Get Instrument cluster Guide for Audi A5 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster overview

Fig. 3 Instrument cluster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)

Fig. 4 Instrument cluster overview (analog)

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-

ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:

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8

Right additional display with speed-

ometer

1

Left dial

Left additional display with:

– Transmission selector position . .

– Audi drive select mode . . . . . . . . .

Display

– Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tab area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Central area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Status bar (one or two lines)

Right dial

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16

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112

2

3

4

5

9

– Engine coolant temperature  . .

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WARNING

– Convenience display

– Speedometer

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit

If there is a serious system malfunction, the

display may turn off. The  indicator light

may also turn on. Stop the vehicle safely. See

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Display

– Fuel level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument cluster

Returning to functions at higher levels

an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility for assistance.

►

Press the  button 5 .

Opening and closing the menu

Tips

►

Press the  button 6 .

– The following pages primarily show illustra-

tions of the Audi virtual cockpit*. The dis-

play or location of the items that are shown

may vary on the different versions of the in-

strument cluster.

Selecting and confirming a function

Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.

►

To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel

– You can select the units used for tempera-

ture, speed, and other measurements

ðpage 230.

7 to the desired function.

To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-

wheel 7 .

►

– Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per

hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).

– Certain instrument cluster content can also

be displayed in the head-up display*

ðpage 29.

Switching the view

►

Press the VIEW button 4 ðpage 16.

Overview of the tabs

Depending on vehicle equipment, the following

tabs may be available:

Operating

Symbol



Description

Vehicle functions



Messages (this is only displayed if

at least one indicator light/

message is being displayed)







Multimedia

Phone

Fig. 5 Driver information system display

Navigation

Adjusting the display

Fig. 6 Left side of multifunction steering wheel

Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit

Fig. 7 Center display: adjusting the display

Information is organized within various tabs 1 in

the instrument cluster. The tab contents are dis-

played in the central area 2 .

Switching the view

Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit

►

Requirement: the ignition must be turned on.

Press the VIEW button to switch between the

default view 1 and the enhanced view 2 .



Selecting a tab

►

Press the /  button 3 repeatedly until the

desired tab is selected.

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Instrument cluster

Adjusting the layout

Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit

Coolant temperature

display

Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-

outs may be available.

Applies to: vehicles with a coolant temperature indicator

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.

►

Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:

SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > Audi virtu-

al cockpit.

►

To adjust the desired layout, press 3 .

Setting the automatic layout change

Applies to: RS model with Audi virtual cockpit

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 ac-

celeration, and heavy engine loads.

Requirement: depending on vehicle equipment,

the Performance or Runway layout must be set.

►

Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:

SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > Audi virtu-

al cockpit > Configure > Automatic activation

of RS layout.

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 ðpage 244.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Perform-

ance or Runway layout will be automatically set

when switching into the RS modes ðpage 112.

Adjusting the additional display

Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit

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.

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.

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 >  button > Reduced display, or

►

Press the VIEW button on the multifunction

steering wheel.

Tachometer

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.

Changing the color scheme

Applies to: RS models

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can

change the color scheme in the instrument clus-

ter.

►

Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-

tions tab >  button > Color change display.

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Instrument cluster

Engine speed limitation

Tips

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.

Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km

(kilometers).

Outside temperature

display

If the engine speed limitation was activated by an



engine control malfunction, the

indicator

The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-

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.

tus bar 4 ðpage 15.

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.

Note

At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake

symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-

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.

play ð

.

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.

Odometer

Engine oil temperature

indicator

Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine

oil temperature  may be indicated by a bar in

the instrument cluster.

Fig. 8 Instrument cluster: reset button

►

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:

Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to

the enhanced view ðpage 16.

The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in

the status bar 4 ðpage 15.

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.

►

Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument

cluster: Open the lap timer ðpage 136.

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

Resetting the trip odometer

►

To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the re-

set button 1 .

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Instrument cluster

Opening sport displays in the MMI





cause for concern as long as the

tor lights do not turn on.

or

indica-

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit

►

Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:

Boost indicator

VEHICLE >  Monitor.

Browse to the desired display if necessary.

►

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.

G meter

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit

The G meter displays the longitudinal and lateral

acceleration. The current values are displayed in

the instrument cluster while driving. The maxi-

mum values that are reached are stored and dis-

played when the vehicle is stationary. Only the

maximum values that are reached are displayed

in the MMI.

►

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:

Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to

the enhanced view ðpage 16.

►

Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument

cluster: Open the lap timer ðpage 136.

►

To reset the stored values, press and hold the

Shift light indicator

left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering

wheel for one second.

Applies to: RS models

The shift light indicator indicates when the RPM

limit is reached.

Tire pressure

The tire pressure monitoring system displays the

current tire pressures and temperatures. Also see

ðpage 274, Tire pressure monitoring system.

►

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit:

Set the Performance layout. Depending on the

layout, you can also set Runway ðpage 16.

Engine data

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit

►

Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument

cluster: Open the lap timer ðpage 136.

The engine data in the instrument cluster shows

which percentage of the maximum output or

maximum torque is currently being used.

The shift light indicator is displayed with green,

yellow and red ranges in the upper areas of the

tachometer. The shift light indicator will blink red

when approaching the engine speed limit. Shift

to the next highest gear at the right time.

Temperature

The temperature display in the MMI shows the

temperature of various fluids and vehicle compo-

nents, such as the engine oil or sport differential.

Sport displays

Applies to: RS models

Vehicle functions

Various sport displays, such as a G meter or tire

pressure indicator, may be available depending

on vehicle equipment.

Overview

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.

Opening sport displays in the instrument

cluster

Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit

►

Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-

►

Press the  button on the multifunction steer-

tions tab >  button > Sport displays.

►

ing wheel.

Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction

steering wheel until the desired sport display

appears in the instrument cluster.

– Trip computer ðpage 20

– Sport displays ðpage 19

– Lap times ðpage 136

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Instrument cluster

– Lap statistics ðpage 137

lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-

tion yourself.

– Acceleration measurement ðpage 137

– Reduced display ðpage 17

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 fuel (for exam-

ple, using recuperation).

On-board computer

Changing the display

►

Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction

steering wheel 7 ðpage 16, fig. 6 until the

desired display is shown.

Energy consumers

Resetting values to zero

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 turned on, the equipment that is currently

using the most power is displayed. A gauge also

shows the current total consumption of all other

equipment.

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 >  button > Reset mi.

Tips

The date, time of day, and time and date for-

mat can be set ðpage 230.

Displays in the trip computer

The following displays may be shown, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

– Time and date ðpage 230

– Level

– Digital speedometer

– Average consumption ðpage 20

– Range

– Short-term memory overview

– Long-term memory overview

– Energy consumers ðpage 20

– Driver assistance ðpage 144

– Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-

mation

Short-term memory and long-term memory

The short-term memory collects driving informa-

tion from the time the ignition is turned on until

it is turned off. If you continue driving within two

hours after turning off the ignition, the new val-

ues 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-

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Instrument cluster for Your Audi A5 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

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