Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster overview The instrument cluster is the driver's information centre. Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit Fig. 2 Instrument cluster overview Applies to: vehicles with analogue instrument cluster Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview Depending on your vehicles equipment, the fol-
lowing content may be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster:
1 Display Coolant temperature gauge . Boost pressure display . 2 Left dial Rev counter . Tab area . Central area . Status line (one or two lines) 3 4 5 16 19 21 19 17 17 6 7 8 9 Reset button for trip recorder . 20 Right dial Convenience display Speedometer Display Fuel gauge . Additional display on right with speedometer 265 10 Additional display on left with:
Transmission position . 85 condential Instrument cluster Audi drive select . 98 WARNING Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit The display may be deactivated if a serious system fault occurs. The warning lamp may also light up. Stop the vehicle safely. Ob-
tain professional assistance. Note Fig. 5 Left side of multi-function steering wheel plus Most of the illustrations on the following pages show the colour analogue instrument cluster*. The display and position of the ele-
ments may be different on the monochrome instrument cluster or the Audi virtual cock-
pit*. You can change the measurement units for temperature or speed, etc. via the infotain-
ment system page 256. If there is a fault in the instruments, the let-
ters DEF appear in the trip recorder display. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the instrument lighting (for dials and needles) may be switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off. The illumina-
tion of the dials and needles is automatical-
ly reduced as it becomes dark outside and is eventually switched off altogether. This function is intended to remind the driver to switch on the dipped headlights in good time. How to use the multi-
function steering wheel Applies to: multi-function steering wheel plus The information in the instrument cluster is or-
ganised in different tabs 1 . The details from each tab are displayed in the central area 2 . Important: The ignition must be switched on. Selecting a tab Press the or button 3 repeatedly until the desired tab is selected. Returning to the previous function level Press the button 5 . Opening/closing a menu Press the left or right control button or 6 . Selecting and confirming a function Important: A menu or a list must be displayed. To select a function, scroll the left thumbwheel 7 to the desired function. To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel 7 . Changing views Press the VIEW button 4 page 18. The equipment installed on your vehicle deter-
mines which of the following tabs are available:
1st tab 2nd tab Vehicle functions page 21 Driver messages (only visible if one or more warning/indicator lamps or driver messages are dis-
played) F A 0 2 7 2 1 0 B 1 8 Fig. 4 Driver information system display (Audi virtual cock-
pit) 3rd tab Radio page 167 Media page 167 17 condential Instrument cluster 4th tab 5th tab Telephone page 168 Navigation page 169 Control buttons Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit Fig. 6 Selection menu and options menu Left control button To call up/close the selection menu: Press the left control button Fig. 6 on the multi-func-
tion steering wheel. You can use the left thumbwheel to select and confirm a function in the selection menu (e.g. to select a new wave-
band). Right control button To call up/close the options menu: Press the right control button Fig. 6 on the multi-func-
tion steering wheel. You can use the left thumbwheel in the options menu to select con-
text-sensitive functions or change certain set-
tings (e.g. extended programme information). Note Whether a selection menu or options menu is available depends on the function you have selected. 18 Changing views Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit Fig. 7 Standard view: classic/sport*
condential Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge Applies to: vehicles with coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature gauge 1 page 16 on-
ly works when the ignition is switched on. In or-
der to avoid possible damage to the engine, please read the following notes for the different temperature ranges. Engine cold If the LEDs are still in the lower range of the dis-
play, this indicates that the engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high en-
gine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads. Normal temperature The LEDs will settle somewhere in the centre of the display once the engine has reached operat-
ing temperature. If the warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster display, the coolant temperature is too high page 278. CAUTION Additional lights and other accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef-
fect of the radiator. At high outside temper-
atures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the engine overheating. The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of the cooling air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can reduce the cooling effect, which could cause the engine to overheat. Obtain professional assistance. Note Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine These engines are so efficient that they may not reach their full operating temperature in very cold weather. This is quite normal and no cause for concern. Rev counter The rev counter 2 page 16 indicates the num-
ber of engine revolutions per minute. The start of 19 Fig. 8 Extended view Changing views Press the VIEW button 4 page 17, Fig. 5 to switch from the standard view Fig. 7 to the extended view Fig. 8. Press the VIEW button again to return to the standard view. Choosing a standard view Applies to: vehicles with sport view You can choose between classic and sport view, depending on your vehicle's equipment. Call up the first tab (Vehicle functions) using the / button on the multi-function steering wheel. Select the following on the multi-function steering wheel: left control button > Layout >
Sport layout or Classic layout. Changing settings for additional display The additional displays that can be selected vary depending on the equipment installed on your vehicle. Call up the first tab (Vehicle functions) using the / button on the multi-function steering wheel. On the multi-function steering wheel, select right control button > Additional display. Select the desired additional display. Note Applies to: vehicles with sport view Always select the desired standard view be-
fore starting a journey, because the display functions will not be available for a few sec-
onds. F A 0 2 7 2 1 0 B 1 8 condential Instrument cluster the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed which may be used briefly in all gears when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. However, it is advisable to change up a gear or move the selector lever to D/S (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone. Engine speed governing Applies to: vehicles with engine speed governing If the indicator lamp lights up, the engine speed will automatically be governed to the speed displayed in the instrument cluster. This protects the engine components, e.g. against overheating or when starting a cold engine. The rev limiter is deactivated when you take your foot off the accelerator briefly while the engine is running at its normal operating temperature. If the rev limiter has been activated because of a fault in the engine management system, the indi-
cator lamp or will also light up. Make sure that the engine speed does not exceed the speed displayed in the driver information system, for example when shifting down a gear. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified. CAUTION The rev counter needle 2 must only ever briefly go into the red zone on the scale; oth-
erwise there is a risk of engine damage. The start of the red zone on the dial is different for some engine versions. Mileage recorder The trip recorder and odometer are displayed in the status line 5 page 16. The trip recorder shows the distance that has been travelled since it was last reset. It is used to measure individual journeys. The odometer re-
cords the vehicle's total mileage. Resetting trip recorder To reset the trip recorder to zero, press the re-
set button 6 page 16. 20 Outside temperature display The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus line 5 page 16. When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the temperature displayed in the instrument cluster may be higher than the actual outside temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine. At temperatures below +5C a snowflake symbol appears next to the temperature display . WARNING Do not rely on the outside temperature dis-
play as an ice warning. Bear in mind that there may be patches of ice on the roads even at outside temperatures around +5 risk of accident!
Engine oil temperature gauge Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature gauge The engine oil temperature is indicated by a bar display in the instrument cluster, depending on your vehicles equipment. Applies to vehicles with analogue instrument cluster: Call up the lap timer page 118. Applies to vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Call up the vehicle functions tab and change to the extended view or the sport view*
page 18. The display shows --- C at low engine oil temper-
atures. The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture in normal driving conditions when the oil temperature is between 80 and 120 . If the engine is running under increased load at high ambient temperatures, the oil temperature may increase above this value. This is no cause for concern, provided that the indicator/warning lamps or are not lit. condential Boost display Applies to: vehicles with boost display The current boost level of the engine (that is, the current charge pressure) is indicated by a bar. Applies to vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:
Call up the vehicle functions tab and change to the extended view or the sport view*
page 18. Vehicle functions Overview The on-board computer is displayed in the first tab of the driver information system. Further ve-
hicle functions are available depending on the equipment on your vehicle. Press the left control button. On-board computer page 21, or page 22 Efficiency program page 23 Digital speedometer Lap timer page 118 Assist Traffic signs page 115 Reduced display Lap times page 118 Statistics page 119 Layout page 18 On-board computer (Audi virtual cockpit) Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit Fig. 9 Instrument cluster: Consumption display F A 0 2 7 2 1 0 B 1 8 Instrument cluster Resetting values to zero Important: The consumption, short-term memo-
ry or long-term memory display must be selec-
ted. To reset the figures in the selected memory to zero, press the left thumbwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel for one second. Or:
On the multi-function steering wheel, select right control button > Reset values*. The equipment installed on your vehicle deter-
mines which of the following displays are availa-
ble:
Date and time page 256 Average fuel consumption page 21 AdBlue range page 267 Short-term memory summary Long-term memory summary Energy consumers page 21 Driver assistance page 121 Traffic sign recognition The short-term memory collects the information on a journey from the time the ignition is switch-
ed on until it is switched off. If the journey is re-
sumed within two hours after the ignition is switched off, the new figures are automatically included in the calculation. Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term memory is not erased automatically. In this way, you can determine the period for which you wish the on-board computer to supply driving infor-
mation. Average fuel consumption The current power consumption can be shown in a bar display. The average power consumption from the short-term memory can also be dis-
played. If the bar turns green, your vehicle is sav-
ing energy (e.g. using recuperation). Energy consumers*
In the Energy consumers view, auxiliary equip-
ment currently affecting the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption is listed. The display shows up to three energy consumers. The energy consumer drawing the most power appears at the top of 21 condential board computer. Alternatively, specific types of information may be shown, such as the mileage recorder. Resetting values to zero Important: The consumption, short-term memo-
ry or long-term memory display must be selec-
ted. To reset the figures in the selected memory to zero, press the left thumbwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel for one second. On-board computer On the on-board computer you can call up the following displays in turn by scrolling the left thumbwheel on the multi-function steering wheel:
Date page 256 Range AdBlue range* page 267 Short-term memory Average fuel consumption Long-term memory Engine oil temperature*
The short-term memory collects the information on a journey from the time the ignition is switch-
ed on until it is switched off. If the journey is re-
sumed within two hours after the ignition is switched off, the new figures are automatically included in the calculation. Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term memory is not erased automatically. In this way, you can determine the period for which you wish the on-board computer to supply driving infor-
mation. Note The date, the time and the time/date display format can be changed via the infotainment system page 256. Instrument cluster the list. If more than three energy consumers are switched on, the ones currently using the most power are displayed. In addition, a scale indicates the overall current fuel consumption of all energy consumers. Economy tips*
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select and efficiency mode In efficiency mode, economy tips are shown briefly on the instrument cluster display in cer-
tain situations where fuel economy is affected. By following these economy tips, you can save fuel. To clear an economy tip from the display immedi-
ately, press the left thumbwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel. To activate/deactivate economy tips: Select the following on the infotainment system: MENU button > Car > Audi drive select. Select: efficien-
cy > right control button > Economy tips. Note The date, the time and the time/date dis-
play format can be changed via the infotain-
ment system page 256. The economy tips are not always displayed in every conceivable situation, but are delib-
erately spaced out over time. Once you have cleared an economy tip from the display, it will not appear again until the next time you switch on the ignition. On-board computer (analogue instrument cluster) Applies to: vehicles with analogue instrument cluster Fig. 10 Instrument cluster: Consumption display Depending on the vehicles equipment, you may be able to call up different displays on the on-
22 condential Efficiency program Applies to: vehicles with efficiency program Resetting values to zero To reset the figures in the selected memory to zero, press the left thumbwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel for one second. The efficiency program can help to save fuel. It evaluates fuel efficiency data, shows a list of aux-
iliary equipment affecting fuel consumption, and suggests gear changes. It also provides economy tips for saving fuel. The efficiency program uses the trip and fuel con-
sumption data from the short-term memory. When you clear the data from the efficiency pro-
gram, the values in the short-term memory are reset to zero. The following additional displays are available in the efficiency program, depending on the vehicle equipment:
Advanced gear shift indicator: The advanced gear shift indicator is based on the same logic as the regular gear shift indicator. The regu-
lar gear shift indicator disappears from the display when the advanced gear shift indicator appears page 23. Energy consumers: The efficiency program shows a list of energy consumers currently af-
fecting the vehicle's fuel consumption. The dis-
play shows up to three energy consumers. The energy consumer drawing the most power ap-
pears at the top of the list. If more than three energy consumers are switched on, the ones currently using the most power are displayed. In addition, a scale indicates the overall current fuel consumption of all energy consumers. Economy tips: Economy tips will automatically appear intermittently in the efficiency program in certain situations. By following these econo-
my tips, you can save fuel. To clear an economy tip from the display immediately, press any of the controls on the multi-function steering wheel. F A 0 2 7 2 1 0 B 1 8 Instrument cluster Gear shift indicator To familiarise yourself with the gear shift indica-
tor, drive in the normal way to start with. A gear change will be recommended on the instrument cluster display if the gear you are in is not the most economical choice. If no gear change is rec-
ommended, you are already in the most econom-
ical gear. Vehicles with manual gearbox Change up a gear: The suggested gear ap-
pears to the right of the current gear when a higher gear is recommended. Change down a gear: The suggested gear ap-
pears to the left of the current gear when a lower gear is recommended. N: This is displayed in place of the current gear. Put the gear lever in neutral and take your foot off the clutch pedal. The engine will be switched off automatically. Vehicles with automatic gearbox The display is only visible in tiptronic mode page 86. The symbol after the current gear means change up a gear. CAUTION The gear shift indicator is intended to help save fuel. It is not intended to recommend the right gear for all driving situations. In cer-
tain situations, only the driver can choose the correct gear (for instance when overtaking or driving up a steep gradient). 23 condential Instrument cluster Further function selector buttons Applies to: multi-function steering wheel plus Fig. 11 Right side of multi-function steering wheel plus Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume of an audio source or system message (e.g. during a speech dialogue) directly while it is being played. To turn the volume up/down, scroll the right thumbwheel 3 Fig. 11 up/down or turn the volume control knob page 155, Fig. 122 clockwise or anti-clockwise. To mute the sound, press the right thumbwheel or the volume control knob. Selecting the previous/next track/station Press the / button 4 or briefly push the volume control knob to the left/right. Fast forward/rewind Press and hold the / button 4 or push the volume control knob to the left/right and hold it there until the desired playing position is reached. Quick access button on steering wheel Select the following on the infotainment sys-
tem: MENU button > Car > left control button
> Vehicle settings > Steering wheel button. Select and confirm the desired function. Repeating the last navigation cue Press the button 6 while route guidance is active. To adjust the volume of the navigation cues, scroll the right thumbwheel 3 up/down during route guidance while a navigation cue is being spoken. Switching the voice control function on/off button 2 ; refer to page 173. Operating telephone functions button 1 ; refer to page 168. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Button 5 gives you quick access to various func-
tions, depending on your vehicles equipment. CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. You can program the button with various func-
tions. This device complies with FCC and ISED radiation exposure limits. Equipment should be operated with minimum distance of 3 cm between the radiator and the user. To use the function currently programmed, press the button. To find out which function is currently program-
med, press and hold the button. Or:
Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations tablies par FCC et lISDE. L'quipement doit tre utilis avec une distance minimale de 3 cm entre lantenne de lapareil et l'utilisateur. 24 condential