Audi Q3 2024 User manual

Owner's Manual
2024 Q3
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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.
AX 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
Ontine information
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 .
Vehicle functions
Touch display ..........2.002.00005
General touch display operation . .
Multi Media Interface
Voice operation...............665
General information ..
Voice recognition system
External voice operation .
Global functions.
Additional function buttons .
Starting and driving
Personalization
Luggage compartment lid .
Child safety lock
Power windows .
Panoramic glass roof
Garage door opener .
Lights and vision.
Exterior lighting .
Interior lighting .
Vision .
Windshield wipers .
Digital compass .
Sitting correctly and safely......
Maintaining the correct seating position .
Front seats
Rear seats . .
Steering wheel
Head restraints
Safety belts .
Memory function
Airbag system...
Child safety seats...........
Storage and convenience.
Power sources........2- 0200+ :
Cup holders
Storage areas and compartments .......
Luggage compartment .
Roof rack
Warm and cold...
Climate control system .
Steering wheel heating .
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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All wheel drive (quattro) . . . .
Electronic Stabilization Control
Trailer towing................6.55
Driving with atrailer.......0..0..2.05
Trailer hitch ........ 0020.02 cee eeee
Assist systems.
Assist systems....
General information .. . .
Surrounding area detection
Driver assistance menu . .
Parking aid menu............. 0.0200
Driving information...
Speed warning system . .
Camera-based traffic sign recognition .
Traffic light information.......... 66.
Driver assistance.
Cruise control system
Adaptive cruise assist
Distance warning...
Lane departure warning .
Audi pre sense .
Side assist... .
Emergency assist...........0..02.00
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 ..............-.0.00000-
Setup
Using the Audi phone box
Using the telephone .
Settings
Messages
Troubleshooting .
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163
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Audi connect...
General information
Audi connect Infotainment
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot .......
Audi connect Infotainment services .
Audi connect vehicle control services
Settings
Troubleshooting...........2...00000+
Emergency call
Overview
Emergency call . .
Online roadside assistance............
Navigation...
Opening navigation .
myAudi navigation
Entering a destination . .
Stopping route guidance
Map . wee
Predictive route guidance .
Alternative routes .
Additional functions
Satellite map
Map update... .
Traffic information :
Settings ..........0 0. eee eee
Radio...
General information
Radio functions . .
Online radio
Options and settings
Troubleshooting . .
General information . .
Bluetooth audio player
Online media .
Amazon Alexa .
Multimedia connections .
Playing media... .
Options and settings
Supported media and file formats
Troubleshooting
Interactive experience.
Themes .
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Smartphone interface.
Setup
Additional settings..............
System settings .
Software update
Connected devices .
Legal information .
Maintenance and Care..
Checking and Fil
Fuel...
Refueling . :
Emissions control system .
Engine compartment .
Engine oil
Cooling system
Brake fluid . .
Electrical system
Battery...
Windshield washer system
Service interval display . .
Wheets..
Tires and rims . : :
Tire pressure monitoring system.......
Care and cleaning................
General information .
Car washes :
Cleaning and care information
Taking your vehicle out of service
Do It Yourself.......
Emergency assistance .
General information .
Equipment
Changing a tire
Spare tire
Jump starting .
Towing... 2.2.6.0 cece cece eee cence
Fuses and bulbs.
Fuses .
Bulbs .
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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 ..............0.02000 8
Accessories and parts . .
Reporting Safety Defects . .
Technical data.
Identification data. .
Vehicle data...............-.0-20055
Other information...............
Brands and licenses
Disposal instructions . :
Declaration of compliance for
telecommunications equipment and
electronic systems .........2.00 00.208
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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 69 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.
Text with this symbol contains information on
protecting the environment.
Text with this symbol contains additional use-
ful information.
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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
Lu)
— How do | adjust the seat? © page 67.
— How do | adjust the steering wheel?
= page 64.
— 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 107.
— How do | adjust the exterior mirrors?
page 55.
— How do | refuel my vehicle? © page 270.
— How do | operate windshield wipers with the
rain sensor? © page 57.
— Where is the washer fluid reservoir located?
page 215.
— How do I store the tire pressures? > page 246.
— How do | drive with a trailer? © page 110.
Vehicle breakdowns and emergencies
— How do | jump start my vehicle? ® page 258.
— Where can I find the correct tire pressure?
© page 238.
— What type of airbags are equipped in my vehi-
cle? > page 69.
— Where are the towing loops located on the ve-
hicle? ® page 260.
Advanced functions
— How is the distance to the vehicle driving ahead
of me automatically maintained? © page 123.
— How can | stay in the lane more easily?
= page 127.
~ How can | be warned when leaving a lane?
= page 134.
— How do | use the parking aid? > page 142.
— How can | more safely drive through intersec-
tions and exits with poor visibility? © page 147.
— How can the high beam headlights be control-
led automatically? + page 52.
— How can I monitor the blind spot more easily
when changing lanes? © page 139, Side assist.
— How can | open the luggage compartment lid
with my foot? © page 43.
— How can | adjust the vehicle handling based on
the driving situation and my preferences?
= page 105, Audi drive select.
play and operation
~ How do | turn on the touch display?
<page 21.
~ How do | operate the touch display?
page 19.
How do I control the volume? © page 30.
— How do | navigate through the menus?
page 22.
~ How do | write letters and numbers by hand?
page 25.
— How do | operate functions such as the naviga-
tion by voice? © page 27.
Which functions can | operate with the buttons.
on the steering wheel? page 15 or
page 30.
~ How can | adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment and display lighting? > page 55.
Infotainment system
— How can I connect my mobile device to use the
hands-free system? © page 155.
— How can | switch between connected devices?
= page 207.
— How can | access information online?
© page 166, Audi connect.
— How can | use the Wi-Fi hotspot? © page 167.
— What are the different ways I can enter a navi-
gation destination? © page 175.
— How can | operate the map functions?
page 178.
— How can | display traffic information?
page 183.
— How can | listen to the radio? © page 186.
— How can | play media? > page 196.
— How can | play music from my mobile device on
the Infotainment system? © page 193, Blue-
tooth audio player.
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Tips and tricks
How can | unlock my vehicle from the inside for
other persons to enter? © page 36.
How can | open all the windows from the out-
side using the remote control key? page 46,
Convenience opening and closing.
~ How can | adjust the open position of the lug-
gage compartment lid? > page 43.
~ How can I synchronize both sides of the climate
control system? page 87.
— How can I deactivate the front passenger's air-
bag? page 72.
~How do I secure a child safety seat?
page 74.
~ What should | consider when driving through a
car wash? © page 247.
— How can | drive in a way that is efficient and en-
vironmentally-friendly? > page 97.
— How can I request the next service appoint-
ment? © page 226.
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Cockpit
Fig. 2 Cockpit
@® Door handle
@® Central locking switch . 36
© Air vent with thumbwheel
@ Lever for:
—Turn signals and high beams .... 52
— High beam assistant 52
— Lane departure warning . 134
Lane guidance ........ 127
© Multifunction steering wheel with:
— Horn bes
= Driver's airbag ............... 69
— Operating buttons .. 15,30
~ Shift paddles ... 94
© Instrument cluster ..........--- 14
@ Windshield washer system lever . . 87
Center display ................. 21
© Lockable glove compartment
@ Front passenger's airbag . 69
© Knee airbag 69
® Climate control system ........-. 86
® MMI On/Off button .........-..- 21,30
® Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
=drive select 0.2... .....0ce eee
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(9)
—Start/Stop system .
— Emergency flashers
— Parking system .
—Parkassist ... :
=Hillhold assist ............0.
USB ports with charging function .
@®
Depending on equipment:
—Cupholder .....002.00ecc eee
~ Mount for mobile device
@
Electromechanical parking brake
parking
MMR ca oo exe
®
Ce )
@ Audi phone box «2.6.06... eee
@ [STARTENGINE STOP] button ....
105
109
98
53
142
152
104
195
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@ Depending on equipment:
~ Starting the engine when there is
amalfunction .............05 91
a 90
@ Steering wheel adjustment ...... 64
@ Lever for:
~Cruise control system ......... 122
~ Adaptive cruise assist ........ 123
® Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) . 267
@ Hood release .. 214
® Buttons for:
= Lights ce eteet eee eee ee 51
~All-weather lights 51
@ Button for:
Luggage compartment lid ...... 41
® Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 5S
@ Buttons for:
= Power windows ............5 45
= Child safety lock ...........02 45
® Tips
Some of the equipment listed here is only in-
stalled in certain models or is available as an
option.
Indicator lights overview
Des
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 75.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
10
Central indicator light
If the [lj or Pf 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
219,
page
219,
page 220
Safety belt
page 68
Transmission
page 96
Drive system
page 98
Brake system
page 101,
page 222,
Electromechanical parking brake
= page 102
Brake
system
= page 101,
page 222,
Electromechanical parking brake
page 102
Electromechanical parking brake
page 107
Electromechanical parking brake
page 101
Steering
<page 106
Steering lock
<page 106
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Adaptive cruise assist
© page 125,
Brake intervention request
© page 128,
Safe start monitor
page 132
Adaptive cruise assist
© page 125,
page 128
Steering intervention request
(Adaptive cruise assist)
page 128
Distance warning
page 133
Lane departure warning
page 135
Lane departure warning
= page 135
Pre sense
= page 137,
= page 137
Hood
= page 214
Engine oil pressure
page 216
Electrical system
© page 222
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 36
Battery in remote control key
= page 40
Bulb failure indicator
page 54
Adaptive light
page 54
Headlight range control system
page 54
Light/rain sensor
page
54,
page 59
Windshield wipers
page 59
Safety systems
page 70
Engine start system
page 91
Convenience key
page 91
Hill hold assist
page 93
Transmission
page 96,
Clutch
page 96
Electromechanical parking brake
page 102
Suspension control
page 106
Steering
page 106
Steering lock
page 106
All wheel drive
page 107
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=
page
107,
page 109
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=
page
107,
=
page
109,
page 109
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
= page 109
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
page 109
Engine warm-up request
page 216
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electrical system
© page 222 page 109
Steering intervention request Washer fluid level
(Adaptive cruise assist) page 226
page
128,
Tire
pressure
Steering intervention request = page 245
(Lane departure warning)
page 135
Tire pressure
page 245
Adaptive cruise assist
© page 133
Other indicator lights
Distance warning Low beam headlights
page 134 page 51
Lane departure warning
= page 136
Parking lights
page 51,
Pre sense page 57
= page 136,
= page 139
Turn signals
© page 52,
page 53
Side assist
page 140 Turn signals
page 52,
page 53
Emergency assist
© page 141
Start/Stop system
Emergency assist
page 99
page 141
Hill hold assist
Parking aids
page 104
page 144
Trailer turn signals
page 117
Rear cross-traffic assist
page 149
Cruise control system
page 122
Cruise control system
page 122
Park assist
= page 153
Emergency call function
= page 172
Adaptive cruise assist
Tank system
page 125
= page 210
Adaptive cruise assist
page 125,
Adaptive cruise assist - ready to
drive
page 132
Adaptive cruise assist
page 125
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
page 210,
page 212
Engine oil level (MIN)
page 216
Engine oil sensor
page 216
Adaptive cruise assist
page 125
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Quick access
Adaptive cruise assist
= page 125
Efficiency assist
= page 129
Efficiency assist
= page 129
Efficiency assist
= page 129
Efficiency assist
= page 129
Efficiency assist
= page 129
Efficiency assist
= page 129
Efficiency assist
= page 129
Lane departure warning
= page 134
Lane departure warning
= page 135
High beam headlights
=
page
52,
= page 52
High beam assistant
= page 52
Child safety lock
= page 45
Child safety lock
= page 45
High beam assistant
=
page
52,
= page 54
Convenience key
=
page 91
Clutch
page 96
Start/Stop system
page 99
Electromechanical parking brake
<page 102
Electromechanical parking brake
<page 102
Hill hold assist
page 104
Speed warning system
page 118
Speed warning system
page 118
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
page 119
Cruise control system
page 123
Cruise control system
page 123
Adaptive cruise assist
page 125,
page 127
Predictive control
page 129,
Adaptive cruise assist
page 133
Adaptive cruise assist
page 130
Distance warning
page 134
Lane departure warning
page 134,
page 136
Lane departure warning
page 135
Side assist
= page 140
Emergency assist
page 141
Emergency assist
page 141
Parking aids
page 144
Rear cross-traffic assist
page 149
Park assist
page 153
Park assist
page 153
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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
3:50™
02/17/2019
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing items may appear in the instrument cluster:
@ Display
— Engine coolant temperature -E. . 16
@ Left dial
~ Tachometer 16
@® Tabarea . 15
@ Central area . . 15
© Status bar (one or two lines)
© Right dial
— Convenience display
@ Fuellevel ...............0006 210
14
Fig. 4 Digital instrument cluster or Audi virtual cockpit overview
@® Right additional display with speed-
ometer
© Left additional display with:
~Selector lever position ......... 93
~Audi drive select mode ......... 105
WARNING
If there is a serious system malfunction, the
display may turn off. The [lf indicator light
may also turn on. Stop the vehicle safely. See
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance. >
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Instrument cluster
@ Ths
~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 206.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
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 I 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
lies 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 @.
Adjusting the layout
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available. >
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> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & Brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit.
» To adjust the desired layout, press
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
The coolant temperature display @ > page 14
only functions when the ignition is switched on.
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 [fj indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high page 279.
— Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in
front of the air intake impair the cooling ef-
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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 @ © 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
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 [J 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.
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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 > I 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 ©) Spage 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 sz 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 --- °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
cause for concern as long as the ij or Elindica-
tor lights do not turn on.
Vehicle functions
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.
» Press the [) button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
—Trip computer © page 17
— 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
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond, or
> Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > J button > Reset mi.
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Displays in the trip computer
The following displays may be shown, depending
on the vehicle equipment:
Time and date page 206
~ Average consumption page 18
~ Short-term memory overview
~ Long-term memory overview
~ Energy consumers ® page 18
~ Driver assistance ® page 125
~ Traffic sign recognition page 118 or traffic
light information @ page 120
Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa-
tion from the time the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off. If you continue driving within
two hours after switching the ignition off, the
new values 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-
lect the time period for evaluating trip informa-
tion yourself.
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).
Energy consumers
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 switched on, the equipment that is currently
using the most power is displayed. A gauge also
shows the current total consumption of all other
equipment.
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set page 206.
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