Operation
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››
›
Fig. 121
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minut e di
sp
lay.
● To continue setting the time, press the up-
per or lower par
t of the button 4 . Hold but-
t on do
wn to s
croll through the numbers
quickly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
The time c an also be set
via the key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s
tem
›
›› page 101.
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ›››
page 28. Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the s
peedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour).
This option cannot be deactivated in models
destined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system via the key and
the Set
up function button
››
›
p
age 101.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
››› page 32.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system via the key
and the Set
up function button
››
›
p
age 101.
Start-Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 172.
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ECO ” display appears on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is in low consump- tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (ACT
®
)* ›
›› page 30.
Identifying letters on engine (MKB)
Hold the button ››› Fig. 121 4 down for more
th an 15 sec
onds
to display the identifying
letters of the vehicle engine (MKB). To do
this, the ignition must be switched on and
the engine switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Warning
symbols on p ag
e 101. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freezin g, some r
oads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice cr
ystal symbol”
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Do not rely on the outside temperature in-
dicator! Note
● Different
versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary. In the
case of displays without warning or informa-
tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by
the warning lamps. 98
