wheel bolts AUDI A6 2020 Owners Manual

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differently even if they are the
same size > (\.
>If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire and rim com-
bination that is different from
what was installed at the facto-
ry, consult with an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility before making a
purchase > A.
Because the spare tire® is differ-
ent from the regular tires instal-
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the
spare tire* temporarily in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be re-
placed with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel
drive: All four wheels must be
equipped with tires that are the
same brand and have the same
construction and tread pattern so
that the drive system is not dam-
aged by different wheel speeds.
For this reason, in case of emer-
gency, only use a spare tire* that
is the same circumference as the
regular tires.


Z\ WARNING
—Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Otherwise,
damage to the vehicle and an
accident could result.
—Only use tire/rim combina-
tions and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident
could result.
—For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth-
er vehicles. In some cases, you
cannot even use tires from the
same vehicle model.
—Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif-
ferent construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.

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be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
>Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 246, fig. 162) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces. These compo-
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure. You must not repair or
disassemble them > A\.
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Z\ WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired in-
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi-
cation, see > page 277, Finishing.
— Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads
in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
— Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
— Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble
rims yourself, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
Loose wheel warning
Applies to: vehicles with loose wheel warning


Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel
warning in the instrument cluster warns you if
one or more wheels are loose.
Using the ABS sensors, the loose wheel warning
system compares the vibration characteristics of
the individual tires. If one or more wheels are
loose, it will be indicated in the instrument clus-
ter display with the fi indicator light and a mes-
sage. If only one wheel is affected, the location
of that wheel will be indicated.
Messages
fi Wheel bolts loose. Please safely stop the ve-
hicle and check all wheel bolts!
Loose wheel warning for at least one wheel > A\.
Check the wheel bolts on all wheels with the
wheel wrench (vehicle tool kit). Have the tighten-
ing specification checked as soon as possible with
a torque wrench. Drive carefully until then. For
the correct tightening specification, see
=> page 277, Finishing.
fl Wheel assessment active. Please continue
driving carefully
After this message appears and you have checked
the wheel bolts, the assessment phase begins
when the vehicle is in motion. This may take sev-
eral minutes.

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& Loose wheel warning: malfunction! See
owner's manual
There is a system malfunction. Drive immediately
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

ZA WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly can
become loose and result in loss of vehicle con-
trol, which increases the risk of an accident.
— If a message appears, reduce your speed im-
mediately and avoid any hard steering or
braking maneuvers. Stop as soon as possible
and check the wheel bolts.
— Check your wheels for damage. Have the
damaged wheels checked and/or replaced
immediately by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility.
— Under certain conditions (such as a sporty
driving style, winter conditions, or unpaved
roads), the message may be delayed.
— The driver is responsible for ensuring that

the wheels are attached correctly.
G) Tips
— The loose wheel warning system can also
stop working when there is an ESC malfunc-
tion.

— Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Be-
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.
> Use winter tires on all four wheels.
> Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
> Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires > A\ in
General information on page 245. An author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility can inform you about the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires.
> Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
=> page 255.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires
also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless
of the remaining tread.
@) For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear, and fuel
consumption.
(i) Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun-
tries where winter tires are required, only win-
ter tires with the 4 symbol may be permit-
ted.
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in
winter road conditions.
> Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
> Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol-
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
> Note the maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Observe the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0.40 inch (10.5 mm) in height, includ-
ing the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with-
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.
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Emergency assistance



Removing the caps
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Fig. 170 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps
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> Slide the plastic clip from the vehicle tool kit
onto the cap until it engages > fig. 170.
>» Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
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Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft wheel bolts


B4H-0470
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Fig. 171 Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and adapter

You need a special adapter in the vehicle tool kit
to remove the anti-theft wheel bolts.
> Remove the cap (2).
> Slide the adapter (@) all the way onto the anti-
theft wheel bolt @.
> Slide the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit
all the way onto the adapter (3).
> Loosen the wheel bolt > page 275.
G) Tips
Note the code number for the wheel bolt
adapter and store it in a safe place separate
from the vehicle. If you need a replacement
adapter, contact an authorized Audi dealer or

D_ You need the matching adapter in order to loosen and
tighten anti-theft wheel bolts* > page 275.

authorized Audi Service Facility and give them
the code number.
Loosening the wheel bolts


B4S-0221

Fig. 172 Wheel: loosening the wheel bolts
> Slide the wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit
all the way onto the wheel bolt).
> Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn to
the left. To achieve the required torque, hold
the end of the wheel wrench. If the wheel bolt
will not loosen, press carefully on the wheel
wrench with your foot. Hold onto the vehicle se-
curely while doing this and make sure your foot-
ing is stable.

ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only loosen
the wheel bolts gently one turn before raising

the vehicle with the vehicle jack*.

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Emergency assistance

Removing and installing a wheel
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Removing a wheel
> Remove the top wheel bolt completely using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle from
the vehicle tool kit > fig. 175 and place it ona
clean surface.
> Then install the alignment pin from the vehicle
tool kit by hand in the empty wheel bolt hole
> fig. 176”.
> Remove the rest of the wheel bolts.
> Remove the wheel >(). The alignment pin re-
mains in the hole while doing this.
Installing a wheel
Read the directions on > page 277 when instal-
ling unidirectional tires.
> Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin >@.
> Install the wheel bolts and tighten them gently
using the hex socket.
> Remove the alignment pin and tighten the re-
maining wheel bolt.

D Applies to: vehicles with ceramic brake rotors*: Use a sec-
ond alignment pin* from the vehicle tool kit for the lowest
hole according to the steps described for the first align-
ment pin.
> Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle
jack*.
> Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern
using the wheel wrench.
The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen and
tighten easily. Check the contact surfaces for the
wheel and hub. Contaminants on these surfaces
must be removed before installing the wheel.

Z\ WARNING
— Read and follow the important information
and notes under > page 252.
— Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle to tighten the wheel bolts. Using the
hex
socket will not achieve the required
tightening torque, which increases the risk
of an accident.
(!) Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor and damage the
rotor. Work carefully and have a second per-
son help you.
Unidirectional tires
A unidirectional tire profile is identified by arrows
on the tire sidewall that point in the running di-
rection. You must always maintain the specified
running direction. This is necessary to ensure the
tire's optimal performance in regard to adhesion,
running noise, and friction, and to reduce the risk
of
hydroplaning.

To benefit fully from the advantages of the uni-
directional tire design, you should replace faulty
tires as soon as possible and restore the correct
running direction on all of the tires.
> Reinstall the caps on the wheel bolts if necessa-
ry.
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Index

A
A/C cooling mode..........-. 0. eee eee ee
Accelerator pedal.............-.00000005
also refer to Accelerator pedal...........
AccessorieS .. 0.2... . cece ee eee
Active lane assist
refer to Lane departure warning.........
refer to Lane guidance................
Adaptive cruise assist..............-.00.
Cleaning the sensors............ee eee
Predictive control....................
Adaptive dampers..............000-00-
Adaptive speed assist
refer to Adaptive cruise assist...........
Adjusting the air distribution.............
Adjusting the brightness.................
Adjusting the sound.................00-
Adjusting the temperature...............
Adjusting the vents ..........00 eee eee eee
Adjusting the volume..............000005
Adjusting the volume (announcements) .. . .
Adjusting the welcome sound............
AirbagisySteni’s « wom ss womy ¢ 7 wee x eee Fe
Air quality display................0.-000.
Air suspension...............0.0020005
Alarm system
refer to Anti-theft alarm system..........
Alignment pin (changing the wheel).......
All-weather lights...............-.00000.
Allseason tires... 0.0.0.0... eee eee
All wheel drive
refer to quattro.... 2... eee eee ee eee
Amazon Alexa integration
Media playback............0 eee e eee
Operations « ssa a 2 saws oo ean « x oem © 8 one
AMI
refer to Audi music interface...........
Android Auto
refer to Audi smartphone interface......
Anti-freeze
Windshield washer system.............
Anti-lock braking system. ........-..00-.
Anti-Slip Regulation.................0..
Anti-theft alarm system ..........--.000--
Anti-theft wheel bolts..................
300
Apple CarPlay
refer to Audi smartphone interface...... 221
Aspect ratio (video) .............00. 215, 217
ASR
refer to Anti-Slip Regulation............ 112
Audi adaptive light..................005. 49
Audi connect
FEfEFTO CONNEC. < s cccs cs Seek ae Hewes Fe 177
Audi connect Remote & Control
refer to Vehicle control services......... 179
Audidrive Seletews zs wewe < 2 sme ¢ ¢ eee 2 108
Audi music interface...............25-- 212
Audio files............200 00 cece eee eee 273
Audi phone box...........0 0: eee ee eae 166
Audi presense.......... 00 eee eee eee ee 146
Messages ......... 0.0.0 cece eee eee 149
Audi pre sense front.............--.00-- 147
Audi side assist
refer to Side assist. ..........-.0 eee eee 150
Audi smartphone interface.............. 221
Legal information..........0eeseeeees 225
Audi virtual cockpit
refer to Instrument cluster.............. 12
AUTO
Automatic headlights.................. 49
Climate control system.............0005 89
Auto Lock (central locking) ............... 32
Automatic climate control system
refer to Climate control system.......... 88
Automatic luggage compartment lid.... 40,41
Automatic transmission ............-.0005 95
Parking lock emergency release.......... 98
Automatic wipe/wash system............. 55
Average consumption................... 16
Average speed .... 2.0... 0. ee eee eee ee 16
B
Bag hooks... ..... ccc eee eee eee eee 81
Battery
Charging (12 Volt vehicle battery)....... 243
Vehicle battery (12 Volt)............... 241
Winter operation (12 Volt vehicle battery) . 241
Blinds
refer to Panoramic glass roof............
Block route... 2.0.6... 2. cece eee eee

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LED cscs oa comune we mae 6 w eemae W sean we x 38
Replacing the battery...............0-. 38
Unlocking and locking...............005 37
also refer to Vehicle key................ 36
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 275
REPSINS mews = 4 wees = awe 5 2 dee © & eee Soo 293
Repeat's « sven ¢ 5 eam gs eee oe eee s Hee 215
Replacement key............ eee e ee eee 36
Replacement parts...............000005 295
Replacing fuses.............0..0e eee 284
Reporting Safety Defects................ 295
Rewinding (media files)................. 213
Rim S es seas © 2 seneus ¥ seasons ¥ amsesne go eee oo 260
Cleaning. .... 2... cece eee eee eee 268
Road CARIOn wnnzese + a xesne « o ssnone © svettonnie « ste 109
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 45
Roof load. ...... 2.2.0... e eee eee eee eee 299
ROO FRAG cise «: sneuens oo mises ow cance © atten 8 oe 86
also refer to Roof rack..........-...0-4. 86
Route guidance
StOPPING swe = seis ¢ = reese & ¥ Hers a See 190
also refer to Navigation............... 185
Running direction (tires)..............-. 277
S
Safety beltSias x » cavers ae save 2 2 mewn 4» Rouen 2 ¢ 65
Cleaning.......... 0. eee eee eee 269
Locking... 2.66... cece eee eee eee eee 77
Securing child safety seats.............. 76
Satellite map wave « ¢ wees 2 ¢ eee 7 o ewe oe 195
Saving fuel
Energy'CONnsSUMer sevice ss sone + waar @ 2 wees & 17
Recuperation..... 02... eee ee eee eee 16
Screen
refer to Touch display...............--. 18
Screwdriver .......... 0.0 cece eee eee 272
SDicard reader'(MMI), cess.» ecarene ao ravage a 0 wie 209
Searchiarea (POD isis ss isvcweue wi anwesue so 0 saesiwe « 188
Search
function
refer to Free text search............... 217
Seat heating. ...... 0... cece eee eee 90
Seats
Adjusting the front seats................ 61
GlOANING « & ecews « © sets & e eeees ce ewe Ge re 269
Folding: « « aesise < v ccm ie wo axeweve x ¥ oecnave wo omer 83

Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 63
Head restraints. ........ 0.0.0 c cece eee 64
Massage function............ eee eens 61
Memory function « «cee < ccc ee owren os ooeve 68
Resetting the position.................. 62
Storing aseat profile................... 68
Seat ventilation 90
Selecting a source (media).............. 213
Selector lever... . 0... ccc eee eee ee eee eee 95
Self-learning navigation
refer to Personal route assistance....... 193
Sensors
COVEraGe ALES cecsecs 5 ¢ says 5 = Haws & & eae 5 119
LOGAGIONS bess. = sseses a ween wo seeenes © w oxeeEES « 120
Service interval display...............0. 244
Setting measurement units.............. 223
S@ttiniGS:: « : seas 2 = eueee 7 ¢ eee ¢ e oem te oe 223
Announcements and tones............. 223
Bluetooth .... 2... cece eee eee 224
Date and times. ; » sees ss eee ev owes ees 223
LANGUAGE sevens 6s ssswn 6 @ senses aw sxaNee @ & sta 223
Measurement units...............2... 223
Média’: « s aeus 5 2 eee sv eee oe eee sp ee 218
Navigationtves + & sisse + 2 mean s nase 3 wane 198
Radio... 2... ee eee eee 207
SOUNG sss < = seavay 3 Saiwe 7 5 HORE TS BEE EF: 223
GYSTCINS: = s sxc wan @ 2 aime 8 o mee oo ee 223
TIME ZONE... eee eee 223
Wi-Fi hotspot..............02--00 eee 181
Setting the language................... 223
Setting thetime........ 2.0... ee eee eee 223
Shade
Rear window/rear doors...........-.... 55
Shift paddles............ 2... cee eee eee 97
Ship
carrier... 2.0... ee eee eee eee 109
Shortcut
refer to Shortcuts........-.. eee eee eee 23
Shortcuts. ... 02... eee eee eee eee 23
Shuffle... 0.0... eee eee eee 215
also refer to Shuffle............00 eee 215
Side assist... 2.0.2... eee eee eee 150
Cleaning the sensors...............--. 267
SIM/Card exes ¢ ¢ seem ¢ § eres & ¥ pews se ce 178
SiriusXM alert notifications.............. 204
Sliding/tilting sunroof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 4S
SiMart favorites: = ccc. zs sen 5 se een os sees 204

Index

Smartphone
Wireless charging.............0e0ee ee 166
also refer to Telephone..............0. 164
SNOW ChainSk : 2 nen ss wage & 5 wee.e s aakeR G8 261
Socket... 2... 6c cece cece eee eee eee eee 80
Software
Update. 2 20 ¢ = scm ¢ y nose e x cee 2 Pees 224
Software information
Legalinformation’s « ss ows so cameo 225
Software version (MMI)
Version information..............0005 225
Sound
refer to Adjusting the sound............ 223
Space-saving spare tire (compact spare tire) . 278
SPANevEine la ws: ccswiws a w suswowe a wanes 6 v suawean ww ae 278
Speed limit information
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 123
Speed limits
refer to Traffic sign recognition......... 123
Speedometer.......... cece eee eee 12
Speed warning system..........-..20005 123
Sport differential...................0.. 112
Start/Stop!sySteM ier «ese ev ean ee ever a 101
MessageS ... 0... eee eee eee 102
Switching offandon...............0-- 101
Startitig to drives < s exes + < sews 2 v eee 2 x aa 94
Starting (engine)..................50-5 101
Steering... eee eee eee eee 110
Audi GriVESELECE’s see 2 s came ye een ss 108
als@refertoa Steering: « «cis + 6 ween oy ox 110
Steering locke. esse ¢ s aeea se wows a es 93,110
Steering wheel
AGUSTIN Geis: & & esenme oo scares 2 wiemeem « sree a 63
Shift
paddles...........0...000 22.0 97
Steering wheel heating................. 91.
also refer to Multifunction steering wheel. . 13
Steps for determining correct load limit... 259
Stopover (navigation) .................. 190
Stopping (ENGINE) rw. « ¢ caw 4 s aren ao gees & 101
Stolag@iss ¢ « haus & o HOGA FF RGB.E ¢ LER Ee BH 81
Storage area behind the rear head restraints. 81
Storage compartment...............00-5 81
SUOPAGEMEE. « « awexece sx sounene + vi eneuene «91 anetonn aw 81
Streaming
refer to Online media................. 211
Subtitles (DVD) .......... 0. cece cece eens 217
310

Sunshade
Rear window/rear doors...........-.05 55
ROOF s = = ea s ¥ meme 2 wee = Hee SE eeN e s 45
also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 45
SUN'VISOMS © wins oe wosmn 2s awe ot eee oo eee 55
SUSPENSION « wercx = x vesws & 2 ee § o ete oo oe 109
Audi drivesselects, 6 ecccaise os ccesia 6 6 ese © oe 108
Swap allie sooner ov senso w o sevens oo snes wo one 171
SWENNE'ASSISE:: cscoes + waren ov een ee mee 2 148
Symbols
Navigationsics « cerca + save we snare we arnnere 191
Traffic... 2... eee 197
also refer to Indicator lights..............- Z
SYNC (climate control system)............ 89
System settings ........ 0.00 cece eee eee 223
T
Tachometer.............0 cc eee eeaee 12,15
Tail lights
Cle @NIG tax s 2 wees ¢ 3 meee 2 Roem et eee ee
Technical data. .
Technical modifications................. 293
Telephone.......... 0... eee ee eee eee 164
Audi phone box..3 52 .s.%. esses se reus ss 166
Connecting acell phone............... 164
Dialinganumber.............. 000000 170
Options during aphonecall............ 171
Playing Musi¢ « scm «ose v2 ewes oe pee v 210
Temperature display (outside temperature) .. 15
Temperature gauge
COOLANE » ssscens « & snamess + a iar +o ames ¥ wae & 12
Textinput » ssw 5 semen 5 «eee 2 2 pew 2 oe eees 24
Text messages
SOECIGS swseeun ws x asin aw owenaus 6 v renin 6 ¥ osrosies L/1
Text messaging settings............... 17d
also refer to Text messages............ LA,
Tie2dOWINS's « « seas ¢ s omen 3 awe 5 i HaeR & 2 Bee 85
Tightening specification
Wheel boltstays + san v s nome s ¢ goes 8 2 new 277
Tightening specification (wheel bolts) ..... 277
Titi@’s ¢ : sews 2 < sean sb OES 2 OS 2 Bee a Be 16
tiptronic
refer to Manual shifting................ 97
Tire Mobility System (tire repair set)....... 272