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Odometer
The odometer indicates the distance driven.
USA models:
Miles
Canada models: Kilometres
On the trip odometer, the last digit indicates
1 /,0 of a mile or 1 00 meters.
Reset knob for trip odometer
To record a distance, reset the trip odome
ter by pressing the knob until the display re
turns to zero -see illustrat ion.
12 0 When
the ignition is off, the display can be
ill umin ated by pressing the test knob for the
Auto-Check System. See page 116, posi
tion 8. The display switches off automati
cally after about 15 seconds.
Also the display will remain illuminated for
abo �t 30 seconds after you open the driv
er's door.
Defect message
If there is a defect in the instrument cluster,
"dEF" will be displayed continuously in the
trip odometer display area. Have this prob
lem corrected as soon as possible by an au
thorized Audi Dealer.
7 - Vo ltmeter
The voltmeter indicates the voltage for the
vehicle's total electrical system, which
should normally be between 12 and
14 volts. If the display drops below 12 volts
when the engine is running, have the power
supply (battery and alternator) checked by
an authorized Audi Dealer. See also
pages 127 and 143.
The voltage may fall below 8 volts while the
engine is being started. 8
- Set I Check knob
Setting the clock ...• ... .
Auto-ch eck system
Odometer lighting .
Service indicator .. 118
14 0
12 0
121
9 - Driver information system
Auto-C heck System display . . . . . ... 138
Outside air temperature display .... 137
Tr ip computer display . . . . . . . . 146
Selector lever position display ....... 1 07
Radio frequency display . . . . . . 138
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . .
121
10 -Reset knob
Reset knob for trip odometer . .... .. 12 0
Service indicator . . . . . .. . . . . . . 121

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Turn signals and
emergency flasher
Refer to "Turn signal I headlight d1mmer
switch lever and emergency flasher" on
pages 152 and 156 for details.
High beam �D
The indicator light lights up when the high
beams are switched on or when the head
light flasher is used.
See "Turn signal I headlight dimmer switch
lever" on page 156 for details.
Malfunction Indicator
�
Lamp (MIL) CHECK
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp is part of
the On Board Diagnostic system (OBD).
The lamp comes on when the ignition is
switched on and will go out after the engine
is started and the idle has stabilized. This is
to assure you that the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp is working properly.
For more details, see page 128. Airbag
System AIR
BAG
The ind icator light for the airbag and belt
tensioner system must come on when
the ignition is switched on, and go out after
a few seconds. If the light does not go out,
or if it comes on while you are driving, this
ind icates a fault in the airbag I belt tensioner
syste m.
If the indicator light does not come on when
the ignition is switched on, this also indi
cates a system malfunction. If any of these
conditions occur, have the air bag system in
spected immediately by your authorized
Audi Dealer.
For more details, see page 25. Anti-lock
Brake System
USA models:
Canada models: ABS
8
This warn ing light monitors the ABS and
EDL (Electronic Differential Lock,
sys tems.
The light will come on for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on. The light
will go out after an automatic check se
quence.
For additional information on the ABS sy
stem, see page 202.
� WARNING
If the ABS warning light does not
go out, or if it comes on while driv
ing, the ABS system is not working
properly. The vehicle can then be
stopped only with the standard
brakes (without ABS,. You won't
have the protection ABS provides.
Contact your Audi Dealer as soon
as possible.
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If there is an ABS problem:
o The ABS warning light to come
on. The vehicle can still be braked,
however, the ABS will not work. See
your authorized Audl Dealer as soon
as possible.
• The ABS warning light and the
brake warning light come on to
gether. The ABS will not work and
you will notice a change in braking
characteristics and performance.
�W ARNING
If both warning lights (ABS and
BRAKE warning light) come on at
the same time, the rear wheels
could lock up first under hard
braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up
can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle
repaired immediately by your au
thorized Audi Dealer or a qualified
workshop. Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake application.
12 6 If
the ABS fails, the ESP warning light will
come on. See page and pages 202 -205.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
The electronic differential lock works in con
junction with the ABS system. A fault in the
ABS causes therefore a malfunction of the
electr onic differential lock.
For more details on how the EDL works, go
to page 204.
Brake
USA models:
BRAKE
Canada models:
(Q))
The light comes on while the engine is
cranking. It goes out after the engine has
been started and the parking brake is fully
released. This is your assurance that the
brake warning light is functioning properly. A If the brake warning light does ¥ not light up when the engine is
cra nking or the parking brake is ap
plied, there may be a malfunction in
the electrical system. In this case,
contact your Audi Dealer.
When the light comes on, an audible warn
ing signal is also given.
�W ARNING
• If both warning lights (ABS and
BRAKE warning light) come on at
the same time, the rear wheels
could lock up first under hard
braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up
can cause loss of vehicle control
and an accident. Have your vehicle
repaired immediately by your au
thorized Audi Dealer or a qualified
workshop. Drive slowly and avoid
sudden, hard brake application.

Go
back to a higher menu level
After obtaining information or making a set
ting, if you wish to return to the next higher
menu level, rotate the button to move the
selection arrow to Back and then press the
butt on. Example
of operation
Suppose you wish to set the date:
• Press the MENU button in the center
console -the starti ng menu will appear.
• Turn the rotary button to move the selec
tion arrow to Set. See illustra tion.
• Press the rota ry button to display the Set
submenu. · CONT
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• Rotate the button to place the arrow on
Clock.
• Now press the rotary button again __.the
Clock setting menu will now appear in the
display. See next illustra tion.
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•
Turn the rotary button to place the selec
tion arrow in front of Date.
If an empty box appears in front of Date,
press the rotary button. Now a check mark
will appear (see illustrati on) --> the most re
cently set date will appear in the setting
menu.
• Turn the selection button to put the arrow
next to the date display and press the but
ton -+ the day will begin to flash.
136 Now set
the date as follows:
- Rotate the button clockwise or counter
clockwise until the correct number for
the day appears. Enter this number by
pressing the button -the setting mode
will then skip to the month -+ the number
of the month will begin to flash.
Now select the month as described
above and enter by pressing the button
..... the num ber of the year will begin to
flash.
Now the final step is to select the year
and to confirm your selection. to
leave the setting menu, place the arrow
Back and press the rotary button ..... the set�
ting menu will move back to the next higher
level.
Note
If you wish, you can use the Clock menu
to set the time in a similar manner.

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�W ARNING
• The engine compartment of any
motor vehicle is a potentially haz
ardous area. Before you check any
thing in the engine compartment,
stop the engine and let it cool
down. Always exercise extreme
caution when working under the
engine hood. Heed all of the
WA RNINGS on page 232.
• To reduce the risk of being
burned, never open the hood if you
see or hear steam or coolant es
caping from the engine compart
ment. Wait until no steam or cool
ant can be seen or heard before
carefully opening the hood.
• Never touch the radiator fan.
The auxiliary fan is temperature
controlled and can switch on sud
denly.
14 2 �
WARNING continued
• Reduce the risk of scalding from
hot coolant by following these
steps:
If the coolant reservoir cap must
be removed. wait until the en
gine has cooled down.
- Protect face, hands. and arms
from escaping fluid and steam
by cov ering the cap with a large.
thick rag.
Tu rn the cap slowly and very
carefully in a counter-clockwise
direction while applying light.
downward pressure on the top
of the cap.
- To help avoid being burned. do
not spill antifreeze or coolant on
the exhaust system or hot en
gine parts. Under some condi·
tions. the ethylene glycol in en·
gine coolant can catch fire. •
If a visual check shows the coolant level
and the V-belt normal, and the warning light
still does not go out, do not continue
driving. See your authorized Audi Dealer.
• If the coolant level and the V-belt are nor
mal, the malfunc tion may be in the auxiliary
radiator fan. You can continue driving to the
nearest authorized Audi Dealer. The wind
from the moving vehicle and the main radia
tor fan driven by the V-belt will be enough to
keep the angine cool. However, avoid idling
for a long time or driving very slowly.
If the V-belt is torn, the main radiator fan, the
power steering and the gener ator will also
not work.
Obtain expert assistance.
Refer to "Coolant temperature gauge" on
page 118 for detai ls.

Front
fog lights
�D
Do not try to turn the light switch toward the
front fog light symbol.
With ignition on, the fog lights can be
switched on in combination with low
beams.
Tu rn the light switch to the headlight posi
tion and pull the switch out to the fint
stop.
The front fog light symbol next to the switch
will light up.
Please observe local regulations when us
ing the fog lights.
Rear fog light
0$
Do not try to turn the light switch toward tlie
rear fog light symbol.
With ignition on. the rear fog light can be
switc hed on in combination with low
beams.
Tu rn the light switch to the headlight posi
tion and pull the switch out to the second
stop. The front
and rear fog light symbols next to
the switch will light up.
The vehicle is equipped with one rear fog
light, located on the left side in the rear lid
of the vehicle. The front fog lights will come
on automatically when the rear fog light is
switched on.
The rear fog light can distract drivers behind
you, so it must only be switched on in condi
tions of very poor visibil ity. Please observe
local regulations when using the rear fog
light.
General note
If the lights are left on after the key has been
taken out of the ignition lock, a buzzer
sounds when the driver's door is opened.
This is your reminder to switch off the ligHts
before leaving the vehicle. CONT
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Instrument illumination
(;,.
With the Ignition on, the basic level of
brightness of the displays in the instrument
cluster and the displays in the center con
sole can be set by turning the thumbwheel.
The selected level of brightness automati
cally adjusts to suit the prevailing light con
ditions.
When the lights are switched on, you can
adjust the brightness of the instruments all
displays and the illumination of the ce�ter
console by turning the thumbwheel.
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C... -Air recirculation
In the air recirculation mode, the supply of
outside air is blocked and the air in the pas
senger compartment is recirculated. This
helps to prevent pollutant-conta ining out
side air from entering the passenger
compartment. It is best not to use this set
ting for exte nded periods of time.
If the windows begin to fog or ice
up, select the ® program setting as
soon as possible.
�W ARNING
• You will not receive any fresh
outside air when air recirculation
is on. Do not use this setting over
long periods of time because stale
air contributes to fatigue and re
duced driver alertness.
• If the windows fog up, press the
air recirculation button again im
mediately to switch off the air re
circulation function or select de
frost.
16 4 ECON -
Economy
The air conditioner compressor can be
turned off to save fuel. However, the com
fort level that the system can achieve in this
mode limited.
If the interior of the vehicle gets too hot, or
if the windows begin to fog or ice up, press
the ECON button again to tum the compres
sor on again and switch back to AUTO .
OFF -Switching air conditioner oft
The air conditioner can be switched off by
pressing the button briefly. This cuts off the
supply of air from the outside.
To reactivate the air conditioner,
press the AUTO button or one of the blower,
temperature or air distribution selector but
tons, or press OFF again.
It is not normally necessary to switch off the
air condition er.
- + Fan speed
The automatically selected fan speed (vol
ume of air delivery) can be reduced or in
creased manually by operati ng these but
tons. The selected fan speed is shown by a
segment display above the buttons. 4iiJ
-Rear window defogger
See page 151.
Air distribution selector
buttons
The automatically programmed air distribu
tion can be altered manually with the but
tons {},� . and {).. The buttons can be op
erated singly or in combination.
To return to the automatically programmed
air distribution, switch off the selected
manual functions separately or by pressing
the "AUTO" or ® butto ns.
iJ -Air directed to windows
Unlike setting ®, this setting directs all
the air to outlets 1 and 2.
1 :s::
1 -
Air
from dashboard outlets
-
and rear of center console
All the air comes from outlets 3 and 4.
0 -Air to footwall&
All the air comes from outlets 5 and from
the outlets under the front seats.