Audi A6 C6 (2004-2011) tips & tricks

Audi MMI 3G AUX activation

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Enable MMI 3G AUX audio source in your Audi car with Multimedia Interface 3G system. Line input will let you connect any audio source to your car stereo, e.g. MP3 player, mobile phone, portable DVD player, iPad, bluetooth receiver…

Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu description

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Audi MMI 2G hidden red menu was created mostly for easy software updates of your Multimedia Interface system. In this hidden menu you can also find information about cars equipment (CD changer, navigation, TV tuner, Audi Music Interface…).
This description was created based on software version 5570. If your car is using older software, you might find some differences.

Audi MMI 2G enable ambient light (extended)

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Audi MMI 2G enable ambient light (extended background light) in Audi MMI 2G (Multi Media Interface) in A4, A5, A6, A8 and Q7 cars. This feature gives you control of the footwell backlight intensity.
You don’t need diagnostic tools like OBDeleven, VCDS or VAS to activate this feature. All you need is access the hidden green menu.

Audi MMI 3G hidden green menu description

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Audi MMI 3G hidden green menu can be used to change coding & adaptation of Module 5F – MMI 3G Control Head, enable some user interface features and tweak user experience. All that without diagnostic interface like OBDeleven, VCDS. Check out full description of the hidden green menu.

Audi MMI 3G reset oil change interval reminder

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In your car with Audi MMI 3G reset oil change reminder using the Multi Media Interface screen after changing oil and filter. You don’t need tools or diagnostic interface to do that.

Audi MMI 3G screenshots mode

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Audi MMI 3G screenshots can be taken and be saved to the SD card in slot SD1. File format is PNG and current timestamp will be used as file name. You can save images of GPS map, system configuration, rear view camera image and anything else that is displayed on the Audi Multi Media Interface screen.

Audi MMI 3G Audio CD ripping to HDD

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Enable in your Audi MMI 3G Audio CD ripping to HDD. Now you can copy music from original discs to your internal hard drive installed in Audi Multi Media Interface. Music files will be stored in digital format on the Audi MMI 3G internal memory, so you don’t need the CD in your drive.

Audi MMI 3G bluetooth coding activation with hidden menu

Audi MMI 3G bluetooth activation

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Activate Audi MMI 3G bluetooth connection and handsfree profile in your car. All Audis with Multi Media Interface 3rd generation are equipped with bluetooth, some just need activation which you can do for free, without adding any hardware.

Audi MMI 2G maps update DVD

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Audi MMI 2G maps update is performed with a DVD stored navigation database. Maps update procedure is simple, does not require any diagnostic tools what so ever.

Interesting VCDS coding Audi A6 C6 (2004-2011)

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Here’s a list of interesting VCDS coding and adaptation procedures for Audi A6 C6 (2004-2011). Use your diagnostic interface to activate features.

Audi laptimer, oil temp., boost gauge activation

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Audi laptimer, boost gauge and oil temperature display functions inside Driver Information System (DIS) can be easily activated with VCDS or VAG-COM in your Audi. Enjoy racing features in your car with this easy activation.

Change Audi flip key battery

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Change Audi flip key battery if your key fob remote is not working. Low voltage will make the remote inoperable or will decrease remote range. Replacing the battery does not require key coding or remote pairing.

Audi uses the same flip key in number of modern cars like A4, A5, A7, A8, Q7, R8 and more.