Instrumen ts and ind icator ligh ts
Econom y tip s
In certain s ituations, economy tips appear auto
matica lly for a sho rt time in the efficiency pro
gram
c:> fig. 10. If you fo llow these economy tips,
you can reduce your vehicle's fuel consumption.
To t urn an economy tip off immed iate ly after it
appears, press any button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
(D Tips
- If you e rase the data in the efficiency pro
gram, the values in the on-board computer
will a lso be reset.
- Once you have turned an economy tip off, it
will only appear again after you turn the ig
nition on again .
- The economy t ips are not displayed in every
instance, but rather in intervals over a peri
od of t ime.
Odometer
F ig . 1 1 Instrument cluster: odometer and reset button
The display of distance dr iven is shown in miles
"mi" or kilometers "km". The units of measure
ment (kilometers/m iles) can be changed in the
Infotainment system.
Upp er odometer
The trip odome ter shows the d istance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The last digit shows distances of 100 meters or 1/10 of a mile .
The trip odome ter can be reset to zero by press
ing the reset bu tton
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Lo wer odom eter
The lower odomete r shows the tota l number of
k ilometers or miles that the vehicle has driven.
Malfunction indicator
If there is a malfunction in the instrument clus
ter,
DEF will appear in the trip odometer display.
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possi
ble.
Time/date display
Fig. 12 Instrument cluster: Time and date
The date, time of day and time and date format
can be set in the Infotainment system. Refer to
the Infotainment system operat ing manu al for
inst ructions.
When you open the dr iver's door, the date and
time appear in the instrumen t cluster display for
30 seconds.
Service interval display
The service interval display detects when your ve
hicle is due for service.
Fig. 13 Instrument cluster display: service interval d isplay
(example)
The serv ice interval display works in two stages: II>
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-Inspection or oil change reminder: After a cer
tain distance driven, a message appears in the
instrument cluster display each time the ign i
tion is switched on or off¢
fig. 13. The remain
ing distance or time is displayed briefly.
-Inspection or oil change due: If your vehicle is
due for an inspection or oil change or both, a
message appears briefly in the instrument clus
ter display when sw itching the ign ition on or
off:
Inspection due! or Oil change due! or Oil
change and inspection due! .
Checking service intervals
You can check the remaining distance or time un
til the next oil change or next inspection n the
Car menu. To do this, select: the
ICARI function
button
> (Car)* Systems control button > Service
& control > Service intervals .
Resetting the indicator
Your authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis
play after performing service .
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re
set the oil change interval.
To reset the indicator, select: the
ICARI function
button
> (Car)* System control button > Service
& control > Service intervals. Turn the control
knob downward to
Reset oil change interval and
press the control knob.
(D Note
-Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
- Following the service intervals is critical to
maintain ing the service life and va lue of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex
ceed the time for the next service.
- Calculating the t ime to the next oil change
i s interrupted when the vehicle battery is
disconnected.
If the vehicle is not driven for
a long period of time, check the mainte
nance schedule so that you can follow the
maintenance interva ls.
Instruments and indicator lights
Head-up display
Applies to vehicles: with Head-up display
Fig. 14 Example : Indicato rs in the Head -up d isplay
Fig . 15 Instrument panel: head-up display knob
The Head-up display projects certain warnings or
selected information from the assistance sys
tems* or navigation* on the windshield . The dis
play appears w ithin the driver's field of vision.
Switching on/off
.. To switch the head-up display on or off, press
the knob~¢
fig. 15 .
Adjusting the height
The height of the display can be adjusted to the
individual driver .
.. Make sure you are seated correctly
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.. Turn the knob~ to adjust the disp lay .
Settings in the Infotainment system
.. Select: the I CAR I function button> (Car)* Sys
tem
control button > Driver assistance > Head
up display > Head-up display contents
or Dis-
play brightness. .,..
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