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Audi A6 Typ 4G (2011–2018) Owner's Manual / Driver assistance / Intelligent Technology / Electromechanical steering, dynamic steering

Audi A6 Typ 4G: Electromechanical steering, dynamic steering

The electromechanical steering supports the driver's steering movements.

Power steering adapts electronically based on the vehicle speed.

Indicator lights and messages

Do not drive vehicle: steering defective

If this indicator light turns on and stays on and this message appears, the power steering may have failed.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible.

Do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Steering: System fault You can continue driving

If the indicator light turns on and the message appears, the steering wheel may be more difficult to move or more sensitive than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an angle when driving straight.

Drive slowly to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected.

Dynamic steering: Initializing

If the indicator light is blinking and this message appears, dynamic steering is being initialized.

The steering wheel will be easy to move after starting the engine. Re-initialization might be necessary if the steering wheel was moved hard to the left and right while the vehicle was not moving. The display turns off if the initialization was successful.

Tips

  • If the or indicator light only stays on for a short time, you may continue driving.
  • The dynamic steering stability systems are not available in the event of a system malfunction.
  • For additional information on dynamic steering.

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