mph (32 km/h).
— USA models: OFF - You can switch off all light
functions at speeds under 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Canada models: OFF - You can only switch off
all light functions when the vehicle is parked
and the ignition is switched off.
When the low beam headlights or parking lights
are switched on, the respective Ba or Ea indica-
tor light appears in the instrument cluster.
@ All weather light 2
The headlights automatically adjust so that there
will be less glare, for example when the road sur-
face is wet.
Automatic headlight range control
Your vehicle is equipped with automatic head-
light range control. It reduces glare for oncoming
traffic if the vehicle load changes. The headlight
range adjusts automatically.
Audi adaptive light
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive light
Audi adaptive light provides better visibility when
driving in the dark. The lights are adapted to the
road conditions based on speed, such as when
driving on expressways, rural roads, at intersec-
tions, and around curves. The adaptive light only
functions when the automatic headlights are ac-
tivated.

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 118.
— Automatic headlights are only intended to
assist the driver. They do not relieve the
driver of responsibility to check the head-
lights and to turn them on manually based
on the current light and visibility conditions.
For example, fog cannot be detected by the
light sensors. So always switch on the low
beams ZO under these weather conditions

and when driving in the dark.

G) Tips
— If the vehicle battery has been discharging
for a while, the parking light may switch off
automatically. Avoid using the parking
lights for several hours.
— Follow the regulations applicable to the
country where you are operating the vehicle
when stopping the vehicle and when using
the lighting systems.
—Awarning tone will sound if you open the
door when the exterior lights are switched
on.
— Only the front headlights turn on when the
daytime running lights are switched on*. In
vehicles in certain markets, the tail lights
will also turn on.
—In cool or damp weather, the inside of the
headlights, turn signals, and tail lights can
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Lights and Vision

fog over due to the temperature difference
between the inside and outside. They will
clear shortly after switching them on. This
does not affect the service life of the light-
ing.
— When the parking lights are switched on
and the ignition is switched off, the 200: sym-
bol appears in the light switch module.
Turn signal and high beam lever

BFV-0012


Fig. 38 Lever: switching on the turn signal and high beams
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher.
Turn signals @ >
The turn signal activates when you move the lev-
er into a turn signal position when the ignition is
switched on. The respective a or B indicator
light flashes.
@ Right turn signal
@ Left turn signal
The turn signal blinks three times if you tap the
lever
(convenience turn signal).
If an indicator light blinks twice as fast as usual,
a turn signal bulb has failed. Carefully drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
High beams 2D and headlight flasher
> Move the lever to the corresponding position:
@) High beams on (vehicles with high beam assis-
tant*) > page 50
@ High beams off or headlight flasher
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The =0) indicator light in the instrument cluster
will turn on.

ZA WARNING
High beams can cause glare for other drivers,
which increases the risk of an accident. For
this reason, only use the high beams or the
headlight flasher when they will not create
glare for other drivers.
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Applies to: vehicles with high beam assistant

The high beam assistant automatically turns the
high beams on or off depending on the surround-
ing conditions.
A camera on the rearview mirror mount can de-
tect light sources from other road users. The high
beams switch on or off automatically depending
on the position of vehicles driving ahead and on-
coming vehicles, the vehicle speed as well as oth-
er environmental factors and traffic conditions.
Switching on the high beam assistant
Requirement: the AUTO light function must be
selected and the high beam assistant must be
switched on in the MMI > page 51.
> To activate the high beam assistant, tap the
lever
forward @) > page 50, fig. 38. The in-
dicator light appears in the instrument cluster
display and the high beams are switched on or
off automatically. The Ed indicator light turns
on if the high beams are switched on.
Switching the high beams on or off manually
If the high beams did not switch on or off auto-
matically as expected, you may switch them on or
off manually instead:
> To switch the high beams on manually, tap the
lever
forward (@) > page 50, fig. 38. The & in-
dicator light turns on.
> To switch the high beams off manually, pull the
lever
back @) > page 50, fig. 38. The high beam
assistant is deactivated.

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— Do not leave your vehicle unattended while
the engine is running, because this increases
the risk of an accident.
— If the parking brake is set, it can release au-
tomatically when the accelerator pedal is
pressed. To reduce the risk of an accident,
do not inadvertently press the accelerator
pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This is espe-
cially important when leaving persons or an-
imals in the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle
could start unintentionally, the parking
brake could release, or electronic equipment
could activate, which increases the risk of an
accident.
— No persons or animals should be left in a
locked vehicle. Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to enter the
vehicle, which puts lives at risk.
— If you do not begin driving immediately af-
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake
pedal
or set the parking brake immediately.
@) Note
If you have to stop on an incline, always press
the brake pedal to hold the vehicle in place to
reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling back-
ward. Do not try to hold the vehicle in place
by pressing and holding the accelerator pedal.
The transmission can overheat, which increas-
es the risk of damage.
Hill hold assist
If you take your foot off of the brake pedal when
driving on hills, the braking force will be held for
several seconds. At that time, you can start driv-
ing without the vehicle rolling backward.

Requirement: the driver's door must be closed,
the engine must be on, and the vehicle must be
traveling uphill.
> To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for several seconds while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
ZA WARNING
— If you do not begin driving immediately af-
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake
pedal
or set the parking brake immediately.
— The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle
on inclines in every scenario (for example,
on slippery or icy ground).
Gears and driving programs
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Fig. 86 Center console: selector lever


The automatic transmission shifts automatically
depending on the selected gear and the current
driving style. When driving with a moderate driv-
ing style, upshifting early and downshifting late
will help to improve fuel economy. When driving
with a sporty driving style, the transmission per-
mits higher RPMs.
The gears are displayed next to the selector lever.
— P (Park)
— R (Reverse)
—N (Neutral)
—D (Drive)
Selecting a gear
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the
brake pedal.
— Press the release button @ on the selector lev-
er.
—To select the nearest gear, move the selector
lever forward or back until you feel the first
pressure point.
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ZA\ WARNING
— The parking lock must be released using the
emergency release before towing the
vehicle.
— The parking lock may only be released using
the emergency release if the parking brake
is set. If it is not working, secure the vehicle
from rolling using the brake pedal or other
suitable means, such as blocking a front and
a rear wheel. An unsecured vehicle may roll
away, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
— Only activate the emergency release while
on a level surface or a slight slope.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you must
not drive when the emergency release is ac-
tivated.
Messages
& Transmission: malfunction! Safely stop vehi-
cle

Do not continue driving. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible in a safe location and secure it so it
does not roll. See an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
[i Transmission: too hot. Please stop vehicle
Do not continue driving. Select "P" and contact an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
[&] Transmission: too hot. Please adapt driving
style
The transmission temperature has increased sig-
nificantly. Drive very cautiously or take a break
from driving until the temperature returns to the
normal range and the indicator light turns off.
[&] Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. See owner's manual
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. You may continue driving. Drive to an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility soon to have the malfunction corrected.
[&] Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving with limited function. Please contact
Service
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emergency
mode. This mode only shifts into certain gears or
may no longer shift at all. The engine may stall.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
[&] Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving with limited function. No reverse
gear
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emergency
mode. This mode only shifts into certain gears or
may no longer shift at all. The engine may stall.
You cannot engage the reverse gear. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
[&] Transmission: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving in D until engine is off
There is a system malfunction in the transmis-
sion. The transmission is switching to emergency
mode. If you turn the engine off, you will not be
able to select any other gears after restarting the
engine. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
1} Selector lever: malfunction! You can contin-
ue driving. Please contact Service
There is a system malfunction in the selector lev-
er. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
fs} Selector lever: malfunction! Gear change on-
ly possible if using both shift paddles.
There is a system malfunction in the selector lev-
er. You can continue driving with restricted func-
tion. The selector lever is not working. Gears can
only be selected by tapping both shift paddles at
the same time when the vehicle is stationary. The
“P” gear is automatically engaged when you turn >
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