2023 Audi A4 Instrument cluster Guide

Welcome to the future of automotive innovation, where luxury and technology merge effortlessly in the new instrument cluster of the 2023 Audi A4. The all-new Audi A4 instrument cluster is more than just a dashboard; it’s an enthralling digital cockpit that transforms driving experiences. This instrument cluster, designed to exceed expectations, features a harmonic blend of refined design and cutting-edge technology, creating a driving environment that is both intuitive and enjoyable. Step inside the 2023 Audi A4, and you’ll be welcomed by an instrument cluster that has been precisely developed to reflect the pinnacle of modern automotive engineering. The cluster’s high-resolution digital display provides a panoramic perspective of critical information, presented elegantly and vividly. Audi’s clean, minimalistic design philosophy shines through, with every element carefully researched to deliver both comfort and functionality.

Instrument cluster overview

Instrument duster overview (Audi virtual cockpit)

Instrument cluster overview (analog)

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow­ing items may appear in the 1nstrument cluster:

1. Left dial
   1. Tachometer
2. Tab area
3. Central area
4. Status Line (one or two lines)
5. Right dial
   1. Convenience display
   2. Speedometer
6. Display
   1. Fuel level
7. Right additional display with speed­ ometer
8. Left additional display with:
   1. Selector lever position
   2. Audi drive select mode
9. Display
   1. Engine coolant temperature

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

Tips

1. The following pages primarily show illustra­tions of the Audi virtual cockpit. The dis­play or location of the items that are shown may vary on the different versions of the in­strument cluster.
2. You can select the units used for tempera­ture, speed, and other measurements.
3. Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
4. Certain instrument cluster content can also be displayed in the head-up display.

Operating

Driver Information system display

Left side of multifunction steering wheel

Information is organized within various tabs (Din the instrument cluster. The tab contents are dis­played in the central area@.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.

Selecting a tab

1. Press the button repeatedly until the desired tab is selected.

Returning to functions at higher levels

1. Press the button

Opening and closing the menu

1. Press thebutton.

Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or List must be displayed.

1. To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel to the desired function.
2. To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-wheel

Switching the view 

1. Press the VIEW button.

The following tabs may be available, depending on vehicle equipment:

First tab	Vehicle functions o page 16
Second tab	Driver messages (this is only dis- played if at least one indicator light/message is being displayed)
Third tab	Radio o page 796
	Media c) page 206
Fourth tab	Telephone o page 769
Fifth tab	Navigation c) page 784

Adjusting the display

Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit

1. 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 lay­outs may be available.

1. Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtual cockpit.
2. To adjust the desired layout, press·

Adjusting the additional display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi­tional displays that can be selected may vary.

1. Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: SETTINGS > Display & brightness> Audi virtual cockpit > Configure.
2. Select the desired additional display.

Reducing the display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can hide the central area in the instrument cluster.

1. Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle func­tions tab    button> Reduced display, or
2. Press the VIEW  button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Coolant temperature display

Applies to: vehicles with a coolant temperature indicator
The coolant temperature display only functions when the ignition is switched on. To reduce the risk of engine damage, please ob­serve 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 tem­perature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full ac­celeration, and heavy engine loads.

Normal range
The engine has reached its operating tempera­ture once the LEDs up to the center of the gauge turn on. If the indicator light in the instrument cluster display turns on, the coolant temperature is too high.

Note

1. Auxiliary headlights and other accessories in front of the air intake impair the cooling ef• feet of the coolant. This increases the risk of the engine overheating during high outside temperatures and heavy engine load.
2. 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 Fa­cility for assistance.

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM)_ The be· ginning of the red zone in the tachometer indicates 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” selec­tor lever position, or remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

Engine speed limitation
If the indicator light turns on, the engine will be automatically limited to the RPM displayed in the instrument cluster. This will protect the en­gine 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 indicator light also turns on. Make sure the engine speed does not go above the speed displayed, for example when downshifting. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im· mediately to have the malfunction corrected.

Note
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 be­gins varies depending on the engine.

Odometer

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

1. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press the re­set button.

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

Outside temperature display

The outside temperature is displayed in the sta­tus bar.
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 °(), a snowflake symbol appears in front of the temperature dis­play.

WARNING
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 (+S °C) and that ice can increase the risk of accidents.

Engine oil temperature indicator

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine oil temperature may be indicated by a bar in the instrument cluster.

1. Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit: Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to the enhanced view.
2. Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument cluster: Open the lap timer.

When engine oil temperatures are low, the dis· play-· °F (-·- 0(} appears in the instrument clus­ter. The engine has reached its operating temperature when the engine oil temperature is be­tween 176 °F (80 °C) and 248 °F (120 °C) under normal driving conditions. The engine oil temper­ature may be higher if there is heavy engine load and high temperatures outside. This is not a cause for concern as long as the or indica­tor lights do not turn on.

Boost indicator

Depending on vehicle equipment, the current engine load (meaning the current boost pressure) may be indicated by a bar in the instrument cluster.

1. Applies to: vehicles with Audi virtual cockpit: Open the vehicle functions tab and switch to the enhanced view.
2. Applies to: vehicles with analog instrument cluster: Open the lap timer.

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 vehi­cle equipment.

1. Press thebutton on the multifunction steering wheel.
   1. Trip computer
   2. Lap times
   3. Lap statistics
   4. Reduced display

On-board computer
Changing the display

1. Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering wheel until the desired display is shown.

Resetting values to zero
Requirement: the Consumption, Short-term memory, or Long-term memory display must be selected.

1. To reset the values in one of the memories to zero, press and hold the left thumbwheel on the multifunction steering wheel for one sec­ond, or
2. Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle functions tab button > Reset mi.

Displays in the trip computer
The following displays may be shown, depending on the vehicle equipment:

1. Time and date
2. Level
3. Digital speedometer
4. Average consumption
5. Range
6. Short-term memory overview
7. Long-term memory overview
8. Energy consumers
9. Driver assistance
10. Traffic sign recognition and traffic light information

Short-term memory and long-term memory
The short-term memory collects driving informa­tion from the time the ignition is switched on un­til 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 se­lect the time period for evaluating trip informa­tion 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 exam­ple, using recuperation).

Energy consumers
The Energy consumers view lists other equip­ment that is currently affecting fuel consump­tion. 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.

Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date for­mat can be set.

FAQ

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: 2023 Audi A4 Owner’s Manual
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