Audi A6 Typ 4G: Start-Stop system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system can help increase fuel
economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
In Start/Stop mode, the engine shuts off automatically
when the vehicle is stopped, such as at
a traffic light. The ignition remains switched on
during this stop phase. The engine will restart
automatically when needed.
Applies to: A6: the Start/Stop system activates
automatically once the ignition is switched on.
Applies to: S6: the last Start/Stop system setting
is restored when the ignition is switched on.
Basic requirements for Start/Stop mode
- The driver's door must be closed.
- The driver's seat belt much be fastened.
- The hood must be closed.
- The vehicle must have driven faster than
2.5 mph (4 km/h) since the last time it stopped.
- A trailer must not be hitched to the vehicle.
Note
Always switch the Start/Stop system off when
driving through water.
Tips
The engine stops shortly before the vehicle
comes to a stop.
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Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
Fig. 80 Instrument cluster: engine switched off (stop
phase)
Brake the vehicle to a stop. The engine stops shortly before the vehicle
comes to a stop o
Applies to: vehicles with Start/Stop system
If you do not wish to use the system, you con
switch it off manually.
Fig. 81 Center console: Start/Stop system button
To switch the Start/Stop system of
Fig. 82 Center console: parking brake
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechanical
parking brake
fig. 82. The parking brake is
designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally
and
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1 - Brake Caliper
2 - Guide Pin
Quantity: 2
Replacing. Refer to
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1LA/1LJ".
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Quantity: 2
Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Bearing
The (USA models) /
(Canada models) indicator
light monitors the safety systems.
If the (USA models) /
(Canada models) indicator
light turns on or blinks, there is a malfunction
in a safety system such as the airbag or
belt tensioner system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
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