Audi A6 Typ 4G: Starting the engine when there is a
malfunction
It may not be possible to start the engine under
certain circumstances, for example if the battery
in the vehicle key is drained, if interference is affected
the key or if there is a system malfunction.
Fig. 79 Center console/remote control key: starting the
engine if there is a malfunction
Requirement: the message Key is not recognized.
Hold back of key against marked area.
See owner's manual must appear and the
indicator
light must turn on.
- Hold the remote control key in the location indicated
as shown in the illustration
fig. 79.
- Press the brake pedal.
- Press the [START ENGINE STOP] button. The engine will start.
- Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
Tips
You can view the message again by pressing
the [START ENGINE STOP] button.
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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
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
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Description of knee airbags
Applies to: vehicles with knee airbags
The knee airbag system can provide supplemental
protection to properly restrained front seat
occupants.
Fig. 157 Driver's knee airbag
The driver knee airbag is in the instrument panel
underneath the steering wheel
fig. 157, the
air