roof rack AUDI A6 2021 Owner´s Manual

Lights and Vision
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Applies to: vehicles with manual sunshade
If the glass on an automatic dimming mirror
breaks, electrolyte can leak out. This liquid
damages plastic surfaces and paint. Clean
this liquid as quickly as possible, for example
with a wet sponge.
@ Tips
— If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
will not function correctly,
— The automatic dimming mirrors do not dim
when the interior lighting is turned on or
the reverse gear is selected.



Fig. 44 Rear door: sunshade
Rear door sunshade
> Pull the sunshade out and attach it to the re-
Se tainer on the upper door frame.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on




Fig. 43 Roof headliner: sun visor
Sun visor

The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets
and turned toward the doors (4).
They can also be moved back and forth length-
wise in this position.
Vanity mirror
The mirror light switches on when the cover over
the
vanity mirror @) opens.



Fig. 46 Lever: rear window wiper (Avant/allroad)
> Move the windshield wiper lever S7 to the cor-
responding position:
© Windshield wipers off
@ Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The wind-
shield wipers switch on once the vehicle speed >
60

Storage and convenience

Roof rack
General information
Applies to: vehicles with roof rack mount

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Applies to: sedan
Fig. 81 Roof: mounting points




Applies to: Avant/allroad
Fig. 82 Roof rail: mounting points on the Avant Q), allroad
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If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof,
you must observe the following:
— These roof racks are the basis for a complete
roof rack system. Only roof racks that are suita-
ble for your vehicle may be used. Audi recom-
mends roof racks and attachments from the
Audi Genuine Accessories program.
— Make sure the roof rack is mounted on the vehi-
cle only at the specified locations @ or @) or
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— Note the permitted axle load, permitted total
weight, and permitted roof load of your vehicle
= page 314. The roof load is the total of the
weight of the roof rack, the attachments and
the cargo you are carrying. However, you must
also note the permitted load of the carrier sys-
tem being used.

A\ WARNING
— Follow the installation instructions provided
with the roof rack system. If you do not se-
cure the roof rack system and objects on the
roof correctly, they could come loose from
the vehicle and cause an accident.
— The risk of an accident increases when using
a roof rack system, because it changes the
driving characteristics by shifting the center
of gravity and/or the increasing the surface
area exposed to wind. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions.

® Note
Make sure that the luggage compartment lid
and the panoramic glass roof* do not come in-
to contact with objects on the roof when they
are open.
@) For the sake of the environment
Energy usage will increase because of the in-
creased wind resistance. Remove the roof rack
when you are no longer using it.

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Driving

the same time when the vehicle is stationary. The
“P” gear is automatically engaged when you turn
off the engine. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to
have the malfunction corrected.
fl P button: malfunction! Auto P when engine
off. Please contact Service
There is a malfunction in the "P" button on the
selector lever. The “P” gear is automatically en-
gaged when you turn off the engine. Drive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor-
rected.
i Danger of rolling away! P not possible.
Please apply parking brake
— The parking lock was released using the emer-
gency release > page 101. Or:
— The parking lock can no longer be engaged.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected. Secure the vehicle
against rolling before exiting the vehicle
=> page 97.
Move selector lever to automatic position
The transmission has switched out of tiptronic
mode. Switch back to automatic mode with the
selector lever > page 100.
Drive system
A new vehicle must be broken in within the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the engine and other drive com-
ponents.
Do not drive higher than two-thirds of the maxi-
mum permitted engine RPM during the first 600
miles (1,000 km) and do not use full accelera-
tion. The engine can be increased RPM gradually
during the next 300 miles (500 km).
Conventional and mild hybrid drive system
Applies to: vehicles with a conventional drive system or a mild
hybrid drive system
Vehicles with a conventional or mild hybrid drive
system are powered by a combustion engine. It
uses fuel to recover energy.
Vehicles with a mild hybrid drive system have ad-
ditional battery technology.
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driving

Your driving style greatly influences the amount
of fuel and energy consumed, the environmental
impact, and the wear on the engine, brakes, and
tires. Note the following information for efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving:
— Turn off electrical equipment that is not need-
ed, for example seat heating*.
— Anticipate upcoming traffic situations while
driving to avoid unnecessary acceleration and
braking.
— Avoid driving at high speeds.
— Avoid adding extra weight to the vehicle if pos-
sible, for example by not leaving roof racks or
bike racks installed when they are not needed.
— Make sure the tire pressure is correct.
— Have maintenance performed regularly on the
vehicle.
— Do not let the engine run while the vehicle
parked.
— Do not drive with winter tires during the summ-
er.
— Use the Start/Stop system.
— Utilize the engine braking effect.
— Avoid driving short distances when possible.
@) Tips
The amount of noise produced by the vehicle
can increase significantly when driving with a
sporty style. Show respect to others around
you and the environment with the way you op-
erate your vehicle, especially at night.
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Radio

Radio
General information
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Fig. 148 Upper display: SiriusXM channel list
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the radio
may support the FM, AM, and SiriusXM (satellite
radio) frequency bands. Using the HD Radio re-
ceiver* also allows you to receive radio stations
on the FM and AM bands in digital format.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected station list, the following information will
be displayed:
@ Station list
Shows the stations that are currently availa-
ble. The station list updates automatically.
Stations @
For example, the station name may be dis-
played depending on availability.
HD Radio technology
FM/AM stations that can be received by digi-
tal radio are marked with the HD Radio tech-
nology symbol H).
If reception quality declines, the radio auto-
matically switches to the analog FM/AM sta-
tion depending on availability.
@ Additional audio programs
Digital HD Radio stations may contain multi-
ple additional audio programs. If you lose re-
ception, the additional audio programs will
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be muted since they can no longer be re-
ceived.
Radio ID
Your radio ID and contact data for your satel-
lite radio provider are displayed.
Channel number
® No reception e®
The station cannot be received.
In addition to the symbols for the usual frequen-
cy bands, the following information may also be
available depending on vehicle equipment:

Symbol | Description
The station provides information in
the background for an online station
alternative. Online station tracking
must be switched on for this
> page 218.

The station is received through the In-
ternet.

The system attempts to receive the
station/podcast through the Internet.
G) Tips
— Contact the SiriusXM* provider if you would
like to receive satellite programming.

— Buildings, tunnels, bridges, open areas, oth-
er vehicles or objects on the vehicle roof can
affect reception.
— Satellite radio* is not available in all re-
gions.
Adjusting the radio using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: To set a frequency band, select
on the home screen: RADIO > Source a catego-
ry.
> Applies to: MMI: To set a station, select on the
home screen: RADIO > Source > a category >a
station/podcast*.
> To select a frequency, follow the instructions
under > page 214, Free text search.
Adjusting the radio using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: radio mode must be on. >

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Wheels

Production options weight
means the combined weight of
those installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lbs.
(2.3 kg) in excess of those stand-
ard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, in-
cluding heavy duty brakes, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Radial ply tire
means a pneumatic tire in which
the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at substantially
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Recommended inflation
pressure
see > page 259, Cold tire infla-
tion pressure.
Reinforced tire
means a tire designed to operate
at higher loads and at higher in-
flation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire. Rein-
forced tires may be identified as
“XL”, “xl”, “EXTRA LOAD”, or “RF”
on the sidewall.
Rim
means a metal support for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Rim diameter
means nominal diameter of the
bead seat. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to pur-
chase new tires to match the new
rim diameter.
Rim size designation
means rim diameter and width.
Rim width
means nominal distance between
rim flanges.
Sidewall
means that portion of a tire be-
tween the tread and bead.
Speed rating (letter code)
means the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extend-
ed periods of time. The ratings
range from 93 mph (150 km/h)
to 186 mph (298 km/h) > table
on page 257. You may not find
this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
The speed rating letter code,
where applicable, is molded on
the tire sidewall and indicates the >
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Index

Drives
refer to Media.............000 eee 220, 223
Drive select
refer to Audi drive select............... 112
Drive systeM..... ee eee eee ee ee 103,105
Audi drive Select s cso 2 ¢ cawe 2 2 gence a ee 112
Driving down hills...............-0.00- 109
DriVinig Program. ¢ «mas xc ees + cess 99, 146
Driving through water............-..005 110
Driving time... 6... eee eee eee 17
Driving tips
Driving through water................- 110
Efficientdriving
¢ wuss « ¢ cows se cows xe ea 103
Offroad driving............. cee eee eee 110
Uphill and downhill................00. 109
Driving track. . 22... . ee eee eee eee 109
Drivinguphills................02..000. 109
DVDEARIVG is 1 3 cosnees «x cemeeas =o sammate = x amemens © © 221,
Dynamic all-wheel steering.............. 115
E
Esmaibesw 2 man ao mace a 2 oman a 2 ene oe eer 190
Settings.......... 0.0.0 c eee eee eee 190
EDL
refer to Electronic Differential Lock...... 117
EDR
refer to Event Data Recorder (EDR)...... 303
EfficieieyASSiStw: ¢ x sawa 5 2 waren sx mewn ge 136
Predictive Comtroleccine ss ansin < seein ev aanev 142
Electrical system ........-.-- 02 eee ee eee 251
Electromechanical parking brake......... 107
Electronic Differential Lock.............. 117
Electronic immobilizer.............000005 40
Electronic Stabilization Control........... L17
Embedded SIM card..............000008 193
EMergency*assist crocs oo: szenase © suetece « 0 sues 158
Emergency assistance seins ss soa + ciaseas a 6 i 286
Emergency braking function............. 108
Emergency call..............----- 188, 197
Emergency flashers............. eee eeeee 56
Emergency mode.........--.eeeeeeeeee 102
Emergency operation
DOOMS «= zavee ¢ = ems 2 eg see gs Sees 38
Fulfil do or es « eras 1 v wnausr i a wrens a ase 241
318
Luggage compartment lid............... 45
Panoramic glass roof............0e ee eee 49
Emissions control system..............- 241
ENergy CONSUMERS is 2s cree 2 areca eo aero os 17
Energy Managements « s ecw 6 waves wv viscous 104
Engine
Breakingin...........- ee eee eee e eee ee 103
GOOlSMit : seus i < saae 2 5 eee 2 Ree 2 eS 249
Emergentey Stopis: «= cow 6 sews v women sv oe 96
Jump starting. ........ 0... cee eee eee 293
Start/Stop system............-0000005 104
Starting/stopping.................008- 96
Engine compartment
Opening and closing the hood.......... 243
Overview... ... 0... eee eee eee 245
Safety precautions.................... 242
Engine data
refer to Sport displays.................. 16
Engine oil
AGGING « cvairers & avairane s H aamave © o revere & e ereree 245
Changing.......... 2. e eee eee eee eee 248
Checking oillevel.. s «eas ss news se news se 245
CONSUMPEOM ives «x asco vx sommes woo sues ow on 245
Indicator light.............0. ee eee 246
Replacement interval................. 255
Temperature display.............0.00.. 15
Engine sound
Audi drive:select:. . vsccon co ese ee mare ewe 113
Engine:startisystem siisces « ncena s © wassoe o 2 eas 97
Engine stop
refer to Start/Stop system............. 104
Entry/exit lighting................-. eee 56
Entry assiStance:. « 6 sees so ears ve wnvers 0 owe 67
also refer to Exit assistance............. 67
Environment
Unleaded gasoline..............2.-00. 238
ESC
refer to Electronic Stabilization Control... 117
ESC OFGaG wees 5 2 awons ¥ a eG 4d EEG a Re L1y
ESC SPOfitecs « s sews x = eaues ¥ cee Fe eee 117
eSIM
refer to Embedded SIM card............ 193
Event Data Recorder (EDR) « ex.s se cena sv 303
EXiti@SsiStance « sass 3 « neue ¢ 5 hewn eee es 67
Exit warning ..... 00. e cece ee eee eee 156
Exterior antenna...............0.0000. 184

Index

Rear wiper blades
Changing. ...... 22... cece eee ee eee eee 63
ClESNING s « = smu + = pews & ¢ eee + 8 oetew + Be 63
REAR (climate control system)............ 92
Recirculation Mode ............ee sevens 93
Recuperation.... 0.0... 0.00 cece eee eae 17
Refrigerant oil... 2.0... cece eee eee 314
REFUCLIIAG « «cess 2 somes w x semen oo anexee aw ote 239
Remote access authorization (key user)... .. 33
Remote control
Garage door opener..........-...000005 50
Remote:control:key srecscs co sneer 6 @ cares © # crue 39
Convenience opening and closing......... 48
Key replacement..........-...--000 eee 39
LED s scsuvwe wrausas ow & ivaeass & 6 anuesue w 8 canes ot Sone 41
PANIC function.............. 000 cece 39
Replacing the battery.............0.005 41
Unlocking and locking............-...0- 40
also refer to Vehicle key...........00005 39
Remote controlled parking.............. 174
Remote park assist plus
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 174
Remote park assist plus with garage function
refer to Remote controlled parking...... 174
Removing the caps (wheel bolts)......... 289
Repairs. ... 2.2.0.0... 00 eee eee eee eee 308
Replacement key......... 0.0000. e ee eee 39
Replacement parts...............000005 310
Replacing fuses so sscaen: x x ewan a o ccazae @ 0 exe 298
Reporting Safety Defects................ 310
RitiSis s wenea 2 2 wees 2 & wees se wesey EF ROUTE & 2 271
Cleaning... ..... cece eee eee eee 282
Roadicartien wees « wavs 2 o oriusue w « iassie a wae 113
RoWlingic «+ assem xo eeu 6 & emuae ¥ 6 mee ww Re 97
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 107
Transmission idle..............02-.005- 99
Roof
refer to Panoramic glass roof............ 48
ROGEIGS « 5 sass ¢ 5 woa.e 2 Gaeee & & Gales Gz a 314
Roof rack... 6. eee eee 90
also refer to Roof rack..........-...+--- 90
Route guidance
StOPPING sess so eee 6 semi © 2 oases oo ee 204
also refer to Navigation............... 200
Running direction (tires)................ 291
324
Ss
Safety belts. ...... 0.0... eee eee eee 70
GCl@aNiNG ies « s wei + y ewe » eon ee Dew gE 283
LOEKING sexes ico seesene xe emevene ww maevare ¥ w anetese © 81
Securing child safety seats.............. 81
Satellite map...... 2... eee eee eee 207
Saving fuel
Energy consumers..........-.2-.020005 L7
Recuiperationts s sacs s zaee 5 s gees & x geome e 17
Screen
refer to Touch display ...........0e0eeee 18
SGrEWALIVET iss x = caves x = sae & & eerR 8 & OG s 286
Search function
refer to Free text search............... 227
Seat:heating « sci owes 2 wawn se meen 6 ¥ owe 93
Seats
Adjusting the front seats............... 66
Cleaning ............ 06. c eee ee eee eee 283
FOLGING ces ¢ = eee = s ees ¢ o Hews se tees ee 87
Front passenger’s seat adjustment....... 68
Head restraints. ......... 0.0... e eee eee 69
Massage function............ eee ee eee 66
Memory function: « esccns a a assis a arene 6 oe 73
Resetting the position.................. 67
Storing a seat profile........0.... ee eeee 73
Seat ventilationies: «i eee +s sews ye ewe es 93
Securing the vehicle...............000005 97
Selecting a source (media).............. 223
Selector lever... 0.0... cee eee eee eee eee 98
Sensors
Coverage areaS.. 1. eee eee 123
LOCALIONS wns = = ome & = eee + 7 wee Fo eS 124
Service interval display................. 255
Setting measurement units.............. 233
Settings... ... cee eee eee eee eee 233
Announcements and tones............. 233
Bluetooth. «seni + 2 waive oo arene 6 6 now 6 234
Date andtime................000000. 233
LanGUaGE = snus 3 2 gauss = Hee s ¢ Mowe < Bae 233
Measurementumitsicscs oo soc 6 o soeness 6 avs 233
Media... .. eee eee eee eee eee ee 227
NaVidatiOtisss « s2ee% + nace s x ceee ¢ 5 nee 210
RadlO sovciss so covers o ema wo een 8 een 6 218
Sound... ... 6... cece eee eee 233
SYSUGMs & = new © = mews ¢ | wee 5 y eRe x ee 233