Bi-Xenon Headlights with AFS

Low beam and

Cornering light Side marker light
high beam
(static)
Turn signal

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DRL or
parking light

Light Function Bulb Used Power Output

Parking light 2x3 LEDs dimmed (via 2 optical fibers) not specified

Daytime running light (DRL) 2x3 LEDs dimmed (via 2 optical fibers) not specified

Turn signal PSY24W 24 watts

Country light / highway light D3S 35 watts

Low beam headlight D3S 35 watts

Cornering light (static) H7 55 watts

Coming home / leaving home 2x2 LEDs and gas discharge lamp D35 not specified

Side marker light 3 LEDs approx. 2 watts

The all-weather light function is not offered on The parking lights are used for the coming
North American market vehicles with bi-xenon home/leaving home function in conjunction with
headlights and AFS. The installation space for the low beams.
the ACC sensors is vacant so Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) is available.

Reference
For further information about the head and tail lights of the 2012 A6, refer to Self-Study Program 990403,
The 2012 Audi A7 Onboard Power Supply and Networking.

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 Bi-Xenon Headlight with AFS Components
Left Headlamp Beam
Adjustment Motor V48

Cornering Light Gas Discharge

M51 (static) Lamp L13
Left Daytime Running Lamp and
Parking Lamp Control Module J860

Turn Signal M5

Left Headlamp Power

Output Stage J667

Left HID Headlamp

Control Module J343
Actuation 486_033

Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 Cornering Lamp and Headlamp Range Control
actuates the control module for the DRLs and Module J745 actuates the power module for
parking lights, the control module for the gas- headlights over a private CAN.
discharge lamp, the H7 bulb, and the 24-watt Left Headlamp Power Output Stage J667
bulb separately. actuates the adjusting motor for the roller, the
servo motor for headlight range control and the
servo motor for the dynamic cornering light.

Operational Schematic
Bi-Xenon headlights with AFS
(one side of vehicle)

Convenience CAN Vehicle Electrical

System Control – Control module for DRLs
Discrete wires and parking lights
Module J519
– H7 bulb
– 24 watt bulb
– Control module for
gas discharge lamp

Cornering Lamp and

Headlamp Range Private bus
(sub-bus) Power module for headlights
Control Module J745

Extended CAN
Discrete wires

– Roller adjustment motor

– Headlight range control servomotor
– Cornering lamp servomotor

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LED Headlights

The LED headlights of the A6 feature LEDs for Reflectors or projection modules are used,
lighting functions. Each headlamp has a total of depending on the lighting function. Thick-walled
57 LEDs together with accompanying heat sinks. optics are employed for the DRLs, parking lights,
A fan integrated into the headlight prevents the and turn signals to achieve a homogenous
electronic components from overheating. appearance for these lighting functions.

High beam Low beam

(asymmetrical) Side marker light

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Cornering light
Low beam (static)
(symmetrical)

Light Function LEDs Used

Parking light LEDs (white, dimmed)

Daytime running light (DRL) LEDs (white)

Turn signal 2x2 LEDs

Low beam headlight 14 LEDs (5x2 chip and 4 single LEDs)

High beam headlight 12 LEDs (3x4 chip, in addition to low beams)

Cornering light (static) 4 LEDs (1x4 chip, in addition to low beams)

Coming home / leaving home 14 LEDs (5x2 chip and 4 single LEDs)

Side marker light 3 LEDs (white with yellow reflector)

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 9 projection modules
3 reflectors for for low beams
high beams

Thick wall optics for DRLs,

parking lights, and turn signals

Reflector for static

cornering light
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DRLs / Parking Lights Turn Signals

The DRLs and parking lights consist of 24 The turn signal is comprised of 24 yellow LEDs.
white LEDs. They are activated by a pulse-width During turn signal operation, the LEDs for the
modulated signal (PWM). The LEDs are operated DRLs are dimmed to the level of the parking
in a dimmed state for the parking light function. light.

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Low Beam Headlights High Beam Headlights

Nine projection modules with a total of 14 LEDs Three quadruple chips are activated for the high
are used for the low beams. The LEDs for the beam function in addition to the LEDs for the
DRLs are dimmed to the level of the parking low beams and parking lights.
light.

1x1 1x4 1x4 1x1

1x4
1x1 1x1
1x2 1x2 1x2 1x1 1x2 1x2 1x2 1x2
1x2 1x1 1x1 1x2 1x1 1x1

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Cornering Light (static) Coming Home / Leaving Home

A quadruple chip below the parking light is The same LEDs that create the low beam are
activated in addition to the low beam function used for the coming home/leaving home lighting
for the static cornering light. These LEDs are functions. These functions are activated either
provided with a reflector which illuminates the when exiting the vehicle by opening the driver’s
area to the side of the vehicle when turning. door, or when unlocking the vehicle with the
This light is activated either by the turn signal radio remote key. Light Switch E1 must be in
and a speed below 25 mph (40 km/h), or a wide the “AUTO” position, Rain/Light Recognition
steering angle at a speeds below 44 mph Sensor G397 must recognize darkness, and both
(70 km/h). functions must be enabled in the MMI.

1x1 1x1
1x1 1x1
1x2 1x2 1x2 1x2 1x2 1x2 1x2 1x2 1x2 1x2
1x1 1x1 1x1 1x1

1x4

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 LED Headlight Components

The individual components shown here can be LED groups or individual LEDs cannot be
replaced separately in the LED headlight. replaced in the LED headlight.

Left LED Headlamp Power

Output Module 2 A32
(parking/DRL, turn signal) Left LED Headlamp Power
Output Module 4 A34

Left LED Headlamp Power Left Headlight

Output Module 3 A33 Fan V407
(static cornering light)
Left LED Headlamp Power
Output Module 1 A31
(low beam, high beam)

Left Headlamp Beam

Adjustment Motor V48

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Actuation

Power modules 2 and 4 are energized over Power module 1 A31 controls the fan in the
separate lines by Vehicle Electrical System LED headlight over separate lines. The fan
Control Module J519. Power modules 1 and 3 are is activated with “terminal 15 on” and runs
LIN slaves of J519. permanently until terminal 15 is switched OFF.
Operational Schematic LED headlight
(one side of vehicle)
Discrete wires
Vehicle Electrical
– Left LED Headlamp Power
Convenience CAN System Control
Output Module 2 A32
Module J519
– Left LED Headlamp Power
Output Module 4 A34

– Left LED Headlamp Power

LIN bus
Output Module 3 A33
Discrete wires

– Left LED Headlamp Power

Output Module 1 A31 Left Headlight Fan

Discrete wires
Headlamp Range Adjustment Motor for 486_113
Extended CAN Control Module Headlight Range
J431

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Note
When replacing components of the LED headlights, always use VAS 6613 to prevent ESD.

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Rear Lights

LED Rear Lights

Almost all rear light functions utilize LED

technology. The only exceptions are the back-up
lights, which use a 16-watt bulb, and the rear fog
light, which uses a 21-watt halogen bulb.

Back-up light Rear fog light

Turn signal (H21W)
(W16W)

Brake light

Brake light

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Reflector
Reflector Tail lights

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 Rear Lights at Night

Tail Light

The LEDs also have an optical fiber to reinforce

the impression of a continuous band of lights
from all angles.

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Brake Light (combined with tail light) Turn Signal (combined with tail light)

The brake light is comprised of 45 LEDs. The turn signal is comprised of 45 LEDs that are
also employed for the brake light function.

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Fog Light with Tail and Brake Light

This configuration ensures that the two lighting

functions can be clearly differentiated. It also
maintains the legally mandated minimum
distance between the brake light and the fog
light.

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Light Functions not Illustrated

Backup Light High Mounted Brake Light

A 16-watt bulb is used for the backup light. The 2012 A6 has a center high-mounted brake
The backup light function operates only in the light at the upper edge of the rear window.
quarter panel light. This light supplements the brake light function
comprised of 18 LEDs

Light Function Type

Tail light 30x LED

Brake light 45x LED

Turn signal 45x LED

Rear fog light 1x H21W, 21 Watt

Backup light 1x W16W, 16 Watt

High mounted brake light 18x LED

Side marker light 2x LED

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 Climate Control
Overview

Climate Control System Versions

Three-zone and four-zone climate control To provide climate control in the rear, the four-
systems are available on the 2012 A6. zone system has air outlets in the B-pillars.
On the three-zone system, rear passengers can The four-zone climate control system has the
adjust the temperature via a button located on following features:
the rear center console. – Automatic recirculation control by Air Quality
Two humidity sensors, Humidity Sensor in Sensor G238
Fresh Air Intake Duct J657 and Humidity Sensor – Residual heat function
G355 are used in both the three- and four-zone – Separate footwell temperature control
systems.
– Glove compartment cooling system
The four-zone system also has Rear A/C Display
– Three different air conditioning modes: soft,
Control Head E265 with the following functions:
medium, and intensive
– Temperature adjustment
– Fan adjustment
– Separate rear left and right air distribution
adjustment

Three-Zone Climate Control System Four-Zone Climate Control System

Climatronic Control Climatronic Control

Module J255 Module J255

Rear upper 478_068 Rear A/C Display 478_069

body vent Control Head E265

Reference
For further information about the climate control systems of the 2012 A6, refer to Self-Study Program
990603, The 2012 Audi A7 Occupant Protection, Infotainment, Climate Control, and Head-Up Display.

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 Infotainment
Introduction

The 2012 A6 comes equipped with the MMI

Radio plus or the MMI Navigation plus system,
depending on vehicle model level. MMI Navigation plus

MMI Radio plus

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Topology

The A6 Infotainment control modules Picture signals from the back-up camera or DVD
communicate over the MOST bus. This allows changer are transmitted as FBAS signals to
very high data transfer rates. Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794.

Display and Control CAN bus Instrument Cluster Radio R

Control Module J285

MOST bus
Digital Sound System
DVD Changer R161 Control Module J525

Information Electronics LIN Front Information

Control Module 1 J794 Display Control
Head J685 484_103

Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533

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 Radio Media Center (RMC)

The MMI Radio plus system belongs to the Radio The main difference in the RMC with the third
Media Center infotainment platform. generation MMI system is that there is no
Depending on equipment level, the Radio separate radio control module. The functions
Media Center combines nearly all the hardware of the radio are integrated into Information
functions of a modern infotainment system in Electronics Control Module 1 J794. On vehicles
a single housing, which is the equivalent of a with MMI Radio plus, J794 has an additional
1-DIN device. The RMC is also central controller audio amplifier.
for the infotainment system. Radio diagnosis with the VAS Scan Tool is
done through Address Word 5F — Information
Electronics Control Module 1 J794.

Front panel of J794 for MMI Radio plus

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RMC Control Modules

This illustration below shows which control

modules and functions are grouped within
Information Electronics Control Module J749
of the Radio Media Center.

Front Information Display Control External Audi Source

Head Control Module J523 Connection (AMI) R199
Radio control module

CD Player R89

Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794

Digital Sound System

Control Module J525
Speech Input Control
Module J507

SD card reader
Telephone Transceiver R36
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MMI Radio Plus (RMC)

MMI Radio plus has the following features: Front panel of J794 for MMI Radio plus

– Two SD card readers

– Integrated six-channel amplifier for the Audi
Sound System with 180 watts power output
– Bluetooth interface
– Speech dialogue system
– Driver Information System (DIS) with 484_067
monochrome screen in the instrument cluster
– Digital satellite radio
– AUX in on center console
– Compatible with optional equipment
– 6.5-inch color display with 400 x 200 pixel Back panel of J794 for MMI Radio plus
resolution
– Control panel with six freely assignable radio
station keys
– FM tuner with dual diversity

With MMI Radio plus, the CD drive and the SD

card reader support playback of the following
audio files:
– MP3
– WMA
– AAC
SDARS MOST bus
– WAV
AMI
AM/FM1 FM2 Display
The metadata in these files (album, track, artist, 484_074

etc.) and the embedded album cover can also be

displayed.

Bluetooth Interface Speech Dialogue System

The MMI Radio for the A6 comes with a MMI Radio plus comes with an integrated speech
Bluetooth interface, which enables the RMC to dialogue system, which can be used, among
be used for the hands-free telephone and audio other things, for the hands-free telephone or for
streaming. selecting a radio channel. The main functions
of the RMC can be operated by voice control
The Bluetooth HFP profile is used for the hands-
(for example, find a contact in a directory, dial a
free telephone and A2DP for audio streaming.
number, etc.).
The AVRCP profile is used to control the audio
player connected via Bluetooth. The scope of the
control options is dependent upon the device in
use.

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 MMI Navigation Plus

The MMI Navigation plus system is identical to Front panel of J794 for MMI Navigation plus
the system of the 2011 A8. It is a third generation
MMI system with the internal designation
MMI3G plus. MMI Navigation plus features the
following:
– 60 GB hard drive (with approximately 20 GB for
Jukebox)
– 3D navigation with 3D city models 484_069

– DVD drive
– Two SD card readers (for SDHC cards up to 32
GB in size)
– Premium speech dialogue system
– Radio control module with phase diversity Back panel of J794 for MMI Navigation plus

– Six-channel amplifier with 180 watts power

output (integrated into the radio control
module)
– 8-inch TFT screen with 800 x 480 pixel
resolution
– Driver information system with 7-inch color
screen in the instrument cluster
– MMI touch
– Bluetooth interface for:
• Hands-free telephone (HFP)
• Audio streaming (A2DP)
Telephone MOST bus

FBAS
The A6 with MMI Navigation plus also includes Display
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the following standard equipment: Navigation
AMI

– Audi Music Interface

– Audi Connect (WLAN hotspot)
– Digital satellite radio tuner

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New Features of MMI Navigation Plus —
Audi Connect

Google Earth Map

The 3D map display can be expanded to include 3D satellite map
satellite mapping via Google Earth.
The 3D satellite map display is produced by
combining the 3D map display with the existing
3D topographical display. This function is only
available in combination with Audi Connect and
an active data link.
WLAN Hotspot
The A6 has a WLAN hotspot in combination
with Audi Connect. Passengers with suitable
devices can use the WLAN hotspot to surf the
Internet, retrieve data or e-mails or, for example,
to conveniently and securely download the latest 484_079

apps for an iPad.

Network connectivity display
When a network link is active, it is indicated at
the bottom right of the display. 2G is displayed
for GSM network and 3G for UMTS network.
The Universal Mobile Telecommunications
System (UMTS) is a third generation (3G) mobile Settings UMTS reception

communications standard which provides for

significantly higher data transfer rates (up to 7.2 GSM reception
Mbit/s with HSDPA [High Speed Downlink Packet
Access] and up to 384 kbit/s without) than the
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second generation (2G) mobile communications
standard, the GSM Standard (up to 220 kbit/s
with EDGE and max. 55 kbit/s without).

!
Note
The final operational features and graphic displays for Audi Connect and Google Earth may
differ from those presented here. Always check appropriate literature for the latest information.

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 Google Earth Mapping Google Earth home page
Navigation Criteria
If the Google Earth variant is active, the satellite
maps are loaded directly from the Internet
(currently from Google Earth). This satellite map
is combined with the navigation map on the
hard drive to produce a 3D satellite map.
The prerequisites for use of Google Earth maps
are:
– MMI Navigation plus Destination Settings
– Audi Connect
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– Data capable SIM card Settings for Google Earth

Navigation Criteria
Loading Google Earth Maps
Map colors
Day
The following requirements must be met in order Orientation
North
to load mapping material from Google Earth: Map type
Position 3D
– T-Mobile SIM card inserted in the card reader Map display
Google Earth
– Active Audi Connect account Map content

– Configured data link Addit. info off

Destination Settings
Also, in the “Settings” menu of the navigation
system: 484_083
3D satellite map
– Map type must be set to “Position 3D”
– Map display must be set to “Google Earth”

If these requirements are met, Information

Electronics Control Module 1 J794 always loads
the satellite map for the current location and
the expected route. The loaded data packets are
cached on the hard drive, where the current map
view is then unpacked and displayed.
If enough data packets are stored for a certain
route because the user travels this route on a
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daily basis, a 3D satellite map can be displayed
This message is displayed if too little data is available
even without an active link to Google Earth.
Navigation Criteria
If there is not enough data in the cache to
Note
display a map of adequate quality on the
MMI screen, the system informs the user and
Not enough Google Earth data in
switches to the standard map. cache. Switching to standard map.

OK

Destination Settings

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!
Note
The final operational features and graphic displays for Audi Connect and Google Earth may
differ from those presented here. Always check appropriate literature for the latest information.

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WLAN Hotspot

Wireless high-speed internet access is made A hotspot is a location which offers public
possible via WiFi connectivity technology, which Internet access via a wireless network. Unlike
provides a link between WLAN (wireless local a regular WLAN network, the devices usually
area network) hotspots and multiple devices. do not have to be linked to one another or
networked. They are linked separately to the
hotspot. Like most public hotspots, Audi also
uses the IEEE802.11b/g wireless standard for
transmitting data.

Schematic diagram of a WLAN hotspot

Pocket PC iPad

Worldwide web

Laptop Hotspot module UMTS/GSM module

Information Electronics Control Module 1 J794 484_085

WLAN on the Audi A6

Audi Connect is required to implement the The UMTS module connects the device to the
WLAN hotspot. It transforms the A6 into a full- Internet via the vehicle’s external aerial. The
fledged office on wheels. Up to eight devices UMTS module is built into J794. Maximum
(for example, iPads, laptops, PDAs, etc.) can be download speed is 7.2 Mbit/s.
linked to the hotspot. The reception range is
The following Internet connectivity requirements
confined to the interior of the vehicle.
must be met:
The WLAN hotspot is installed with the following
equipment combination: – T-Mobile SIM card inserted in the card reader
– Active Audi Connect account
– MMI Navigation plus
– Configured data link
– Audi Connect

The control module required for the WLAN

hotspot is integrated in Information Electronics
Control Module 1 J794. The hotspot can also be
used for connecting suitable devices via WLAN.

!
Note
The final operational features and graphic displays for Audi Connect and Google Earth may
differ from those presented here. Always check appropriate literature for the latest information.

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 Setting up a Data Link to the Internet “Connection settings” menu

When a data link is set up for the first time, End call Telephone Dial
it is configured automatically. If this fails, the
following values must be entered manually APN internet.t-mobile
in the telephone submenu “Data connection”
User name tm
under “Connection settings”:
Password <********>
– APN (access point)
Authentication normal
– User name
– Password
Text message T-Mobile D Settings
– Authentication
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“WLAN profile” menu

Connecting a WLAN Device
End call Telephone Dial
To connect the device, the car phone must be Network connection WLAN settings
in operation. To connect a WLAN device to the
hotspot for the first time, the following values Access point (SSID) AUDI12345
must be entered into the device: Encryption type WPA2

– Access point (SSID) — name of WLAN network Password 0123456789

– Encryption type — WEP, WPA or WPA2 Discoverability on

– Password Authentication TKIP

– Discoverability ON Destination Settings

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The following values can be changed individually
in the “WLAN settings” submenu. Likewise, the
same values must be entered into the WLAN
device.
The “WLAN settings” submenu can be accessed
via the following menu options:
– Telephone
– Settings
– Connections
– Network connection (WLAN)
– WLAN settings

!
Note
The final operational features and graphic displays for Audi Connect and Google Earth may
differ from those presented here. Always check appropriate literature for the latest information.

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Operating Unit

Multimedia System Control Head E380 Operating unit for MMI Radio plus

Two versions of E380 are used on the A6.

Vehicles equipped with MMI radio plus have a
six button keypad for selecting radio presets.
On vehicles with the MMI Navigation plus, a
touchpad is standard equipment.
E380 has been redesigned for the A6, and is
different from the E380 found on the 2011
A8. The “Info” and “Tone” buttons have been
eliminated. However, these two functions are
still available in the main menu.
E380 is connected to Information Electronics
Control Module 1 J794 via a serial RS232 port.
E380 is also responsible for activating the MMI
display. It is diagnosed via J794 using Address 484_089
Word 5F. Operating unit for MMI touch

Button Combinations for Service Work 484_089

E380 has modified button combinations for Button combination for system reset
system reset functions and for activating the
Engineering menu.

System Reset

To reset the MMI system, the following buttons

must be pressed briefly at the same time:
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– Turn-push button
– Softkey at top right Button combinations for the Engineering menu
– MENU

Engineering Menu

To access this menu, the following buttons must

be pressed one after the other and held down:
– CAR
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– BACK
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 MMI Display

Front Information Display Control Head J685

Two different displays are used on the A6, Two of the four wires are used for transferring
depending on vehicle model level. They differ images via LVDS, and one is used for transferring
from one another in terms of their size and data via the LIN bus. The fourth wire provides a
resolution. ground circuit.
The display is connected to Information The display is supplied with electrical power via
Electronics Control Module 1 J794 by a 4 pin a separate connector.
connector.
The various features of the display are listed
below.

6.5-inch MMI Display 8-inch MMI Display

The 6.5-inch display is a TFT color screen with The 8-inch display is a TFT color screen with VGA
¼ VGA resolution. This is equivalent to 400 x 240 resolution. This is equivalent to 800 x 480 pixels.
pixels. It comes standard with the MMI Radio It comes exclusively with MMI Navigation plus.
plus system.

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MMI Display Swivel Mechanism

A cable pull drive is used to raise and lower the Activation Mechanism
MMI display.
The swivel mechanism has the following parts: The motor and both limit switches are activated
and evaluated by Multimedia System Control
– Display Opening/Closing Motor V301 Head E380.
– Display –Open– Stop Switch F330
– Display –Closed– Stop Switch F331 Service Position
– Cable pull
The display must be placed into a service
– Spring tensioning elements
position before it can be removed. During this
– Guide track process, the driving gear is moved to within
– Driving gear a defined distance of Display –Closed– Stop
Switch F331
This prevents damage to F331 during removal.
The display is moved into the service position
using Guided Fault Finding.
Design

Cable pull

Guide track Display –Closed–

Stop Switch F331

Display Opening/
Closing Motor V301

Spring tensioning
Driving gear Display –Open– elements
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Stop Switch F330

Operation

When the display is opening, V301 drives the Display Opening/Closing Motor V301 stops the
pulley. The cable is retracted below the driving moment the shuttle actuates Display –Open–
gear and unreeled above the driving gear. The Stop Switch F330. The spring in the tensioning
driving gear moves down. element ensures the cables remain taut. The
pre-tension of the springs also prevents any
The display mount is firmly attached to the
rattling noise when the display is open.
driving gear and is swiveled downward, opening
the display.

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 Sound Systems

Three sound systems are offered for the A6.

Sound system availability is vehicle model
dependent. They are:
– The Audi Sound System
– The Bose Surround Sound System
– The Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System

Bose Surround Sound System

Right Front
Treble Right Front
Speaker R22 Midrange
Center Speaker R104
Right Front
Speaker R208 Bass Speaker
R23 Right Rear
Treble
Speaker R16
Right Rear
Mid-Bass
Speaker R160

Right Effects
Speaker R210
Left Front
Treble
Speaker R20

Left Front
Bass
Speaker R21
Left Front
Midrange
Speaker R103
Left Rear
Treble
Speaker R14
Subwoofer
Left Rear Mid-
R211
Bass Speaker
R159
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Digital Sound
System Control
Module J525

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 Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System

The Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System Both amplifiers supply the loudspeakers with
uses 15 loudspeakers and two amplifiers. 1300 watts total RMS output power. Retractable
They create a sense of space resembling the tweeters in the instrument panel set the stage
ambience of a concert hall. for a perfect production.

Bang & Olufsen Sound System

Right Front
Center Speaker Right Front
Treble Speaker
2 R219 Midrange
Center Speaker R22
Speaker R104
R208 Right Front
Bass Speaker Right Rear
R23 Treble Speaker
R16
Left Front Treble
Speaker R20 Right Rear Mid-
Bass Speaker
R160

Right Effects
Speaker R210

Left Front
Bass Speaker
R21

Left Front
Midrange Subwoofer
Speaker R103 R211

Left Rear Treble

Speaker R14
Left Rear Mid- Olufsen
Bass Speaker
R159
Left Effects
Speaker R209 Digital Sound Digital Sound
System Control System Control
Module J525 Module 2 J787

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 Antenna Overview

The antennas for the A6 are located in the rear

window glass and the roof. The amplifiers for the
rear glass mounted antennas are located in the
D-pillar.

Roof Antenna R216

SDARS

Telephone

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Navigation

Rear window antennas with amplifiers

AM antenna

Antenna Amplifier 2 R11

FM1/AM connection

Remote central
locking terminal

FM2 connection

Antenna Amplifier R24

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 Head-Up Display
Introduction

The term “head-up display” describes optical The use of special windshields on models with
systems which project information from various head-up display gives the impression that the
automotive systems into the driver’s extended display is not actually in the windshield area, but
field of vision. at a comfortable distance of 8.2 ft (2.5 m) away
To view this information, the driver does not from the driver. The head-up display appears to
have to change their head position significantly hover over the hood.
and can continue to focus on the road ahead
while maintaining an upright posture. Since the
driver’s head can remain “up” and need only be
lowered slightly, the system is referred to as a
head-up display.

50 mph

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Viewing Advantages of Head-Up

Display Over Instrument Cluster Display

– The placement of the head-up display in the These benefits mean that desired information
extended field of vision of the driver means can be seen more easily and with greater clarity
that the driver’s head only needs to be than glancing at an instrument cluster. With
inclined approximately five to 10 degrees to head-up display, driver attention to the road
see display data. To see similar data on the ahead is increased.
instrument cluster display, the driver’s head Use of head-up display greatly improves
needs to be inclined approximately 20–25 perception of what is happening on the road,
degrees. improving overall road safety.
– As the head-up display can be seen in the
extended field of vision of the driver, the
human eye does not have to adapt to darker
surroundings to register the display content,
unlike a glance at the instrument cluster.
This particularly applies during daylight.
Adaptation of the eyes from bright to dark to
register vehicle parameters and subsequent
adaptation from dark to bright can be avoided.
– As the head-up display is perceived at a
distance of approximately 6.5 ft – 8.2 ft
(1.9 m – 2.4 m) away from the driver, the time
the eye needs to focus is significantly lower
than glancing periodically at an instrument
cluster.

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 Display Information

Content of the head-up display has been Other display content is only shown if activated
restricted to the most important vehicle in the MMI. Content can be activated in the MMI
parameters. Current vehicle speed is always at the menu option “Head-up Display”, then
shown. It cannot be deactivated in the MMI. menu “Display Content”.
Other content is only displayed temporarily, for
example warnings, or modified system settings.

The display can show the following content:

Current Vehicle Speed

Current vehicle speed is the only vehicle variable

50 mph

that is always displayed. This display cannot be

deactivated by the driver.

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Navigation Information

“Navigation Information” is only displayed

50 mph

when the route guidance function is active. This

information must be activated in the MMI.
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Combined Display of ACC

and Audi Active Lane Assist 50 mph

The “ACC/Audi active lane assist” display content

must be activated in the MMI.
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Current ACC Set Speed

The set control speed of the ACC appears

62 mph

temporarily in the head-up display if modified.

The “ACC / Audi active lane assist” display 50mph
content must be activated in the MMI. 482_006

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Current ACC Control Distance
This display appears for a short period of time mph
if a change is made to the control distance for
ACC.

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50
Audi Night Vision Assist Warning
mph
Audi Night Vision Assist warnings can also be
shown on the head-up display, once activated in
the MMI.

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Red Warning Symbols

If red warning signals appear in the instrument

cluster, they also appear on the head-up display.
50
mph
The display of red warning symbols cannot be
deactivated, and are only displayed briefly. When
red warning signals are displayed, all other
content is suppressed except vehicle speed. 482_011

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 Windshield Projection Head Up
Display Control Module J898

The central component of the head-up display J898 is mounted in the instrument panel, directly
system is J898. It contains all the optical, in front of the instrument cluster.
mechanical, and electrical components required
for the system.

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Windshield Project Head Up Display Control Module J898

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!
Note
If J898 is defective, the complete unit must be replaced. Replacement requires the removal of the
windshield. For more information, refer to current technical literature.

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Optical System

The head-up display is generated by backlighting The light intensity of the displayed image is
with 15 LEDs a high resolution TFT display, which continuously adapted to current ambient lighting
is a matrix of Thin Film Transistors. conditions. To do this, Windshield Projection
Head Up Display Control Module J898 evaluates
The display’s function is similar to that of a
luminosity values from Rain/Light Recognition
slide projector. Light rays are projected via two
Sensor G397.
deflection mirrors onto the windshield. One of
the two mirrors is adjustable and is used for The driver can adjust the brightness of the
height adjustment of the display. This adapts display according to their needs. This is done
the position of the head-up image to the seating through the MMI and the system controls
position or body size of the driver. located on the vehicle light switch.
The mirrors also correct any image distortion The light intensity is configured so the display
caused by curvature of the windshield. also remains easily legible in direct sunlight.

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Adjustable Non-adjustable
mirror mirror
Lighting unit
Windshield
of the head-up High-resolution Projection Head
display TFT display Up Display Control
Module J898

Reference
The operation and calibration of the head-up display system for the 2012 A6 is the same as for the 2012 A7.
For more details, refer to Self-Study Program 990603, The 2012 Audi A7 Occupant Protection, Infotainment,
Climate Control, and Head-Up Display.

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 Windshield

The windshield is an important optical A head-up windshield has a slight wedge shape,
component of the head-up display. Because the so the thickness of the windshield increases
display image is also reflected by the windshield, slightly in an upward direction. This wedge
its function represents a third mirror. shape eliminates the potential for double
A standard windshield can create a disruptive images.
double image. The tolerances for windshield installation are
The windshield of a vehicle with the head-up very tight for a vehicle with head-up display.
display differs from a conventional windshield in
that the PVB foil (polyvinyl butyral) between the
two flat glass panes of a head-up windshield is
not a constant thickness.
Windshield of a vehicle without head-up display
Flat glass panes PVB foil

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Windshield of a vehicle with head-up display

Flat glass panes PVB foil

482_015

Electrical System

Windshield Projection Head Up Display Control There are six electrical connections at the control
Module J898 communicates with other control module:
modules over the Display and Control CAN.
– Two lines for “terminal 30”
It is accessed with the VAS Scan Tool through
– Two lines for “terminal 31”
Address Word 82.
– Two lines for the Display and Control CAN

“terminal 30”

Display and Control CAN

Windshield Projection Head Up
Display Control Module J898
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“terminal 31”

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 Self Study Programs for the 2012 Audi A7

SSP 990203 The 2012 Audi A7

Vehicle Introduction
Self-Study Program 990203

– Body
– Occupant Protection
The 2012 Audi A7 Vehicle Introduction

– Engine
– Power Transmission
– Suspension System
– Electrical System
– Climate Control
– Infotainment Self-Study Program 990303

SSP 990303 The 2012 Audi A7

Running Gear and Suspension Systems
The 2012 Audi A7 Running Gear
and Suspension Systems

– Axles and Wheel Alignment – ESP

– Adaptive Air Suspension – Sensor Electronics Control Module J849
– Steering System – Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
– Electromechanical Steering – Wheels and Tires
– Brake System – Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Self-Study Program 990403

SSP 990403 The 2012 Audi A7

Onboard Power Supply and Networking

– Power Supply The 2012 Audi A7

Onboard Power Supply and Networking

– Networking
– Control Modules
– Exterior Lighting

SSP 990503 The 2012 Audi A7

Convenience Electronics and Self-Study Program 990503

Audi Active Lane Assist

– Topology
– Convenience Electronics
The 2012 Audi A7 Convenience Electronics
and Audi Active Lane Assist

– Audi Active Lane Assist

SSP 990603 The 2012 Audi A7

Occupant Protection, Infotainment,
Climate Control, and Head-Up Display Self-Study Program 990603

– Occupant Protection
– Audi pre sense
– Infotainment The 2012 Audi A7 Occupant Protection,
Infotainment, Climate Control, and
Head-Up Display

– Air Conditioning
– Seat System
– Head-Up Display

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 Knowledge Assessment

An on-line Knowledge Assessment (exam) is available for this Self-Study Program.

The Knowledge Assessment is required for Certification.
You can find this Knowledge Assessment at:

www.accessaudi.com

From the accessaudi.com Homepage:

– Click on the “ACADEMY” tab
– Click on the “Academy Site” link
– Click on the “CRC/Certification” link
– Click on Course Catalog and select “990613 — The 2012 Audi A6 Vehicle Introduction”

For assistance please call:

Audi Academy
Certification Resource Center (CRC)
1-877-283-4562
(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST)

Or you may send an email to:

[email protected]

Thank you for reading this Self-Study Program and taking the assessment.

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