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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.
(D Tips
The information in the Service Remi nder
remains stored even when the vehicle bat
tery is disconnected.
Head-up Display
Applies to vehicles: with Head-up Display
Fig. 14 Example: indicators in the Head-up Display
Fig. 15 Instrument panel: knob for the Head-up Dis ·
play
The Head-up Display projects certain warnings
or selected information from the assistance
systems* or navigation* on the windshield.
The display appears within the driver's field of
v1s1on.
Switching on/off
.,. Press the knob~ to switch the Head-up
Display on/off¢
fig. 15.
Adjusting the height
"' N a:: The height of the display can be adjusted to I.J "". the individual driver. rl I.O
"' rl
"' rl
.,. Make sure you are seated correctly
¢page 121 .
.,. Turn the knob ~ to adjust the display.
Settings in the MMI
.,. Select: !CAR ! function button> (Car)* sys
tems
control button > Driver Assist > Head
up Display
> Head-up Display content or
Display brightness.
Display content
In the MMI, you can specify which information
should be displayed:
- Cruise control system*
- Navigation information*
- Audi adaptive cruise control*
- Audi active lane assist*
- Night vision assistant*
The speed display and some of the red indica
tor lights cannot be hidden in the MMI.
Display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness in the
MMI. The display brightness decreases auto
matically as the amount of light decreases.
The basic level of brightness is adjusted with
the instrument illumination¢
page 47.
(D Note
To prevent scratches on the glass covering
the Head-up Display, do not place any ob
jects in the projection opening.
(D Tips
-Sunglasses with polarization filters and
unfavorable lighting conditions can af
fect the display.
- A special windshield is needed for the
Head-up Display function.
- For information on cleaning, refer to
¢ table on page 203.
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@ Tips
The consumption estimates as published by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) and Transport Canada may not corre
spond to your actual consumption on the
road, which will vary depending upon vehi
cle load and speed, road and weather con
ditions, trip length, etc.
Drive smoothly and keep a lookout
ahead
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are ac
celerating.
~ Avoid unnecessary accelerating and braking.
Vehicles use the most fuel when they are ac
celerating. If you anticipate what is going to happen next, you will need to brake less and,
thus , accelerate less . Let the vehicle coast
whenever possible -for example when you see
that the next traffic light is red.
Avoid full throttle
Driving at moderate speeds saves fuel and
improves your mileage.
~ Try and keep well below your car's maximum
speed.
Accelerating gently reduces fuel consump
tion, engine wear, and does not disturb the
environment .
Fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and en
gine noise increase disproportionately at high
speeds . If you drive at approximately three
quarters of top speed, fuel consumption will
be reduced by one half. Never drive faster
than the posted speed limit and weather con
ditions permit.
Reducing unnecessary idling
Even when your car is just idling it burns up
fuel .
~ Shut the engine off when you are not driving
the vehicle.
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~ Do not warm up the vehicle by letting the
engine run at idle.
It makes sense to shut off the engine in traffic
jams , when waiting for trains to pass at rail
road crossings, or at traffic lights that have
long waits on red. Turning the engine off for
just 30 -40 seconds saves more fuel than is
burned starting the engine again.
It takes a long time for the engine to warm up
fully when it is running at idle. However, wear
and noxious emissions are especially high
when the engine is warming up. So you should
drive away as soon as you start the engine and
avoid running at high rpms while the engine is
still warming up .
(D Note
Do not leave engine idling unattended af
ter starting . If warning lights should come
on to indicate improper operation, they
would go unheeded. Extended idling also
produces heat, which could result in over
heating or other damage to the vehicle or
other property.
Regular maintenance
A badly tuned engine unnecessarily wastes a
lot of fuel.
~ Have your vehicle serviced at regular inter-
vals.
By having your vehicle regularly serviced by an
Audi dealer helps to ensure that it runs prop
erly and economically. The condition of your
vehicle not only affects its safety and ability to
hold its value, it also affects
fuel consump
tion.
Check your oil each time you fill your tank.
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 .
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