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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Cockpit overview

Controls at a glance

Fig. 1 Cockpit: Left section
Fig. 1 Cockpit: Left section

Fig. 2 Cockpit: Right section
Fig. 2 Cockpit: Right section

  1. Door handle
  2. Side assist display
  3. Central locking switch
  4. Memory function buttons
  5. Side assist button
  6. Air vents with thumbwheel
  7. Lever for:
    • Turn signals and high beams
    • High beam assistant
    • Active lane assist
  8. Multifunction steering wheel with:
    • Horn
    • Driver's airbag
    • Driver information system controls
    • Audio/video, telephone, navigation and voice recognition controls
    • Steering wheel heating
    • Shift paddles
  9. Instrument cluster
  10. Head-up display
  11. Windshield washer system lever
  12. Buttons for:
    • Infotainment system display
    • Trip odometer
  13. Starting the engine when there is a malfunction
  14. Knee airbag
  15. Steering wheel adjustment, depending on equipment
    • Mechanical
    • Power
  16. Lever for:
    • Cruise control system
    • Adaptive cruise control
  17. Button for switching the Head-up display on/off, adjusting the height
  18. Instrument illumination
  19. Hood release
  20. Data link connector for On Board Diagnostic System (OBD II)
  21. Light switch
  22. Buttons for:
    • All-weather lights
    • Night vision assistant
    • Rear fog light(s)
  23. Switch for luggage compartment lid
  24. Power exterior mirror adjustment
  25. Buttons for:
    • Power windows
    • Parental control
  26. Infotainment system display
  27. Emergency flashers
  28. Glove compartment
  29. Front passenger's airbag
  30. Valet Parking function
  31. Drives (Infotainment system)
  32. Buttons/indicator light for:
    • Start/Stop system
    • Parking aid
    • PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
    • Power sunshade
    • Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
  33. Climate control system, depending on vehicle equipment:
    • Deluxe automatic climate control
    • 4-zone deluxe automatic climate control
  34. Storage compartment
  35. [START ENGINE STOP] button
  36. Infotainment unit
  37. Cup holder, 12 Volt outlet
  38. Electromechanical parking brake
  39. Selector lever (automatic transmission)

Tips

  • Some the equipment listed here is only installed in certain models or is available as an option.
  • The instrument cluster display is either multicolored or monochrome, depending on vehicle equipment. Because the images in both are nearly identical, the multicolored display is shown in this Owner's Manual.
  • Operation of the Multi Media Interface (Infotainment system) is described in a separate operating instructions manual.

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