ignition. Additionally, a warning tone sounds . After about 5 seconds
the display switches back to normal.
Calling up the service schedules
If or when an oil change or inspection is due, can be shown in the
radio or MMI* display by selecting the service interval display in the
car menu. Select
I CAR I> Service interval display .
Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Audi dealer will reset the corresponding service
schedule after performing the appropriate service on your vehicle.
You also have the possibility to reset the oil change schedule after
having performed an oil change according to Audi specifications.
Select
I CAR I> Service interval display> Reset oil change interval.
0 Note
If you disconnect the battery termina ls , no calculations can be made
for the serv ice interval display dur ing this t ime and no service
reminder will appear. Remember that observing the proper service
intervals is vitally important to extending the life of your veh icle,
particular ly the engine, and maintaining its value. Even if the mileage
driven is low, the maximum period of one year from one service to the
next must not be exceeded.
[ i ] Tips
• Do not reset the display between oi l changes, otherwise the
display will be incorrect.
• The information in the Service Reminder remains stored even
when the vehicle battery is disconnected .•
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Driver information display
Trip computer
Introduction
The trip
computer gives you information on current and
average fuel mileage, average speed, fuel range and
driving time.
Fig. 14 Trip computer
display: Average fuel
m ile age
The follow ing information is continuously evaluated by the trip
computer and can be displayed sequentially in the instrument cluste r
display:
Fuel range
The estimated cruising range in miles (km) appears in the display .
Thi s tells you how far your vehicle w ill be able to travel on the current
tank of fuel and with the same dr iv in g style . The display changes in
increments of 6 miles (10 km).
The cruising range is calculated based on the fuel consumption for
the last 18 miles (30 km). If you drive conservatively, the cruising
range will increase.
Average fuel mileage
The average fuel economy in MPG {l/100 km) since you last cleared
the memory appears in this disp lay . You can use this display to adjust
your dr iv ing tech nique to achieve a desired mileage . .,_
Vehicle care Technical data
Driving and environment
The amount of oil used is related to engine load and speed.
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new engine to reach its
lowest value after a certain mileage has been driven.
You must drive your vehicle about 3,000 mi les (S,000 kilometers)
before you can properly assess oil consumption.
Th is also applies to fuel consumption and engine output .
0 Note
• Have your vehicle maintained properly and in accordance with the
service recommendations in your Warranty
& Maintenance booklet.
Lack of proper maintenance as well as improper use of the vehicle w ill
impair the function of the emission control system and could lead to
damage.
• Do not alter or remove any component of the Emission Control
System unless approved by the manufacturer.
• Do not a lter or remove any device, such as heat shields, switches,
ignition wires, valves, which are designed to protect your vehicle's Emission Contro l System and other important vehicle components .•
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high on short
trips .
-Try to avoid driving short distances with a cold engine.
The engine and catalytic converter have to reach their optimal oper·
ating temperature
to reduce fuel consumption and noxious emis
sions effectively.
Just after starting, a cold engine in a mid-size car only achieves a fuel
economy of 6-8 m iles per gallon (30-40 l/100 km) . After about a half
a mile, fuel economy climbs to 12 mpg (20 l/100 km). After about
2.5 mi les (4 km), the engine is at its proper operat ing temperature and fuel economy has reached a normal
level. So you can see that you
should avoid short trips whenever possible .
The
outside temperature is also crit ical in this regard . Your car
consumes more fue l in the winter than in the summer. •
