Drive r inf orm ati on sy stem
Driver information
system
Introduction
General notes
The driver information display inside the instru
ment cluster provides you, the driver, with much
useful information .
Fig. 9 Instrumen t cl uster: ce nter display
Information from the driver information sys tem
is shown in the display in the center of the instru
ment cluster .
When you turn on the ignition and while you a re
driving, some functions and vehicle components
are scanned for their operating status. Malfunc
tions or required service procedures are signaled
aud ibly and shown by red and yellow lighted
symbo ls and reminders to the d river in the dis
p lay.
The driver is also shown informat ion about rad io
and CD operat ion and direct ions for the naviga
tion system* . You can find addit ional information
on these sub jects in t he radio or MMI* manual.
The illustrations in the instrument panel display
differ in some of the veh icles .
The driver information system provide s the fol
lowing functions:
Sound system disp lay
¢ page20
Outside air tempera ture c:> page 21
Digital speedometer c:>page 21
Open door- and luggage com-¢page 21
partment warning
Service interval display
¢ page22
20
Auto Check system ¢page 27
Driver information c:>page 27
Speed warning c:>page 94
Trip computer ¢page22
Tire pressure monitoring system* c:> page 251
Digital clock with date display ¢ page 12
Odometer and trip odometer ¢page 13
Selector lever position ¢ pag e 122
Cruise control ¢ page 95
Adaptive cruise control * ¢page 106
Ene rgy flow d isplay* ¢ page 103
{D Tips
In the event of a malfu nction either a red or
ye llow icon appears in the display. Red sym
bo ls indicate
Danger ¢ page 28. Yellow
symbols ind icate a
Warning ¢ page 31.
Sound system display
Fig. 10 Disp lay : soun d system
If pr io rity 1 or pr iority 2 faults are not shown by
the Auto Check Control, the name of the radio
station yo u are tu ned to or the frequency and the
reception range are shown in the upper area of
the disp lay .
When the CD is in use , the tit le of the track being
played is shown. The CD changer d isp lays the
numbe r of the c urrent CD (CDl to CD6).
Driver information system
Service interval display
The service interval display reminds you when
your next service is due.
Fig. 14 Instrument cluste r: Service interva l d isp lay
The schedule for the next oil change or inspec
tion is calculated automatically and displayed ac
cordingly . The display works in two stag es:
Service reminder
30 days before the next se rvice is due, a service
reminder appears in the d isplay when yo u turn on
the ignition
~ fig. 14.
After about 5 seconds the display switches back
to normal. The distance and time remain ing are
updated each time the ignition is turned on until
the date due for service is reached.
Service due
When the due date for serv ice is reached, the
message
Service due! appears in the instrument
cluster immediately after yo u turn on the igni
tion. Additionally, a warning tone sounds . After
about
5 seconds the display switches back to nor
mal.
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 select
ing the serv ice interval d isplay in the car menu .
Select
ICARI function button > Service interval
display
or I CAR I function button > Car systems*
control button > Servicing & checks > Service in·
tervals .
Resetting the service interval display
Your authorized Audi dealer will reset the corre
sponding service schedule after perform ing the
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appropriate service on your vehicle . You also have
the possibility to reset the oil change schedule
after having performed an oil change accord ing
to Audi specifications. Select
I CAR I function but
ton >
Service interval display > Reset oil change
interval
or ICARI function button> Car systems*
control button > Servicing & checks > Service in·
tervals
> Reset oil change interval.
(D Note
- Only reset the oil change display when you
have completed an o il change.
- If you disconnect the battery term inals, no
calculations can be made for the se rvice in ·
terval display dur ing this time and no serv
ice rem inder will appear. Remember that
observ ing the proper service intervals is vi
tally impo rtant to extending the life of your
vehicle, particularly the engine, and main
ta ining its va lue. Do not exceed the time in
terval for the next service, even if the vehi
cle mileage is low.
(D Tips
The information in the Service Reminder re
mains stored even when the vehicle batte ry is
disconnected.
On-board computer
Introduction
The trip computer gives you information on cur
rent and average fuel mileage , average speed,
fuel range and driving time .
Fig. 15 Tri p comp uter d isplay: Average fue l mileage
Driver information s ystem
CJ) Note
Do not contin ue driving if the. symbo l ill u
m inates . There is a malfunction in the eng ine
cooling system -you could damage your en
gine.
'l=:;r: Engin e oil pressure malfunction
The red engine oil pressure warning symbol re
quires immedia te service or repair. Driving wi th a
low oil pressure indi cation is likely to cause se
vere engine damage .
If the . symbol on the display flashes, the en
g ine oil pressure is too low . A driver message ap
pears as well to explain the malfunction in more
deta il. The driver warn ing goes ou t afte r about 5
seconds, but it ca n be bro ugh t up at any t ime by
p ressing the
IS ET I but ton again.
Turn off engine! Oil pressure too low
• Stop the veh icle .
• Turn the eng ine off.
• Check the eng ine oi l level
c> page 224.
• Contact your authorized Aud i dealer for ass is -
tance if necessary .
Engine oil level too low
If the engine oil level is too low, add eng ine oil
c>page224.
Engine oil level correct
If the symbo l. flashes even though the engine
oil leve l is correct, p lease contact your nearest
authorized Audi Dealer for assistance. Do not
continue dr iv ing . Do not leave the engine running
idle, either .
(D Tips
- The engine oil pressure symbol. is not
an indicato r for a low engine oil level. Do
not rely on it. Instead, check the oil level in
your engine at regular intervals, preferably each time you refuel, and always before
going on a long trip .
- The yellow oil level warning indication
Ill
requires oil refill or workshop service with
out delay. Do not wait until the red oil
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pre ssure warning • starts to flash before
you respond to the low oil level warning
II. By then , your engine may already have
suffered serious damage.
~ ... Fill engine oil now
WARNING : Please add oil immediately
If the . symbol lights up, then the oil has to be
r ep lenished right now
c> page 224 .
@-Steer ing malfunction
If there is a malfunction in the electronic steer
ing column lock, the steering cannot be un
locked.
If the . symbo l in t he d isp lay bli nks, the re is a
malfunction in the e lectronic stee ring co lumn
l ock. A driver message appears as well to exp la in
the malfunct ion in more detail. The driver warn
i ng goes out afte r about 5 seconds, but it can be
broug ht up at any time by press ing the
ISET ! but
ton aga in.
Steering defective! Do not drive vehicle!
• Contact your nea rest authorized Audi dealer .
• Do
not tow your veh icle .
A WARNING
Your ve hicle must not be towed in the event
of a malfunction in the electronic steering
column lock because it cannot be steered due
to the loc ked st eering . If i t is towed with the
ste ering locked, t here is t he risk of an a cci
d ent.
© -Ignition lock malfunct ion
A malfunction in the ignition lock must be re
paired immediately.
If the . symbo l in the display b links , there is a
malfunction in the e lectronic ignition lock . A d riv
e r message appears as well to explai n the mal
funct ion in more de tail. The d rive r warning goes
out af ter abou t 5 se co nds, b ut it can be brought
u p at any t ime by pressi ng the
!SE T! b utton ag ain .
Ignition lock defective. Contact dealer! ..,..
Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate control system
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the air in the veh icle inter ior. It
is the most effective when the windows and pan
oramic sliding sunroof* are closed. If there is a
bui ld-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation
can help to speed up the cooling process.
I n all heating mode functions except
defrost, the
b lower only switches to a higher speed once the
engine coolant has reached a certain tempera
ture .
Condensat ion from the cooling system can drip
and form a puddle of water under the veh icle.
This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
P ollutant filt er
The pol lutant filte r removes pollutants such as
dust and pollen from the a ir.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at the intervals specif ied in your Warranty
& Mainte
nance booklet, so that the a ir cond it ioner can
properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high air pollut ion, the filter may need to be changed
more frequently than specified i n your Aud i War
ranty
& Maintenance booklet. If in doubt, ask
your author ized Audi Service Advisor for advice.
Ke y cod ed setting s
The climate control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use .
.8, WARNING
Reduced visib ility is dangerous and can ca use
accidents.
- For safe dr iv ing it is very impo rtant that all
windows be free of ice, snow and condensa
tion .
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-Complete ly familiarize yourself with the
proper use and function of the heating and
ventilation system and espec ially how to de
fog and defrost the windows .
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer sys
tem in freezing weather until you have
warmed the windshield first, using the heat ing and vent ilation system. The washer solu
tion may freeze on the windshield and re
duce visibi lity.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner has
been damaged, sw itch the system off to
avoid further damage and have it inspected
by a qualified dealership.
- Repa irs to the Aud i air cond itioner requ ire
special techn ica l know ledge and spec ial
tools. Contact an authorized Audi dealer fo r
assistance.
@ For the sake of the environment
By reduc ing the amo unt of fuel you use, you
also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
into the a ir.
(D Tips
- Keep the a ir intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and debr is
in orde r to maintain the prope r funct ion of
the climate control system .
- The energy management system may sw itch
the seat heating* o r rear window defroster
off temporarily. These systems are available
again as soon as the energy balance has
been restored.
- The air flowing out of the vents and
throughout the ve hicle's ent ire interior is
discharged at the rear of the vehicle. Make
sure that the out let slots are not covered by
clothing, etc.
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er::
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to prevent oil from be ing sprayed on the hot
engine and exhaust system when the engine
is running -fire hazard!
- If your skin has come in contact with the en
gine oil, you must subsequently cleanse it
thoroughly .
@ Note
-Check the oil level using the radio or the
MM!*. If the message
Ple ase redu ce oil l ev
el
appears, contact your authorized Aud i
dealer or other qualified workshop to have
excess oil extracted if necessary.
- Audi do es not recommend th e use of o il
addit ive s. The y ma y damage the eng ine
and ad verse ly affect your New Vehicle
Wa rranty.
@ For the sake of the environment
- Under no circumstances can the o il come in
contact with the sewage network or the soil.
- Observe and follow legal regulations whe n
dispos ing of empty oil conta iners.
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that have your oil changed by an
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service sta
tion.
Before you check anyth ing in the eng ine compart
ment,
alw ays read and h eed all WARNING S c:> .&.
in Working in the engine compartment on
page 220 .
The engine oil must be changed according to the
intervals specified in your Warranty
& Mainte
nance booklet . This is very important because the
l ubricat ing propert ies of o il d iminish gradually
du ring normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the engine o il should
be changed more frequently . Change oil more of
ten if you drive mostly short distances, operate
the veh icle in dusty areas or under predominant ly
stop-and -go traffic condit ions, or have yo ur vehi
cle whe re temperatures remain below freezing
for extended periods.
Ch eck ing and Filling
Detergent additives in the oi l will make fresh oil
look dark after the engine has been running for a
short time . This is normal and is not a reason to
change the oi l more often than recommended.
Because of the problem o f proper disposal, along
with the specia l tools and necessary expertise re
quired, we strongly recommend that yo u have
your o il changed by an authori zed
Audi dealer or
a qual ified service stat ion.
If y ou choo se to chan ge your oil your self , please
note the following important information:
A WARNING "--
To reduce the risk of persona l injury if you
must change the eng ine oil in your vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protection.
-
-To reduce the r isk of burns from hot engine
oil, let the engine cool down to the touch.
- When remov ing the oil drain plug w ith your
f ingers, stay as far away as possible. Always
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
he lp prevent hot oil from running down your
arm.
- Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose, one large enough to hold at least the tota l amou nt of oil in your engine.
- Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it well out of
the reach of childre n.
- Continuous contact with used engine o il is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
and water .
«I) Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adverse ly affect yo ur Audi limited New Vehi
cle Warranty .
@ For the sake of the environment
-Before chang ing yo ur oi l, first make sure
you know where you can properly d ispose of
the used oil.
- Always dispose of used engine o il properly .
Do not dump it on ga rden soil, wooded
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Consumer information
Consumer information
Warranty coverages
Your Audi is covered by the following warran
ties:
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perfora-
tion
- Emissions Control System Warranty
- Emissions Performance Warranty
- California Emissions Control Warranty (USA
vehicles only)
- California Emissions Performance Warranty
(USA vehicles only)
Detailed information regarding your warranties
can be found in your
Warranty & Maintenance
booklet .
Operating your vehicle
outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
Government regulati ons in the United States and
Canada require that automobi les meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards.
Therefore, vehicles built for the U.S.A. and Cana
da differ from vehicles sold in other countries.
If you plan to take your vehicle outside the conti
nenta l limits of the United States or Canada,
there is the poss ibility that:
- un leaded fue ls for vehicles with catalytic con
verter may not be available;
- fuel may have a considerably lower octane rat
ing . Improper fuel may cause engine damage;
- service may be inadequate due to lack of proper
service facilities, tools or testing equipment;
- r eplacement parts may not be readily available.
- Nav igation systems for veh icles built for the
U.S .A . and Canada will not necessarily work in
Europe, and may not work in other countries
outside of North America.
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(D Note
Audi cannot be responsib le for mechanical
damage that could result from inadequate
fuel, service or parts ava ilability.
Audi Service Repair
Manuals and Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals and Litera
ture are published as soon as poss ible after mod
el introduction . Service Manuals and literature
are available to order from the Audi Technical Lit
erature Ordering Center at :
www.audi.techliterature .com
Maintenance
General '
Your vehicle has been designed to help keep
maintenance requirements to a minimum. How
ever, a certain amount of regular maintenance is
still necessary to assure your vehicle's safety,
economy and reliability . For detailed vehicle
maintenance consult your Warranty & Mainte
nance booklet .
Under difficult operating conditions, for exam
ple at extremely low outside temperatures, in
very dusty regions, when towing a trailer very fre
quently, etc., some service work should be per
formed between the intervals specified. This ap
plies particularly to:
- oil changes, and
- cleaning or replac ing the a ir filter .
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@) For the sake of the environment
By regularly maintain ing your vehicle, you
help make sure that em iss ion standards are
maintained, thus minimizing adverse effects
on the environment .
Important considerations for you and your
vehicle
The increasing use of electronics, sophisticated
fuel injection and emission control systems, and
the generally increas ing technica l complexity of ..,_
Index
Selector lever 122
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Service and disposal
Safety belt pretensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lSO
Service interval display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22
Service position
refer to Replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . 58
SET button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Shift paddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Ship transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Side airbags
D . t· escnp 10n . .. ... ............ .... .. .
H ow they work .... ........... .... .. .
Side assist Activating and deactivating ........ ... .
Adjusting the brightness .......... ... .
Cleaning the sensors .......... .. .. .. .
D . t· escnp 10n . .. .. .. . .......... .... .. .
165
166
117
117
208 115
Sensor range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Side curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
D . t' escnp 10n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
How they work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
249
Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Sound system display
Driver information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Sources of information about child restraints
and their use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
188
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Speed warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Start-Stop-System
Engine does not switched off . . . . . . . . . . .
92
Engine starts automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Starting/stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Switching off/on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Start/Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
91
START ENGINE STOP button (Conven ience
key) ...... .. .. ............... .. .. .
87,88
Starting from rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Starting off with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 87
Starting (engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
294
Steering Electromechanical power assist ......
194, O
Ind icator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
194
Locking the steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 34
Manually adjusting the steering wheel . . . . 84
also refer to
Electromechanical power as-
sist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
194
Steering wheel column
Adjusting manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
Steps for determining correct load limit . . . 248
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 88
Stopping (engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
(upholder door pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Sun shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Supplementary (climate control) . . . . . . . . . 83
Switches Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Symbols
Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
Yellow .... .... .. .. .. ............. ... 31
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tail lights
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
208
TOI clean diesel
refer to Ad Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tether anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Tether strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Tie -down rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 140
tiptronic
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) . . . . . . . . . . . .
123
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Emergency mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Hill descent control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Kick-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Manua l shift program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
tiptronic (automatic transmission) . . . . . . . 122
Tire Mobility System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104