Get Driving -> Driving the vehicle Guide for Audi RS6 4 Door Fourth Generation (2019-2025)

Driving

The vehicle key battery is empty or there is radio

interference. To start the vehicle, you must also

hold the vehicle key against the  symbol

ðpage 97, Fig. 70 or place the digital key in the

phone compartment.

be gone for a short time. Otherwise the ve-

hicle can roll away – risk of accident!

– Never leave your vehicle unattended while

the drive system is active – risk of accident!

– If the parking brake is engaged, it may be re-

leased automatically if the accelerator pedal

is pressed. Take care when pressing the ac-

celerator pedal and always make sure that

position P is selected when you park the ve-

hicle – risk of accident!

If the fault persists, drive to a qualified workshop

soon and have it rectified.

Driving the vehicle

Information on driving away, stopping and

parking

– Always switch off the vehicle and take the

key with you when you leave the vehicle.

This is particularly important if persons or

animals are left in the vehicle. They might

otherwise unintentionally start the vehicle,

release the parking brake or use power-oper-

ated equipment – this could cause accidents.

– Do not leave any persons or animals in the

vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors could

delay assistance in an emergency, potential-

ly putting lives at risk.

Driving away from a standstill

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Press and hold the brake pedal.

►

Start the vehicle.

►

Select transmission position D or R. The park-

ing brake will be released automatically.

►

Take your foot off the brake pedal. The vehicle

may start to creep forwards.

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Press the accelerator to increase the speed.

– If you do not drive away immediately after

releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle may

start to roll backwards. You should there-

fore immediately press the brake pedal or

apply the parking brake.

Please note, especially when driving off and park-

ing, that the vehicle “creeps” forwards/back. The

drive system sets the vehicle in motion when you

take your foot off the brake pedal.

Securing the vehicle to prevent it from

rolling away

CAUTION

Before leaving the vehicle, always secure it so

that it cannot roll away.

To avoid rolling back on gradients always hold

the vehicle with the brake pedal if you have to

stop. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle by

keeping your foot on the accelerator. This

could cause the drive system to overheat –

risk of damage!

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Apply the parking brake.

►

When parking on a slope, turn the steering

wheel so that the vehicle would roll into the

kerb if it did start to move unexpectedly.

If this is not possible (e.g. if the vehicle has no

electrical power), you must take additional steps

to secure the vehicle so that it cannot roll away.

Information on transmission positions and

driving programs

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Only park the vehicle on a level surface.

►

Block the wheels by placing suitable objects un-

derneath both the front and rear of each wheel.

Keeping the vehicle free to roll

Refer to ðpage 108.

WARNING

– Always apply the parking brake before leav-

Fig. 71 Centre console: Selector lever



ing your vehicle – even if you only intend to

Driving

Transmission positions

2 km/h), you can switch back to D without press-

ing the brake.

The transmission positions are shown on the se-

lector lever in the centre console.

For safety reasons, the vehicle can only be locked

with the central locking switch when N is selec-

ted.

– P (Park)

– R (Reverse): Drive backwards

– N (Neutral)

Transmission position P (parking lock)/

parking brake

– D (Drive): Drive forwards

Important: The ignition must be switched on.

Driving programs

In transmission position P, the vehicle is preven-

ted from rolling away by the parking lock. The

parking lock is a mechanical locking mechanism

for the gearbox.

Various driving programs can be selected in

transmission position D. These have an effect on

when the gearbox changes gear and the reaction

to accelerator pedal inputs, for example.

– Stop the vehicle and press the brake pedal.

– Press the  button 1 . The parking brake will

be applied. Transmission position P (parking

lock) will be selected.

The selected driving program will be displayed in

the instrument cluster.

– D (Drive): Normal driving

– E (Efficiency): Economical driving

– S (Sport): Performance driving

– The parking brake status is shown on the selec-

tor lever and in the instrument cluster. The

parking lock status is shown in the instrument

cluster.

Audi recommends driving program D for everyday

use.

If you switch off the drive system when transmis-

sion position D or R is selected, transmission po-

sition P will be engaged automatically. If you

switch off the drive system in transmission posi-

tion N, transmission position P will be selected

automatically after approx. 30 minutes.

Selecting a transmission position

Important: The ignition must be switched on.

– Stop the vehicle and press the brake pedal.

– To select the next adjacent transmission posi-

tion, move the selector lever forwards or back-

wards to the first point of resistance.

Transmission position P will be selected automat-

ically if you release the driver’s seat belt and

open the driver’s door while the vehicle is sta-

tionary in transmission position D or R.

– To skip a transmission position (e.g. to go from

D to R), move the selector lever past the point

of resistance in the desired direction.

– You do not have to press the brake pedal if you

switch back and forth between D and R within

one second. This allows you to rock the car

backwards and forwards, e.g. to free it from

snow or mud, etc.

The drive system must be active in order to

change from P to D or R. Depending on the vehi-

cle’s equipment, the drive system may need to be

active in order to change to N.

– The selected transmission position will light up

on the selector lever.

Selecting a driving program

Press the selector lever downwards to switch be-

tween the current driving program and S.

Transmission position N (neutral)

No power is transmitted to the driven wheels in

transmission position N. Use transmission posi-

tion N, for example, in a tunnel car wash

ðpage 108.

If you select dynamic or efficiency mode in Audi

drive select, driving program S or E will be activa-

ted respectively. The driving program may be

switched back to D when the ignition is switched

off.



If you accidentally select transmission position N

while the vehicle is moving (at more than

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Driving

Gear selection with paddle levers

WARNING

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To change up: Press the paddle lever

– Before driving off, check that the desired

transmission position is displayed on the se-

lector lever.

ðFig. 72.

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To change down: Press the paddle lever – .

To shift into the lowest possible gear for maxi-

mum acceleration, hold the paddle lever – .

To switch back to automatic mode, press and

hold the paddle lever + .

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– Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to pre-

vent it from rolling away ðpage 99.

– In transmission positions D and R, the vehi-

cle must always be held with the foot brake

when the drive system is activated. This is

because the gearbox still transmits power

and the vehicle will “creep”.

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Depending on the selected driving program and

Audi drive select mode, the gearbox may revert

to automatic mode if you do not operate one of

the paddle levers again within a short period.

– If the vehicle drives into an obstacle, e.g. a

higher curb, the vehicle will no longer creep

and it may roll back slightly - risk of acci-

dent! Creeping can be reactivated with the

accelerator or by changing the transmission

position/driving program.

Information on manual gear selection

– The gearbox only allows manual gear changes if

the engine speed would remain within the per-

missible range.

– The gearbox automatically shifts up or down in-

to the next gear before a critical engine speed

is reached.

– Do not press the accelerator before select-

ing a transmission position with the vehicle

stationary and the drive system switched on

– risk of accident!

– Never select transmission position R when

driving at normal speeds – risk of accident!

– The vehicle can roll away even if it is switch-

ed off.

Information on the accelerator pedal

You can use the accelerator pedal to increase the

vehicle’s speed.

Maximum acceleration

Manual gear selection

A kick-down function is available for maximum

engine output and acceleration if you press the

accelerator all the way down.

Applies to vehicles with boost function: In driving

programs D and S, the electric motor may cut in

briefly when the accelerator pedal is pressed

heavily. The availability of this function depends,

among other things, on the charge level of the

high-voltage battery and the temperature of the

drive components. The function may also be au-

tomatically activated earlier in Audi drive select

comfort or dynamic mode, depending on the

amount of power required.

Fig. 72 Steering wheel: Paddle levers

You can change gear manually in transmission

position D. The gearbox must be in tiptronic

mode. Depending on the active Audi drive select

mode, it may be possible to switch to manual

gear selection mode both when the vehicle is sta-

tionary and when it is moving.

WARNING

The driven wheels may start to spin when you

use the kick-down function, causing the vehi-

cle to lose grip, on slippery or wet roads – risk

of accident!

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Driving

Using the launch control

CAUTION

The launch control gives you optimum accelera-

tion when starting from a standstill.

Accelerating with the launch control places a

heavy load on all parts of the vehicle. This can

result in increased wear and tear.

Availability

– Do not use the launch control when the ve-

hicle is in towing mode as this could result

in damage to the vehicle, trailer and load.

Whether this function is available depends on

the availability of the drive components.

Some vehicle components may be hot after accel-

erating with the launch control. In this case, the

function may not be available for several mi-

nutes. This is to avoid damage. The launch con-

trol will be available again after a cool-down peri-

od.

Driver messages about the selector lever

The following driver messages may appear, de-

pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-

cle:

 Gearbox overheating: please adapt driving

style

Important

– The engine must be warm.

The gearbox temperature has risen significantly.

Drive more passively or take a break until the

temperature is back to normal and the indicator

lamp has gone out.

– The steering wheel must be pointing straight

ahead.

– The hold function must be deactivated.

– The ESC must be restricted.

 Selector lever: fault. You can continue driv-

ing in current position until drive system off

– Driving program S must be selected and Audi

drive select must be set to dynamic mode.

A gearbox malfunction has occurred. The gearbox

will switch to the back-up programme. If you

switch the drive system off, you will not be able

to engage any other transmission positions after

the drive system is switched on again. Drive to a

qualified workshop without delay and have the

fault rectified.

Using the launch control

– Press the brake pedal with your left foot and

hold it down for at least one second.

– Keeping the brake pedal pressed, quickly press

the accelerator all the way down with your right

foot (kick-down function).

– The following driver message will appear:

Launch control programme: activated. When

the engine revs are high and steady, take your

foot off the brake.

 Selector lever: fault. Transmission mode can

only be changed using both paddle levers.

Please contact workshop

A selector lever malfunction has occurred. You

can continue driving but the selector lever is out

of operation. The transmission positions can only

be selected by simultaneously pulling both pad-

dle levers briefly while the vehicle is stationary.

Transmission position P will be selected automat-

ically when you switch the drive system off. Drive

to a qualified workshop without delay and have

the fault rectified.

Once the launch control or acceleration process is

complete, please remember to fully activate the

ESC again.

WARNING

Only use the launch control when road and

traffic conditions permit, and make sure your

driving style and acceleration do not incon-

venience or endanger other road users. The

driven wheels may start to spin, causing the

vehicle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or

wet roads – risk of accident!

 Selector lever: fault. You can continue driv-

ing. Please contact workshop soon

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Driving

A selector lever malfunction has occurred. Drive

to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault

rectified.

switch automatically between electric driving and

hybrid driving.

Using recuperation

 Parking lock: fault. Please contact workshop

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the vehi-

cle may be able to recover energy via recupera-

tion. A large amount of the kinetic energy is

thereby converted into electrical energy and stor-

ed in the battery of the hybrid drive system. The

recuperation process causes the vehicle to decel-

erate in addition to the engine braking effect. De-

pending on the selected transmission position,

the recuperation feature may be activated when

you take your foot off the accelerator or press the

brake pedal.

A parking lock malfunction has occurred. You can

continue driving. However, you should drive to a

qualified workshop soon and have the fault recti-

fied. Secure the vehicle so that it cannot roll away

ðpage 99.

 P button: fault. Auto P when drive system

switched off. Please contact workshop

A malfunction has occurred on the P button on

the selector lever. Transmission position P will be

selected automatically when you switch the drive

system off. Drive to a qualified workshop without

delay and have the fault rectified.

Because the recuperation feature is used to slow

the vehicle down when you press the brake pedal,

the brakes are only used in addition as necessary.

This means that, by adopting a moderate driving

style, it is possible to brake the vehicle almost

down to a standstill using the recuperation func-

tion.

 P cannot be selected. Vehicle may roll away!

Please contact workshop

It is no longer possible to engage the parking

lock. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay

and have the fault rectified. Before leaving the

vehicle, secure it to prevent it from rolling away

ðpage 99.

Switching automatic recuperation on/off

You can switch automatic recuperation on/off in

the Car menu depending on the active Audi drive

select mode ðpage 26.

Engine

Information on running in

When this function is switched on, the recupera-

tion braking effect is based on predictive control,

e.g. allowing for the road or traffic ahead, de-

pending on the vehicle's equipment.

A new vehicle should be run in over the first

1,500 km so that all moving parts can settle in

together gently and the service life of the engine

and other powertrain components can be in-

creased.

When this function is switched off, predictive

control is not used when the vehicle is coasting

and the vehicle is controlled based on the selec-

ted transmission position instead.

For the first 1,000 km, do not exceed two thirds

of the engine’s maximum rpm speed and do not

accelerate at full throttle. You can increase the

engine speed gradually over the next 500 km.

When the ESC is restricted or switched off, the

automatic recuperation is unavailable and there

will be no braking effect.

Information on conventional and mild

hybrid drive

WARNING

In certain situations, the recuperation func-

tion can brake the vehicle in anticipation of

the route or traffic ahead; however the recu-

peration braking effect is limited. Always be

ready to apply the brakes – risk of accident!

Vehicles with conventional drive systems or mild

hybrid drive are powered by a combustion engine

which burns fuel to generate energy.

Vehicles with mild hybrid drive are equipped with

additional battery technology. These vehicles

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