Audi A6 2011 Owner's Manual

A6S6

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substance always wins the day

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It takes more than hard work, dedication and vision to create the truly exceptional. It takes something intangible. Something you can’t quite put your hands on. It’s courage, guts, perseverance, passion and ﬁerceness of focus all wrapped into one.

And it’s this intangible characteristic that deﬁnes all of us at Audi. It’s the driving force behind

every pencil line we draw, every calculation we make and every idea we deem not good enough.

It’s why every inch and curve and angle has purpose. It’s why we test our cars at the highest of speeds for hours on end so they can be driven on any surface and in any condition – rain, shine or white-out blizzard.

It’s why substance always wins the day. It’s why cutting a corner, even a weld seam in the trunk, would be sacrilegious. And it’s why for us scrutiny is so deeply ingrained it’s like the very act of breathing.

This is Truth in Engineering. And this is Audi.

a badge doesn’t deﬁne you

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it represents you

Contents

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6–13 The A6 Experience

14–17 The S6 Experience

18 Performance

20 quattro®

22 MMI®

24 Handling

26 Safety

A6 Prestige

28 A6 Premium | Premium Plus

32 A6 Prestige | 4.2

36 A6 Packages | Options

40 S6

44 S6 Options | Accessories

48 A6 Wheels | S6 Wheels

52 Interior Colors

54 Exterior Colors

57 Speciﬁcations | Conﬁgurations

luxury at speed

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There is no comparison. The Audi A6 is alone at the top with a best-in-class combination of power, handling and luxury. That status is reinforced through the dynamic 300hp 3.0T supercharged engine that allows the A6 to accelerate to 60 MPH in a mere 5.9 seconds. No wonder “Best in Test.”

Sophisticated European styling blended with modern touches makes the A6 a standout among the competition. From the available LED daytime running lights to the signature Singleframe® grille and gently sloping rooﬂine, the A6 exempliﬁes luxury, style and power.

Car and Driver

named the A6

Car and Driver

, September 2009.

A6 Prestige

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A6 Prestige

engaged

Behind the wheel of the A6, you are fully engaged with performance and comfort, which translates into a dynamic driving experience that only an Audi can provide. The nimble and responsive steering inspires conﬁdence while the aluminum suspension reduces weight, keeping the A6 planted during even the most spirited driving.

Regardless of the weather conditions or tight corners ahead, the outstanding grip of quattro® all-wheel drive in the A6 allows you to maneuver with total conﬁdence.

compelling

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Inside, the A6 oers an abundance of luxury

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features. The twelve-way, power-adjustable, heated leather seats ensure your driving and riding comfort is optimized. Additionally, a hallmark of Audi craftsmanship is a meticulous attention to detail. For example, carefully honed genuine wood inlays are installed to gap tolerances of less than 0.2 mm.

Luxury also means enjoying the latest technology. The MMI® system is your portal to making the most of your drive. From the fullcolor 3D navigation with voice control to the convenience of hands-free Bluetooth®, the interior of your A6 is designed to keep you comfortable.

The ergonomic driver-oriented cockpit

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puts essential controls easily within reach, allowing you to stay focused and comfortable.

The available BOSE

5.1 Surround Sound offers rich, deep bass and clear, crisp treble, transforming the A6 interior into a perfectly tuned concert hall.

Optional Audi adaptive lights allow you

to see ahead in the dark by illuminating turns more eectively. When the turn signal indicator is activated or the steering wheel is rotated beyond a certain point, the dynamic cornering lights move correspondingly.

The available leather-wrapped, three-spoke, multifunction, sport steering wheel provides convenient controls for Bluetooth, radio channel selection and volume.

The available Audi advanced key oers

the enhanced convenience of unlocking and starting your A6 without removing the key from your pocket or purse.

Audi parking system, also optional,

integrates a rearview camera with realtime viewing of the rear parking area via the MMI screen. Ultrasonic parking sensors measure the distance to the nearest object and audibly warn you when the distance becomes unsafe.

A6 Prestige

utility of luxury

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There’s only one other car in the same league as the A6 sedan, and that’s the 300hp supercharged A6 Avant. Designed to turn heads as well as turn any drive into an exhilarating one, its graceful and progressive looks belie its capabilities.

It has a unique blend of style, luxury and performance while oering 64 cu. ft. of cargo capacity. Race-bred handling and performance, total luxury, and convenient utility – the stylish A6 Avant oers the best of all worlds.

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A6 Avant Prestige

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hold on

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The Audi S6 doesn’t grab your attention, it seizes it. Power comes on rapidly via the 435hp V10 engine that delivers 398 lb-ft. of torque and propels the S6 to 60 MPH in just 5.1 seconds.

Of course, 435hp needs more than two driven wheels to reach its full potential. The only car in its class to oer the grip of quattro® all-wheel drive, the S6 feels glued to the road.

Not only does quattro mitigate the elements, but it truly comes alive around corners of all shapes and sizes.

Naturally, all of this advanced technology relies on the precision-engineered lightweight aluminum sport suspension. Thick sway bars stabilize the body through corners and an overall low stance enhances the look of the S6.

All of this performance requires stopping power to match. Braking is controlled and impressive thanks to the 15.2" vented brake rotors and the specially painted, six-piston calipers.

In other words, the S6 delivers an experience that is precise, nimble and extremely responsive.

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For those who have an eye for detail, you'll notice the S6 visually sets itself apart with a number of unique accents. First, the LED daytime running lights create a powerful entrance. Then let your eye travel along the side of the S6, and you’ll notice Aluminum Optic side view mirrors and black painted brake calipers showcasing the S6 badge. The visual treatment is topped o with the front and side sills adding a purposeful, performance-oriented proﬁle.

The integrated rear spoiler and diuser plus the unmistakable roar from the quad exhaust reinforces the fact that the S6 is all about pure performance. The 19" alloy wheels complete the overall athletic appearance of the S6.

Inside, the S6 echoes the tonality of the exterior. Special S6 sport seats with integrated head restraints oer comfortable yet enhanced support. The available Carbon Fiber inlays add a motorsport-inspired look to the sleek, driveroriented cockpit.

Additionally, the three-spoke, multifunction S6 sport steering wheel, with Aluminum Optic shift paddles, is wrapped in leather with contrast stitching. Perfectly sized, the steering wheel feels substantial and is ergonomically designed for performance driving. In all, the S6 is designed to create conﬁdence at speed.

performance fueled

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by unconventional thinking

FSI

Audi Fuel Stratiﬁed Injection, or FSI®, oers the beneﬁts of increased performance and fuel eciency. a precise amount of fuel directly into the engine cylinders, as opposed to the engine intake runners. This advanced process helps ensure a more complete combustion, thereby diminishing waste and increasing power.

Additionally, the specially designed piston heads compress the fuel-air mixture in a spiraling motion, creating the most ecient combustion possible. Making the most of

FSI direct injection delivers

these technologies allows for greater eciency in the combustion process.

By combining FSI and forced induction, such as a supercharger, the 3.0T engine employs a variation of FSI called TFSI and beneﬁts are identical. TFSI equipped engines take advantage of signiﬁcantly higher compression ratios and cylinder pressure, thus fully atomizing fuel and optimizing boost response. The compressor condenses the air ﬂowing into the engine, allowing more air into the cylinder and therefore creating more power

. The principle

from each ignition. A forced induction engine produces greater power than a similar engine without it, signiﬁcantly improving the engine’s power-to-weight ratio. Consequently, Audi is able to use smaller, more ecient engines and achieve similar power and performance results typically found in larger, less-fuelecient engines.

The beauty of FSI and TFSI is that they work at any RPM, maximizing efficiency and generating responsive and optimal power during all driving conditions.

Audi Valvelift System

Audi valvelift system helps elevate the performance characteristics of variable valve timing. The result is smooth power buildup, instantaneous throttle response and up to a 7 percent reduction in fuel consumption.

Audi valvelift system intelligently varies the lift and duration of engine intake valves in response to engine load and power needs. Optimizing air management, Audi valvelift system helps create maximum torque across a broad range of RPM without sacriﬁcing eciency.

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