Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following items may appear in the instrument cluster:
1 Display — Engine coolant temperature
2 Left dial ~ Tachometer
3 Tabarea
4 Centralarea
5 Status line (one or two lines)
6 Right dial
~ Convenience display
7 Fuel level
8 Right additional display with speedometer
9 Left additional display with: —Selector lever position ......... 101 ~ Audi drive select mode ......... 114
If there is a serious system malfunction, the display may turn off. The [ll indicator light may also turn on. Stop the vehicle safely. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
—You can select the units used for tempera~ ture, speed, and other measurements in the Infotainment system page 237.
~ Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
~Certain instrument cluster content can also be displayed in the head-up display* page 26.
Operating
Fig. 4 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @ in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are displayed in the central area @). Requirement: the ignition must be switched on. Selecting a tab
» Press the </ > button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
» Press the > button ). Opening and closing the menu
» Press the [=] button .
Selecting and confirming a function Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
» To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel @ to the desired function.
» To confirm a selection, press the left thumbwheel @.
Switching the view > Press the VIEW button @).
The following tabs may be available, depending on vehicle equipment:
First tab | Vehicle functions > page 75 Second tab | Driver messages (this is only displayed if at least one indicator light/message is being displayed)
Third tab | Night vision assist (this is only displayed if the night vision assist has been activated) page 135
Fourth tab |Radio > page 217 Media > page 227
Fifthtab | Telephone page 190 Sixth tab | Navigation > page 205
Adjusting the display
Fig. 5 Upper display: adjusting the display
Switching the view
» Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view @. Adjusting the layout Depending on the vehicle equipment, various layouts may be available.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtual cockpit.
» To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Adjusting the additional display Depending on the vehicle equipment, the additional displays that can be selected may vary.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtual cockpit > Configure.
» Select the desired additional display.
Reducing the display Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
» Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle functions tab > ) button > Reduced display.
Coolant temperature display The coolant temperature display @) page 12 only functions when the ignition is switched on. To reduce the risk of engine damage, please observe the following notes about the temperature ranges. Cold range If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn on, the engine has not reached operating temperature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration, and heavy engine loads. Normal range
The engine has reached its operating temperature once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge turn on. If the [J indicator light in the instrument cluster display turns on, the coolant temperature is too high page 257.
~ Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in front of the air intake impair the cooling effect of the coolant. This increases the risk of the engine overheating during high outside temperatures and heavy engine load.
~The front spoiler also helps to distribute cooling air correctly while driving. If the spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will be impaired and the risk of the engine overheating will increase. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
Tachometer The tachometer @) page 12 displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The beginning of the red zone in the tachometer indicates the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine has been broken in. Before reaching the red zone, you should shift into the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selector lever position, or remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation If the [JJ indicator light turns on, the engine will be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in the instrument cluster. This will protect the engine components, for example during a cold start or from overheating. The engine speed limitation is deactivated if you release the accelerator pedal while the engine is at normal operating temperature. If the engine speed limitation was activated by an engine control malfunction, the indicator light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed does not go above the speed displayed, for example when downshifting. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
The needle in the tachometer may only be in the red area of the gauge for a short period of time before there is a risk of damaging the engine. The location where the red zone begins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in the status bar ) page 12. The trip odometer shows the distance driven since it was last reset. It can be used to measure short distances. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
» Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle functions tab > [J button > Reset mi.
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km (kilometers).
Outside temperature display The outside temperature is displayed in the status bar ) page 12. If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at very low speeds, the temperature displayed in the instrument cluster may be slightly higher than the actual temperature outside due to heat radiating from the motor. At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake symbol appears in front of the temperature display >A.
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based ‘on the outside temperature display. Be aware that there may be ice on roads even when the outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C) and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.
Engine oil temperature indicator Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine oil temperature % may be indicated by a bar in the instrument cluster.
» Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to the enhanced view page 13.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the display --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument cluster. The engine has reached its operating temperature when the engine oil temperature is between 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under normal driving conditions. The engine oil temperature may be higher if there is heavy engine load and high temperatures outside. This is not a cause for concern as long as the [i or Ej indicator lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator Depending on vehicle equipment, the current engine load (meaning the current boost pressure) may be indicated by a bar in the instrument cluster.
» Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to the enhanced view page 13.
Vehicle functions Overview
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of the driver information system. Additional vehicle functions can be accessed depending on the vehicle equipment.
» Press the ) button on the multifunction steering wheel. —Trip computer page 15 — Reduced display page 14 — Reset trip odometer @ page 14 — Lap times @ page 134 — Lap statistics page 135
On-board computer Changing the display
» Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel 2) > page 13, fig. 4 until the desired display is shown.
Resetting values to zero Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term memory, or Long-term memory display must be selected.
» To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering wheel for one second, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle functions tab > [J button > Reset mi.
Displays in the trip computer The following displays may be shown, depending on the vehicle equipment: ~Time and date page 237 ~ Average consumption * page 16 ~ Short-term memory overview — Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers * page 16 ~ Driver assistance page 143 ~ Traffic sign recognition and traffic light information
Short-term memory and long-term memory The short-term memory collects driving information from the time the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If you continue driving within two hours after switching the ignition off, the new values will be included when calculating the current trip information. Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term memory is not erased automatically. You can select the time period for evaluating trip information yourself. Average consumption The current consumption can be shown using a bar graph. The average consumption stored in the short-term memory is also displayed. If the bar is green, your vehicle is saving energy (for example, using recuperation). Energy consumers The Energy consumers view lists other equipment that is currently affecting fuel consumption. The display shows up to three equipment items. The equipment using the most power is listed first. If more than three items using power are switched on, the equipment that is currently using the most power is displayed. A gauge also shows the current total consumption of all other equipment.
The date, time of day, and time and date format can be set in the Infotainment system 2 page 237.
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