Where is the emergency trunk release cable located in an Audi A6?
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Audi A6's emergency trunk release cable is located under the rear seats. It serves as an emergency method to open the trunk, such as when the vehicle has no power. You can manually open the car door, lift the rear seat backrest, and pull the cable to open the trunk. Taking the 2021 Audi A6 as an example, it belongs to the mid-to-large-sized car category with body dimensions of: length 5038mm, width 1886mm, height 1475mm, and a wheelbase of 3024mm. The 2021 Audi A6 features a five-link independent suspension in the front and rear, equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 190PS, maximum power of 140kW, maximum torque of 320Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Once I helped a friend locate the emergency release handle in the trunk of an A6. The trick is to crouch inside and look directly below the trunk lid lock. Audi usually hides that glow-in-the-dark pull ring behind a decorative cover panel, which has finger grooves along its edge—just pry it open with a key tip. Lift the cover to find an orange nylon pull ring; give it a firm tug and the latch will pop open. The design is quite clever: the orange tag helps locate it during the day, while the glowing ring can be a lifesaver at night. Just remember not to block the cover with clutter in the trunk, as it could waste precious time in an emergency.
