2015 AUDI A4 instrument cluster

24 Driver information d isplay
Trip computer
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: wit h trip computer
The trip computer gives you information on
current and average fuel mileage, average
speed, fuel range and driving time .
Fig. 9 Tri p comp uter d isp lay: Ave rage fuel mileage
The follow ing informat ion is continuously
evaluated by the trip computer and can be dis­
p layed sequentially in the instrument cluster
display:
Fuel range
The estimated cruising range in miles (km)
appears in the display. This tells you how far
your vehicle wi ll be able to t ravel on the cur ­
rent tank of fue l and with the same driving
style. The display changes in increments of
5 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 cruis­
ing range will increase.
Average fuel mileage
The average fuel economy in MPG (l/100 km)
since you last cleared the memory appears in
this display. You can use this disp lay to adjust
your driving technique to achieve a desired mileage .
Current fuel mileage
The instantaneous fuel consumption in miles
per gallon (l/100 km) is shown in this display .
You can use this display to adjust your driving
technique to achieve a desired mileage. Fuel
consumption is recalcu lated at intervals
of 33 yards (30 meters). This disp lay switches
to gallons/hour (liters/hour) when the vehicle is not moving.
Average speed
The average speed in mph (km/h) s ince you
last reset the memory appears in the display.
Elapsed time
The length of time that you have been driving
s ince you last reset the memory appears in
th is disp lay.
Distance
The distance that has been covered since the
last t ime the memory was cleared appears in
the display.
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- Fuel consumptions (average and cur ­
rent), range and speed are displayed in
metric units on Canadian models.
- All stored values will be lost if the vehi­
cle battery is disconnected .
Memories
Applies to veh icles: w ith t rip co mputer
The trip computer is equipped with two fully
automatic memories as well as an efficiency
program* .
Fig. 10 Trip computer d isp lay : memory leve l 1
You can switch between the trip computer 1
and 2 and the efficiency program* by pressing
the
I RESET ! button@<=:> page 25 , fig . 11.
You can tell which memory leve l is cu rrently
active by the number o r the sign in the display
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¢fig. 10. The data from the single-trip mem ­
ory (memory leve l 1) is being displayed if a
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appears in the display. If a fJ is shown, then
the data from the total-trip memory is being
d isplayed (memory level
2). The fuel pump
nozzle
ii indicate s the efficiency program*
¢page 26 .
Single-trip memory (Trip computer 1)
The single -trip memory stores the trip infor­
mat ion from the time the ignition is turned on
until it is turned off. If the trip is continued
within 2 hours from the time the ignition was
turned off, the new data will be included in
the calculation of the current trip informa­
tion. If the trip is interrupted for
more than 2
hours the memory is reset automatically.
Total-trip memory (Trip computer 2)
Unlike the sing le-trip memory, the total-trip
memory is not reset automatically. This per­
mits you to evaluate your driving data for the
enti re pe riod between manual resets.
Efficiency program*
The effic iency program can help you to use
less fuel ¢
page 26.
Operation
Applies to vehicles: with trip computer
The trip computer is controlled by two
switches on the windshield wiper lever.
Fig. 11 Wind shi eld w iper lever: controls for the t rip
comp uter
Operating
~ To display the trip computer memory leve ls,
press the
I RESE T I button @¢ fig. 11 re-
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peated ly until the desi red memory level is
show n in the display.
~ To display trip informat ion with in a memory
level, press the top or bottom part of the
function selection switch @.
The trip computer will not operate un less the
ignition is on. When you turn on the ign it ion,
the function that was in use when you last
turned the ignition off will be displayed .
In addition to information about the trip com­
puter (trip computer 1, 2 and the efficiency
program*), information about other systems
can also be shown in the disp lay. To switch the
display between the different information ,
tap the
! RESET I button @briefly.
Resetting values to zero
~ Select a value in the desired tr ip computer
or in the eff iciency program".
~ Press and hold the I RESE T I button @for at
least one second . All values in the selected
trip computer or in the efficiency program*
are reset to zero.
If the data in trip computer
1 are deleted ,
then the values in the efficiency program* w ill
also be reset.
With some vehicle equipment levels, the val­
ues for the single trip or total trip memory
can a lso be reset in the Infotainment system
¢page 25 .
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All stored va lues w ill be lost if the vehicle
battery is disconnected.
Basic Settings for the trip computer
App lies to vehicles : wit h trip co mputer
The radio or MM!* operating unit is used for
setting the trip computer's basic settings.
~ Select: Function button !CAR !> Instrument
cluster > On-board computer 1
or On-board
computer 2 . .,.

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The values in the single -trip or the total-trip
memory can a ll be reset to zero at the same
time under
Reset in the menu.
I n addition, you can determine what informa­
tion from the trip computer should be shown
in the instrument cluster d isplay. If one of the
p ieces of driver information is turned
Off, that
driver information will not be shown in the
display. The information will continue to be
calculated by the trip computer and can be
turned back
On at any time .
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-This function is not available on all
vehicles.
- The dr iving information in the efficiency
program is also reset to zero with the
s ingle-trip memory.
Gearshift Indicator
App lies to vehicles: with manua l transmission and gear­
shift indicator
This indicator can help conserve fuel.
F ig. 12 Disp lay : Gea rs hift indicator
In order to become familiar with the gearshift
indictor, at first just drive the way you are
used to. If the current gear -and the driving
situa tion -is not the best one for conserving
fuel, then the indicator will display the recom­
mended gear. The display shows the current
gear and the gear that is recommended
¢ fig. 12.
- Upshifting The display will light up to the
right of the gear currently se lected if it is
recommending a higher gear.
-Downshifting: The display will light up to
the
left of the gear currently selected if it is
recommend ing a lower gear.
Sometimes the indicator will recommend
skipping a gear (3
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If there is no gearshift recommendation, then
j us t drive in the appropriate gear for conserv­
ing fuel.
(D Note
This indicator can help you conserve fuel.
This indicator is not meant to show you
which gear you should always be in in all
driving situations . Sometimes, in situa­
tions such as passing, driving through
mountains or when towing a trailer, there
won't be any gearshift recommendation.
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The display does not light up when the
clutch pedal is being depressed.
Efficiency program
Description
Applies to vehicles: with trip computer with efficiency
program
Fig. 13 Display: efficie ncy prog ra m
.. Press the I RESE T! button @~ page 25,
fig.
11 repeatedly until the efficiency pro­
gram appears in the display .
T he efficiency program can help you to use
less fue l. It evaluates driving information in
reference to fuel consumption and shows oth­
er equipment influencing consumption as well
as shift recommendat ions . Fuel economy
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Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Audi dealer w ill rese t the cor­
responding service schedule after performing
the appropriate service on your vehicle. Yo u
also have the possibility to reset the oil
change schedule after having performed an
oil change according to Audi specifications.
Select
I CAR I function button > Service interval
display > Reset oil change interval
or !CARI
function button > Car systems* control but­
ton
> Servicing & checks > Reset oil change
interval.
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- Only reset the oil change d isplay when
you have completed an oil change.
-If you disconnect the battery terminals,
no calculat ions can be made for the serv­
ic e interval display during this tim e and
no service rem inder will appear. Remem­
ber that observing the proper service in­
terva ls is vitally important to extending
the life of your vehicle, particularly the
engine, and maintaining its va lue. Even if
the mileage dr iven is low, the max imum
period of one year from one serv ice to
the next must not be exceeded .
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The informat ion in the Service Reminder
remains stored even when the vehicle bat­
tery is disconnected.
On-Board Diagnostic
system (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ¢..ift in
the instrument cluster is part of the On-Board
Diagnostic (OBD II) system.
The warning/indicator light illuminates when
the ignition is switched on and goes out after
the engine starts and the idle has stabilized .
This indicates that the MIL is work ing proper­
l y.
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If the light does not go out after the engine
is started, or illuminates while you are driv­
ing , a malfunction may exist in the engine sys ­
tem.
If the light illuminates, the catalytic con­
verter could be damaged.
Continue d rivin g
with reduced power (avoid­
ing su sta ined high speeds and/or rapid accel ­
erations) and have the cond ition corrected.
Contact your authorized Audi dealer.
If the light illuminates, the electronic speed
li miter may also be malfunct ioning. For more
information
c;,page 30, Electronic speed
limiter.
An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MIL light to illuminate
c:;, page 210.
On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 18 Location of Data Link Connector (D LC)
On-Board Diagnostics monitors the compo­
nents of your emission contro l system . Each
monitored component in your engine system
has been assigned a code. In case of a mal­
function, the component will be identified
and the fault stored as a code in the control
module memo ry .
The MIL light may also illuminate if there is a
leak in the on-board fuel vapor recovery sys­
tem. If the light illumi nates afte r a refueling,
stop the vehicle and make sure the fuel filler
cap is properly closed
¢ page 210.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the
stored data can on ly be displayed using spe­
c ial diagnostic equipment (generic scan tool
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keys. Unguarded access to the keys pro­
vides children the opportunity to start
the engine and/or activate veh icle sys­
tems such as the power windows etc. Un­ supervised operation of any vehicle sys­
tem by ch ildren can result in serious in­
jury.
- Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock until the vehicle has come to a com­
plete stop. Otherw ise the steering col­
umn lock cou ld suddenly engage -caus­
ing the risk of an accident.
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- The operation of the remote contro l key
can be temporarily disrupted by interfer­
ence from transmit ters in the vici nity of
the vehicle working in the same frequen ­
cy range (e .g . a ce ll phone, radio equip­
ment).
- Fo r security reasons, replacement keys
are on ly available from authorized A udi
dealer.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regula­
tions¢
page 286.
Removing the mechanical key
Fi g. 20 Remote master key: removing the mechanical
key
.,. Press the release button@¢ fig. 20.
.,. Pull the mechan ical key @ out of the master
key.
~ Using the mechanical key, you can:
~ co -lock and unlock* the glove compartment on
rl :5: the passenger's side 9 page 67.
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- lock and unlock the lockable * rear bench
seat and pass-through*
r=;, page 71.
- activate the child safety locks on the rear
doors
r=;, page 41.
- lock and unlock the vehicle manua lly
r=;, page 3 7 if this should not be possible
with the master key.
- use the ignition key emergency release
r=:> page 34.
Check light and battery in the master
key
Fig . 21 Remote master key: removing the battery hold­
er
Che ck light in the ma ster ke y
The check light @ r=:> fig. 21 in the master key
provides information about different condi­
t ions .
.,. The check light turns on briefly once when a
button is pressed, and during an "inquiry"
by the convenience key system .
.,. If the check light does not come on, the bat­
tery is dead and has to be replaced. In addi­
tion, when the battery is dead the
!I indi­
cator light appears in the instrument cluster
disp lay as well as the message
Plea se
c hange k ey batt ery.
Master key battery replacement
"'Remove the mechan ical key r=;, page 33 .
"' Press the release button @ i=:> fig. 21 on the
battery ho lder and at the same time pull the
bat tery ho lder out o f the maste r key in the
direction of the arrow.
.,. Insta ll the new battery CR 2032 with the
" + " sign facing down .
.,. Push the battery holder carefu lly into the
master key.

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Valet parking
Applies to vehicles: with fold ing and lockable rear seat­
backs
The valet parking feature protects the lug­
gage comportment from unauthorized ac­
cess.
Fig. 39 Glove compa rtment: valet parking button
You can switch the "valet parking function" on
when someone else is parking your vehicle.
When the function is switched on, the vehicle
can be driven, locked and unlocked us ing the
maste r key, but access to the luggage com­
partment is not permitted .
• Take the mechanical key out of the master
key
c;, page 33 .
• Open the glove compartment c;, page 67.
• Activate
c;, fig. 39 the "valet parking " fea­
tu re by press ing the
! VALET ! button. The in­
dicator light in the switch i lluminates.
• Close the glove compartment and lock it
with the mechanical key.
• Lock both rear seatbacks with the mechani­
cal key
c;, page 71.
• Lock the luggage compartment pass­
through with the mechanical key
c;, poge 75.
• Leave the master key with the service per­
sonnel for parking and keep the mechanica l
key w ith you.
The fol low ing buttons are deac tivated when
the valet parking function is sw itched on:
- I a I button in the driver's door
-la l button on the master key
- Handle in the rear lid
When the va let parking feature is activated ,
the message
Vale t p arking act ivat ed appears
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in the instrument cluster display when you
switch the ignition on.
Garage door opener
(Homelink)
Description
App lies to vehicles: wit h garage door opener (Homelink)
Fig. 40 Garage door opener: examples of using with
d ifferent systems
You can activate various systems s uch as ga­
rage doors, security systems and home light­
ing from inside your vehicle using the garage
door opener (Homelink). There are three but­
tons for this in the vehicle headliner that can
be in used in place of up to three hand-held
transmitters .
To operate systems using the garage door
opener, the three buttons in the roof headlin­
er must be programmed first.
A WARNING
Make sure no people or objects are in the
i mmediate vicin ity of the equ ipment when
using or p rogramming the garage door
opener. People can be injured and objects
can be damaged if they are ca ught in the
eq uipment .
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-For security reasons, we recommend that
you clear the programmed b uttons be­
fore sell ing the vehicle .
- For add itiona l information about Home­
L ink, visit www.homelink.com.
- For Declaration of Comp lian ce to United
States FCC and Ind ustry Canada reg ula­
tions
c;, page 286.

50 Clear vis ion
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- The light sensor* for headlight control is
located in the rear view m irror mount.
You should therefore not apply any st ick­
ers to the windsh ield in this area in order
to prevent malfunctions or failures.
- Some exterior lighting functions can be
adjusted
c> page 50.
- When you remove your key from the igni­
tion while the vehicle's lights are turned
on, a buzzer sounds as long as the driv­
er's door is open .
- In cool or damp weather, the ins ide of
the headlights, turn signals and tail lights can fog over due to the tempera­
ture difference between the inside and
outside. They will clea r shor tly after
switching them on. This does not affect
the service life of the lighting.
- In the even t of a light sensor malfunc­
tion, the driver is no tified in the instru­
ment cluster disp lay¢
page 22.
Turn signals and high beam lever
The lever operates the turn signals, the high
beams and the headlight flasher .
Fig. 44 Tu rn s ig na l and hig h beam lever
Turn sign als ¢i ¢
The turn signals activate when you move the
l ever into a turn s ignal pos ition when the ign i­
tion is switched on.
(D -right turn signal
@-left tur n signa l
The turn s ignal blinks three times if you just
tap the lever .
High be ams and headlight flasher [D
Move the lever to the correspon ding posit io n:
@ -high beams on
@ -high beams off or headlight flasher
The indicator light
ii in the instrument cl us­
te r turns on .
Notes on thes e features
-The turn signals on ly wor k w ith the ignition
t ur ned on. The indicator ligh ts
Ct or a in
the instrument cluster also blink.
- After you have turned a co rner, the turn s ig ­
na l switches off au toma tically .
- The
high beam works on ly w hen the head­
lights a re on. The ind icator ligh t
II in the
instrument cluster illuminates when the
high beams are on .
- The
headlight flasher works o nly as long as
you ho ld the lever -even if there a re no
lights switched on . The indicator light
II in
the instrument cluster illuminates when you
use the headlight flasher.
A WARNING
--
Do not use the h igh beam or headlight
flasher if you know that these could blind
oncom ing traffic.
Adjusting exterior lighting
The functions ore selected in the radio or
MMI" .
.,. Select: !CARI function button> Exte rior
light ing .
Or
.,. Select: !CARI function button > Car systems *
control button > Vehicle s etting s> Exterior
lighting .
Coming home (light when leav ing car }*,
Leav ing home (light when unlocking car )*
The coming home function illuminates the
area around the vehicle when the ignition is
switched off and th e dr ive r's door is open ed.
Depend ing on veh icle equ ipment, the function
can be switched on and off or the length of
time the lig hts remain on* can be ad justed . ..,.

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Shift to N or P to start engine
This message appears when attempting to
start the engine if the selector lever for the
automatic transmission is not in the P or N
position. The engine can only be started with
the selector in these positions .
!!I Is the key in the vehicle?
This message appears if the master key is re­
moved from the vehicle with the engine run­
ning.
If the master key is no longer in the ve­
hicle, you cannot switch on the ignition after
stopping the engine and you also cannot start
the engine again. Moreover, you cannot lock
the vehicle from the outside with the key.
Shift to P otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors do not lock if lever is not in P.
This message appears for safety reasons
along with a warning signal.
It appears if the
selector lever for the automatic transmission
is not in the P position when switching off the
ignition. Move the selector lever to the P posi­
tion, otherwise the vehicle is not secured
against rolling away. You also cannot lock the
vehicle using the locking button* on the door
handle or using the remote key.
Convenience key defective! Use ignition lock
This message appears if the engine must be
started or stopped using the ignition key and
not the
I START ENGINE STOP! button.
On the road 87
Electromechanical
parking brake
Operation
The electromechanical parking broke replaces
the hand broke.
Fig. 101 Center co nsole: Parking b rake
.,. Pull on the switch@¢ fig. 101 to apply the
parking brake. The indicator lights in the
switch and • (USA models) . (Cana-
da models) in the instrument cluster illumi­
nate .
"'With the ignition switched on, step on the
brake pedal or the accelerator pedal and
press the switch @at the same time to re­
lease the parking brake. The indicator lights
in the switch and. (USA models)/ . (Can­
ada models) in the instrument cluster go
out.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrome­
chanical parking brake. The parking brake is
designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally and replaces the hand brake.
In addition to the normal functions of a tradi­
tional hand brake, the electromechanical
parking brake provides various convenience
and safety functions .
When starting from rest
- The integral starting assist helps you when
driving by automatically releasing the park­
ing brake ¢
page 88, Starting from rest.
-When starting on inclines , the starting as-
sist prevents the vehicle from unintentional-
ly rolling back. The braking force of the
parking brake is not released until sufficient
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