Audi A4 2012 to 2022 Instrument Cluster Car Owner Manuals

Instrument Cluster Overview

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following items may appear in the instrument cluster.

• Left dial – Left additional display
• Right dial – Right additional display with speedometer
• Selector lever position
• Audi drive select mode
• Status line (one or two lines)
• Engine coolant temperature
• Fuel level

Warning

If there is a serious system malfunction, the display may turn off. The indicator light may also turn on. Stop the vehicle safely and contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Tips

• The illustrations shown are primarily of the Audi virtual cockpit. Display layouts may vary.
• You can select units for temperature, speed, and other measurements.
• Speeds are displayed in mph or km/h.
• Certain information can also be displayed in the head-up display.

Operating the Instrument Cluster

Information is organized into various tabs in the instrument cluster. The contents of each tab are shown in the central display area.

Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

Selecting a Tab

• Press the left or right button repeatedly until the desired tab is selected.

Returning to Higher-Level Functions

• Press the Back button.

Opening and Closing the Menu

• Press the Menu button.

Selecting and Confirming a Function

Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.

• Turn the left thumbwheel to select a function.
• Press the left thumbwheel to confirm the selection.

Switching the View

• Press the VIEW button.

Available Tabs

• Vehicle functions
• Driver messages (displayed only when messages are present)
• Radio
• Media
• Telephone
• Navigation

Adjusting the Display

Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit

Switching the Display View

• Press the VIEW button to switch between the default view and the enhanced view.

Adjusting the Layout

Depending on vehicle equipment, various layouts may be available.

• Select: SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtual cockpit.
• Adjust the desired layout.

Adjusting the Additional Display

• Select: SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtual cockpit > Configure.
• Select the desired additional display.

Reducing the Display

Depending on vehicle equipment, the central display area can be hidden.

• Select Reduced display from the vehicle functions tab, 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 functions only when the ignition is switched on.

Cold Range

If only the LEDs at the bottom of the gauge are on, the engine has not reached operating temperature. Avoid high engine speeds, full acceleration, and heavy engine loads.

Normal Range

The engine has reached operating temperature when the LEDs reach the center of the gauge. If the indicator light turns on, the coolant temperature is too high.

Coolant Temperature Notes

• Accessories in front of the air intake can impair cooling and increase the risk of overheating.
• A damaged front spoiler can reduce cooling efficiency. Contact an authorized Audi Service Facility.

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The red zone indicates the maximum permissible engine speed.

Engine Speed Limitation

If the indicator light turns on, the engine speed is automatically limited to protect engine components.

If the limitation is caused by a malfunction, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately.

Tachometer Note

The needle may only remain in the red zone briefly. Prolonged operation can damage the engine.

Odometer

The trip odometer and total odometer are displayed in the status bar.

The trip odometer shows the distance driven since the last reset, while the odometer shows the total distance driven by the vehicle.

Resetting the Trip Odometer

• Press the reset button to reset the trip odometer to zero.

Odometer Tips

Distances are displayed in miles (mi) or kilometers (km).

Outside Temperature Display

The outside temperature is shown in the status bar.

At low speeds or when stationary, the displayed temperature may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature due to engine heat.