Audi A6 Typ 4G: Cockpit overview
Controls at a glance

Fig. 1 Cockpit: Left section

Fig. 2 Cockpit: Right section
- Door handle
- Side assist display
- Central locking switch
- Memory function buttons
- Side assist button
- Air vents with thumbwheel
- Lever for:
- Turn signals and high beams
- High beam assistant
- Active lane assist
- 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
- Instrument cluster
- Head-up display
- Windshield washer system lever
- Buttons for:
- Infotainment system display
- Trip odometer
- Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction
- Knee airbag
- Steering wheel adjustment, depending
on equipment
- Lever for:
- Cruise control system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Button for switching the Head-up
display on/off, adjusting the
height
- Instrument illumination
- Hood release
- Data link connector for On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD II)
- Light switch
- Buttons for:
- All-weather lights
- Night vision assistant
- Rear fog light(s)
- Switch for luggage compartment
lid
- Power exterior mirror adjustment
- Buttons for:
- Power windows
- Parental control
- Infotainment system display
- Emergency flashers
- Glove compartment
- Front passenger's airbag
- Valet Parking function
- Drives (Infotainment system)
- Buttons/indicator light for:
- Start/Stop system
- Parking aid
- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
- Power sunshade
- Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
- Climate control system, depending
on vehicle equipment:
- Deluxe automatic climate control
- 4-zone deluxe automatic climate
control
- Storage compartment
- [START ENGINE STOP] button
- Infotainment unit
- Cup holder, 12 Volt outlet
- Electromechanical parking brake
- 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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Instrument cluster overview
The instrument cluster is the central information center for the driver.
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Tachometer
With OFF statu
Description
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or malfunctions.
Messages may appear with some indicator lights.
A warning signal will sound at t
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Overview - Transmission Control Module
Diagnostic Connection
Component location: The diagnostic connection for the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in inside the footwell on the driver
side.
Before servicing the transmission, determine as best as
possible the cause of the fault using the Vehicle Diag
Description of front airbags
The airbag system can provide supplemental
protection to properly restrained front seat occupants.
Fig. 153 Location of driver airbag: in steering wheel
Fig. 154 Location of front passenger's airbag: in the instrument panel
Your vehicle is equipped with an "Advanced Ai