window AUDI A6 2021 Owner´s Manual
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Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate control system
One of the following options may be available,
depending on vehicle equipment:
— A deluxe automatic climate control system with
3 zones where the temperature, air distribu-
tion, and air supply can be set separately on the
left front side, the right front side, and in the
rear
— A deluxe automatic climate control system with
4 zones to individually adjust the temperature,
air distribution, and amount of ventilation at all
of the seats
The climate control system warms, cools, dehu-
midifies, and filters the air in the vehicle interior.
It is the most effective when the windows and
panoramic glass roof* are closed. If there is a
build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation
can help to speed up the cooling process.
The deluxe climate control system automatically
maintains a temperature once it has been set. In
all heating mode functions except defrost, the
blower only switches to a higher speed once the
coolant has reached a certain temperature.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the air.
@ For the sake of the environment
Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C
mode.
G) Tips
— To prevent interference with the heating or
cooling output and to prevent the windows
from fogging over, the air intake in front of
the windshield must be free of ice, snow,
and leaves.
— Condensation from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the
vehicle. This is normal and does not mean
there is a leak.
— The energy management system may tem-
porarily switch off certain functions, such as
the seat heating* or rear window defogger.
These systems are available again as soon as
the energy supply has been restored.
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Fig. 83 Center console: lower display and switch panel
Settings are adjusted using both displays, the
switch panel in the center console, and the con-
trol panel in the rear. For information on how to
operate the touch displays, see > page 18, Touch
displays.
You can adjust all climate control system settings
in the front; only certain functions are available
in the rear.
Lower display
The lower display has two sections with controls:
You can regulate the blower and the air distribu-
tion automatically using AUTO in area @). You can
also apply individual settings here.
In area @, you can switch individual climate con-
trol system functions on and off.
Switch panel in the center console
Both the & and & buttons to defog windows as
quickly as possible are located in area @).
Upper display
In the upper display, you can switch additional
functions on and off, display them, and adjust
settings.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Air conditioning, or
> Press +++ on the lower display.
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Warm and cold
Control panel in rear
You can operate certain climate control functions
in the rear using the control panel.
Customizing
A climate control function from the upper display
can be assigned to each button to the left and
right of +++ in area @).
> Press and hold the symbol for the desired func-
tion on the upper display for at least three sec-
onds. A menu that consists of two sections ap-
pears.
> If you pull the symbol toward the left section,
the button to the left of «++ will be assigned.
> If you pull the symbol toward the right section,
the button to the right of ++ will be assigned.
Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off.
One bar in the button or the LED in the button
will light up when the function is switched on.
Some buttons can have several functions as-
signed to them. The various functions can be ac-
tivated by pressing the button multiple times.
AUTO Automatic mode
The automatic mode regulates the amount of air
and air distribution automatically, so that the set
temperature is reached is quickly as possible.
REAR Rear climate control system
To enable operation of the climate control sys-
tem from the rear of the vehicle, press REAR.
To exit this mode again, press REAR or
REAR MODE EXIT.
SYNC Synchronization
When synchronization is switched on, the tem-
perature, air distribution, and blower strength on
the driver's side is applied to all seat positions.
You can also control the synchronization directly
using a gesture. Pull two fingers together on the
lower display > page 18.
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OFF Switching off
The climate control system is switched off. Air
supply from the outside is blocked. If you press
OFF in the front, the front and rear climate con-
trol system will switch off. If you press OFF in the
rear, the rear climate control system will switch
off. To switch the climate control system back on,
press on any button in the respective display.
A/C / ME Cooling mode
The cooling mode only functions with the blower
turned on. The air is not cooled and humidity is
not reduced when cooling mode is switched off.
This can cause fog on the windows. The cooling
mode switches off automatically at low outside
temperatures.
If you activate the A/C, the cooling mode will be
automatically regulated.
If you activate 4/6, the cooling mode will run with
maximum cooling output and maximum blower
speed. To reduce unnecessary energy usage, only
use this function briefly.
+ /- Temperature
Temperatures between 60 °F (+16 °C) and 84 °F
(+28 °C) can be set. If outside of this range,
LOW / LO or HIGH / HI will appear in the display.
In both settings, the climate control runs con-
stantly at the maximum cooling or heating level.
The temperature is not regulated.
§8 Blower
With / A, you can manually adjust the vol-
ume of air generated by the blower to your pref-
erences. The blower should always run at a low
setting to prevent the windows from fogging and
to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside the
vehicle. To have the blower regulated automati-
cally, press AUTO.
2 Air distribution
With °@/<>/%, you can select the vents from
which the air will flow. To have the air distribu-
tion controlled automatically, press the AUTO
button or deactivate all three arrows. With “2,
the air will be directed toward the windshield. >
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Warm and cold
Applies to: vehicles with 4-zone automatic cli-
mate control: You can press J in the rear control
panel multiple times to adjust the air distribution
based on the direction of the arrow.
® Defrosting
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible.
Align the outer air vents with the side windows.
The maximum amount of air flows mainly from
the vents below the windshield. The windshield
defogger” is also switched on at low outside tem-
peratures. The ® button will flash. Recirculation
mode switches off. The temperature should be
set at 72 °F (+22 °C) or higher. Depending on the
outside temperature, the A/C cooling mode may
automatically switch on.
& Rear window defogger
The rear window defogger only operates when
the engine is running. It switches off automati-
cally after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the
outside temperature.
To prevent the rear window defogger from
switching off automatically, press and hold the
& button for more than three seconds. It will re-
main on until the ignition is switched off.
AUTO
<>/cS Recirculation mode
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil-
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior > A\.
Pressing <> switches recirculation mode on or
off manually.
AUTOX
When switched on, automatic recirculation
controls the recirculation mode automatically.
You must press the ¥ button if fog forms on the
windows.
« Seat heating
Applies to: vehicles with heated seats
The seat heating temperature can be set at mul-
tiple levels. Press 4 once to switch on the highest
level. Press «) again to decrease the temperature
one level at a time. The seat heating is switched
off if the button is not illuminated.
®) Seat ventilation
Applies to: vehicles with seat ventilation
The seat ventilation intensity can be set to multi-
ple levels. Press 2) once to switch on the highest
level. Press 2) again to decrease the heat level
one level at a time. The seat ventilation is switch-
ed off if the button is not illuminated.
@ Child safety lock*
If 8 turns on in the control panel in the rear, the
child safety lock is active and operation is blocked
=> page 46.
§ Ionizer
Applies to: vehicles with ionizer
Hazardous particles and germs in the air may be
reduced through ionization. This helps to im-
prove the air quality for individuals in the passen-
ger compartment.
&" Fragrance
Applies to: vehicles with fragrance function
The fragrance function will dispense a scent in
the vehicle interior. It is dispensed through the
front outer vents. This will produce a pleasant
scent. The fragrance is time-delayed, especially
at low or high temperatures. You can adjust the
fragrance function > page 94.
Residual heat
The residual heat from the coolant is used to
heat the vehicle interior. To use this function,
press and hold the &% button for more than two
seconds while the ignition is switched off. The
function switches off automatically after about
15 minutes.
ZX WARNING
— You should not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period of time, because no
fresh air is drawn in and the windows can
fog when cooling mode is switched off. This
increases the risk of an accident.
— Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature could develop burns when
using the seat heating* function. To reduce
the risk of injury, these individuals should
not use seat heating*.
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Driver assistance
— Audi pre sense basic can react during emergen-
cy and dangerous braking maneuvers and un-
stable driving situations (such as oversteering
or understeering).
— Audi pre sense front) can detect an impending
frontal impact and react with warnings, braking
interventions, and preemptive safety measures
for the vehicle occupants.
— Audi pre sense rear monitors the rear traffic
behind your vehicle and can react to an impend-
ing rear impact.
— Audi pre sense side can detect an impending
side impact from cross-traffic and vehicles com-
ing from the side, and can initiate preemptive
safety measures.
— The swerve assist can help you to steer the ve-
hicle around an obstacle during an evasive ma-
neuver that is detected as critical.
— The turn assist can detect vehicles in the oppo-
site lane as critical during a turning maneuver
and react with braking maneuvers.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
Depending on the vehicle speed and the vehicle
equipment, the following functions may be initi-
ated in certain situations:
— Visual and audio warnings
— Reversible tensioning of safety belts
— Closing the windows and panoramic glass roof
— Adjusting the seats
— Other preemptive safety measures by individual
systems
Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
G) Tips
— Depending on the risk situation that is de-
tected and the selected Audi drive select*
mode, not all preemptive safety measures
may be initiated under certain circumstan-
D_ This is not available in some countries.
ces. Certain functions can be adjusted or
skipped if necessary.
— Audi pre sense may be restricted or unavail-
able under certain circumstances, for exam-
ple if:
— There are passengers with unfastened
safety belts
— After turning on the ignition, as long as
the & indicator light is on.
— When driving in reverse.
— There is an airbag control module mal-
function
— System functions may not be available if
the ESC is limited or switched off, or if
there is a malfunction.
Audi pre sense basic
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense basic
Audi pre sense basic is automatically active at
speeds of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) and
higher. Audi pre sense basic can trigger preemp-
tive safety measures during emergency braking
and dangerous braking maneuvers as well as in
unstable driving situations, such as oversteering
or understeering > page 151, Audi pre sense pre-
emptive safety measures.
The message Audi pre sense Bo will warn you
about the danger.
ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense front
Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense
front can warn about an impending front end col-
lision and brake the vehicle strongly, if necessary.
The system uses the camera behind the wind-
shield and is available at speeds above approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Driver assistance
approaches, the sooner the display will turn
on.
@® Vehicles traveling in the same direction: the
display will turn on if vehicles traveling in the
same direction as your vehicle are classified
as critical. The side assist warns you of all de-
tected vehicles when they are in the “blind
spot” or before they reach that point.
@ Vehicles you are passing: the display only
turns on if you slowly pass a detected vehicle
(difference in speed between the two vehicles
is less than 9 mph (15 km/h)). There is no
display if you pass a vehicle more quickly.
Information stage
At the information level, the side assist informs
you of detected objects that are classified as criti-
cal. This is even possible when your vehicle is sta-
tionary and the turn signal is turned on, so that
the system can also assist you when turning.
From speeds of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
and higher, the system will warn you of detected
objects that are classified as critical, even if the
turn signal is not turned on.
The display remains dim in the information stage
so that you are not distracted while looking for-
ward.
Warning stage
If you activate a turn signal and the display flash-
es, side assist is warning about objects that have
been classified as critical.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and other
driver assistance systems, the display may also
flash if you have not activated a turn signal. If
you are approaching a detected lane marker line
and it appears you will be leaving the lane, the
display will warn you about detected vehicles
that are classified as critical. You can also be
warned with corrective steering > page 149,
Lane departure warning.
Detection range
The radar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are
the normal width. In some situations, the display
may turn on even though there is no vehicle lo-
cated in the area that is critical for a lane change.
For example:
— If the lanes are narrow or if you are driving on
the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the
system may have detected a vehicle in another
lane that is not adjacent to your current lane.
—If you are driving through a curve. Side assist
may react to a vehicle that is in the same lane
or one lane over from the adjacent lane.
—If side assist reacts to other objects (such as
roadside structures like guard rails).
Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
— The display may not appear on time when
vehicles are approaching or being passed
very quickly.
@) Tips
— If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted, the
display in the exterior mirror may be incor-
rect.
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 113
are diagrams and do not represent a true-
to-scale image of the sensor ranges.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 311.
Oe ees
Applies to: vehicles with side assist
The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI > page 125. If the system is activated, the
displays will turn on briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Adjusting the brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the display in
the exterior mirror. The settings depend on the
vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > (<23) > Side as-
sist > Brightness.
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Parking and maneuvering
Rearview camera and
peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras
B8V-0629
Fig. 120 Orientation line display when parking
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a rearview
camera or multiple peripheral cameras may be
available.
The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-
ver using the orientation lines.
The peripheral cameras expand the vehicle over-
view to include various views around the vehicle
that can be selected.
ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
Activating and deactivating
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras
[RAZ-1042|
Fig. 121 Center console: parking aid button
Activating and deactivating
> Press the 4 button (@ in the center console.
When activating, a brief tone will sound and
the LED in the button will turn on. Or
> Press bin the upper display if the visual dis-
tance indicator is shown > page 161, fig. 119.
The system can be activated at low speeds, such
when maneuvering.
Automatic activation
The system activates automatically when reverse
gear is engaged while the engine is running. A
brief tone will sound.
Automatic deactivation
The system will deactivate automatically once
the vehicle exceeds a certain speed while driving
forward.
A WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
Clean rearview camera
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras
You can manually start the cleaning of the rear-
view camera. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
> Select |--| > Clean rearview camera in the upper
display when the parking aid is active. Or
> Applies to: vehicles with rear window wiper:
Move the wiper lever S7 into the position for
cleaning the rear window © © page 60.
Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 122.
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Navigation
@) Tips
Certain gestures may not be available on all
touch displays or in every menu.
ALL) Naviga te guidance
started
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and Audi virtual
cockpit
Fig. 144 Instrument cluster: default view: turning maneu-
ver when route guidance has started
Requirement: route guidance must be on
= page 201.
The following information will be displayed in the
driver information system, if available:
@ Current vehicle position
@A bar graph appears when there is an upcom-
ing turn. The fewer the bars that are shown, the
shorter the distance is until the turn. If there is
no upcoming turn immediately ahead, the dis-
tance to the destination or stopover, the calculat-
ed arrival time, and a direction arrow for the up-
coming maneuver will be displayed in the right
speedometer. If there is no upcoming maneuver,
the distance to the next maneuver will be dis-
played.
@® Lane recommendation
206
Alternative routes
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
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Fig. 145 Display of alternative routes in the overview map
Opening alternative routes
Requirement: route guidance must be started
= page 201 and the map must be displayed
=> page 205.
> Press on / in the side menu on the map
=> page 204, fig. 142.
@ Current route
The distance to the destination and the calculat-
ed arrival time will be displayed for the current
route.
@ Alternative route
The difference in travel time compared to the se-
lected route will be displayed.
Displaying alternative routes in the
foreground
> Press @ in the corresponding information win-
dow, or
> Press and hold the information window for the
corresponding alternative route (for example,
@° fig. 145).
Select route
> Press on the information window for the corre-
sponding route (for example @) 9 fig. 145).
Additional functions
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
You can access frequent destinations in the favor-
ites. You can quickly and easily start route guid-
ance using the home address or business address
function.
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Navigation
Requirement: you must have created a myAudi
account at my.audi.com. Your vehicle must be
registered in your myAudi account.
Downloading a map update
> Download the map update at my.audi.com and
store it on a USB flash drive. For additional in-
formation, visit my.audi.com.
Installing a map update
> Connect the USB flash drive to the Audi music
interface > page 222.
> Open the notification in the notification center
on > page 23 and press on the notification.
> Press Next. The status of the installation is
shown in the display.
Traffic incidents
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and online traffic
information
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Fig. 146 traffic information overview
Open traffic information
Requirement: the map must be displayed
=> page 205.
> Press on the traffic jam symbol in the side
menu on the map > page 204, fig. 142.
Display traffic report details
> Press on the traffic report @) > fig. 146.
> To display the previous or next traffic report,
press < or.
The following information can be displayed
> fig. 146:
@ Amessage will appear if the MMI calculates a
better route for the current route guidance.
The predicted delay takes into account future
changes to the traffic situation on the route.
Press on an item ina list @ and select the
better route. More information can be found
under > page 206.
@ Atraffic message is displayed. The distance
to the hazardous area is calculated from the
current vehicle position.
@® The traffic messages are only shown when
route guidance is active. Press ona line to
display details about it.
(i) Tips
— Particularly critical traffic information, such
as warnings about wrong-way drivers, is au-
tomatically displayed as a notification.
— Traffic information is not available in some
countries.
Traffic rerouting
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
By receiving traffic information, your MMI calcu-
lates a better route if available and the possible
time saved compared to the current route.
Traffic rerouting
> Start route guidance.
The MMI uses a notification or a note in the traf-
fic information @ > page 209, fig. 146 to indi-
cate a better route. You can decide which route
you would like to use.
To select a better route, you have the following
options:
> Notification: press F2. The better route will be
used for route guidance, or press on the notifi-
cation. Press on the information window for the
better route (for example @) > page 206,
fig. 145).
> Note in the traffic information: press on the
list entry @ > page 209, fig. 146. Press on the
information window for the better route (for
example (2) > page 206, fig. 145).
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Media
Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px. The album cover
Metadata from the medium or from Gracenote®* is displayed, depending on
availability.
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Number of files
DVD drive: max. 1,000 files per medium
USB mass storage device: max. 50,000 files per medium; max. 1,000
files per playlist/folder
Format File extension
MPEG 1/2 Layer 3 -mp3
Windows Media Audio 9/10 .wma
Up to maximum 320 kbit/s
48 kHz sampling frequencies
MPEG 2/4 .m4a; .m4b; .aac
Opus Opus; .0gg; .oga
FLAC flac
ALAC -m4a 48 kHz sampling frequency
Monkey's Audio -ape
Format File extension
MPEG 1/2 -mpg; .mpeg
MPEG4 AVC (H.264) .mp4; .m4v; .mov; .avi
up to maximum 15 Mbit/s and
1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps
Windows Media Video 9 .wmv; .asf
MPEG-H (H.265/HEVC) -mp4; .mov
VP8/VP9 .webm
Flash video flv; .f4v
— The media sources do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment. >
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
—Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
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Checking and Filling
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for more information.
ing the 12 Volt vehicle battery
Fig. 164 Engine compartment: connectors for a charger or
jump start cables
Observe the safety precautions > page 242, Gen-
eral information, > A\ in Battery general infor-
mation on page 252 and > /\.
Requirement: only use chargers with a maximum
charging current of 14.8 volts. The battery ca-
bles remain connected.
The charging cable connections are located in the
motor compartment. The ground point ©) is al-
ways located on the vehicle body.
> Switch off the ignition and all electrical equip-
ment.
> Open the hood > page 243.
> Press the release lever on the positive terminal
and fold the cover upward © fig. 164.
> Clamp the charger terminal clamps to the jump
start pins according to the instructions. (Hex
head bolt under a cover @), ground point 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 243.
ZA WARNING
— Never connect a charging cable or jump
start cable directly to the 12 Volt vehicle
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battery. Only use the connections in the en-
gine compartment > page 254.
— A highly 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. 165 Engine compartment: washer fluid reservoir cap
Observe the safety precautions > page 242, Gen-
eral information.
The windshield washer reservoir <> contains the
cleaning solution for the windshield/rear window
and the headlight washer system* > fig. 165,
= page 245. The reservoir capacity can be found
in > page 314.
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 >