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Instrument cluster

Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > E] button > Reduced display.
Coolant temperature
display
The coolant temperature display @ > page 12
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
Cold range
If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge turn
on, the engine has not reached operating tem-
perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full accel-
eration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the | indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 251.
@ Note
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
fect of the coolant. This increases the risk of
the engine overheating during high outside
temperatures and heavy engine load.
— The front spoiler also helps to distribute
cooling air correctly while driving. If the
spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect will
be impaired and the risk of the engine over-
heating will increase. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility for assistance.
Tachometer
The tachometer @) 9 page 12 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The be-
ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indi-
cates the maximum permissible engine speed for
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all gears once the engine has been broken in. Be-
fore reaching the red zone, you should shift into
the next higher gear, select the "D" or "S" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the Bw indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in
the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation is deactivated if you
release the accelerator pedal while the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the By indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for exam-
ple when downshifting. Drive to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-
mediately to have the malfunction corrected.
C) Note
The needle in the tachometer may only be in
the red area of the gauge for a short period of
time before there is a risk of damaging the
engine. The location where the red zone be-
gins varies depending on the engine.
Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status bar ©) > page 12.
The trip odometer shows the distance driven
since it was last reset. It can be used to measure
short distances. The odometer shows the total
distance that the vehicle has been driven.
Resetting the trip odometer
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > =] button > Reset mi.
G) Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).

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Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar @) 9 page 12.
If your vehicle is stationary or if you are driving at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in
the instrument cluster may be slightly higher
than the actual temperature outside due to heat
radiating from the engine.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play > A.

ZA WARNING
Do not assume the roads are free of ice based
on the outside temperature display. Be aware
that there may be ice on roads even when the
outside temperature is around 41 °F (+5 °C)
and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature
indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature %7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
> Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play --- °F (--- °C) appears in the instrument clus-
ter. The engine has reached its operating temper-
ature when the engine oil temperature is be-
tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under
normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper-
ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load
and high temperatures outside. This is not a
cause for concern as long as the B or = indica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
Applies to: vehicles with boost indicator
Depending on vehicle equipment, the current en-
gine load (meaning the current boost pressure)
may be indicated by a bar in the instrument clus-
ter.
> Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 13.
Vehicle functions
Coad (iy
The trip computer is displayed in the first tab of
the driver information system. Additional vehicle
functions can be accessed depending on the vehi-
cle equipment.
> Press the [=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— Trip computer > page 15
— Reduced display > page 14
— Reset trip odometer > page 14
—Lap times > page 131
— Lap statistics > page 132
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in one of the memories to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > E=] button > Reset mi.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 236
— Average consumption > page 16
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 16
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
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Instrument cluster

Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values will be included when calculating the
current trip information.
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term
memory is not erased automatically. You can se-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
Average consumption
The current consumption can be shown using a
bar graph. The average consumption stored in
the short-term memory is also displayed. If the
bar
is green, your vehicle is saving energy (for ex-
ample, using recuperation).
Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip-
ment that is currently affecting fuel consump-
tion. The display shows up to three equipment
items. The equipment using the most power is
listed first. If more than three items using power
are switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A gauge also
shows the current total consumption of all other
equipment.
@) Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set in the Infotainment system
=> page 236.
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Touch displays

> If the General button is not displayed, swipe
toward the left or right with one finger until it
appears.
>» Press the General button.
> If the Date & time button is not displayed,
swipe upward or downward with one finger un-
tilit appears.
> Press the Date & time button.
@ Tips
If a menu or symbol is in parentheses in the
path, for example, (General) or (423), then it is
an optional menu item that does not need to
be used in every system.
You can adjust or turn off the MMI touch display
feedback.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > MMI.
Possible settings:
— Brightness
— Touchscreen feedback
Multi Media Interface
Traffic safety information
Audi recommends performing certain Infotain-
ment system functions, such as entering a desti-
nation, only when the vehicle is stationary. Al-
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain-
ment system in the interest of your safety and
the safety of other road users.

Z\ WARNING
Only use the Infotainment system when road,
traffic, weather, and visibility conditions per-
mit and always in a way that allows you to
maintain complete control over your vehicle.
@ Tips
Certain functions are not available while driv-
ing.

Switching on or off
Switching the MMI on or off
> To switch the MMI off, press and hold the
On/Off knob > page 30, fig. 19 until the up-
per
display and all Infotainment system func-
tions are switched off.
> To switch the MMI on, press the On/Off knob.
Restarting the MMI
>» Press and hold the On/Off knob for at least 10
seconds.
Switching displays on or off
> To switch the upper display off, press [1] on the
lower display.
> To switch the upper display on, touch the upper
display or press [@J on the lower display.
> To switch both displays on or off, press and hold
Co] on the lower display.
Introduction
You can display and operate Infotainment system
and vehicle functions using both of the Multi Me-
dia Interface (MMI) touch displays.
Configuration wizard
After starting for the first time, the configuration
wizard helps you to set up the vehicle, for exam-
ple to set the desired system language and con-
nect
a telephone.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
> Applies to: MMI: To access the configuration
wizard at a later time, select on the home
screen: HELP > Configuration wizard.
Tool tips
You can have tool tips displayed if necessary.
They introduce various MMI functions to you.
> Applies to: MMI: To open the tool tips, select on
the home screen: HELP > Tool tips > Basic in-
formation or Expert information.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
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Touch displays


Menus and symbols

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Fig. 13 MMI: upper/lower display

Label Description

Overview screen
Displays selected information tiles and provides quick access to
certain functions > page 21

Quick access bar
Return to the home screen or the overview page, open menus
quickly > page 21

Display area Select a menu, apply settings, display content > page 21

Favorites ®|@|
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Use or manage favorites > page 21

Status bar
Displays existing notifications © > page 22, status display @)
=> page 22, time

Function bar Activate functions or access attached content > page 23

Shortcuts Use shortcuts > page 23

Climate control settings

Adjust the climate control system settings > page 93





Description of common symbols Symbol Description
You can operate the default functions using the eo Search for content
symbols that follow. The symbols may be found [Open explanations for a menu
in any menu, depending on the context. Openigentinge forthe slated
Symbol Description menu
Go back one level a Open the submenu
Close the menu
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Adjust the settings

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Description
Set as favorite
Switch functions on or off
Switch functions on or off
Switch functions on or off
Open additional actions
Open additional information for
the selected menu
Overview screen
The overview screen is the first menu page in the
MMI. Information about certain vehicle functions
such as media, time, and phone is displayed in
tiles. The available information tiles can be rear-
ranged on the overview screen or replaced with
others. Depending on the system context, you
may be able to operate certain functions directly,
such as muting the sound.

Switching between the overview screen and
the home screen
> Press (1) repeatedly until the desired view ap-
pears.
Configuring the overview screen
> Press and hold an information tile on the over-
view screen.
> To change the position of an information tile,
press and hold it and then slide it to the desired
position.
> To replace an information tile, press Z and se-
lect the desired information tile.
> Press Done to complete the configuration.
With quick access, you can return to the home
screen and quickly switch between four menus
that can be individually configured.
Returning to the home screen or opening a
menu quickly
> Press ( or one of the four buttons.
Configuring quick access
> Press and hold a button on the home screen
display area or in the quick access bar.
> To move a button to the quick access bar, pull it
from the display area to the quick access bar.
> To adjust the placement of the buttons in the
quick access bar, pull them to the desired posi-
tion in the bar.
> Press Done to complete the configuration.
@) Tips
The position of © cannot be adjusted.
Display area
You can freely change the location of the buttons
on the home screen display area.
Configuring the display area
> Press and hold a button on the home screen
display area.
> To adjust the placement of the buttons, pull
them to the desired locations.
> Press Done to complete the configuration.
Switching between menu pages
If a menu contains multiple menu pages, Es] is
displayed in the display area. The white bar
shows the location of the current menu page.
> To switch between menu pages, swipe your fin-
ger to the right or left.
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By creating favorites, you can have quick access
to various items, such as radio stations, frequent-
ly-used contacts, or vehicle settings. In the FA-
VORITES menu, the stored favorites are sorted
by topic into information tiles.
Adding a favorite
A YY button indicates if you can add a favorite,
such as a selected radio station. Depending on
the context, you may also be able to add items
without the YY button to the favorites, such as
entries in a list.
> Press YY, or
> Press and hold an item ina list.
> Press Store as favorite. The selected item will
be added as a favorite.
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Touch displays

Using favorites
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
FAVORITES. The stored favorites will be dis-
played.
> To access a stored favorite, press that favorite.
Stored favorites can only be deleted or config-
ured in the corresponding menu (such as RADIO).
Arranging information tiles
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
FAVORITES.
> Press and hold the desired information tile.
> Pull the information tile into the desired posi-
tion.
> Press Done to confirm the configuration.
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The symbols in the status bar show you informa-
tion at a glance, such as if a mobile device is con-
nected or if there is a data connection. The most
common symbols are listed in the table.

Description

There is a data connection. The bar indi-
cates the signal strength of the data con-
nection. Data is being transmitted now.
@

There is a data connection. The bar indi-
cates the signal strength of the data con-
nection. No data is being transmitted now.

A mobile device is connected. The bar indi-
cates the signal strength of the cell phone
connection.

There is no data connection. ®
An error occurred with the mobile device
connection to the MMI. ©

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Description

A user is selected. If a question mark ap-
pears in the symbol ;\, the guest user is ac-
tive.

A Bluetooth device is connected.

Bluetooth is switched on, but no Bluetooth
device is connected. ©
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Audio playback was interrupted.

The audio source is muted. ©|©
Privacy settings are enabled. The additional
symbol indicates which privacy settings are
currently activated > page 305.
©

The Integrated Toll Module is switched on.
The numbers 1 - 3+ indicate how many pas-
sengers are selected in the MMI.
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Notification center

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Fig. 15 Upper display: notification center
Notifications can be displayed in the upper dis-
play. After a specified time, they will be hidden
and a corresponding symbol will appear in the
status bar ©) > page 20, fig. 13. In the notifica-
tion center, you can view these notifications @
= fig. 15 and apply quick settings @.
Using the notification center
> To open the notification center, pull the status
bar downward, or
> Press the =] button on the status bar.
> To apply quick settings, press the respective
symbol @).
> To obtain additional information about a notifi-
cation, press it.
> To delete a notification, pull it toward the right
edge of the screen.
> If there are more than four notifications in the
notification center, the older notifications will >

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be hidden. To display the older notifications,
drag
your finger upward on the screen.
Setting which content is displayed
You can set whether some notifications should be
displayed.
> To set the displayed content, press &S, or
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Notifications.
> Select and confirm which notifications should
be displayed.
Possible quick settings

Symbol Description

Apply sound settings
Open menu settings
Manage connected devices
Manage users
Set date and time
=: Set displayed content in the noti-
fication center
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can op-
erate various functions in the function bar.




Description
Switch Start/Stop system on or
off
Switch hill descent assist on or off
Opens the garage door opener
function
Press: shows settings for the
head-up display
Press and hold: switches the
head-up display on or off









Symbol Description

Press: switches the upper display
on or off
Press and hold: switches both dis-
plays on or off
Shortcuts
By creating shortcuts, you have quick access to
various items, such as radio stations, frequently
used contacts, or vehicle settings.

Adding shortcuts
A+++ button in the upper display indicates, for ex-
ample, if a selected radio station can be added to
the shortcuts. Depending on the context, you
may also be able to add items from a list to the
shortcuts.
> Press ++ or press and hold an item ina list.
> Press Save as a shortcut. The selected item will
be added to the shortcuts on the lower display
and displayed as a tile. A favorite is also stored
> page 21.
Using shortcuts
> Press the 0000 (8) > page 20, fig. 13 button in
the function bar on the lower screen. The saved
shortcuts will be displayed or hidden.
> To access the stored function, press the respec-
tive tile.
Moving or deleting shortcuts
> Press and hold a shortcut on the lower display.
> To adjust the order of the shortcuts, drag a
shortcut to the desired location.
> To delete a shortcut, press ®. If the shortcut is
deleted, the favorite will also be deleted.
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