Audi A3 2024 User manual

Owner's Manual
2024 A3
Audi Vorsprung durch Technik
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Engine and transmission codes
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ment number
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing an Audi - we value your trust in us.
Your new Audi will allow you to experience the best in groundbreaking technology and premium quality
equipment that a vehicle has to offer. Audi recommends that you read your Owner's Manual thoroughly
so that you quickly become acquainted with your Audi and make use of all of its features.
In addition to explaining how the different features work, there are many useful tips and information
concerning
your safety, how to care for your vehicle, and how to maintain your vehicle's value. Audi also
gives you useful tips and information on how to drive your vehicle more efficiently and in an environ-
mentally-friendly manner.
Audi hopes you enjoy driving your vehicle and wishes you safe and pleasant motoring.
A\ WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or
off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize expo-
sure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.
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Table of contents
About this Owner's Manual......
Summary...
Quick access...
Online information ............2.02005
FAQ...
Cockpit .
Indicator lights overview.» -.+-++-+++-
Display and operation.
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview .
Operating
Adjusting the display :
Coolant temperature display
Tachometer .
Odometer .
Outside temperature display .
Engine oil temperature indicator
Boost indicator......
Shift light indicator .
Sport displays .
Vehicle functions
Touch display
General touch display operation . . :
Multi Media Interface.............0005
Head-up display..................
Description .......0..2.020e0eee eens
Voice recognition system .
General information .
Description ...... .
External voice operation..............
Global functions
Additional function buttons .
Starting and di
Personalization
Opening and closing .
Central locking
Luggage compartment lid.
Child safety lock
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Power windows
Panoramic glass roof .
Garage door opener
Lights and vision.................
Exterior lighting .
Interior lighting...
Windshield wipers .
Digital compass.........--2-+20ee00e
Sitting correctly and safely......
Maintaining the correct seating position .
Front seats
Steering wheel .
Head restraints .
Safety belts
Memory function . .
Airbag system...... wees
Child safety seats......0. 002... eee
Storage and convenience........
Power sources
Cup holders .
Storage and ‘connpartenents
Luggage compartment. . .
Roof rack... 0.6. eee eee eee
Warm and cold...........2.00. 00
Climate control system . .
Fluids in the A/C system
Driving :
Starting the vehicle
When driving .
Drive system...
Start/Stop system .
Brakes :
Electromechanical parking brake -
Special driving situations . .
Driving dynamic
Audi drive select .
Suspension . .
Steering
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7s
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All wheel drive (quattro) . . . .
Electronic Stabilization Control
Trailer towing...............2.025
Driving with atrailer..........0.02.05
Trailer hitch... 202.0202 cee eee eee
Assist systems.
Assist systems...
General information . . . .
Surrounding area detection
Driver assistance menu . .
Parking aid menu..........-..0.02005
Driving information...
Speed warning system . .
Camera-based traffic sign recognition .
Traffic light information .
Lap timer :
Acceleration measurement............
Driver assistance
Cruise control system
Efficiency assist . .
Adaptive cruise assist
Distance warning . .
Lane departure warning .
Audi pre sense .
Side assist... .
Exit warning...
Emergency assist
Parking and maneuvering...
Introduction
Parking aid plus
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras .
Rear cross-traffic assist
Assisted parking... .
Park assist............2.02.02-00005
Infotainment system............
Telephone.
Introduction .
Using the Audi phone box
Using the telephone. ...
Settings ....... 0.0.0. ..e cee eeee eee
Messages...
Troubleshooting
Audi connect .............6.000025
General information...........2.02+5
Audi connect Infotainment
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot .......
Audi connect Infotainment services .
Functions on demand
Audi connect vehicle control services
Settings .
Troubleshooting
Emergency call.............000025
Overview...
Emergency call.
Online roadside assistance
Navigation...
Opening navigation .
myAudi navigation . . .
Entering a destination
Stopping route guidance
Map . :
Predictive route guidance .
Alternative routes ... .
Additional functions
Satellite map .
Map update .
Traffic information
Settings
Radio. :
General information
Radio functions .
Online radio. .
Options and settings
Troubleshooting . .
Media. :
General information
Bluetooth audio player
Online media
Amazon Alexa. .
Multimedia connections .
Playing media
Options and settings................-
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W7
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Supported media and file formats .
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .
Additional settings.
System settings...
Software update
Connected devices... . : :
Legal information........02.00020085
Maintenance and Care...........
Checking and Fil
Fuel...
Refueling
Emissions control system .
Engine compartment. .
Engine oil....
Cooling system
Brake fluid...
Electrical system
Windshield washer system
Service interval display . . .
Tire pressure monitoring system
Tire pressure monitoring system ... .
Run-flat tires 0.0... eee eee eee
Care and cleaning.
General information .
Carwashes.....2.00..cce eee rece ee
Cleaning and care information .
Taking your vehicle out of service
Do It Yourself .
Emergency assistance.
General information .
Equipment
Tire mobility kit .
Changing a tire
4
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Space-saving spare tire .
Fuses and bulbs................-.
Fuses.
Bulbs .
Customer information...........
Data privacy .
Privacy notice
Image recording .
Data memories. ...
Transmitted information .
Accessories and technical
changes
Warranty
Audi Literature Shop . ..
Driving in other countries .. . .
Maintenance, repairs, and technical
modifications ..............0eeee ee
Accessories and parts . .
Reporting Safety Defects . .
Technical data...................-
Identification data.
Vehicle data
Other information. 292
Brands and licenses . . 292
Disposal instructions .......... 06.0065 292
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems ........ 002. 0ee eee 292
re 294
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About this Owner's Manual
This manual contains important information,
safety precautions, and tips for using your vehi-
cle,
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND KEEP IT!
Read this Owner's Manual carefully before using
your vehicle. Keep this manual and any other ap-
plicable documents in your vehicle at all times.
This is especially important if you loan your vehi-
cle to others or sell it.
Updates to the Owner's Manual: Please note
that it has always been Audi’s” policy to continu-
ously improve its products. Audi reserves the
right to make changes in design and specifica-
tions, and to make additions or improvements in
its products without incurring any obligation to
install them on products previously manufac-
tured. Changes by means of software updates
may be possible, depending on the vehicle and
market. Therefore, it is also possible that the
Owner's Manual may be updated. This will be
done in the form of supplements. Supplements.
may be provided to you in both printed and digi-
tal form. Notes in the supplement will indicate if
a digital or printed supplement applies to you.
Vehicle-specific features: Standard equipment,
equipment for specific markets, and special
equipment that is available for the entire model
line is described. In addition, it is possible that
some of the equipment and functions will only be
available at a later time or they may only be avail-
able in certain markets. Therefore, the descrip-
tions also include items that are not available in
your specific vehicle. The illustrations in this
manual are a guide. Some of the details in your
vehicle may differ from the illustrations. Text, il-
lustrations, and specifications are based on the
most current information available at the time of
printing, and shall not constitute a basis for lia-
bility claims.
Identifying if information is applicable: Some
sections do not apply to all vehicles. When this is
the case, the beginning of the section indicates
the applicability, for example “Applies to:
1) “Audi” refers to AUDI AG, the respective im-
porter in a country, as well as joint ventures.
vehicles with speed warning system”. In addition,
optional or vehicle-specific equipment and func-
tions may be indicated with an asterisk “*” ora
corresponding comment (such as “depending on
vehicle equipment”).
Symbols and standards for descriptions in the
Owner’s Manual:
* Optional or vehicle-specific equipment
> The section continues on the next page.
= page 70 Cross reference to other descriptions
or topics.
= A Cross reference to a “WARNING”.
Directions, such as “left”, “right”, “front” and
“rear”, are based on the vehicle's direction of
travel.
Text with this symbol contains information
about
safety and how to reduce the risk of se-
rious personal injury or death.
Text with this symbol contains information
about reducing the risk of damage to your ve-
hicle.
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protecting the environment.
Text with this symbol contains additional use-
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Quick access
Quick access
Online information
You can access the digital form of your Owner's
Manual on your mobile device using myAudi.
Requirement: you must have a registered myAudi
account. Your vehicle must be registered in your
myAudi account.
> Visit my.audi.com, or
» Start the myAudi app on your mobile device.
Online Owner's Manual
Applies to: vehicles with Online Owner's Manual
Fig. 1 Center display: Online Owner's Manual
The Online Owner's Manual can be accessed di-
rectly from the Owner's Manual in the Infotain-
ment system. Each time you access the Owner's
Manual, it will automatically display in the lan-
guage that is set for your MMI.
Accessing the Online Owner's Manual
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
HELP > Owner's manual.
Functions and operation
@ Free text search
Using the free text search, you can search for
terms in the entire contents of the Owner's
Manual. The search results will be grouped
based on their topic.
— Press the © button and enter the desired
search term.
@® Chapter
You can display the contents of the Owner's
Manual sorted by topic.
@® FAQ
In order to get to know your vehicle, you can
find answers to frequently asked questions in
the FAQ section.
@ Index
Using the index, you can search for a specific
term and quickly access relevant informa-
tion.
© Indicator lights
An overview of all available indicator lights
and their meanings will be displayed
— Press on any indicator light to display its
meaning.
© Supplements
Supplements will be created if changes to
the Owner's Manual are necessary. The Sup-
plements menu will only appear if supple-
ments are available. A notification icon dis-
plays the number of supplements that are
available. This icon will disappear once the
Supplements menu has been opened.
@ Info
An overview of general information about the
Owner's Manual will be displayed. You can al-
so change the language in which the Online
Owner's Manual content is displayed. The
language will be reset when you exit the On-
line Owner's Manual.
Change language
~ Applies to: MMI: Select on the home
screen: HELP > Owner's manual > Info >
Change language.
Legal notes
An overview of all legal notes pertaining to
the Online Owner's Manual will be displayed.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, only use the
Online Owner's Manual when the vehicle is
parked safely.
@ ts
The content is the information that was avail-
able at the time of the editorial deadline for
this manual. There may be changes over the
service life of the vehicle.
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Quick access
FAQ
Before d
ing
— How do | adjust the seat? © page 62.
— How do | adjust the steering wheel?
= page 65.
— How does the selector lever work? © page 93.
= What is a gear and a driving program?
= page 93.
— How does the electromechanical parking brake
work? © page 102.
— How do | adjust the exterior mirrors?
= page 57.
— How do I refuel my vehicle? + page 276.
— How do | operate windshield wipers with the
rain sensor? © page 58.
— Where is the washer fluid reservoir located?
= page 221.
— How do I store the tire pressures? > page 254
or © page 256.
— How do | drive with a trailer? ® page 112.
Vehicle breakdowns and emergencies
— Where can | find the correct tire pressure?
page 246.
— How do | jump start my vehicle? © page 272.
— What type of airbags are equipped in my vehi-
cle? © page 70.
— Where are the towing loops located on the ve-
hicle? © page 275.
Advanced functions
— How is the distance to the vehicle driving ahead
of me automatically maintained? > page 128,
Adaptive cruise assist.
— How does the adaptive cruise assist respond au-
tomatically to speed limits and road condi-
tions? page 133.
— How can | stay in the lane more easily?
page 132.
— How can | be warned when leaving a lane?
page 138.
— How do | use the parking aid? > page 148.
— How can the high beam headlights be control-
led automatically? > page 53.
— How can | monitor the blind spot more easily
when changing lanes? © page 143, Side assist.
— How can | adjust the vehicle handling based on
the driving situation and my preferences?
page 106, Audi drive select.
splay and operation
~ How do | turn on the touch display?
= page 22.
~ How do | operate the touch display?
= page 20.
— How do I control the volume? @ page 32.
~ How do | navigate through the menus?
> page 23.
~ How do | write letters and numbers by hand?
> page 26.
~ How do | operate functions such as the naviga-
tion by voice? page 29.
Which functions can | operate with the buttons.
on the steering wheel? > page 15 or
> page 32.
— How do | display information on the wind-
shield? > page 28, Head-up display.
~ How can | adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment and display lighting? = page 56.
Infotainment system
— How can I connect my mobile device to use the
hands-free system? © page 160.
— How can | switch between connected devices?
page 212.
— How can | access information online?
page 171, Audi connect.
— How can | use the Wi-Fi hotspot? © page 172.
— What are the different ways I can enter a navi-
gation destination? © page 180.
— How can | operate the map functions?
= page 183.
— How can | display traffic information?
= page 188.
— How can | listen to the radio? © page 197.
— How can | play media? ® page 207.
— How can | play music from my mobile device on
the Infotainment system? 2 page 198, Blue-
tooth audio player.
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Quick access
Tips and tricks
How can | unlock my vehicle from the inside for
other persons to enter? © page 38.
How can | open all the windows from the out-
side using the remote control key? > page 48,
Convenience opening and closing.
— How can I deactivate the front passenger's air-
bag? > page 73.
~How do I secure a child safety seat?
page 75.
~ What should | consider when driving through a
car wash? © page 259.
How can | drive in a way that is efficient and en-
vironmentally-friendly? > page 98.
— How can I request the next service appoint-
ment? > page 233.
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Fig. 2 Cockpit
©
OXOTOTOTS)
(OR
OOLOLOTOTO)
Door handle
Central locking switch .
Memory function buttons
Vent
Lever for:
= Turn signals and high beams ....
High beam assistant .. .
— Lane departure warning .
= Lane guidance ..........0..25
Multifunction steering wheel with:
— Horn be
~ Driver's airbag ..
— Operating buttons .
~Shift paddles ....0...0.. 0002.
Instrument cluster
Head-up display ..
Windshield washer system lever . .
Center display .......22.00.0005
Lockable glove compartment
Front passenger's airbag
Knee airbag
@
(e)
©®
®©@
Climate control system
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
—drive select 0.2.0. ....2 002.0
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(9)
—Start/Stop system .
— Emergency flashers
— Park assist
= Parking system
MMI control pad
Depending on equipment
— Starting the engine when there is
amalfunction .........-....--
=Cupholder ............0..06
Center armrest with storage com-
partment
Socket
button
86
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@ Selector lever (automatic transmis-
i 93
@ [STARTENGINE STOP] button .... 90
@ Depending on equipment:
- USB ports with charging function. 200
~ Audi phone box ceeeeee 162
@ Steering wheel adjustment ..... 6s
@ Lever for:
— Cruise control system . 125
— Adaptive cruise assist . 128
@ Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) 282
@ Buttons for:
lights 2.2... 52
~All-weather lights ............ 52
Rear fog lights ............... 52
@ Hood release . 220
® Button for:
Luggage compartment lid ...... 42
@ Exterior mirror adjustment ..... 57
@) Buttons for:
—Power windows ............. 47
~ Child safety lock ...........0.. 46
@) Tips
Some of the equipment listed here is only in-
stalled in certain models or is available as an
option.
Indicator lights overview
Dest
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
blink or turn on. They indicate functions or mal-
functions. Some warning and indicator lights
turn on when you switch the ignition on and must
turn off when the drive system is switched on or
while driving.
With some indicator lights, messages may ap-
pear and warning signals may sound. The indica-
tor lights and messages may be covered by other
displays. To show them again, select the second
tab for messages with the multifunction steering
wheel page 15.
10
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
Central indicator light
If the [lj or ff indicator light turns on, check the
message in the instrument cluster.
The following indicator lights may be available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
Red indicator lights
Central indicator light
page 10,
Instrument cluster
> page 14
Cooling system
page 16,
page 226,
page 226,
page 227
Safety belt
© page 69
Transmission
page 95
Drive system
page 98,
Electrical system
page 229
Brake system
page 101,
© page 228,
Electromechanical parking brake
page 103
Brake system
© page 101,
© page 228,
Electromechanical parking brake
page 103
Electromechanical parking brake
page 102
Electromechanical parking brake
page 102
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Steering
= page 108
Steering lock
= page 108
Adaptive cruise assist
=
page
130,
Brake intervention request
page
132,
Safe start monitor
= page 136
Adaptive cruise assist
©
page
130,
© page 133
Steering intervention request
(Adaptive cruise assist)
©
page
130,
= page 133
Distance warning
= page 138
Lane departure warning
= page 139
Lane departure warning
= page 139
Pre sense
=
page
141,
= page 142
Hood
= page 220
Engine oil pressure
= page 222
Electrical system
= page 229
Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
page 10
Engine speed limitation
= page 16
Engine speed limitation
=
page
16,
Drive system
= page 98
Central locking
page 38
Battery in remote control key
page 42
Bulb failure indicator
page 55
Adaptive light
page 55
Headlight range control system
page 55
Light/rain sensor
page 55,
= page 60
Windshield wipers
= page 60
Safety systems
page 71
Engine start system
page 91
Convenience key
page 91
Hill hold assist
page 92
Transmission
page 95
Brake system
page 107
Electromechanical parking brake
page 103
Suspension control
= page 108
Steering
= page 108
Steering lock
page 108
All wheel drive
page 109
Electronic Stabilization Control
(9)
page 110
Electronic Stabilization Control
(Esc)
page 110
11
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Quick access
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESO)
page 117
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
page 117
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
page 117
Engine oil sensor
page 222
Engine warm-up request
page 222
Electrical system
page 229
Washer fluid level
page 233
Steering intervention request
(Adaptive cruise assist)
© page 130,
© page 133,
Steering intervention request
(Lane departure warning)
page 140
Tire pressure
page 254,
page 256
Tire pressure
page 254,
page 257
Adaptive cruise assist
page
137
Other
indicator
lights
Distance warning
page 138
Low beam headlights
page 52
Lane departure warning
page 140
Parking lights
© page 52,
Pre sense > page 52
<page 141 Turn signals
page 53,
Side assist, exit warning ae
page
= page 144
Turn signals
Emergency assist
© page 146 page 53,
page 55
Emergency assist
Start/Stop system
© page 146
page 99
Parking aids
Cruise control system
© page 150
page 125
Rear cross-traffic assist
Cruise control system
© page 154
page 125
Park assist
page 159
Efficiency assist
page 127,
page 127
Emergency call function
=>
page
177
Efficiency
assist
Tank
system
page
127
>
page
216
Efficiency
assist
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) page 127
page 216,
Efficiency assist
page 218
page 127
Engine oil level (MIN)
© page 222
Efficiency assist
page 127
12
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Adaptive cruise assist
= page 130
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 130
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 130
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 130
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 130
Lane departure warning
= page 139
Lane departure warning
page 139
High beam headlights
page
53,
page 54
High beam assistant
page 54
Child
safety lock
page 47
Child safety lock
page 47
Child safety lock
page 47
High beam assistant
page
54,
page 55
Convenience key
page 91
Transmission
page 95
Electromechanical parking brake
page 103
Electromechanical parking brake
> page 103
Brake
= page 103
Speed warning system
= page 119
Speed warning system
= page 119
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
page 120
Cruise control system
page 126
Cruise control system
page 126
Efficiency assist
page 127,
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 136,
page 137
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 130,
page 132
Adaptive cruise assist
page 135
Distance warning
page 138
B Lane departure warning
page 139,
page 140
Lane departure warning
page 139
Side assist, exit warning
page 144
Emergency assist
page 146
Emergency assist
page 146
Parking
aids
page 150
Rear cross-traffic assist
page 154
Park assist
= page 159
Park assist
page 159
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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
oH,
Fig. 3 Audi virtual cockpit plus overview
4500m
3:500m
Fig. 4 Digital instrument cluster or Audi virtual cockpit overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- Left additional display with:
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster: ~Selector lever position ...... 93
@ Left dial ~Audi drive select mode ....... 106
— Tachometer 16 © Display
@ Tabarea... 15 — Engine coolant temperature — 16
@ Centralarea...... eseenee 15
@ Status bar (one or two lines) ZX WARNING
© Right diat If there is a serious system malfunction, the
~Gonwentence display display may turn off. The [ll indicator light
© Displa may also turn on. Stop the vehicle safely. See
prey B an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
~ Fuel level ED . . ve 216 Service Facility for assistance.
@ Right additional display with speed-
ometer
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Instrument cluster
@ Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit plus*. The
display or location of the items that are
shown may vary on the different versions of
the instrument cluster.
—You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements
<page 211.
— 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*
page 28.
Operating
Fig. 5 Driver information system display
Fig. 6 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @) in
the instrument cluster. The tab contents are dis-
played in the central area @.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
» Press the </ > button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
» Press the > button ©).
Opening and closing the menu
» Press the [=] button ©.
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel @.
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button @ © page 15.
Overview of the tabs
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
tabs may be available:
Symbol |Description
*) Vehicle functions
Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Multimedia
Telephone
Navigation
Adjusting the display
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Fig. 7 Center display: adjusting the display
Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view @). >
15
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Instrument cluster
Adjusting the layout
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit.
» To adjust the desired layout, press @).
Setting the automatic layout change
Applies to: RS models
Requirement: depending on vehicle equipment,
the RS Performance or RS 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.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the RS Per-
formance or RS Runway layout will be automati-
cally set when switching into the RS modes
page 106.
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.
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.
Coolant temperature
display
Applies to: vehicles with a coolant temperature indicator
The coolant temperature display @) > page 14
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
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To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob-
serve the following notes about the temperature
ranges.
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.
Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera-
ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge
turn on. If the [J indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high page 226.
— 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.
Tachometer
The tachometer (2) page 14 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" selec-
tor lever position, or remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
Engine speed limitation
If the [J indicator light turns on, the engine will
be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in >
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the instrument cluster. This will protect the en-
gine components, for example during a cold start
or from overheating.
The engine speed limitation is deactivated if you
release the accelerator pedal while the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by an
engine control malfunction, the [iJ indicator
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.
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.
Odometer
The trip odometer and odometer are displayed in
the status bar @ page 14.
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.
Resetting the trip odometer
» Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > (©) button > Reset mi.
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km
(kilometers).
Outside temperature
display
The outside temperature is displayed in the sta-
tus bar @) > page 14.
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 motor.
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake
symbol appears in front of the temperature dis-
play >A.
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.
Engine oil temperature
indicator
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature 9&7 may be indicated by a bar in
the instrument cluster.
» Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view > page 15.
When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis-
play °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
cause for concern as long as the [i or Eijindica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Boost indicator
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.
» Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to
the enhanced view page 15.
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Shift light indicator
Applies to: RS models
The shift light indicator indicates when the RPM
limit is reached.
» Select the RS Performance or RS Runway lay-
out if necessary © page 15.
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.
Sport displays
Applies to: RS models
Various sport displays, such as a G meter or tire
pressure indicator, may be available depending
on vehicle equipment.
Opening sport displays in the instrument
cluster
» Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-
tions tab > J button > Sport displays.
» Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel until the desired sport display
appears in the instrument cluster.
Opening sport displays in the MMI
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE~
HICLE > RS monitor.
» Browse to the desired display if necessary.
G meter
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.
> To reset the stored values, press and hold the
left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering
wheel for one second.
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Tire pressure
Applies to: vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure monitoring system displays the
current tire pressures and temperatures. Also see
© page 254, Tire pressure monitoring system.
Engine data
The engine data in the instrument cluster shows
which percentage of the maximum output or
maximum torque is currently being used.
Temperature
The temperature display in the MMI shows the
temperature of various fluids, such as the trans-
mission fluid or engine oil.
Vehicle functions
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.
> Press the
ing wheel.
button on the multifunction steer-
—Trip computer © page 18
— Sport displays > page 18
- Lap times page 122
— Lap statistics ® page 122
— Acceleration measurement 9 page 123
— Reduced display page 16
— Reset trip odometer © page 17
On-board computer
Changing the display
> Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel @ > page 15, fig. 6 until the
desired display is shown.
Resetting values to zero
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
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