Instrument cluster
If the rev limiter has been activated because of a
Symbol
Function
fault in the engine management system, the indi-
Press once: Confirm selection
Press and hold: Reset value/
memory
cator lamp
will light up. Make sure that the
OK
engine speed does not exceed the speed dis-
played in the driver information system, for ex-
ample when shifting down a gear. Drive to a
qualified workshop without delay and have the
fault rectified.
Press: Switch between standard
and extended view
VIEW
Changing how the instrument cluster looks
Changing the instrument cluster layout
CAUTION
The rev counter needle must only ever briefly
go into the red zone on the scale; otherwise
there is a risk of engine damage.
The layout and the content shown in the central
display area are linked to the Audi drive select
modes.
►
To change the layout, select a different Audi
drive select mode.
Information on the engine oil temperature
display
You can customise the layout in the Audi drive se-
lect mode balanced or individual.
The engine oil temperature display is only
shown in certain Audi drive select modes, such as
dynamic mode. The display is shown in the status
bar.
Changing between the standard and
extended views
The instrument cluster has two views – the stand-
ard view and the extended view.
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture in normal driving conditions when the oil
temperature is between 80°C and 120°C. If the
engine is running under increased load at high
ambient temperatures, the oil temperature may
increase significantly. This is no cause for con-
cern, provided that the indicator/warning lamps
In the standard view, the central display area is
shown and the tabs are always displayed.
In the extended view, the central display area is
larger and the tabs are hidden.
or
are not lit.
►
To switch between the standard view and the
VIEW
extended view, press the
button on the
multi-function steering wheel.
Information on mileage
►
To display the left/right tab in the extended
view, press the button on the multi-function
steering wheel / .
The trip recorder shows the distance that has
been travelled since it was last reset. This value
can be reset manually.
The odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.
Description of displays
Information on the rev counter
Information on consumption
The rev counter indicates the number of engine
revolutions per minute. The start of the red zone
on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed
which may be used briefly in all gears after the
engine has been run in properly. However, it is
advisable to change up a gear or select transmis-
sion position D/S (or lift your foot off the acceler-
ator) before the needle reaches the red zone.
The current consumption can be shown in a bar
display. The average consumption from the
short-term memory can also be displayed.
Information on the short-term and long-
term memories
The short-term memory collects the information
on a journey from the time the vehicle is switched
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