Instruments and control lamps (Audi A6 C5)

Instrument cluster

The instrument cluster serves as the vehicle's information center for the driver.

Engine oil temperature gauge

The gauge displays the engine oil temperature.

Until the oil has warmed up, you should not try to realize the full power of the engine. If the instrument needle, as an exception, enters the upper zone of the scale, reduce engine speed. The needle should then return to its normal operating range.

If the needle remains in the high temperature range, stop, stop the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is correct and the oil pressure warning light does not flash after the engine is started, you can drive to the nearest Audi workshop without high engine speeds.

Tachometer

The tachometer shows the engine speed for one minute.

At a speed of less than 1500 rpm, shift to the next lower gear. The beginning of the red sector of the scale corresponds for all gears to the range of maximum revolutions that are allowed for a short time for a run-in and warm engine. At the latest, when the arrow reaches this sector of the scale, shift to a higher gear, set the control lever to the position "D" or turn off the gas.

Carefully! The tachometer needle must only briefly enter the red sector of the scale - risk of engine damage! The beginning of the red scale depends on the engine variant.

Digital clock with date display

The vehicle is equipped with a quartz clock or clock radio.



Clock setting

• Pull button (hour display flashes) and rotate it left/right.

Setting minutes

• Pull the button several times until the minute display starts flashing.
• Rotate button left/right.

Setting the calendar date

• Pull the button several times until the day, month or year indication starts flashing.
• Rotate button left / right.

Conclusion (tidying up) /calendar date call

• Pull the button as many times until the full display of the calendar date starts flashing.
• Rotate the button left/right.

When the indicator stops flashing after pressing the button, the setting process and programming of the time/calendar date is completed.

By pressing/pulling the clock setting/control button (depending on instrument cluster variant) With the ignition off, the display panel lighting can be switched on for a few seconds.

Radio-clocks

In mode "radio controlled quartz clock" the symbol for receiving radio information appears on the display panel (divergent radio tower). In this mode, it is not possible to manually change the indication of minutes and date.

If you are in different time zones with your vehicle, you must manually change the clock display accordingly.


If there is no corresponding radio signal for three days, the watch will automatically switch to "quartz watch". At the same time, the indication of the symbol for receiving radio information disappears. If you need to re-set the time and calendar date, see section "Digital clock with date display".

Coolant temperature gauge

The coolant temperature gauge only works when the ignition is on. To avoid damage to the engine, observe the following temperature instructions.

Cold engine temperature range

If the arrow is still on the left side of the scale, this means that the engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid over-revving "full throttle" and significant engine load.

Working temperature range

The engine has reached operating temperature if, during normal driving, the temperature gauge needle fluctuates within the middle part of the scale. With a significant engine load and high outside temperature, the arrow may move further to the right on the scale. This should not give rise to alarm until the signal symbol flashes in the instrument cluster display.

signal symbol

The blinking of the signal symbol on the display indicates a drop in the coolant level or its overheating.

A significant departure of the arrow to the right side of the scale indicates that the temperature of the coolant is too high. Stop, turn off the engine and let it cool down. If the warning symbol lights up again after a short time while driving, contact Audi.

Attention! Never open the hood if you see or hear steam or coolant coming out of the engine compartment. Wait until the release of steam or coolant stops.

Carefully! Auxiliary headlights and other add-on components that obstruct the supply of cooling air impair the cooling effect of the coolant. If the outside temperature is high and the engine is heavily loaded, there is a danger of the engine overheating!

One of the tasks of the front spoiler is to properly distribute the cooling air while driving. If the spoiler is damaged, the cooling effect is impaired and there is a risk of engine overheating! Get qualified help.

Fuel gauge

The pointer only works when the ignition is on.

The capacity of the fuel tank is approximately 70 liters, and that of a car with an eight-cylinder engine is approximately 82 liters. If the arrow has reached the reserve field, then the symbol lights up on the display of the instrument cluster). This means that about 9 liters of fuel are left in the reserve. The indication of this symbol reminds you of the need for refueling.

Carefully! Never run out of fuel until the tank is dry! Irregular fuel supply can lead to interruptions in the ignition system. As a result, unburned fuel will enter the exhaust system. This can lead to overheating and damage to the catalyst.

Speedometer and trip meters

Speedometer shows speed and distance covered.



The indication of the distance traveled is displayed in kilometers (km). In some modifications, the indication is displayed in miles.


The lower counter registers the total mileage of the vehicle in kilometers or miles.

Upper odometer (daily nougat counter) logs the distance traveled since the last reset. Thanks to this, it is possible to measure certain segments of the distance traveled. The counter is accurate to 100 m or 1/10 mile. Reset (zero value setting) the upper counter is done by pressing the reset button.

By pressing the clock setting/control button while the ignition is switched off, the illumination of the distance meters can be switched on for a few seconds.

Fault indication

The presence of a malfunction in the instrument cluster is signaled by the indication "dEF" at the location of the indication of the daily counter of the way. Have the fault repaired by Audi as soon as possible.

Voltmeter

The voltmeter shows the electrical voltage of the on-board network.

The normal value is 1214 V. If the voltage drops below 12 V with the engine running, check the power supply (battery and generator) at Audi.

During engine start, the voltage may drop below 8 V.

Setting button/control button

The functional purpose of the control button:

Enabling the indication of digital hours and counters of the distance traveled

Pressing the button with the ignition off for a few seconds turns on the display of the digital clock with the date and distance meters.

Calling up the display of the remaining kilometers until maintenance

By briefly pressing the button with the ignition on, the number of kilometers remaining until maintenance is displayed. Checking the operation of the system can be performed both with the engine turned off and with the engine running and at a speed of not more than 5 km / h.

Character indication control

By pressing the control button twice with the ignition on, a sequential call is made to the indication of the malfunction control system of all symbols. Checking the operation of the system can be performed both with the engine turned off and with the engine running and at a speed of not more than 5 km / h.

If there is a 1st priority fault (red symbol) indication control is not possible.

Displaying instructions for the driver

When a symbol of the 1st priority level flashes on the display, briefly pressing the control button, you can turn on the lighting of the corresponding driver instruction again. For example:

MOTOR ABSTELLEN, OLSTAND PRUFEN (stop engine, check oil level). The display goes out after about 5 seconds.

Speed alarm

By pressing the button while driving, it is possible to program the warning level threshold 1 of the overspeed warning device.

Warning level threshold 2 of the overspeed warning device is only programmable when the ignition is switched off.

Maintenance interval display

Maintenance interval indication reminds you of the next maintenance.



Indication of kilometers to maintenance

By briefly pressing button 1 with the ignition on, the display shows the number of kilometers until the next maintenance. The indication output is possible both when the engine is turned off and when the engine is running and at a speed of not more than 5 km / h. The indication of the number of kilometers to maintenance is updated every time the ignition is switched on - the first time after 500 km after the reset.

The message SERVICE IN 15000 Km will be displayed on the display of a new car/vehicle after maintenance during the first 500 km.

This also applies to vehicles with "LongLife-Service".

Maintenance Reminder

When 2000 km is left before the upcoming maintenance, the following indication appears on the display when the ignition is turned on:

SERVICE IN 2000 km

After 5 s the display switches to the normal display mode. The indication of the number of kilometers to maintenance is updated each time the ignition is switched on, until the due date for maintenance.

Maintenance due date

When the due date for the next maintenance, immediately after switching on the ignition, the display shows the indication "Service!". After 5 s the display switches to the normal display mode.

Returning the display to its original position

The display is reset by the Audi service provider.

If the service was not carried out by Audi, the display resets as follows:

• Switch off the ignition.
• With button 2 pressed, turn on the ignition. The display shows "SERVICE!".
• Press button 1 until the display goes out "SERVICE!".

If the reset button is not pressed within 5 seconds, the display switches to the normal display mode.

Note

• Return the display to its original position only after maintenance. Otherwise, it will not be true.
• When the battery is disconnected, the maintenance interval display data is retained.
• If there is a 1st priority fault (red symbol) it is not possible to call up the indication of the number of kilometers to maintenance.

Note. When the ignition is on, the arrows in the instrument cluster are illuminated. When the light is on, the scales are additionally illuminated.