This comprehensive 60-page PDF file is the official VAG Self-Study Program (SSP 603) covering the design and function of the 2012 Audi A6 Avant (C7 generation). Unlike a standard owner’s manual or a step-by-step repair guide, VAG Self-Study Programs are internal training materials designed to educate dealership technicians and engineering staff on the complex architecture, electronic networks, and operational logic of new vehicle models. The C7 Avant introduced significant advancements in lightweight construction, infotainment, and driver convenience features, making this overview workbook a crucial starting point for technical mastery.
This technical manual covers the following key engineering topics in detail:
- Body and Safety: An in-depth look at the Avant’s unique structure. It details the lightweight aluminum composite construction designed to improve efficiency without sacrificing rigidity. It also provides an overview of the specific occupant protection components utilized in the wagon’s cabin.
- Convenience and Electrical (The Virtual Pedal): A crucial section detailing the new electrical topology and control units. Specifically, it explains the operational logic and sensor architecture behind the “virtual pedal”—the system that allows the user to open the power tailgate with a kicking motion under the rear bumper.
- Infotainment and Connectivity: Comprehensive diagrams and logic for the latest iteration of the Multi Media Interface (MMI). It covers the MMI Navigation plus system, the integration of Audi online traffic information, Google online search, and Bluetooth connectivity, along with an overview of the aerial locations.
- Powertrain and Chassis Overview: A general summary of the petrol and diesel engines paired with the 8-speed automatic (0BK) transmission. Notably, it includes a specific section detailing the unique exhaust system utilized on models equipped with the high-performance 3.0L V6 TDI Biturbo engine. It also summarizes the advanced suspension and steering options.
Whether you are a professional VAG technician needing to understand the sensor placement for the virtual pedal, an automotive engineering student studying lightweight wagon construction, or an advanced DIY enthusiast wanting a deeper understanding of your C7 Avant’s foundational engineering, this Self-Study Program is an invaluable resource.
(Note: As indicated by VAG training standards, this workbook teaches design and function and is not updated after publication. For exact diagnostic procedures, wiring diagrams, and repair instructions, technicians must refer to current workshop literature).
CONTENTS
- Introduction
- In brief
- Body
- Overview
- Occupant protection
- Overview
- Components
- Engines
- Petrol engines
- Diesel engines
- Exhaust system on vehicles with 3.0l V6 TDI Biturbo engine
- Engine/gearbox combinations
- Power transmission
- Overview
- 8-speed automatic transmission 0BK
- Chassis
- Overview
- Electrical system
- Control units
- Virtual pedal
- Exterior lighting
- Topology
- Air conditioning
- Overview
- efficiency mode
- Auxiliary heater and ventilation
- Infotainment
- Overview of versions
- Installation locations of the control units
- Radio Media Center (RMC)
- MMI Navigation plus
- Audi online traffic information (in some parts of Europe)
- Google online search using voice interactive system (Europe only)
- Access to mobile phone address book when Bluetooth car phone is active
- Sound systems
- Aerials overview
- Service
- Inspection and maintenance
- Appendix
- Self-study programmes
Language: English
Format: PDF
Pages: 60
