Instrument cluster for Your Audi Rs Q8 SUV First Generation (2020-2026)

Instrument cluster  
Instrument cluster  
Overview of instrument cluster  
Fig. 2 Overview of instrument cluster (Audi virtual cockpit)  
Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, the fol-  
lowing content may be displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster:  
Note  
You can change the measurement units for  
temperature or speed, etc. via the infotain-  
ment system ðpage 306.  
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Display  
Coolant temperature gauge . .  
Charge level of high-voltage bat-  
tery  
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Certain contents of the instrument cluster  
can also be projected onto the head-up dis-  
play* ðpage 33.  
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Left dial  
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Power meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Tab area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Central area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Status line (one or two lines)  
Right dial  
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4
5
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Convenience display  
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Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Additional display on right with  
speedometer  
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Additional display on left with:  
Transmission position . . . . . . . . .  
Audi drive select . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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WARNING  
The display may be deactivated if a serious  
system fault occurs. The warning lamp   
may also light up. Stop the vehicle safely.  
Seek professional assistance.  
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Instrument cluster  
Overview of tabs  
How to use the multi-  
function steering wheel  
The following tabs are available depending on  
the vehicle equipment:  
Symbol  
Description  
Vehicle functions  
 
Driver messages (only visible if  
one or more warning/indicator  
lamps or driver messages are dis-  
played)  
Fig. 3 Instrument cluster: Driver information system  
Driver assist display with sur-  
roundings shown  
Night vision assist (only visible if  
night vision assist is activated)  
Multimedia  
Telephone  
Navigation  
Fig. 4 Left side of multi-function steering wheel  
Selecting the display  
The information in the instrument cluster is or-  
ganised in different tabs 1 . The details from  
each tab are displayed in the central area 2 .  
Important: The ignition must be switched on.  
Selecting a tab  
Press the or button 3 repeatedly until the  
Fig. 5 Upper display: Selecting display  
desired tab is selected.  
Changing views  
Returning to the previous function level  
Press the VIEW button to switch between the  
standard view 1 and the extended view 2 .  
Press the button 5 .  
Opening/closing a menu  
Selecting a layout  
Press the button 6 .  
Different layouts may be available depending on  
the equipment installed in your vehicle.  
Selecting and confirming a function  
Important: A menu or a list must be displayed.  
Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select  
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-  
al cockpit.  
Press on the desired layout to select it 3 .  
To select a function, scroll the left thumbwheel  
7 to the desired function.  
To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-  
wheel 7 .  
Applies to RS model: The selected layout is linked  
to the active Audi drive select mode. In this case,  
Changing views  
Press the VIEW button 4 .  
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Instrument cluster  
Normal temperature  
the layout that you last selected for the particu-  
lar Audi drive select mode will be shown auto-  
matically.  
The LEDs will settle somewhere in the centre of  
the display once the engine has reached operat-  
ing temperature. If the warning lamp lights  
up in the instrument cluster display, the coolant  
temperature is too high ðpage 326.  
To link a layout to a specific Audi drive select  
mode, switch to the desired Audi drive select  
mode and set the desired layout on the MMI.  
Setting additional display  
CAUTION  
The additional displays that can be selected vary  
depending on the equipment installed on your  
vehicle.  
Auxiliary headlights and other attachments  
in front of the cooling air inlet reduce the  
cooling effect of the coolant. At high out-  
side temperatures and high engine loads,  
there is a risk of the engine overheating.  
The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-  
bution of the cooling air when the vehicle is  
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can  
reduce the cooling effect, which could cause  
the engine to overheat. Seek professional  
assistance.  
Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select  
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-  
al cockpit > (Configure).  
Select the desired additional display.  
Reducing the view  
On some equipment versions you can hide the  
central area in the instrument cluster.  
On the instrument cluster, select the vehicle  
Note  
functions tab > button > Reduced display.  
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine  
Changing the colour scheme  
Applies to: RS model  
These engines are so efficient that they may  
not reach their full operating temperature in  
very cold weather. This is quite normal and no  
cause for concern.  
On some equipment versions you can change the  
colour scheme in the instrument cluster.  
On the instrument cluster, select the vehicle  
Rev counter  
functions tab > button > Change display col-  
our.  
The rev counter 2 ðpage 17 indicates the num-  
ber 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 se-  
lect transmission position D/S (or lift your foot  
off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the  
red zone.  
Coolant temperature  
gauge  
Applies to: vehicles with coolant temperature gauge  
The coolant temperature gauge 1 ðpage 17 on-  
ly works when the ignition is switched on. In or-  
der to avoid possible damage to the engine,  
please read the following notes for the different  
temperature ranges.  
Displaying the rev counter  
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive  
Engine cold  
Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select  
If the LEDs are still in the lower range of the dis-  
play, this indicates that the engine has not yet  
reached operating temperature. Avoid high en-  
gine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine  
loads.  
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-  
al cockpit > Left gauge > Rev counter or Com-  
bined.  
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Instrument cluster  
Engine speed governing  
ing program is selected and how much electric  
power is currently available.  
If the indicator lamp lights up, the engine  
speed will automatically be governed to the  
speed displayed in the instrument cluster. This  
protects the engine components, e.g. against  
overheating or when starting a cold engine.  
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the power  
meter may indicate the following driving states:  
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2
Drive system switched off  
Vehicle recuperating electrical en-  
ergy  
If the rev limiter has been activated because of a  
fault in the engine management system, the indi-  
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Drive system switched on  
cator lamp  
will also light up. Make sure that  
Vehicle driving with electric motor  
(green)  
the 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.  
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Vehicle driving with electric motor,  
combustion engine may cut in  
(green dashes)  
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Vehicle driving with combustion en-  
gine (orange)  
CAUTION  
Vehicle driving for a short period  
with maximum power output from  
electric motor and combustion en-  
gine.  
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 start of  
the red zone on the dial is different for some  
engine versions.  
Mileage recorder  
Power meter  
The trip recorder and odometer are displayed in  
the status line 5 ðpage 17.  
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive  
The trip recorder shows the distance that has  
been travelled since it was last reset. It is used to  
measure individual journeys. The odometer re-  
cords the vehicle's total mileage.  
Resetting trip recorder  
On the instrument cluster, select the vehicle  
functions tab > button > Reset kilometres.  
Fig. 6 Instrument cluster: Power meter  
Outside temperature  
display  
Displaying the power meter  
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-  
tus line 5 ðpage 17.  
Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select  
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-  
al cockpit > Left gauge > Power meter or Com-  
bined.  
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at  
very low speeds, the temperature displayed in  
the instrument cluster may be higher than the  
actual outside temperature as a result of the  
heat radiated from the engine.  
The power meter 2 ðpage 17 indicates the  
drive capacity currently being utilised. The needle  
of the power meter indicates the current capacity  
utilisation. A colour border indicates how heavily  
the drive system can currently be utilised. The  
colour borders may vary depending on which driv-  
At temperatures below +5 °C a snowflake symbol  
appears next to the temperature display ð  
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Instrument cluster  
counter. The shift light display flashes in red at  
engine speeds near the limit. Remember to shift  
to the next gear in good time.  
WARNING  
Do not rely on the outside temperature dis-  
play as an ice warning. Bear in mind that there  
may be patches of ice on the roads even at  
outside temperatures around +5 °C – risk of  
accident!  
Sport displays  
Applies to: RS model  
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, sport dis-  
plays such as the G meter or the tyre pressure  
display may be available.  
Engine oil temperature  
gauge  
Calling up the sport displays on the  
instrument cluster  
The engine oil temperature is indicated by a  
bar display in the instrument cluster, depending  
on your vehicle’s equipment.  
On the instrument cluster, select the vehicle  
functions tab > button > Sport displays.  
Call up the vehicle functions tab and change to  
Scroll the left thumbwheel on the multi-func-  
the extended view ðpage 18.  
tion steering wheel until the desired sport dis-  
play appears in the instrument cluster.  
The display shows --- °C at low engine oil temper-  
atures. The engine has reached its operating  
temperature in normal driving conditions when  
the oil temperature is between 80 and 120 .  
If the engine is running under increased load at  
high ambient temperatures, the oil temperature  
may increase above this value. This is no cause  
for concern, provided that the indicator/warning  
Calling up sport displays on the MMI  
Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select  
CAR > Monitor.  
If necessary, scroll to the desired display.  
G meter  
The G meter indicates the longitudinal and later-  
al acceleration. The current values are shown on  
the instrument cluster while the vehicle is mov-  
ing. The maximum values measured are stored  
and displayed when the vehicle is stationary. The  
MMI only displays the maximum values.  
are not lit.  
lamps  
or  
Boost display  
Applies to: vehicles with boost display  
The current boost level of the engine (that is, the  
current charge pressure) is indicated by a bar dis-  
play in the instrument cluster, depending on your  
vehicle’s equipment.  
Press the left thumbwheel on the multi-func-  
tion steering wheel for one second to reset the  
stored values.  
Call up the vehicle functions tab and change to  
Tyre pressure  
the extended view ðpage 18.  
The tyre pressure display shows the current infla-  
tion pressures and temperatures. Also refer to  
ðpage 343, Tyre pressure monitoring system.  
Shift light display  
Applies to: RS model  
Engine data  
The shift light display indicates that the rev limit  
is about to be reached.  
The engine data in the instrument cluster show  
what percentage of the vehicle’s maximum pow-  
er or maximum torque is currently being used.  
Select the Performance layout. Depending on  
the vehicle equipment, you may also be able to  
select the Rev Counter or Runway layout  
ðpage 18.  
The shift light display consists of green, yellow  
and red areas in the high sections of the rev  
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Instrument cluster  
Temperature  
Displays in on-board computer  
The temperature display on the MMI shows the  
temperature of various fluids and vehicle compo-  
nents such as the gear oil and the sport  
differential.  
The following displays can be called up, depend-  
ing on the equipment on your vehicle:  
Time and date ðpage 306  
Plug-in hybrid drive: Range display  
Average fuel consumption ðpage 22  
Short-term memory summary  
Long-term memory summary  
Energy consumers ðpage 22  
Driver assistance ðpage 193  
Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-  
mation  
Tilt angle display  
The tilt angle display on the MMI shows the vehi-  
cle’s current and maximum transverse and longi-  
tudinal tilt angles relative to the horizon  
ðpage 128.  
Vehicle functions  
Fatigue warning ðpage 181  
Distraction warning ðpage 182  
Overview  
Short-term/long-term memory  
The on-board computer is displayed in the first  
tab of the driver information system. Further ve-  
hicle functions are available depending on the  
equipment on your vehicle.  
The short-term memory collects the information  
on a journey from the time the ignition is switch-  
ed on until it is switched off. If the journey is re-  
sumed within two hours after the ignition is  
switched off, the new figures are automatically  
included in the calculation.  
Press the button on the multi-function  
steering wheel.  
On-board computer ðpage 22  
Reduced display ðpage 19  
Reset trip recorder ðpage 20  
Energy flow display ðpage 120  
Sport displays ðpage 21  
Unlike the short-term memory, the long-term  
memory is not erased automatically. In this way,  
you can determine the period for which you wish  
the on-board computer to supply driving infor-  
mation.  
Lap times ðpage 183  
Average fuel consumption  
Lap statistics ðpage 184  
Acceleration measurement ðpage 184  
The current consumption can be shown in a bar  
display. The average consumption from the  
short-term memory can also be displayed. If the  
bar turns green, your vehicle is saving energy  
(e.g. using recuperation).  
On-board computer  
Switching between displays  
Scroll the left thumbwheel on the multi-func-  
Energy consumers  
tion steering wheel 7 ðpage 18, Fig. 4 until  
In the Energy consumers view, auxiliary equip-  
ment currently affecting the vehicle's consump-  
tion is listed. The display shows up to three ener-  
gy consumers. The energy consumer drawing the  
most power appears at the top of the list. If more  
than three energy consumers are switched on,  
the ones currently using the most power are dis-  
played. In addition, a scale indicates the overall  
current fuel consumption of all energy consum-  
ers.  
the desired display appears.  
Resetting values to zero  
Important: The consumption, short-term memo-  
ry or long-term memory display must be selec-  
ted.  
To reset the values in the selected memory to  
zero, press the left thumbwheel on the multi-  
function steering wheel for one second, or  
On the instrument cluster, select the vehicle  
functions tab > button > Reset kilometres.  
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Instrument cluster  
Note  
The date, the time and the time/date display  
format can be changed via the infotainment  
system ðpage 306.  
Gear shift indicator  
To familiarise yourself with the gear shift indica-  
tor, drive in the normal way to start with. A gear  
change will be recommended on the instrument  
cluster display if the gear you are in is not the  
most economical choice. If no gear change is rec-  
ommended, you are already in the most econom-  
ical gear.  
The display is only visible in tiptronic mode  
ðpage 114.  
The symbol after the current gear means  
change up a gear.  
CAUTION  
The gear shift indicator is intended to help  
the driver save fuel. It is not intended to rec-  
ommend the right gear for all driving situa-  
tions. In certain situations, only the driver can  
choose the correct gear (for instance when  
overtaking or driving up a steep gradient).  
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