Instrument cluster
Adjusting the layout
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
perature is too high ðpage 238.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
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.
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit.
►
To adjust the desired layout, press 3 .
Adjusting the additional display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
►
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit > Configure.
►
Select the desired additional display.
Tachometer
Reducing the display
The tachometer 1 ðpage 15 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
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" posi-
tion, or remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
hide the central area in the instrument cluster.
►
Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > button > Reduced display, or
►
Press the VIEW button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Coolant temperature
Engine speed limitation
display
Applies to: vehicles with a coolant temperature indicator
If the 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 coolant temperature display 9 ðpage 15
only functions when the ignition is turned on. To
reduce the risk of engine damage, please observe
the following notes about the temperature rang-
es.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by an
engine control malfunction, the
indicator
Cold range
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.
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 ac-
celeration, and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
Note
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-
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
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