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Vorsprung durch Technik

AUDI AG

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Valid from November 2010

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S a l o o nA6Audi A6 Saloon



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Fascination

4 Audi A6 Saloon experience

Technology

2 6 Aluminium hybrid construct ion 38 quattro®/quattro® with spor ts differentia l

28 MMI® – Multi Media Interface 40 Night vision assistant/head-up display

30 FSI®/TFSI® 42 LED headlights

32 TDI 44 Audi pre sense

34 S tronic 46 Assistance systems

36 Audi drive select

Equipment

48 S line 66 Infotainment

52 Paints 68 Assistance systems

54 Seats/seat covers 69 Technology

59 Headlining 71 Audi Service®

60 Inlays 72 Audi Genuine Accessories

62 Wheels/tyres 74 Technical data

6 4 Lights and mirrors, exter ior equipment 76 Dimensions

65 Interior equipment 78 Audi efficiency, Audi configurator, Audi tv




Progress is revealed in an

especially lightweight construction.

How do you improve on a car like the Audi A6 Saloon? Simple. You just need

100 years of history along with a mass of developments, patents and

records. You need engineers who are able to squeeze maximum performance

from each drop of fuel. You need craftsmen who are able to create perfect

hand-made interior inlays. You need technicians who are prepared to lie in

luggage compartments and travel at speeds of 100 km/h in order to detect

and eliminate unwanted noise. A nd you need to keep coming up with excep-

tional ideas. Such as the innovative aluminium hybrid construction in th e new

Audi A6 Saloon. It significantly saves on weight and therefore delivers im-proved agility and lower consumption. We have of course been working

for years on this construction. Only in this way could we perfect the

Audi A6 Saloon and allow us to say:

The new Audi A6 with an aluminium hybrid body. Superior lightweight

construction.

The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures can be found on page 74 onwards.



For the new Audi A6 Saloon, lightweight is not just a word. It is an Audi key

area of expertise that i s applied to every part of the vehicle, and it reflects

the superior level of technology that we aim for and that you expect:

Aluminium die casting on the front strut mounts, aluminium components

for linkage rod, swivel bearing and wheel carriers reduce weight and increa

agility.

The use of aluminium in the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment lid

optimises overall weight and thus lowers consumption.

The aluminium hybrid construction means that approx. 20 % of the

Audi A6 Saloon bodywork is made from aluminium.



Audi A6 Saloon experience

Expressive design

revealed in every line.

What you see is a stunning saloon that immediately catches the eye with

light and elegantly smooth proportioning and sporty lines. What you do

not see is the enthusiasm of our developers and designers. It is fundame

to the unique silhouette of the new Audi A6 Saloon. Only the passion of th

whole team enables the building of a car worthy of the claim “Vorsprung d

Technik”.

This begins with a design full of character, and expresses its passion for t

nology in an aluminium hybrid concept that underpins the lightness of be

design that has until now been used only in the sports car segment and t

gives the new Audi A6 Saloon more agility and efficiency – perceptible evethe first glance.

The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures can be found on page 74

onwards.




Each angle and each line complement each other and transform the new

Audi A6 into a saloon that fascinates immediately from any perspective.

One of many examples is the tornado line that runs below the side win-

dows. A power ful stroke, stretching from the headlights to the rear, gives

the A6 Saloon a light and sovereign look.




Every detail was considered when designing the

new Audi A6 Saloon. A new style singleframe g

with a new geometry of horizontal slats in high-

gloss black signals a desire to get ahead nimbly

Optional LED headlights seamlessly integrate in

the design and reveal strength of character eve

from a distance.

The cast aluminium wheels in a 10-spoke V desi

add to the look. A powerful impression – already

when stationary.The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures can be found on page 74 onwards.




Superiority is evident in every detail.

With the new Audi A6 Saloon you have arrived before the journey even begins. Ample space and a

impressive interior design await driver and passenger. Special details such as optional multi-adjus

ble comfort seats, seat ventilation and massage function, and optional inlays in natural brown Fin

grain ash are all hallmarks for the highest of exclusivity.

The technology used in the Audi A6 Saloon is ideally tailored to the driver. For even greater comfo

And for even greater safety. For example, the optional touch-sensitive MMI® touch enables you t

operate the navigation system and make call s using just one finger – without being distracted fro

the road ahead.

The optional head-up display heightens awareness when driving. Extensive and relevant informat

is projected as a full-colour virtual image beyond the windscreen.




The impression of luxury is underlined by the spacious rear passenger ar

Ambient lighting with softly integrated lighting-effects give an atmosph

of well-being and provides the interior with an alluring appeal.

Generous on space – even for the small things. A multitude of cleverly

designed storage spaces help to make journeys relaxing. The luggage com

partment lid, with an optional electrically operated open/close functiongives access to 530 litre of luggage space – enough for any type of trip.


onwards.



Efficient performance

in a new light.

Progressive strength is not just visible on the new Audi A6 Saloon. It is also perceptible at e

ry kilometre of every journey. This comes from the weight-reducing aluminium hybrid constr

tion plus the powerful but highly efficient FSI®, TFSI® and TDI engines. These are characteri

by superior acceleration and pulling power. The 3.0 TFSI engine, for example, produces

440 Nm of torque – and at lower levels of consumption.

The optional quattro® with sports differential delivers the power to the road. For improved

traction and enhanced agility, drive-power is distributed across all four wheels. In front-wh

drive models, ESP with electronic cross-axle lock provides increased safety through targe

braking relevant to the driving situation, with improved traction and no loss of dynamics.

Optional full-LED headlights contribute to the Audi A6 Saloon efficiency by requiring less e

gy than conventional lighting systems. See and be seen LED technology not only provides arange of lighting options, it also gives the vehicle a unique appearance at any time of the da

and in any type of weather.




The 7-speed dual-clutch S tronic provides a high level of driving enjoymen

Lower drag loss and quick gear changes at low revs result in increased

efficiency.

The driver information system is equipped with an efficiency program to

reduce fuel consumption. A start-stop system switches off the engine wh

the vehicle is stationary and an innovative thermal management system

shortens the engine warm-up period. These are measures that benefit the

environment. The new Audi A6 Saloon embodies more than a new type of

lightweight design.

It represents a new type of driving.


onwards.

26 Aluminium hybrid construction



Aluminium sheet

Cast aluminium

Aluminium profile

Hot-formed steel

Cold-formed steel

Aluminium luggage compartment lid

Aluminium thrust panel

Aluminium profile bumper system

Hot-formed and par tially tempered B pillars

Aluminium doors

Aluminium side panels

Die-cast aluminium struts

Aluminium profile front subframe

Aluminium profile bumper system

Aluminium bonnet



You already notice from a distance the

“Vorsprung” of the new Audi A6 Saloon.

The impression is confirmed when breaking the

vehicle down to its individual parts. It then be-

comes apparent how lightweight and forward-

looking the construction really is. This has been

possible only through 20 years of experience

acquired at the Audi lightweight centre in

Neckarsulm. The Audi A6 Saloon is built not just

from steel, as in many cars of its class, but uses

an aluminium hybrid design. It is a lightweight

technology that until now has been mainly used

only for sports car manufacture, and with a re-

duced consumption that delivers greater agility

and thus increased efficiency.

Thanks to the aluminium hybrid design, lower

weights can be achieved across many areas of the

Audi A6 Saloon. This begins with the chassis and

suspension. Aluminium components for parts

such as the steering, swivel bearing and wheel

carriers contribute enormously to weight reduc-

tion. The bodywork is a further major area for the

use of aluminium. Aluminium is the material used

for the bodywork structure and all attached ele-

ments. Doors, bonnet, luggage compartment lid

and wings are all constructed from the rigid li

weight metal. Techniques are used in the body

work to enable varying levels of thickness and

material properties within a single element.

Material is then used exactly where it is requi

– without increasing weight in other areas. Th

result is a saloon w hose lower weight is clear

noticeable: through a sporty agility as well as

through comparatively low fuel consumption

and CO₂ emissions.

Why build a lightweight vehicle?Because it has heavyweight benefits.


28 MMI® – Multi Media Interface



Follow your intuition -

it will get you to the right destination.

Our promise of “Vorsprung durch Technik” is one

that we keep in every area of an Audi – as demon-

strated by the Multi Media Interface (MMI®)

which has undergone further development. The

MMI is used to operate a number of in-car media,

the navigation system and other comfort func-

tions. Until now, it has been easy to use the MMI

– now it is even easier.

Fewer buttons provide a better overview. The op-

erating buttons for radio and media are logically

located with the volume control. The other six

hard keys, for telephone or navigation functions

for example, are located around the central rota-

ry/push-button control – for intuitive operation.

Another new feature is the carousel layout in the

MMI display. This provides you with an even bet-

ter overview, making it even easier for you to get

to where you want to be. The optional MMI navi-

gation plus has a special feature: the unique MMI

touch. It is located to the left of the central con-

trol panel and is within comfortable reach,

particularly in combination with the new selector

lever. MMI touch offers, among other things, a

new and intelligent way of controlling the naviga-

tion functions – by “writing” letters or numbers

on the touch – sensitive screen with your f inger.

The system acknowledges the entry acoustically

after each character. You can also thumb through

the jukebox albums of yo ur music collection –

just one brief stroke of the finger suffices.

Menu:Display of the seven available

submenus which can also be

alternatively selected using the hard keys.

Information:Display of current traffic

information, access to online services such as

navigating using Google Earth images and

WiFi hotspot for Internet access (if Bluetooth

carphone online is also ordered).

Phone: The optionally available mobile phone

fitting (Bluetooth) and Bluetooth car phone

online have a selection screen containing call

lists, directory and selection interface as the

start-up setting.

Car: This function allows the direct control of

driver assistance systems, vehicle settings,

climate control, auxiliary heating and service.



Navigation system: The optional hard disc

navigation system MMI Navigation plus with

MMI touch provides a 3D map view and a

three-dimensional display of famous buildings

and places of interest.

MMI® touch: You can “write” on the MMI

touch using your finger. The system recognis-

es letters and numbers. Compatible with navi-

gation and telephone; additionally you can

browse through the albums of your music col-

lection in the jukebox with a brief stroke of the

finger.

Media: Display of available media sources

such as the jukebox, inserted SDHC cards,

Audi music interface or CDs and DVDs;

display of optional TV tuner.

30 FSI®/TFSI®



Many hours of development.

Thousands of miles of testing.And for what reason?

3.0 TFSI engine (220 kW)



Timing drive train

High-pressure pump

Integral charging module

Switchable water pump

The new Audi A6 Saloon uses TFSI® technology.

Its special quality: it combines the advantages of

FSI® with supercharging that ensures even better

power delivery. The 3.0 TFSI quattro generates a

powerful 220 kW. It uses an innovative mechani-

cally-driven supercharger with intercooling and

transforms the 6-cylinder engine into a compact

powerhouse – with moderate fuel consumption.

The peak torque of 440 Nm is sure to impress

you, as will the torque curve: At least 90 % of

torque is available across an engine speed range

of 2,900 to 4,500 rpm. Thanks to extremely

spontaneous responsiveness and exceptional

power delivery across the entire speed range, the

six-cylinder engine promotes a particularly dy-

namic driving style. The Audi A6 Saloon acceler-

ates to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds.

There is an excellent choice of engines for the

Audi A6 Saloon. Such as the 150 kW 2.8 FSI, that

in conjunction with the dual clutch S tronic trans-

mission and quattro® permanent all-wheel dr

accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.1 sec

onds. The 2.8 FSI is also available with front

wheel-drive and multitronic. All engines of co

comply with the EU5 emissions standard.

In just a few seconds you will understand why.

The supercharger is a central element for generating bo

pressure. Or put another way: it ensures outstanding tor

even at low engine speeds. The supercharger is a highly

grated, mechanical charging module situated between

two cylinder banks. The rotor unit, the electrically contr

led butterfly valve in the bypass bend and the engine-si

heat exchanger of the indirect charge air cooling system

integrated in one single-piece cast metal housing. The

four-blade rotors mounted on an anti-friction bearing a

twisted by 160° and covered with a coating which allows

gap dimensions in the construction to be kept to a minim


32 TDI



A diesel on the podium: the R15 TDI.

TDI: Start a revolution.And keep repeating it.

The piezo injectors open and close in

fractions of a millisecond and inject




One in every two Audi cars sold today is a diesel.

What sounds perfectly normal now was cause for

huge excitement 20 years ago, when Audi revolu-

tionised the market with the first 2.5 litre TDIengine. Since then, developments such as com-

mon rail technology have made TDI even more

efficient. Piezo injectors ensure the fuel is finely

and precisely distributed. Consequently, since the

first TDI, the engines have become around 30%

more economical, whilst specific output has in-

creased. So it was only logical that a diesel car

should then enter the world of motorsport. With

great success: in 2006, the Audi R10 TDI bec amethe world’s first diesel powered race car to win

the Le Mans 24 Hours – a victory which it has re-

peated several times over, most recently in 2010.

Two powerful TDI versions are available for the

Audi A6 Saloon, which of course operate with

intelligent common rail diesel technology. Wit

hefty 500 Nm of torque, the 180 kW 3.0 TDI

quattro accelerates your A6 Saloon from 0 to

100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. And the 150 kW3.0 TDI, with an extremely low consumption

5.2 l and CO₂ emissions of just 137 g, proves

that efficiency does not prevent driving pleasu

j

fuel several times into the combus-

tion chamber at pressures of up to

1,800 bar. In some cases, an injec-

tion process can involve the injection

of the tiniest of amounts weighing

less than a thousandth of a gram.

Pre-injection results in a “gentle”

combustion process and consequent-

ly excellent combustion acoustics

and agreeable engine runningcharacteristics.

3.0 TDI engine (180 kW)

Exhaust gas turbocharger with optimised adjustable turbine

geometry

1,800 bar high-pressure injection system

Engine with reduced friction

Pressure-regulated oil pump

Innovative thermal management with separate cooling sys-

tem for cylinder head casing/cylinder head

S tronic: Two multi plate clutches



The latest quattro® with crown gear differential and

torque distributed selectively to each wheel combines

mechanics and electric in an intelligent manner. Up to

85% of the drive torque can be distributed to the rear

axle and up to 70% to the front axle. This ensures unri-

valled traction and excellent driving dynamics.

S tronic: Two multi-plate clutches

ensure sporty dynamics and a high

level of efficiency.

S tronic



What is the benefit of twoclutches?A double saving: time and energy.


The 7-speed dual clutch transmission facilitates

rapid gear shifting with hardly any perceptible in-

terruption in power flow and is particularly effi-

cient.

Walter Röhrl tested this technology back in 1985

in the Sport quattro S1 – and was suitably im-

pressed. An enthusiasm that Audi drivers share

to this day, because the modern S tronic changes

gear in a flash. To do this, two multi-plate clutch-

es serve the different gears. One large clutch

transfers the torque via a solid drive shaft to the

gearwheels of the odd-numbered gears. A sec-

ond compact clutch serves the even-numbered

gears via a hollow shaft. Both parts of the gear-

box are permanently active, but only one of them

is ever actually connected to the engine via the

closed clutch. For example, when the driver accel-

erates in third gear, the second part of the trans-

mission is already set in fourth gear. Changing

gear is extremely quick with the first clutch

opening while the second one closes. The me-

chanical gear switching takes just a few hun-

dredths of a second and with almost no interrup-

tion in power flow. It happens so quickly and

smoothly that the driver hardly notices.

Whether the driver chooses the fully automat

modes with the programme D (Drive) or S

(Sport) or changes gear manually with the op-

tional shift paddles – the gear change feels pr

cise and extremely smooth. But even with all

this dynamic performance, the S tronic still re

mains very efficient. High efficiency lowers bo

fuel consumption and emissions.

36 Audi drive select



Why does theAudi A6 Saloon suit you

so well? Because it adaptsitself to you so well.

Audi drive select.

comfort

dynamic

auto

efficienc

individu

Engine

adaptive air suspension



Everybody defines driving dynamics differently.

We define it like this: drive exactly how you feel.

With the standard Audi drive select you can

influence individual vehicle components at the

push of a but ton and so change the character of

your Audi.

Five modes are available to you: efficiency, com-

fort, dynamic, auto and individual, the latter

mode allowing you to determine yourself how

the associated vehicle components should be-

have. The comfort mode is especially suitable for

providing the most relaxed driving possible on

long journeys. The auto mode offers a generally

comfortable yet sporty driving experience. For

particularly sporty driving, for example on wind-

ing roads, there is the dynamic mode. The effi-

ciency mode on the TFSI® and TDI engines ena-

bles optimal consumption conditions. As a core

element in Audi drive select, the efficiency mode

is characterised by an updated shift program and

optimal operational energy usage.

In any mode, vehicle adjustments depend on the

equipment available. Audi drive select interacts

as standard with engine, transmission and steer-

ing. In addition, you can, when available, influ-

ence the adaptive air suspension with damper

regulation, the quattro® with sports differential,

the reversible seat belt tensioner (part of Audi

pre sense basic) and the cornering light. The en-

gine and gears react more spontaneously or in a

more balanced manner to movements of the ac-

celerator, depending on the mode chosen. More-

over, the engine speeds at which gear changes

take place are varied – in dynamic mode, they only

happen at higher engine speeds, while in comfort

mode they take place at lower ones. The steering

can also be adapted to the driving situation, from

sporty and firm to comfortable. The threshold at

which the optional reversible belt tensioner (part

of Audi pre sense basic) is triggered is adjuste

in the dynamic mode. The vehicle height and

damping forces of the damper regulation can

varied using the adaptive air suspension. The

optional sports differential distributes the d

force variably to the rear axle to attain a high

el of agility and acceleration performance wh

cornering. In addition, t he cornering light ac-

companies the selected mode with its adapte

swivelling response.

Reversible seat belt tensioners

MMI® – Multi Media Interface

Cornering light

adaptive air suspension

Transmission

Steering

quattro® with sports differential


38 quattro®/quattro® with sports differential



With quattro®, we have created one of the best all-wheel driv

systems in the world.

Of course, that was not good enough for us.

quattro® is a permanent all-wheel drive system.

If the wheels on one axle of the vehicle lose grip

th d d th t t i th th

es achange in direction. T he elastic tyres and the

suspension mounts tense up until the new direc-

ti h b d t d Wh l ti i t

the vehicle is effectively pressed into t he

corner and follows the angle of the front whe

Th i bl l ft d i ht d i i f l30

f tt ®



on the road and threaten to spin, then the power

is transferred to the other axle – automatically

and permanently distributed through the centre

differential. The basic distribution is 40:60 – 40%

of the power goes to the front axle, 60% to the

rear. The benefit is better traction during acceler-

ation and improved safety due to exceptional

grip. So much for the technology. But what

makes quattro unique is really the driving feel.

“As if you are stuck to the road,” some customerssay. We put it like this: quattro gives you more

feel for the road and thus increased safety.

The optional quattro® with sports differential

further reinforces this unmistakeable quattro

feeling. Vehicles tend to experience understeer

when steering or driving into corners. This is a

normal physical process: A moving object oppos-

tion has been adopted. When accelerating into a

corner, the load on the front axle is reduced and it

therefore transfers less lateral force to the tyres

– the vehicle understeers. With the sports dif fer-

ential on the rear axle, the tendency to unders-

teer is largely counteracted. This is because the

quattro rear axle differential has been extended

left and right by a clutch system with two gear

levels. They ensure that the individual wheels on

the rear axle receive different levels of torque.The clutches are activated by an electro-hydraulic

actuator. Depending, for example, on the

steering angle, lateral acceleration, yaw angle

and driving speed, the system calculates the

right distribution of wheel torque for any driving

situation. In this way the power is specifically

channelled to the outer rear wheel, when

steering or accelerating into a corner. The effect:

The variable left and right driving forces also

help stabilise the steering and the usual st ee

corrections are hardly necessary.


continuously varies the amount of

driving force distributed to each

rear wheel and ensures high corner-

ing agility and impressive driving

dynamics.

years of quattro®

40 Night vision assistant/head-up display

Night vision assistant with highlighting of detected pedestrians



Day and night.

What is the difference?

The human eye is one of the most sensitive senso-

ry organs. However, sometimes it may still miss

something. For example, when it is dark or you

have been dazzled. We always do our best to help

you in these situations. The optional night vision

assistant with highlighting of detected pedestri-

ans records the area in front of the vehicle using athermal imaging camera and marks any identified

pedestrian located between 15 and 90 metres

away with yellowing highlighting in the image.

Should the system detect an imminent collision

between the vehicle and an identified pedestrian,

then the colour of the marking will change to red

and a warning tone will sound. The night vision

assistant can be switched on or off via a button

on the rotary light switch. Pedestrian marking,

warning signals and picture contrast are config-

ured in the CAR menu. The optional head-up dis-

play forms a useful comple ment to the night vi-

sion assistant. At any time it quickly projects aclear, full-colour virtual image beyond the wind-

screen. The image content is portrayed directly

within the driver’s field of vision minimizing any

driver distraction. The head-up display therefore

contributes to greater traffic safety. The image

content is configured via the CAR menu. As well as

displaying current driving speed and navigation

data, information from the driver assistance sys-

tem and speed limit data can also be shown.

When the night vision assis tant with highlighting

of detected pedestrians is activated and a poten-

tial danger is detected, a warning symbol appears

in the head-up display. The head-up display canbe adjusted to your seating position to optimise

viewing.

Pedestrians identified in the detection

area are highlighted in yellow.



Should the system detect an imminent

collision, the marking turns from yellow

to red and a warning tone will sound.

Schematic diagram

42 LED headlights

<300 °C



Less energy, more light:the Audi A6 Saloon with all-LED headlights.

The Audi R8 was setting standards as early as

2008 as the first sports car with all-LED head-

lights.

Now this special lighting is also available

for the Audi A6 Saloon on request. All-LED head-

lights not only require less energy than standardlighting systems, but also provide a brighter light

which is perceived to be much more pleasant.

The dipped beam consists of a distinctive line of

three individual light modules. This makes the

Audi A6 Saloon unmistakable, even at night. The

main beam, daytime running lights and indica-

tors are also made in LED technology. The use of

the same material for all functions makes com-

pletely new lighting effects possible. The new

Audi A6 Saloon, therefore, has the right light for

every situation: It has a motorway light which, atspeeds above 110 km/h, automatically almost

doubles the range of the light cone (from approx.

70 m at dipped beam to 120 m with motorway

light). In addition, the A6 Saloon has a combined

daytime running light/indicator light unit and an

all-weather light which makes conventional fog

lights superfluo us. The individual LED modules

are skilfully controlled to redistribute the light,

reducing glare from rain or fog.

Daytime running lights Dipped beam Indicator

Conventional light bulbs reach temperatures of up to 300 °C. Due to their sophisti-

cated technology, LED lights are somewhat more sensitive and should not get hotter

than 150 °C. Because of the engine, the temperature of the area around the head-

lights is already around 120 °C. In theory, then, LED headlights would need an addi-

tional cooling system to be able to work. However, the Audi engineers did not want to

spoil the good low-energy credentials of the LED headlights, so they quickly developed

something completely new: a fan which directs heat away from the LED chips. The spe-

cial feature of this fan is its additional benefit. The high operating temperature of

standard bulbs means that they can defrost the headlights, which LEDs cannot. The

newly developed fan directs warm air from the LED chips directly to the headlight

clear glass cover and thus defrosts it and prevents it from misting up.

<300 °C


S u b j e c t : L i g h t



Daytime running light/indicator light unit, each of which has

24 individual LEDs

Dipped beam with 9 individual light modules

Main beam

Dipped beam and turning light

from modules 3 to 9



Audi pre sense



Because in an

emergency, asecond is 0.9seconds too long:

Audi pre sense.The new Audi A6 Saloon does not only come

with many new technical innovations but also,

upon request, with something extra special: a

sort of sixth sense – or Audi pre sense. Various

vehicle systems categorise different driving

situations and, where necessary, implement

actions for preventive occupant protection or

for collision reduction.

Radar sensors are fitted at the front and rear (de-

pending on the equipment) and gauge the area in

front of and behind your Audi A6 Saloon. A videocamera also monitors the road in front of you.

This is located in the area of the internal mirror –

the highest possible point inside the vehicle – and

delivers 25 pictures per second with a resolution

that has yet to be matched in the field of auto-

motive engineering. In addition, the ESP control

unit transmits further data. Using these different

sources of information, Audi pre sense can create

a very realistic picture of the vehicle’s surround-

ings.

Audi pre sense basic includes various preventative

passenger protection systems that are activated

in the event of a critical driving situation. They

include tensioning of the front seat belts, activa-

tion of the hazard warning system and closing of

the windows and, if present, the sliding roof.

Audi pre sense front additionally monitors the

traffic ahead via the radar sensors of the optional

adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function. In

critical situations, the Audi braking guard con-

tained with it warns the driver and if necessa

increases the braking power. In extreme cases

the preventative protection systems are activ

ed.

Audi pre sense rear monitors the traffic behi

the vehicle with the help of the rear sensors o

the optional Audi side assist.

Audi pre sense plus is included if ordering the

tional adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go fun

tion and Audi side assist. In addition to the futions of Audi pre sense front, Audi pre sense pl

activates the Audi braking guard in certain situa

tions when a collision is unavoidable and initia

a full braking action to minimise the severity o

the crash as much as possible.


46 Assistance systems

Because they protect something very valuable,



you will find our most outstanding employees workingin the area of vehicle safety.

The development of a new vehicle includes a

number of crash tests. At first as virtual tests on

computers, then later with the car itself in thehalls of the Audi Vehicle Safety Department. Our

engineers do not just evaluate data from their

own series of tests but also data from real acci-

dents recorded by accident researchers and

scientists from the Audi Accident Research Unit

(AARU). The department was founded in 1998

and works together with the police and doctors

to establish the most accurate information pos-

sible about accidents. With the help of this infor-mation, our series of tests is continually being

refined.

Vehicle safety at Audi focuses on people. This

means we develop anticipatory systems that

support you during every journey and that will

help you to avoid accidents where possible. To

achieve this, we put ourselves in your position and

it is from this basis that our technical innova-tions arise – along with the required safety tests.

This also means that completely new tests some-

times need to be developed to check the new

technology. That is why we have designed a new

methodology for research into anticipatory Audi

pre sense systems which is called “Virtual Test

Drive”. On a test track, drivers can be shown vir-

tual obstacles and other vehicles via video gog-

gles and, in this way, many critical driving ma-noeuvres can be reenacted in a short amount of

time.

adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function including Audi pre

sense front¹ is the heart of the driver assistance systems. On clear

roads, it m aintains a chosen speed and keeps the correct distance

from the vehicle in front. In slow moving traffic or in a traffic jam it

adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function

Audi active lane assist



regulates slowing down, starting up and crawling through traffic.

At all times radar sensors, a video camera and the sensors from the

parking assistant monitor the area around the Audi A6 Saloon.

Should they detect an obstacle, the driver is alerted by a signal tone

and a display on the driver information system.

Audi active lane assist¹ supports you when travelling at speeds of

around 60 km/h or above if you inadvertently drift out of your lan e,

for example, through inattentiveness. Before you cross over the

lane marking which is detected by the camera behind the wind-

screen, a gentle, corrective steering movement occurs. If the indi-

cator has been activated, there is no correction. In the MMI, you

have the choice between two system settings (steering time early

[A] or late [B]).

If your vehicle is fitted with the optional head-up display, a display

also appears there. Identification of lane markings by the sensors is

dependent on the weather, lighting and quality of the marking.

Audi active lane assist can, therefore only provide assistance to the

driver – who is naturally required to remain attentive while driving.

Audi side assist including Audi pre sense rear¹. Displays are inte-

grated into the exterior mirrors. Operational from a vehicle speed of

30 km/h, Audi side assist uses two radar sensors (with a range of

approx. 70 m) to measure the vehicle’s distance from other detected

vehicles, as well as the speed difference between them. If Audi side

assist classifies the speed difference and distance as being critical inthe event of a lane change manoeuvre, a display will appear in the

respective exterior mirror (information stage). This display will only

be noticed by looking at the exterior mirrors. When the indicator is

on and Audi side assist detects a vehicle approaching and rates the

situation as critical, the relevant display on the exterior mirror

flashes repeatedly (warning stage). The brightness of the display

can be set to one of five levels in the MMI.

Audi side assist

We always do our very best, but remember: the systems can only work within system limits.

¹ Optional equipment.

A

B


48 S line

Sporty superior stylish: S line



Please find out from your local Audi partner which equipment is standard and what optional equipment is available in your country.

Sporty, superior, stylish: S line.

When you drive an Audi A6 Saloon you are making a clear declaration of faith in sporty automotive

performance. The S line packages give you the opportunity to lend further emphasis to the

athletic presence of your Audi A6 Saloon, with a range of equipment that accentuates its dynamic

lines, gives its interior a perceptibly sporty identity and further improves its driving performance.

Decide on a plus in sportiness – the S line packages from quattro GmbH.



Diffuser insert in a distinctive, sporty design, chromed

exhaust tailpipe surrounds.

Front bumper and side radiator grilles

in distinctive sporty design

S line exterior package

Bumpers, front and rear, side grilles and

diffuser insert

in distinctive sporty design

Diffuser insert

painted in Platinum Grey

Door sill trims

with S line logo

S line logo

on the front wings

Chrome-plated exhaust tailpipe surrounds

50 S line



Black interior with jet grey seams, sports seats with seat covers in perforated Alcantara/Leather and S line embossing, inlays in Matt brushed aluminium.

S line multifunction sports leather steering wheel with jet grey seams.

Cast aluminium wheels, 5-double spoke design.


Seat upholstery Inlays S line sports package

Cast aluminium wheels, 5-double spoke designsize 8 J x 18 wi th 245/45 R 18 tyres (4-cylinder only)

or size 8 5 J x 19 with 255/40 R 19 tyres; optional:

Sports seats

including electrical lumbar support



Perforated Alcantara/Leather, black

Sprint cloth/black leather Matt brushed aluminium

Piano finish, black

Fine grain ash natural brown

Daytona Grey, pearl effect

additional exterior colour option

or size 8.5 J x 19 with 255/40 R 19 tyres; optional:

Cast aluminium wheels in 7-double spoke design, size

8.5 J x 19 with 255/40 R 19 tyres or cast aluminium

wheels in 5-segment spoke design or in 5-arm rotor de-

sign in titanium look, high-gloss turned finish, size

8.5 J x 20 with 255/35 R 20 tyres

S line sports suspension

from quattro GmbH with more dynamic suspension

tuning and vehicle lowered by 30 mm

S line logos

on the front wings

Door sill trims

with S line logo

Interior, dashboard and headlining

in black; for cloth/leather or perforated Alcantara/

Leather seat upholstery with jet grey seams on seat

covers, leather sports steering wheel and gear lever

gaiter and floor mats with jet grey piping

S line inlays

in Matt brushed aluminium; optional: in Piano finishblack or Fine grain ash natural brown

The following options are available for seat covers,

steering wheels and paints:

Seat covers in perforated Sprint cloth/leather,

Alcantara/leather or Valcona leather

each in black and with S line embossed emblem in th

front seat backrests

S line multifunction sports leather steering whin 3-spoke design

or S line multifunction sports leather steering whee

3-spoke design with shift paddles

optional heating; each in black and with S line emble

Paint

in all standard colours, additional colour option in th

special colour of Daytona Grey, pearl effect

Valcona leather, black

52 Paints



Aviator blue, metallic




Ibis White

Brilliant Black

Havanna Black, metallic

Moonshine Blue, metallic

Ice Silver, metallic

Quartz Grey, metallic

Phantom Black, pearl effect

Oolong Grey, metallic

Dakota Grey, metallic

Garnet Red, pearl effectAviator Blue, metallic

Audi exclusive individual paints.

From quattro GmbH

54 Seats/seat covers

Manually adjustable



Silhouette cloth, black

Silhouette cloth, titanium grey

Silhouette cloth, velvet beige

for head restraint height

and clearance

Manually adjustable

seat-belt height

Manually adjustable

backrest angle

Manually adjustable

seat height

Manually adjustable

fore/aft positioning

Standard seats, front

Effect cloth, black

Effect cloth, titanium grey




56 Seats/seat covers

Manually adjustable

h d i h i h



Sports seats, front

head restraint height

Electrically adjustable 4-way

lumbar support

Manually adjustable seat depth

Manually adjustable

seat-belt height

Manually adjustable

backrest angle

Manually adjustable

seat height

Manually adjustable

seat inclination

Manually adjustable


Contour cloth, black

Contour cloth, titanium grey

Milano leather, black

Valcona leather, black

Valcona leather, titanium grey




Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim.

From quattro GmbH

Valcona leather, goa beige

Valcona leather, velvet beige

Valcona leather, nougat brown Alcantara/Leather, black

Alcantara/Leather, titanium grey

58 Seats/seat covers, headlining

Manually adjustable




Comfort seats, front, with memory function

including memory function for driver and front-passenger seats and exterior mirrors


and clearance

Pneumatically adjustable

lumbar support

Pneumatically adjustable

seat bolsters

Electrically adjustable thigh

support

Manually adjustable

seat-belt height

Electrical adjustment

of the backrest angle

Pneumatically adjus-

table backrest sides

Electrically adjustable

seat height


seat inclination



Milano leather, black

Milano leather, titanium grey

Milano leather, nougat brown

Milano leather, velvet beige


Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim

(package 1)

available in Valcona leather a nd Alcantara/Leather.

Leather trim for: Seats, centre arm rest and door pan

inserts. Optional Alcantara for seat centre sections a

Effect cloth

for standard seats, front

Silhouette cloth

for standard seats, front



door panel inserts. Individual choice of colour for th

leather, Alcantara and decorative seams from a rang

Audi exclusive colours. From quattro GmbH

Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim

(package 2)

available in Valcona leather. Contents in addition to

package 1 are: leather trim for door a rmrests, door

dles as well as leather trimmed seat backrest coversseat attachments in matching colours. Individual ch

of colour for the leather and the decorative seams fr

the range of Audi exclusive colours. From quattro Gm

Headlining

in cloth, matching the selected interior colour

Headlining

in black cloth

Contour cloth

for sports seats, front

Alcantara/Leather combination

the Alcantara/Leather combination gives the sports seat

an exclusive, sporty look. The seat centre panels in Al-

cantara provide exceptionally good support and are well

suited to dynamic driving styles; the side bolsters madefrom the finest leather complete the look. Thanks to

rapid temperature equalisation this combination offers

high levels of seating comfort and a good seating cli-

mate. It is particularly hard wearing, easy to clean and

resistant to wear and tear

Milano leather upholstery and trim

seat covers, head restraints and front centre armrest

(can be ordered as an option) in Milano leather; Milano

leather is fully penetrated with dye and lacquered, which

offers excellent surface protection. The leather is ex-

tremely hard-wearing and durable, tanned without the

use of chromium and gives a high-quality impression

with its fine, grained surface

Valcona leather upholstery and trim

seat covers, head restraints, door trims and front centre

armrest (can be ordered as a n option) in Valcona leather;

Valcona leather is a high-quality leather which contrib-

utes to the elegant charisma of the interior. The low use

of lacquer allows the material to breathe whilst the non-

grained surface underlines the sophisticated character.

Valcona leather is tanned without the use of chromium,

dyed through and treated with non-fading colour pig-

ments

Leather package

lower part of centre console, armrests in the doors, door

pull handles in leather

Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim.

From quattro GmbH

Valcona leather, black¹ Valcona leather, goa beige¹

Valcona leather, titanium grey¹

Valcona leather, velvet beige¹

¹ Can only be ordered in combination w ith front seat ventilation. (Perforated leather seating.)

60 Inlays



Inlay, dark brown Walnut


Inlays in Micrometallic platinum

large area inlay for dashboard, centre console, door trim

and surrounding inlay

Inlays in aluminium

l i l f d hb d t l d t i



Micrometallic platinum Walnut dark brown

Aluminium Trigon Fine grain ash natural brown

Audi exclusive inlays

The following inlays are available: Fine grain myrtle nut-

meg, Madrone wood gold, Piano finish black, Fine grain

ash wood nougat, Vavona wood bronze, Tamo ash dark

brown natural and Oak wood Sepia. From quattro GmbH

large area inlay for dashboard, centre console, door trim

and surrounding inlay

Inlays in wood

large area inlay for the dashboard, door trim and sur-

rounding inlay with trim in aluminium-look

Extra inlays in wood

large area inlay for the dashboard, centre console, doortrim and surrounding inlay with trim in aluminium-look

62 Wheels/tyres



Forged aluminium wheels, 6-arm design,

size 8 J x 17 with 225/55 R 17 tyres

Cast aluminium wheels, 7-arm design,

size 7.5 J x 16 with 255/60 R 16 tyres

Cast aluminium wheels, 10-spoke design,

size 8 J x 17 with 225/55 R 17 tyres,

optional all-season tyres

Cast aluminium wheels, 5-arm design,


Cast aluminium wheels, 5-spoke V design


Cast aluminium wheels,

15-spoke star design

size 8.5 J x 19 with 255/40 R 19 tyres,

also available with run-flat tyres

Forged aluminium wheels,

10-spoke V design,

anthracite, partially polished,

size 8.5 J x 20 with 255/35 R 20 tyres

Cast aluminium wheels, Audi exclusive

5-double spoke design,

size 8 J x 18 with 245/45 R 18 tyres.

From quattro GmbH



size 8.5 J x 19 with 255/40 R 19 tyres.From quattro GmbH



size 8.5 J x 19 with 255/40 R 19 tyres.

From quattro GmbH


Run-flat tyres

journey can be continued on a flat tyre at a speed of

to 80 km/h and for a maximum distance of 30 km, w

out having to change the wheel

Anti-theft wheel bolts



Cast aluminium winter wheels 5-arm design,

size 7.5 J x 18 w ith 225/50 R 18 tyresalso available with run-flat tyres, suitable for snow

chains, permissible top speed 210 km/h

Cast aluminium winter wheels, 7-arm design,

size 7.5 J x 16 w ith 225/60 R 16 tyres,

can be fitted with snow chains, permissible top speed

210 km/h

Cast aluminium winter wheels, 6-arm design,

size 7.5 J x 17 w ith 225/55 R 17 tyres,

can be fitted with snow chains, permissible top speed210 km/h

Anti theft wheel bolts

can only be loosened with the supplied adapter

Tyre repair kit

with 12 volt compressor and tyre sealant, located un

the loading floor cover in the luggage compartment

top speed 80 km/h

Space saving spare wheelcan only be ordered with a jack

Tyre pressure monitoring system

provides a visual and acoustic warning of loss in pres

in one or more tyres; displayed in the driver i nforma

system

Vehicle tool kit

in the luggage compartment

Car jack

in the luggage compartment


in 5-segment spoke design,

size 8.5 J x 20 with 255/35 R 20 tyres.

From quattro GmbH

Audi exclusive cast aluminium wheels,

5-arm rotor design,

titanium look, high-gloss turned finish,size 8.5 J x 20 with 255/35 R 20 tyres.

From quattro GmbH

64 Lights and mirrors, exterior equipment, interior equipment

Light

Headlights

halogen headlights using free-form technology with

clear glass cover, electric headlight range control, day-

time running lights and parking light function; front fog

li h i d i h f l

LED headlights

featuring LED dipped beam, main beam, daytime running

lights, indicators, static turning light, all-weather light

and motorway light function with LED technology; in-

cludes main beam assist for automatic switching be-

tween main and dipped beams, an all-weather light

Light/rain sensor

automatically switches the dipped beam or windscreen

wipers on/off depending on the light and rain condi-

tions; includes delayed deactivation/automatic activa-

tion of the rear lights/number plate lights when park-

ing/opening the vehicle

electrically adjustable, heated, folding and

automatically dimming on both sides

exterior mirrors additionally with memory function if

electrically adjustable front seats are ordered



lights incorporated into the front apron panel

xenon plus

headlights utilising durable gas discharge technology

for dipped and main beam ensure intensive illumination

of the road and provide good uniformity and range both

close up and in the distance. The automatic dynamic

headlight range control prevents oncoming traffic from

being dazzled; including all-weather light, daytime run-ning lights and LED rear lights (includes headlight

cleaning system)

adaptive light including variable beam angle

adjustment

consisting of dynamic cornering light, static turning light

and variable headlight range control; the dynamic corner-

ing light infers the course of the road from the movement

of the steering wheel and var iably illuminates the

corner or bend by pivoting the xenon headlights; op-

erational between speeds of approx. 10 km/h and

110 km/h. The static turning light automatically switch-

es on if the indicators have been engaged for a while at

a low vehicle speed and illuminates the new direction in

which the vehicle is travelling. The variable headlight

range control features a camera on the interior mirror

which registers sources of light from other road users.

The range and width of the headlamp beam continuous-

ly vary between dipped and main beam to suit ambient

conditions, ensuring that the headlights provide good

visibility without dazzling other road users. The head-

lights also have 3 different light distribution modes

which are activated depending on the vehicle speed:

town light, motorway light and country light. These

three light distribution modes from the adaptive light

and intersection light systems are also controlled by a

vehicle support system based on navigation data, and

with the aid of stored route data from the optional

MMI navigation plus with MMI touch. The convenientfunctions of the lighting assistant are supplemented by

the intersection light, which provides a broad spread

of light from the front lighting system, and by the

travel mode, with GPS-assisted switching between

right and left-hand drive modes

tween main and dipped beams, an all weather light

function to reduce the risk of the driver being dazzled

when visibility is poor (in fog, rain or snow) and an ad-

ditional motorway light which automatically increases

headlight range from a speed of approximately 110

km/h; LED technology allows near daylight illumination

of the road; minimal energy requirements, long service

life, and excellent recognition by other road users

Main beam assist

part of LED headlights; working within system limits,

automatically detects the headlights of on-coming

traffic, the rear lights of other road users and built-up

areas. Depending on the traffic situation, the main

beam is automatically switched on or off

Rear lights

brake and tail lights with reversing lamps and rear

foglights

LED rear lights

part of xenon plus and LED headlights; brake lights, tail

lights and indicators in LED technology; faster activation

means earlier recognition by the driver behind; reversinglights in white, 2 rear fog lights; third high-mounted

brake light in the rear window

adaptive brake light

brake light flashes during emergency braking to warn

following traffic; hazard warning lights are activated

automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop

ing/opening the vehicle

interior and exterior lighting package

exterior: courtesy lighting on the underside of the door

handles, LED door handle lighting to facilitate entry and

exit in the dark; automatically a ctivated when the doors

are unlocked; includes active door reflectors

interior: entrance lighting. In LED technology: frontfootwell, inside door handles, make-up lights, storage

compartment in the centre console, ambient lighting of

the centre console, ambient reflected light for inside

door trims

Ambient lighting

in addition to the interior and exterior lighting package,

anti-glare illumination for the passenger compartment

in LED technology. 2 reading lights at front and rear,

lighting for door pockets, footwells and inside door han-

dles, reflected lighting for centre console and door i nner

panels to help occupants orient themselves. Surround

lighting for centre console (floating effect), make-up

lights at front and active door reflectors, with illuminat-

ed door sill trims. Configured via MMI

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors with integral LED indicators

electrically adjustable and heated, convex, flat or as-

pherical mirror glass; housing painted in vehicle colour;

additionally with memory function if electrically adjusta-

ble front seats are ordered

Exterior mirrors

choice of:

electrically adjustable, heated and folding

electrically adjustable, heated and automaticallydimming on both sides

Interior mirror, automatically dimming

uses a photocell to detect dazzling headlights approach

ing from behind and automatically dims mirror

Roof systems

Glass tilt/slide sunroof

electric, with tinted single-glazed safety glass and infi-nitely adjustable sun shield, integral wind deflector,

convenience closing from outside via the central locking

and the radio-operated remote control

Closing systems

Central locking

with radio-operated remote control integrated in the ve

hicle key, locks doors, luggage compartment lid and fue

filler cap; includes convenience closing/opening of win-

dows and separate tailgate unlocking function via the

radio-operated remote control; additional activation

from inside on the driver’s door

Engine start-stop buttonthe engine is started and switched off via the engine

start-stop button in the centre console; the key only

needs to be carried with you

Comfort key

access authorisation system: The key only needs to be

carried with you; the vehicle is locked from outside via

buttons on all 4 door handles; all door handles feature

aluminium-look trip strips

Power-assisted door closing

automatically pulls the doors into the locks when not

fully closed


Boot lid, automatic opening

when unlocking the luggage compartment via the radio-

operated remote control, via the button on the driver’s

door panel or the soft-touch button in the boot lid handle

recess, the boot lid automatically swings open to facili-

tate loading

Insulating/acoustic glass

2 panes of glass bonded together by a plastic film; im-

proves exterior noise insulation and theft protection;

with additional reflective coating to reduce the build-up

of heat in the interior

Audi Singleframe

high-gloss black paint finish

Exhaust tailpipe

dual-branch design with one tailpipe each left and right;

chromed exhaust tailpipe surrounds

Seat heating, front

for driver and front-passenger seats; heats the seat

cushions, backrest surfaces and seat side bolsters an

can be individually adjusted in 3 stages for each seat

a direct selection button on the A/C control panel



g

Boot lid with electric opening and closing function

opened via the radio-operated remote control, button on

the driver’s door panel or soft-touch button in the boot

lid handle recess, closed via button on inside of boot lid,

the button on the driver door or via the optional comfort

key (long press); including power assisted boot lid clos-

ing

Garage door opener (Homelink)

programmable radio-operated remote control, operat-

ing buttons incorporated into the front roof module; can

be used to open a number of garage doors a nd exterior

gates; allows control of security and lighting systems;

with graduated programming assistance provided by the

MMI, code identification guidance and set-up assistance

from appropriate logbook information on the screen;

user-friendly due to highly integrated networking with

MMI. (For information on compatible hand-held trans-

mitters, please contact your Audi partner or visit

www.eurohomelink.com)

Anti-theft alarm systemwith tow-away protection via angle of inclination sensors

(can be switched off), including interior monitoring sys-

tem; signal horn for monitoring doors, bonnet and lug-

gage compartment lid, independent from vehicle

electrical system

Fitting for tracking system

fitting for the connection of a tracking assistant, by

means of which the vehicle can be located if stolen

Glazing

Heat-insulating glass

tinted green; front windscreen in laminated glass with

grey coloured strip along upper edge

Dark-tinted windows (Privacy glazing)

dark-tinted rear window, rear door windows and rear

side windows

Insulating/acoustic glass and dark-tinted

windows (Privacy glazing)

windscreen and front side windows in insulating/

acoustic glass; dark-tinted rear window, rear doorwindows and rear side windows

Sun visors

can be folded and swivelled; on the driver and front-

passenger side with covered, illuminated make-up

mirror

Sunblind

available as an electric version for the rear window and

also as manually- operated for the rear door windows

Further exterior equipment

Fitting for trailer towing hitch

includes wiring to the control unit, fitting for controlunit and adapted engine cooling. A retrofit kit is

available from Audi Genuine Accessories

Trailer towing hitch

ball head and ball joint coupling made from forged

steel. Mechanically swivelling ball head, operated via

Bowden cable, with indicator light on Bowden cable and

display in instrument cluster to monitor secure attach-

ment of trailer towing hitch; includes trailer stabilisa-

tion system via the Electronic Stabilization Programme

(ESP)

High-gloss package

window capping strips in anodised aluminium, external

B-pillar trim in high-gloss Black

p p

Model name/logo

at the rear, on request can also be supplied without

model designation and/or logo

“quattro” logo

on the radiator grille, at the rear, and on the passenger

side of the dashboard

Seats/seating comfort

Rear seat system

3 seats, matching front seat look

Folding rear seat backrest

can be split and 40:60 or fully foldable

Electrically adjustable front seats

fore/aft, seat height and angle and backrest angle

adjustment, 4-way lumbar support, driver’s seat with

memory function

4-way lumbar support

electric, for driver and front-passenger seats, with hori-zontal and vertical adjustment

Massage function, front

massages the muscles using 10 pneumatic cushions;

5 different programs (Wave, Tapping, Stretch, Lumbar,

Shoulder) can be selected via multifunction switches on

the seat or via MMI®

Seat ventilation, front

front active seat ventilation, front active ventilation of

the seat centre sections and thigh support for the driver

and front-passenger seats; using a fan for standard

seats or by drawing in air on comfort seats, the system

ensures a pleasant seating climate can be enjoyed even

in high ambient temperatures; adjustable in 3 stages di-rectly on the air conditioning control. Note: the seat

leather is perforated for seat ventilation

Seat heating front and rear

functions as for front seat heating; also for the oute

rear seats, can be regulated separately

Centre armrest, front

for driver and front-passenger, movable and with ad

able angle

Centre armrest, rear

one-piece folding design, with storage compartmen

Head restraints

for all 5 seats, height manually a djustable; L-shaped

head restraints at rear, for optimum view to the rear

ISOFIX child seat mounting for the outer rear

seats

standard bracket for the practical fastening of ISO

standard child seats; compatible child seats can be o

tained from your Audi partner

ISOFIX child seat mounting for the front-pass

ger seatwith passenger airbag deactivation switch, includes

arate electric child lock on rear doors

Steering wheels/gear levers/controls

Multifunction leather steering wheel in 4-spok

design

with full-size airbag; multifunction operating concep

for operation of MMI and radio and – if fitted – drive

formation system, telephone, audio sources and nav

tion; controls in aluminium look

66 Interior equipment, Infotainment

Glove compartment

on the front-passenger side, large, with light and holder

for writing utensils

Storage package

consisting of 2 drinks holders in the rear centre armrest,

Audi exclusive carpet and floor mats

Individual choice of colour for carpets, floor mats a nd

piping from the range of Audi exclusive colours.

From quattro GmbH

Door sill trim in aluminium-look

Climate control

Deluxe automatic air conditioner

with indirect ventilation and sunlight-dependent con-

trol, electronically regulates the air temperature, flow

rate and distribution, separate temperature distribution

for driver and front-passenger sides; recirculation m ode

Multifunction leather steering wheel in 4-spoke

design with shift paddles

same functions as multifunction leather steering wheel

in 4-spoke design, including shift paddles for changing

gear in manual mode



luggage net for luggage compartment and two 12 volt

sockets in the rear

Drinks holders

2, integrated into front centre console

Bag hooks

on the left and right-hand sides of the luggage com-partment

Reversible mat

for luggage compartment, velour on one side, rubber on

the other, folds out to covers the luggage compartment,

even with the rear seats folded down

Through loading unit with removable ski-/snow-

board bag

for practical and safe transportation of long objects e.g.

up to 4 pairs of ski s or 2 snowboards; unrestricted use of

the rear seats

Luggage compartment

large-volume with large load-through width; includesside net on the right-hand side; 4 luggage points on the

luggage compartment floor, with 12 v olt socket

Further interior equipment

Floor mats, front

velour, coordinated with the selected interior colour

Floor mats, rear

velour, coordinated with the selected interior colour

Audi exclusive floor mats

individual choice of colour for floor mats and piping

from the range of Audi exclusive colours.

From quattro GmbH

on the door sills

Cigarette lighter and ashtray

illuminated front and rear. If deselected, a 12 volt sock

et is fitted in both locations instead

MMI® and navigation systems

MMI® radio

integral operating concept, consisting of MMI terminal

(control panel) and MMI display (6.5-inch colour display

in the dashboard), additional display in the instrument

cluster, basic personalisation of vehicle functions, inte-

gral radio with phase diversity for good reception, 8 pas

sive loudspeakers at front and rear, single-CD player

supports MP3 and WMA

MMI® radio plus

integral operating concept; as MMI radio, plus 2 SDHC

memory card readers (up to 32 GB), i ncluding Audi

sound system, Bluetooth interface, driver information

system (monochrome), TP Memo (automatically saves

traffic news when driving), single-CD player and memorcard readers support MP3, WMA and AAC, including

AUX-IN connection

MMI® navigation

with navigation data (SD card), 6.5-inch colour display

with high-quality map representation and numerous de

tailed display options, voice control (entry of destinatio

by spelling it out), dynamic TMC route guidance (where

available), additional arrow display in the driver informa

tion system, 2 SDHC card readers (for up to 32 GB),

CD player (also for CD music), i ncluding MMI Radio plus

CD player and Audi sound system

for driver and front-passenger sides; recirculation m ode,

with humidity sensor and combined/fine particulate fil-

ter; ventilation in the rear via the centre console; key-

coded settings

4-zone deluxe automatic air conditioner

in addition to the deluxe automatic air conditioner: front

control panel with digital display, separate temperature

control for driver and front-passenger sides and for rearpassengers; additional air conditioning controls with

digital display for climate control in the rear with sepa-

rately adjustable temperature and blower settings and

air distribution for the right and left-hand sides (rear

functions can also be set from the front air conditioning

controls); with additional air vents in the B pillars; auto-

matic recirculation mode by means of air quality sensor,

use of residual heat, separate regulation of footwell

temperature, ventilated glove compartment; choice of

3 climates: gentle, medium, intensive

Auxiliary heating/ventilation

the auxiliary heater warms up the interior and removes

ice from the windows without starting the engine; the

auxiliary ventilation system supplies fresh air and reduc-

es the temperature of the interior; with timer and depar-

ture time programming (an intelligent control function

for time and energy-optimised calculation of heating du-

ration); separate radio-operated remote control with

illuminated display; choice of two heating modes:

“defrost”(defrosting mode only for the windows),

“warm” (warming up m ode to additionally preheat the

interior)

Luggage securing and storage systems

Storage compartments

storage nets on the front seat backrests, drawers under

the front seats and storage compartments in the front

doors for the storage of bottles of up to 1 litre; storage

compartments in the centre console and a 12-volt

socket

Multifunction leather steering wheel in

4-spoke design, heated

same functions as multifunction leather steering wheel

in 4-spoke design; with additional heating function

Multifunction leather steering wheel in 3-spoke

design

with full-size airbag; multifunction operating conceptfor operation of MMI and radio and – if fitted – driver

information system, telephone, audio sources and navi-

gation; controls in aluminium look

Multifunction sports leather steering wheel in

3-spoke design with shift paddles

same functions as multifunction sports leather steering

wheel in 3-spoke design, including shift paddles for

changing gear in manual mode

Multifunction sports leather steering wheel in

3-spoke design with shift paddles, heated

same functions as multifunction sports leather steering

wheel in 3-spoke design, including shift paddles for

changing gear in manual mode; with additional heatingfunction

Electric steering wheel adjustment

adjustable in height and reach, with automatic entry and

exit function

Gear selector knob in leather

matched to the selected interior colour

Audi exclusive controls

steering wheel rim and gear lever are trimmed w ith

leather, individual choice of colour for leather and seams

from the range of Audi exclusive colours. From quattro

GmbH

Audi exclusive steering wheel rim

choice of colour for the steering wheel and decorative

seams from the range of Audi exclusive colours. From

quattro GmbH


Navigation data (SD card)

contains navigation data for the following countries

(where digitised): Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus,

Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liech-

Navigation data (hard drive)

contains navigation data for the following countries

(where digitised):

Europe: Albania, America, Andorra, Austria, Belgium,

Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech

Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

Driver information system with 7” colour display

part of MMI navigation plus w ith MMI touch; high reso-

lution TFT colour display in the direct field of view of the

driver; displays, in addition to driver information sy s-

tem, information from driver assistance systems, the

media being used, speed levels, outside temperature

Audi sound system

part of MMI radio plus, MMI navigation and MMI nav

tion plus with MMI touch; 6-channel amplifier, 10 lo

speakers delivering outstanding sound, including ce

speaker in the dashboard, subwoofer in the rear parc

shelf, 180 watts total output



tenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,

Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Nor-

way, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino,

Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (including the Canary

Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, the

Vatican City

MMI® navigation plus with MMI® touch

including Bluetooth interface, driver information system

with colour display and vehicle support based on navi ga-

tion data; hard disc navigation with topographical map

display and places of interest and town models in 3D;

8-inch colour display; destinations can also be entered

via the speech dialogue system (whole-word entry of ad-

dress in one sentence) or the MMI touch; choice of 3 al-

ternative routes according to route settings (fast/short/

economical); scrolling along selected route and m anoeu-

vring within the ma p; spoken TMC reports; split-screen

route information (manoeuvring points, points of inter-

est on motorways, TMC on route); speed limit display

based on navigation data; intersection zoom function,

motorway exits and lane recommendations also in driver

information system; special destinations (e.g. travel &traffic, hotels, restaurants), navigation with Google

Earth images possible in combination with Bluetooth car

phone online

MMI touch

part of MMI navigation plus; touch-sensitive control

panel for intuitive operation of the MMI; letters and

numbers can be entered without drivers taking their

eyes off the road; contextual entry of letters and num-

bers for navigation destinations via handwriting recogni-

tion, selection from address book or entry of telephone

numbers with acoustic acknowledgement, simple move-

ment of navigation map and selection of points of inter-

est; retrieval of 6 freely assignable radio station presets

Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy,

Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedo-

nia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands,

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino,

Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain

(including the Canary Islands), Ukraine, the Vatican City

America: USA (including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Is-

lands), Canada, Mexico

Other regions: AGCC (Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait,

Saudi Arabia), Asia Pacific (Singapore/Malaysia), Austral-

ia/New Zealand, Hong Kong/Macau, South Africa

Vehicle support based on navigation data

MMI navigation plus with MMI touch. Adaptation of

transmission, and – when installed – adaptive cruise con-

trol with Stop&Go function or adaptive light using route

data stored in the navigation system such as the sweep

of bends and corners or road classifications. E.g. use of

vehicle lighting according to surroundings (urban area,

non-urban areas, motorways and intersections), system

also available when navigation is deactivated

Driver information systemwith white 5-inch TFT monochrome display located di-

rectly in driver’s field of vision, displays the radio fre-

quency, station name or track title and other data from

the MMI system such as – if fitted – navigation, GPS

clock or telephone menu, display of trip computer with

long and short term memory, digital speedometer,

door/luggage compartment lid open warning indicator.

The integral efficiency program provides assistance in

the form of consumption data overviews, a display of ad-

ditional consumers and fuel-saving tips for a more eco-

nomical driving style; operated via the multifunction

leather steering wheel

and other display content of the MMI system – if fitted –

navigation, night assistance and telephone menu. The

integral efficiency program provides assistance in the

form of consumption data overviews, a display of addi-

tional consumers, an enlarged shift display and fuel-sav-

ing tips for a more economical driving style; very clearly

arranged with easily readable header and status lines

(tab concept) and automatic brightness adjustment; op-

erated via the multifunction leather steering wheel

Centre display

with monochrome readout for am bient temperature,

range and radio frequency, selected gear on automatic

vehicles, service indicator, oil pressure, brake fault, cool-

ant level/temperature, brake pad wear, door-open picto-

gram, fuel level warning

Radio and TV systems

Digital radio reception (DAB)

receives programmes from digitally broadcast radio

transmitters with better sound quality in addition to the

range of analogue stations. Please note: reception de-pends on the availability of local digital networks; in

conjunction with MMI navigation plus with MMI touch

also receives DAB+ and DMB audio; with the DAB twin

tuner, a second DAB tuner permanently searches for al-

ternative reception frequencies of the set station, a nd

the station list is updated at the same time

TV reception

reception of analogue and digitally-broadcast (DVB-T)

unencrypted television stations (MPEG-2 standard),

TV image, video text and EPG (Electronic Programme

Guide). Facility to connect 2 external AV sources via

adapter cables (available from Audi Genuine Accesso-

ries). Please note: TV reception depends on local ana-

logue and digital network availability. No AV or TV videooutput when driving (audio output available when

driving)

BOSE Surround Sound

surround sound reproduction with 14 loudspeakers

cluding centre speaker in the dashboard and subwoo

in the rear parcel shelf; 2 surround sound speakers i

the C-pillar; 12-channel amplifier with over 600 wat

total output; audio pilot for noise-dependent volum

adjustment; powerful and accurate bass reproductio

lifelike sound with natural tone and a feeling of spac

for an outstanding sound experience; sound system

fectly matched to the interior acoustics of the vehicl

Reproduction of 5.1 surround sound is possible in co

junction with MMI navigation plus with MMI touch

Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System

surround sound reproduction with 15 loudspeakers

cluding subwoofer and centre speaker, each with its

amplifier channel; polished loudspeaker covers in al

minium; automatically extending acoustic lenses for

cellent sound performance and perspective from eve

seat; 10-channel DSP all-digital amplifier; all-digita

highly efficient 5-channel ICE Power amplifiers for

tweeters and subwoofers; with total output of over1,200 watts; 5.1 surround sound reproduction poss

privacy function: encapsulated loudspeaker casings

imise escape of sound to the outside of the vehicle a

provide privacy, for example when making telephon

calls in hands-free mode; a precisely defined loudsp

er effect has also been achieved; noise-dependent vo

ume adjustment

CD changer

in the glove compartment, for 6 CDs (MP3 and WMA

compatible), shock-resistant, without magazine; eac

CD can be loaded and changed individually. Music fil

with digital rights management (DRM) cannot be pla

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Bluetooth car phone online

a Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone can be easily con-

nected to the UMTS module inside the vehicle (provided

that mobile telephone has an SIM Access Profile), addi-

tional SIM card reader located in the surround of the

MMI navigation plus with MMI touch. Transfer of phone

b k t i t th hi l d t f ll li t

adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function

including Audi pre sense front

automatic distance control (control range 0-250 km/h);

uses 2 radar sensors and a camera to detect, within

system limits, vehicles ahead and maintains distance by

automatic braking and accelerating; independent brak-

i t t t t d t t t d i ’ t

Audi active lane assist

lane compliance assistant; working within system limits

it informs the driver if he is unintentionally leaving the

traffic lane (operating range 60-250 km/h). If the sys-

tem is activated and ready and the driver has not operat

ed the indicators, the driver will be notified by a gentle,

ti t i i t ti ( h i f li l t

DVD/CD changer

in glove compartment, for 6 DVDs or CDs, supports e.g.

audio CDs, video DVDs and MP 3, WMA, AAC, MPEG-4;

supports up to 4,000 tracks per medium; shock-resist-

ant ; DVDs and CDs can be changed individually; fast for-

ward and rewind, random playback possible. Music files

ith di it l i ht t (DRM) t b l d



book entries to the vehicle and management of call lists.

Additionally with online services such as point of inter-

est search, navigation with help of Google Earth images,

destination entry, information services e.g. weather and

WiFi hotspot for convenient internet access using a mo-

bile end device (e.g. laptop). Due to the high data vol-

umes (currently effects in particular navigation with the

help of Google Earth images and WiFi hotspot) a mobile

phone contract including a data flat rate is strongly rec-

ommended! Online-based services are available only

with mobile phone contracts with data option and only

within the range the mobile phone networks; they are

only offered in Europe (Russia: in the Moscow and St. Pe-

tersburg areas only; not offered in Turkey, Cyprus, Malta

and Iceland); additional charges apply (charges and bill-

ing in accordance with your personal mobile phone con-

tract); content and scope of the online-based services

offered may vary. Simple operation via the MMI naviga-

tion plus with MMI touch, a multifunction leather steer-

ing wheel or the voice control system

Handset for the Audi Bluetooth car phone

with colour display and integral SIM card reader, formaking private phone calls; easy writing of text messag-

es thanks to automatic word recognition

Assistance systems

Audi pre sense basic

networking the different vehicle systems enables driving

situations to be categorised and, where necessary, ac-

tions to be implemented for preventive occupant protec-

tion. These include: belt tightening, activating the haz-

ard warning system and closing the windows and – if

fitted – sliding roof

ing to a stop, automated restart at driver’s request;

4 distance levels and 3 driving modes (comfort, dy-

namic and standard) can be selected individually. In ad-

dition to the Audi pre sense basic functions, Audi pre

sense front implements preventive occupant protection

measures when at risk of an imminent frontal collision.

Working within system limits, Audi pre sense front uti-

lises the front sensors of the adaptive cruise control with

Stop&Go function to carry out its detection tasks; in-

cludes Audi braking guard which observes the vehicle’s

surroundings and then warns the driver of any imminent

threat of front-end collision with the vehicle a head and

implements preventative occupant protection measures.

Audi pre sense plus is included if Audi side assist is also

ordered. In addition to the functions of Audi pre sense

front, Audi pre sense plus activates the Audi braking

guard in certain situations when a collision is unavoida-

ble and initiates a full braking action to minimise the

severity of the crash as much as possible

Audi side assist including Audi pre sense rear

working within system limits, the lane change assistant

helps the driver when changing lanes (range of function30-250 km/h). Displays are i ncorporated into both exteri-

or mirrors. Audi side assist uses 2 radar sensors to measure

distances between other detected vehicles as well as

speed differences between them. If Audi side assist classi-

fies the speed difference and distance as being critical for

a lane change manoeuvre, a display will appear in the re-

spective exterior mirror. In addition to the functions of

Audi pre sense basic; Audi pre sense rear, working with-

in system limits, uses the rear sensors of Audi side assist

to detect a possible rear-end collision. Audi pre sense

plus is included if Audi adaptive cruise control with

Stop&Go functioning is also ordered. In addition to the

functions of Audi pre sense front, Audi pre sense plus

activates the Audi braking guard in certain situations

when a collision is unavoidable and initiates a full brak-ing action to minimise the severity of the crash as much

as possible

corrective steering intervention (choice of earlier or late

steering time) shortly before crossing the traffic lane

marker recognised by Audi lane assist; additional steer-

ing vibration can be adjusted if the driver w ishes; also

shown in head-up display (can be ordered as an

option)

Night vision assistant with marking of detected

pedestrians

with integral thermal imaging camera; when driving at

night, this system extends the driver’s range of visibility

beyond the light provided by the dipped beam; records

thermal images; an image processing algorithm then

evaluates the camera’s data and marks any persons it

has detected in yellow in the optional driver informatio

system’s colour display; the marking changes to red and

a warning tone is emitted if the system, by analysing th

movement and position of the person it has detected,

considers that there is a possible risk. Additional warn-

ing symbol in the head-up display (can be ordered as an

option). Image quality is affected in poor ambient cond

tions

Head-up display

projects required information relevant to the driver from

the assistance systems, navigation or warning symbols

onto the windscreen in the driver’s direct field of vision;

height adjustable; provides a multicoloured display with

good contrast and minimal distraction from the road

Speed limit display

camera based recognition and display of speed limits, in

cluding temporary speed limit displays (e.g. above mo-

torways). Additionally, within system limits, there is an

evaluation of the particular situation in wet conditions,

and speed limits displayed depending on the time of th

day, road works and when using a trailer. If a sign has

not been recognised by the camera the speed limit dis-played will be taken from the navigation data (where

available). Additional warning symbol in the head-up

display (can be ordered as an option)

with digital rights management (DRM) cannot be played

Audi music interface

for the connection of Apple iPods from generation 4,

Apple iPhone (music functionality) as well as USB stor-

age media and MP3 players. The Audi musi c interface is

housed in the centre console; it is operated via the MMI

or the multifunction leather steering wheel. Note: can

only be used in conjunction with a special adapter cable

(Audi Genuine Accessories). Please contact your Audi

partner for information on other compatible MP3

players

Adapter cable set for Audi music interface

consisting of 2 connecting cables to connect iPod/

iPhone or data storage device/media player with USB

port (type A); other adapter cables are available from

Audi Genuine Accessories

Telephone and communication

Bluetooth interface

part of MMI radio plus, MMI navigation and MMI naviga-tion plus with MMI touch; Bluetooth-compatible mobile

phones can be connected to the vehicle via the interface;

hands-free calls in the vehicle via the microphone. In-

cluding Bluetooth audio streaming (depending on mo-

bile phone compatibility)

Mobile telephone fitting (Bluetooth)

includes a hands-free facility (including voice control for

the telephone functions) and a fitting for an optional

mobile-specific charger (available from Audi Genuine Ac-

cessories) with a connection to the external aerial (via

the base plate including adapter); operation via the

MMI, the multifunction leather steering wheel or the

speech dialogue system; situated in the centre armrest;

for adapters and information on compatible mobilephones, please contact your Audi partner


Hold assist

holds the vehicle stationary for unlimited periods on av-

erage uphill or downhill gradients. The system is activat-

ed by push-button and allows the driver to drive away

easily and comfortably without having to operate the

electromechanical handbrake

Suspension/brakes

Audi drive select

changes vehicle characteristics by, e.g., adapting power

steering assistance, accelerator and gearshift character-

istics and adaptive air suspension; modes available:

comfort, auto, dynamic and individual. The system also

Technology/safety

Body, galvanised

lightweight aluminium hybrid construction; fully-galva-

nised in areas at risk from corrosion, unitary construc-

tion, welded to the floor pan, front and rear areas fea-

ture defined crumple zones. (12 year warranty against

Instrument cluster

with controllable lighting, coolant temperature disp

fuel gauge, rev counter with digital clock, speedome

with disproportionate display and electronic odome

trip odometer, displays for radio frequency, ambient

temperature and tank range, warning and indicator

lights maintenance interval display



Parking system plus

acoustic and visual park assist system for the front and

rear with MMI screen display; measurement is by u ltra-

sonic sensors concealed in the bumpers

Parking system plus with reversing camera

acoustic and visual parking a id for the front and rear, im-

age of area behind the vehicle shown on the MMI dis-

play, with dynamic display modes for the calculated

lane, depending on the steering angle, including assist

and guidelines and for notifying the point at which to

apply opposite lock when parallel parking, reversing

camera concealed in the boot lid handle

Park assist

searches for suitable parking spaces along the road by

means of ultrasonic sensors, calculates the ideal parking

path and performs the steering action virtually auto-

matically; supports multi-phase parking in spaces paral-

lel to the road as well as pa rking spaces at right angles

to the direction of travel. Steering is initiated by the ve-

hicle, the driver need only accelerate and apply thebrakes

Park assist with reversing camera

functions like the park assist; image of area behind the

vehicle shown on the MMI display

Cruise control system

maintains any desired speed above around 30 km/h, a s

permitted by the engine’s power output or braking ef-

fect; operation via separate steering column stalk; set

speed displayed in driver information system; works be-

tween speeds of 30 and approx. 250 km/h

influences other optional equipment. All TDI a nd TFSI

vehicles with start-stop systems are also equipped with

an efficiency mode which provides optimal consumption

settings to the engine, transmission, the optional adap-

tive cruise control, the adaptive air suspension a s well as

the air-conditioning system

adaptive air suspensionelectronically controlled air suspension with infinitely

variable adaptive damping system on all 4 wheels; auto-

matically regulates vehicle ride height and damping; in-

cludes ride height control and manual lift function; dif-

ferent modes selected via Audi drive select

Sports suspension

body lowered by approx. 20 mm, with stiffer spring and

damper tuning for more direct contact with the road and

sporty handling

S line sports suspension

with increased dynamic suspension settings and vehicle

lowered by 30 mm. From quattro GmbH

Braking system

with anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brake force distri-

bution (EBD) and hydraulic brake assist, ventilated disc

brakes front and rear, rear brakes with electromechani-

cal parking brake

Electromechanical parking brake

with hold assist; includes parking brake function when

stationary, drive-off assistance function through auto-

matic release when driving away and emergency braking

function whilst driving acting on all 4 wheels

corrosion)

Side impact protection

front and rear aluminium impact beams incorporated in-

to the doors

Child-proof locks

electric child-proof locks on the rear doors, operated viathe child-proof lock buttons in the driver’s door armrest,

additional electric child-proof locks for the rear windows

Fullsize airbags

for driver and front-passenger, 2-stage deployment de-

pending on the strength of impact and size of the per-

son; front side airbags incorporated into the seat back-

rests; head airbag system protects front and outer rear

passengers in the event of a side impact, unfolds as a

protective cushion over the side windows

Side airbags

integrated into the front seats

Side airbags, rear

for the outer seats, incorporated into the seat backrests;

supplements the side impact protection in the doors and

the head airbag system

Integral head restraint system

in the case of a rear-end collision the seat shape sup-

ports the upper body and the head. This increases safety

and reduces the danger of whiplash

lights, maintenance interval display

Safety steering column

supplements the safety potential of the seat belts a

airbags

Battery energy management

controls the supply of electrical power to the vehicle

whilst driving and when parked

Seat belts

3-point inertia reel seat belts for all seats with belt f

limiter, belt height adjustment, pyrotechnic belt ten

sioners and seat-belt reminder for front seat; deploy

ment depending on the strength of impact and size

the person, for the front seats; colour-coordinated w

the interior

Audi exclusive seat belts

available in a choice of Audi exclusive colours.

From quattro GmbH

Seat belt reminderfor driver and front-passenger seats; an acoustic and

ual warning signal reminds you to fasten your seat b

Warning triangle

with mount on inside of boot

First aid kit

in storage compartment in rear centre armrest

Anti-lock braking system ABS

with electronic brake-force distribution EBD and

hydraulic brake assist

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Traction control ASR

for good traction and lateral stability, reduces spinning

of the drive wheels

Electronic differential lock EDL

on surfaces with varying levels of grip, this start-off as-

sistant automatically brakes the drive wheels on the sur-

S tronic

(for models with quattro® drive), the 7-speed dual

clutch transmission with electrohydraulic actuation fa-

cilitates shorter gearshift times and gearshifting with

hardly any perceptible break in propulsive power: can be

operated via the shift paddles behind the steering wheel

or the gear lever knob; in automatic m ode the driver can



sistant automatically brakes the drive wheels on the sur

face that is too slippery, thereby ensuring smooth, pow-

erful progress

Electronic Stabilization Programme (ESP)

networks the ABS, EBD, ASR and EDL with its own sen-

sors and compares driving data with reference data;

provides better stability by targeted braking of individu-

al wheels and intervention in the engine management

system

ESP with electronic cross-axle lock

(for front-wheel drive models), incorporated into ESP;

modifies driving force by means of targeted braking ac-

tions depending on the driving situation; when cornering

the electronic cross-axle lock ensures smooth and pre-

cise handling with no understeer; improved traction and

dynamic performance when cornering

Electromechanical power steering

maintenance-free rack & pinion steering with speed-de-

pendent servo assistance; precise steering feel at high

speeds, excellent assistance when parking; activecountersteering providing steering assistance to the

driver for enhanced vehicle stability

multitronic

(for models with front-wheel drive), the multitronic gen-

eration of continuously variable transmissions, featuring

dynamic gear control program (DCP) and sport program;

8 different gears can be selected in manual mode; hy-

draulically controlled multi-plate clutch

or the gear lever knob; in automatic m ode the driver can

choose between two programs D (normal) and S (sports)

quattro®

permanent all-wheel drive with crown gear centre differ-

ential and torque distributed individually to each wheel;

distributes the driving forces depending on the driving

situation to each individual wheel for precisely control-

led handling


the electronically regulated sports differential distrib-

utes variable amounts of driving force to each rear wheel

and ensures outstanding acceleration performance in

corners and stabilises the v ehicle’s response to load

change; also improves direct steering characteristics and

provides more agile handling due to the lower steering

effort required

Recuperation

increasing the generator voltage converts kinetic energy

into usable electrical energy when the vehicle is coasting

or braking. This energy is then used to assist the alterna-tor during subsequent acceleration – thereby enabling

fuel savings of up to 3% to be achieved

Start-stop system

reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by switch-

ing off the engine in stationary phases, e.g. at traffic

lights. Start-up takes place immediately following re-

lease of the foot brake enabling a perfect getaway. May

be deactivated using a switch at any time


Audi Top Service®.



In motorsport, it is a well-rehearsed team com

prising know-how and precision which counts

You can expect the same from Audi Service,

whether for maintenance, inspection, or for p

fessional repair of accident damage. And unli

at a pitstop, we are not just available for a few

seconds, we are available 24 hours a day.

Moreover, your Audi partner offers you an ex-

tended warranty if you purchase a new car or A

CarLife Plus as a subsequent guarantee soluti

¹ Your Audi partner will be happy to inform you whet

mobility guarantee is available in y our country.

² Your Audi partner will be happy to inform you whet

the hotline can be contacted free-of-charge in your

country.

³Your Audi partner will be happy to inform y ou if the

Audi extended warranty and Audi CarLife Plus are av

ble in your country.

Find out from your local Audi partner which service i

free-of-charge or available at an additional cost in yo

country.

Mobility guarantee¹

You will receive free assistance as quickly as possible

should your Audi break down or be i nvolved in an acci-

dent. Mobility guarantee is initially valid for 2 years and

is renewed every time you have an inspection carried out

by an Audi partner or whenever you get your vehicle

serviced in accordance with the service interval display in

the instrument cluster. Further information is available

from your Audi partner.

Pick-up and delivery service

Pick-up and delivery service for workshop appointments.

Your vehicle will be picked up and returned to you by

your Audi partner. Prices and conditions vary depending

on distance from dealership. Further information is

available from your Audi partner.

Round-the-clock assistance

In the event of a breakdown you can reach u s.² For more

information and the telephone number for your country,

please contact your Audi partner.

Audi extended warranty³

If you purchase a new vehicle, a 100% Audi manufactur-

er’s guarantee can be easily included in the order so

that, even after the two-year guarantee period has ex-

pired you are protected against risk and can control

costs. The Audi extended warranty offers you an individ-

ual combination of service life and mileage for up to

3 years following the end of the manufacturer’s guaran-

tee with a maximum mileage of 150,000 km.

Audi CarLife Plus³

If the Audi extended warranty was not ordered when a

new car was purchased, Audi CarLife Plus is the subse-

quent solution for the period following the end of the

manufacturer’s guarantee. Audi CarLife Plus offers you

coverage against damage for many mechanical a nd elec-

tric parts – with benefits for those who sign up early

and, if desired, for the entire lifetime of the car.

Audi Genuine Parts®

Genuine Parts are tailored to the respective Audi model

to ensure a perfect fit. Development to production-level

standards and extensive testing ensure they not only do

the job but also meet exacting requirements in terms of

long service life and quality.

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A world of its own for your Audi A6 Saloon



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Imaginative and designed down to the last detail – this is the thinking behind Audi Original Accessories. Choose

from a range of products that includes textile floor mats, boot trays and roof rack modules, and create your own

individual world around your Audi A6 Saloon.



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¹ For information on when this feature will be available, please contact your Audi partner.

1 Cast aluminium wheels in 5-tri spoke design¹

The cast aluminium wheels in size 8.5 J x 20 impress

with their elegant design and high-gloss turned wheel

spokes. For 255/35 R 20 tyres. Audi Original Accessories

also offers cast aluminium 8.5 J x 19 wheels in a 5-semi-

V-spoke design.

2 Rubber floor mats¹

Exact fit. Offer improved protection from heavy soiling.Attached to the vehicle by means of the fastening points

on the vehicle floor. With Audi A6 logo.

3 Audi child seat youngster plus

Offers excellent comfort thanks to intelligent belt guid-

ance. The backrest is adjustable in height and width.

With additional integral fastening points for optimal

protection. Suitable for children from 15 to 36 kg. Also

available: The Audi baby seat suitable for sm all children

up to 13 kg and the Audi child seat with ISOFIX for

children from 9 to 18 kg.

4 Cast aluminium winter wheels, 5-arm rotor design¹

The cast aluminium 7.5 J x 16 winter wheels for tyre siz-

es 225/60 R 16 convince with their dynamic 5-arm rotor

design. There is a further cast aluminium w inter wheel

version available in a 5-V spoke design and 7.5 J x 18

size. Snow chains available from Audi Genuine Accesso-

ries

5 Carrier unit for cycle rack¹

The carrier unit is made from anodised aluminium tu

It is lockable and easy to install. For various roof rac

modules such as cycle rack, kayak rack or ski and lug

gage box. Lockable cycle rack with curved rails a nd s

ish design in an aluminium-look. High quality mater

provides protection against corrosion and ensures li

fastness for plastic components.

74 Technical data

ModelA6 2.8 FSI

(150 kW)

A6 2.8 FSI

quattro (150 kW)

A6 3.0 TFSI

quattro (220 kW)

A6 3.0 TDI

(150 kW)

Engine type V6 petrol engine with direct fuel injec-

tion and Audi valvelift system

V6 petrol engine with direct fuel injec-

tion and Audi valvelift system

V6 cylinder petrol engine with direct

fuel injection and mechanical charging

module

V6 cylinder diesel engine with commo

rail injection system and exhaust gas

turbocharging



Displacement in cc (valves per cylinder) 2773 (4) 2773 (4) 2995 (4) 2967 (4)

Max. output¹ in kW at rpm 150/5250-6500 150/5250-6500 220/5250-6500 150/3750-4500

Max. torque in Nm at rpm 280/3000-5000 280/3000-5000 440/2900-4500 400/1250-3500

Power transmission/wheels

Type of drive Front-wheel drive quattro® permanent all-wheel drive quattro® permanent all-wheel drive Front-wheel drive

Transmission multitronic S tronic S tronic multitronic

Wheels Cast aluminium wheels,

7.5 J x 16


7.5 J x 16


8 J x 17


7.5 J x 16

Tyres 225/60 R 16 225/60 R 16 225/55 R17 225/60 R 16

Weights/capacities

Unladen weight² in kg 1685 1755 1815 1720

Gross vehicle weight in kg 2190 2290 2350 2225

Roof load/trailer nose weight in kg 100/85 100/85 100/85 100/85

Trailer load limit³ in kg unbraked

12 % gradient

8 % gradient

750

1900

2100

750

1900

2100

750

2100

2100

750

1800

1900

Tank capacity, approx., in litres 65 65 65 65

Performance/consumption⁴

Top speed in km/h 240 240 250⁵ 240

Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s 7.7 8.1 5.5 7.2

Fuel grade Sulphur-free super unleaded 95 RON⁶ Sulphur-free super unleaded 95 RON⁶ Sulphur-free super unleaded 95 RON⁶ Sulphur-free diesel⁷

Fuel consumption⁸ in l/100 km urban

extra-urban

combined

9.6

6.1

7.4

10.7

6.5

8.0

10.8

6.6

8.2

6.0

4.7

5.2

CO₂ emissions⁸ in g/km urban

extra-urban

combined

224

142

172

249

151

187

252

153

190

157

124

137

Emissions standard EU5 EU5 EU5 EU5

Model A6 3.0 TDI

quattro (180 kW)

Engine type V6 cylinder diesel engine with common

rail injection system and exhaust gas

turbocharging

Di l i ( l li d ) 2967 (4)

Notes

¹ The figure given has been calculated in accordance with the specified

measuring procedure (current version of Directive 80/1269/EEC).

² Weight of car, unladen,with driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and fuel tank f

to 90 %, calculated in accordance with the current version of Directive

92/21/EEC O ti l i t i th ’ l d i ht



Displacement in cc (valves per cylinder) 2967 (4)

Max. output¹ in kW at rpm 180/4000-4500

Max. torque in Nm at rpm 500/1400-3250

Power transmission/wheels

Type of drive quattro® permanent all-wheel drive

Transmission S tronic

Wheels Cast aluminium wheels,

8 J x 17

Tyres 225/55 R 17

Weights/capacities

Unladen weight² in kg 1795

Gross vehicle weight in kg 2330

Roof load/trailer nose weight in kg 100/85

Trailer load limit³ in kg unbraked

12 % gradient

8 % gradient

750

2000

2100

Tank capacity, approx., in litres 65

Performance/consumption⁴

Top speed in km/h 250⁵

Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s 6.1

Fuel grade Sulphur-free diesel⁷

Fuel consumption⁸ in l/100 km urban

extra-urban

combined

7.2

5.3

6.0

CO₂ emissions⁸ in g/km urban

extra-urban

combined

189

140

158

Emissions standard EU5

92/21/EEC. Optional equipment may increase the car’s unladen weight

drag coefficient, whereupon the possible payload limit and the top spee

will be reduced accordingly.

³ The engine’s power output always goes down with increasing altitude.

At 1,000 m above sea level, and for every additional 1,000 m, deduct 10

from the weight of the outfit (trailer load limit + gross weight of the tow

vehicle). Figure for trailer load limit applies to factory-fitted trailer towi

hitch. If using the vehicle with a trailer towing hitch for commercia l pu

poses, a digital tachograph may be required under certain conditions.

⁴ A vehicle’s fuel consumption and the CO₂ emissions do not just depend o

how efficiently the vehicle uses the fuel, but a re also affected by driving

haviour and other non-technical factors. CO₂ is the greenhouse gas prim

responsible for global warming.

⁵ Regulated.

⁶ We recommend using Super sulphur-free unleaded fuel 95 RON accordi

to DIN EN 228. If this is not available, use sulphur-free regular unleade

91 RON com plying with DIN EN 228; power output will be slightly

reduced.

⁷ We recommend using sulphur-free diesel complying with DIN EN 590.

If this is not available, u se diesel complying with DIN EN 590.

⁸ The figures given were calculated using the specified measuring proced

The figures do not refer to one individual vehicle and do not form part of

offer, but rather should be used purely for purposes of comparison betwe

the different vehicle models.

Important note

Inspections are due as shown by the service display.

76 Dimensions

Audi A6 Saloon



Dimensions in millimetres.

Dimensions are for vehicle at unladen weight.

Luggage compartment volume 530/995 l (measured by the VDA method, using 200 x 100 x 50 mm blocks;

second value with rear seat back folded down and vehicle loaded up to roof height).

Turning circle approx. 11.9 m.

* Max. headroom.

¹ Shoulder room. ² Elbow room. ³ With a roof aerial, vehicle height equals 1468 mm.

2912

4915

912 1091

1 0 4 6 *

9 6 2

6 7 4

1 4 6 0 1 1176

1 0 5 0 1

4 2 9

1

1 5 2 7 2

1 4 9 1 2

1 4 5 5 3

1627

1874

1618

2086

949



78 Audi efficiency, Audi configurator, Audi tv

Efficiency: standard in every Audi.



Vorsprung durch Technik is the claim to which

the Audi brand is committed. It includes giving

careful consideration time and again to eachdroplet of fuel. For many y ears, Audi has been

translating this claim into tangible reality on all

its models – and as a developer of numerous in-

novations is having a lasting influence on effi-

ciency standards in automotive engineering.

Whether with the TDI, FSI® and TFSI® engine

concepts, with transmission technologies or with

the Audi Space Frame (ASF). To achieve on-goingimprovements in energy consumption, a number

of intelligent efficiency measures – specially tai-

lored to each vehicle – are combined. Efficiency

with a methodical approach – individual and

standard.

A commitment which is already leading to c

onvincing results. Audi already has many models

in its current range that emit less th an 140 gCO₂/km. An effective way of reducing emissions.

And just as impressive as the fact that a large

proportion of Audi vehicles already meet the

strict EU 5 emissions standard.

All this demonstrates the know-how of Audi –

and is what drives us on every day to harmonise

sportiness and efficiency in the future.

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