Audi A6 Typ 4G: Stopping the engine
- Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
- Move the selector lever to the P or N position.
- Press the [START ENGINE STOP]
fig. 78 button.
Steering lock
The steering locks when you turn the engine off using the [START ENGINE STOP] button and open the driver's door. The locked steering helps prevent vehicle theft.
Emergency off function
If it is absolutely necessary, the engine can also be turned off while driving in the R or D/S selector lever position at speeds below 6 mph (10 km/ h). To stop the engine, press and hold the [START ENGINE STOP] button and also press the brake pedal.
WARNING
- Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full function
of the brake booster and the power
steering is not guaranteed. You may need to
use more force when braking or steering.
Because you cannot brake and steer as you usually would, this could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
- Always take the key with you whenever you
leave your vehicle. Otherwise, the engine
could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows could be operated.
This can lead to serious injury.
- For safety reasons, always park the vehicle
with the selector lever in the P position.
Otherwise, there is the risk that the vehicle could roll unintentionally.
Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for an extended period of time, heat builds up in the engine compartment after the engine is switched off and there is a risk of damaging the engine. For this reason, let the engine run at idle for approximately two minutes before shutting it off.
Tips
After the engine has been switched off, the radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10 minutes - even with the ignition switched off.
It can also switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises as the result of heat buildup or if the engine is already warm and the engine compartment is also heated by the sun's rays.
