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.
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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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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
WARNING
Note the following before working on the steering
column:
Components of the steering are safety related!
Only specially trained technician should work on the
steer
Regardless of the child restraint that you use,
make sure that it has been certified to meet Safety
Standards and has been certified by its manufacturer
for use with an airbag. Always be sure that the child restraint is properly
installed at
one of the rear seating positions. If in exceptional
circ