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:
1
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-
3
4
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.
5
Vehicle driving with electric motor,
combustion engine may cut in
(green dashes)
6
7
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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