2023 Audi e-tron Instrument Cluster Guide
With the 2023 Audi e-tron, welcome to the cutting edge of electric mobility! We want to make sure that your journey into the future of automotive excellence is not only thrilling but also safe and well-informed. Your Audi e-tron, a car at the forefront of innovation and sustainable driving, has an instrument cluster that you can understand and use to its fullest potential with the help of this User Manual. This handbook will guide you through the various icons, symbols, and messages that may appear on your instrument cluster, ranging from battery status to drive modes, charging information to navigation assistance. Comprehending these signals is essential to guaranteeing your Audi e-tron operates at peak efficiency, safety, and performance.
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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following items may appear in the instrument cluster:
- Tab area.
- Left dial
- Power meter
- High-voltage battery charge level
- Central area
- Status line (one or two lines)
- Right dial
- Convenience display
- Right additional display with speedometer
- Left additional display with:
- Selector lever position
- Audi drive select mode
warning
If there is a serious system malfunction, the display may turn off. The [il indicator light may also turn on. Stop the vehicle safely.
Tips
- You can select the units used for temperature, speed, and other measurements in the Infotainment system.
- 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”
Operating
Information is organized within various tabs 1 in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are displayed in the central area 2.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
- Press the
button 1 repeatedly until the desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
- Press the
button 5.
Opening and closing the menu
- Press the
Button 6.
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
» To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
7 to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb wheel 7
Switching the view
- Press the VIEW button 4.
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:
Adjusting the display
Switching the view
- Press the VIEW button to switch between the default view 1 and the enhanced view 2.
Adjusting the layout
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various layouts may be available. Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness Audi virtual cockpit.
- To adjust the desired layout, press 3.
Adjusting the additional display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the additional displays that can be selected may vary.
- Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi 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 the instrument cluster: vehicle functions
tab >button > Reduced display.
Power meter
The power meter( 1) gives feedback about the usage capacity of the drive system. The power meter needle displays the current usage capacity. A colored border indicates how much the drive system can currently be utilized. The colored border may vary depending on the selected driving program and the electric power currently available.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the power meter displays the following driving statuses:
- The drive system is switched off
- Vehicle recovering electrical energy
- The drive system switched on
- The vehicle is being driven, drive system usage information in percentage
- The vehicle is being driven briefly with maximum power
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
- Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle functions tab > button > Reset mi.
Tips
Distances are displayed in mi (miles) or km (kilometers).
Outside temperature display
The outside temperature is displayed in the status bar
At temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C), a snowflake symbol appears in front of the temperature display.
Warning
Dot 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.
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.
- Press the [] button on the multifunction steering
wheel.- Trip computer
- Charging
- Reduced display
- Reset trip odometer
- Lap times
- Lap statistics
On-board computer
Changing the display
- Turn the left thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel fig. 4 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 second, or
- Select on the instrument cluster: vehicle functions tab > ) button Reset
Displays in the trip computer
The following displays may be shown, depending on the vehicle equipment:
- Time and date
- Range display
- Average consumption
- Short-term memory overview
- Long-term memory overview
Driver assistance - 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 energy (for example, using recuperation).
Tips
The date, time of day, and time and date format can be set in the Infotainment system
FAQs
The high voltage battery or the charging system may be having problems, as indicated by the battery warning light. It is advised to pull over and call Audi service right away.
Generally, a general warning is indicated by the yellow exclamation mark. Look for specific information about the problem in the message center.
A brake system malfunction or low brake fluid levels could be indicated by the brake system warning light. Contact Audi service to arrange an inspection.
Low tire pressure is indicated by the TPMS warning light. As soon as you can, inflate the affected tire or tires to the recommended levels.
Should the engine temperature warning light be illuminated, cease driving and safely come to a stop. After letting the car cool down, check the coolant levels.
The anti-lock braking system may be having problems, as indicated by the ABS warning light. Seek expert guidance to identify and address the issue.
A power steering system issue could be indicated by the steering system warning light. Get an inspection from Audi service for the vehicle.
A malfunction in the airbag system could be indicated by the airbag system warning light. Make an appointment for a comprehensive inspection with Audi service.
Quickly stop the car and check the oil level. Add oil if the level is low. Consult Audi service if the light remains on as it might be a sign of an oil pressure problem.
Regeneration mode happens when the battery is fully charged. Optimizing energy efficiency is a standard procedure that doesn’t need any action from you.
The car is prepared to operate in electric mode when the green “ready” light turns green. When the car is ready to go and the key is in the ignition, it turns on.
A problem with the safety system is indicated by the pre-sense system warning light. Even though you can still drive the car, you should get expert help as soon as possible.
To make sure the lane departure warning system is on, check the settings on the car.
Yes, the humming sound that electric cars, like the e-tron, make when charging is normal. The charging system is the source of the sound, which does not suggest a problem.
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