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Display and operation............
Instrument cluster...............
Instrument cluster overview...........
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Adjusting the display.................
Coolant temperature display...........
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Outside temperature display...........
Engine oil temperature indicator.......
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General touch display operation........
Multi Media Interface................
Head-up display..................
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Voice recognition system........
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Additional function buttons...........
Starting and driving.............
Personalization..................
Opening and closing.............
Central locking........-.....00-e eee
Child safety lock.............00.-0 08
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Panoramic glass roof.................
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Lights and Vision................. 54
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Windshield wipers................... 61
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Sitting correctly and safely...... 66
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Stowing and using............... 88
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Cup holders...........-..00 0.000 eee 88
Storage areas and compartments....... 88
Luggage compartment............... 89
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Climate control system............... 95
3-zone deluxe automatic climate control. 96
Steering wheel heating............... 99
Fluids in the A/C system.............. 99
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Electromechanical parking brake....... 110
Special driving situations.............. 112
Driving dynamic.................. 114
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Quick access

Quick access
Cockpit


Fig. 1 Cockpit
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Door handle
Central locking switch
Memory function buttons
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Lever for:
— Turn signals and high beams ....
— High beam assistant ..........
— Audi active lane assist .........
— Traffic jam assist .............
Multifunction steering wheel with:
— Horn he
— Driver's airbag
— Operating buttons
Shift paddles: « « cwwws « « savaxe w 0 von
Instrument cluster .............
Resetting the trip odometer ......
Windshield washer system lever ..
Emergency flashers .............
Center display .................
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Lockable glove compartment with:
— Valet Parking function
Front passenger's airbag
Knee airbag
Climate control system ..........
Depending on equipment, buttons
for:
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— Start/Stop system
— Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
— ParkeaSsist wx 5 2 came « x ga « ae
— Parking aid
—Center display ..............00.
Cup holders ...........-...0-0.
MMI On/Off button
Opening and closing the power top .
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@) Center armrest with storage com-
partment. Depending on vehicle
equipment, it may have:


— Audi music interface .......... 203
—Audi phone box ............... 167
— Starting the engine when there is
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@ Electromechanical parking brake
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@ Selector lever (automatic transmis-
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@4 Storage compartment .......... 88
@) [START ENGINE STOP] button .... 100
@ Audi music interface ............ 203
@) Steering wheel adjustment ...... 70
Lever for:
— Cruise control system ......... 130
— Audi adaptive cruise control .... 134
@9) Button for switching the head-up
display on/off, adjusting the height . 23
G0) Instrument illumination ......... 59
62 Connection port for the On Board
Diagnostic System (OBD) ........ 275
@) Light switch ................00. 54
@3 Hood release .........0...0.0.. 222
G4 All-weather lights button ........ 54
@5) Luggage compartment lid button . 36
G6 Exterior mirror adjustment ...... 60
62 Buttons for:
— Power windows .............. 41
— Central power window switch ... 41
—Child safety lock .............. 40
@) Tips
Some the equipment listed here is only instal-
led in certain models or is available as an op-
tion.
Indicator lights overview
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 12.
Some indicator lights in the display can display in
several colors.
OMe elle Lins
If the wA or N 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 7,
Audi pre sense
=> page 146,
Instrument cluster
=> page 11
Safety belt
=> page 74
Transmission
=> page 105
Drive system
=>page 105
Electromechanical parking brake
> page 111
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 111
Brake system
=> page 110, > page 111,
=> page 229
Brake system
=> page 110, > page 111,
=> page 229
Steering
=>page 115

Quick access

Steering lock
=>page 115
Brake system
=>page 110
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Air suspension
=>page 115
Electrical system
=> page 229
| Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 224
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 116
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
>page 118
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 118
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=>page 118
Engine oil pressure
=> page 224
Cooling system
=> page 227
Hood
=> page 222
Distance warning
Steering lock
=> page 143
=>page 115
All wheel drive
=>page 116
Safe start monitor
= page 139,
Driver intervention request
> page 140 Suspension control
>
Active lane assist page 115
=> page 144 Air suspension
> 11
Steering intervention request page 115
=> page 142 Engine speed limitation
>
Audi pre sense > Page a
= page 147 Tank system
=> page 218

Yellow indicator lights Electrical system
=> page 229
Engine oil level (MIN)
=> page 224
Engine oil level (MAX)
=> page 224
Central indicator light
=> page 7
Safety systems
=> page 77
Transmission
=> page 105 Engine oil sensor
=> page 224
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
=> page 220
Washer fluid level
=> page 233
Drive system
=> page 107
Engine start system
=> page 101
Keys
>
page 101 Engine warm-up request
Electromechanical parking brake => page 224
=>page 111

Windshield wipers
=> page 63

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Parking aid plus
=>page 155
Park assist
=> page 164
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 159
Tire pressure
=> page 252
Tire pressure
=> page 252
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 58
Adaptive light
=> page 58
Light/rain sensor
=> page 58, > page 63
Door lock
=> page 32
Battery in vehicle key
=> page 36
Power top
=> page 49
Distance warning
=> page 143
Side assist
=> page 152;
Exit warning
=> page 152
Audi adaptive cruise control
=> page 141,
Traffic jam assist
=> page 141
Steering intervention request
=> page 142, > page 144
Audi active lane assist
=> page 146
Audi pre sense
=> page 150
Emergency call function
=> page 182

Other indicator lights
Start/Stop system
= page 107
Turn signals
=>page 55
Low beam headlight
=> page 54
Parking light
=> page 54
Laser lights
=> page 56
Cruise control system
=> page 130
Cruise control system
=> page 130
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
> page 131
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Efficiency assist
> page 131
Audi adaptive cruise control
=>page 135
Audi adaptive cruise control
=>page 135
Audi adaptive cruise control
=>page 135
Audi adaptive cruise control
=>page 135
Audi adaptive cruise control
=>page 135
Traffic jam assist
> page 141
High beams
=> page 55

Quick access

High beam assistant
=>page 55

Transmission
=> page 105
Start/Stop system
=> page 107
Convenience key
=> page 101
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 111
Electromechanical parking brake
>page 111
Steering
=>page 115
Air suspension
=>page 115
Parking aid plus
=>page 155
Park assist
=> page 164
High beam assistant
=>page 55
Door lock
=> page 32
Child safety lock
=> page 40
Child safety lock
=> page 40
Power top
=>page 49
Camera-based traffic sign recog-
nition
=> page 126
Speed warning system
=>page 125
Speed warning system
=>page 125
Cruise control system
= page 130
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Cruise control system
=> page 130












Distance warning
=> page 143
Side assist
=> page 152
Rear cross-traffic assist
=>page 159
Audi adaptive cruise control
=> page 141,
Traffic jam assist
=> page 141,
Efficiency assist
=> page 131
Audi adaptive cruise control
=> page 138
Traffic jam assist
=> page 141
Audi active lane assist
=> page 144
Audi pre sense
=> page 150

Instrument cluster

@) Tips
— The following pages primarily show illustra-
tions of the Audi virtual cockpit*. The dis-
play or Location of the items that are shown
may vary on the different versions of the in-
strument cluster.
— You can select the units used for tempera-
ture, speed, and other measurements
=> page 213.
— Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
— If there is a malfunction in the instrument
cluster, DEF will appear in the trip odometer
display. Have the malfunction corrected as
soon as possible.
— Certain instrument cluster content can also
be displayed in the head-up display*
=> page 23.
— Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit: Certain set-
tings are automatically stored and assigned
to the active user.
Operating

Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs @)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
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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 (2).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button (@) > page 12.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:





First tab Vehicle functions > page 15
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Radio > page 195
Media
> page 204
Fourth tab | Telephone > page 169
Fifth tab Navigation > page 183

Adjusting the display

Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Fig. 6 Center display: adjusting the display

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Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
> Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
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 > Virtual
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 > Virtual
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 > EE] 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 11
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 accel-
eration, 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 i] indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster display turns on, the coolant tem-
perature is too high > page 227.
@) Note
— 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 @) 9 page 11 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 Bw 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 will be deactivated
once the engine has reached its normal operating
temperature and you have released the accelera-
tor pedal.
If the engine speed limitation was activated by
an engine control malfunction, the By indicator
light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed
does not go above the speed displayed, for
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> Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument
cluster: Open the lap timer > page 128.
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 £=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel.
— On-board computer >page 15
—Lap times > page 128
— Lap statistics > page 128
— Reduced display > page 13
On-board computer
Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Fuel consumption, Short-term
memory, or Long-term memory display must be
selected.
> To reset the values in the respective memory to
zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel for one sec-
ond.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can call
up the following displays in the on-board com-
puter one at a time by turning the left thumb-
wheel on the multifunction steering wheel:
— Time and date > page 213
— Level
— Digital speedometer
— Average consumption > page 15
— Range
— Short-term memory overview
— Long-term memory overview
— Energy consumers > page 15
— Driver assistance
— Traffic sign recognition and traffic light infor-
mation
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.
Gi) Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for-
mat can be set > page 213.
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Voice recognition system

Voice recognition system
General information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
You can operate many functions in the vehicle
easily using voice commands.
Using the voice recognition system optimally
> Speak clearly and distinctly at a normal volume.
Speak louder when driving faster.
> Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses.
> Close the doors, the windows, and the sunroof*
to reduce background noise. Make sure that
passengers are not speaking when you are giv-
ing a voice command.
> Do not direct the vents toward the hands-free
microphone, which is in the roof headliner near
the front interior lights.
> Only the driver should speak to the system, be-
cause the handsfree microphone is aimed to-
ward this seating position.

ZA\ WARNING
— Direct your full attention to driving. As the
driver, you have complete responsibility for
safety in traffic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you always maintain com-
plete control over your vehicle in all traffic
situations.
— Do not use the voice recognition system in
emergencies because your voice may change
in stressful situations. The system may take
longer to dial the number or may not be
able to dial it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.

G) Tips
There are no voice guidance* prompts when a
dialog is active.
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Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
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Fig. 20 Center display: voice recognition system
Switching the voice recognition system on or
off
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the park-
ing aid must not be active.
> To switch the voice recognition system on,
briefly press the «€ button on the multifunction
steering wheel, or depending on the context,
press ¢ in the center display.
> To switch the voice recognition system off,
press and hold the « button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel, or say or press Cancel (4).
Using the voice recognition system
In the voice recognition system menu, possible
commands or help settings are displayed for the
current dialog @).
> Say the desired command after the signal tone.
> To receive additional help for the current dia-
log, say or press Help (2).
> To pause voice recognition, say or press Pause
@. To reactivate voice recognition, press (@)
again or briefly press the «€ button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Speech dialog system >
Allow commands during voice output. If the
function is switched on, you can simply say a
new command during a prompt.
Activating the online recognizer
Applies to: vehicles with online recognizer
You can activate the online recognizer for addi-
tional functions and to improve the results of >