Audi Q3: Instrument cluster overview
![Instrument cluster overview](images/books/1/index.3(1).png)
Fig. 2 Audi virtual cockpit plus overview
![Instrument cluster overview](images/books/1/index.4(1).png)
Fig. 3 Digital instrument cluster or Audi virtual cockpit overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following
items may appear in the instrument cluster:
- Display
- Engine coolant temperature
![](images/books/1/index.3(2).png)
- Left dial
- Tab area
- Central area
- Status line (one or two lines)
- Right dial
- Fuel level
- 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
indicator light
may also turn on. Stop the vehicle safely. See
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility for assistance.
Tips
- The following pages primarily show illustrations
of the Audi virtual cockpit plus. The
display or location of the items that are
shown may vary on the different versions of
the instrument cluster.
- You can select the units used for temperature,
speed, and other measurements.
- Speeds are displayed in mph (miles per
hour) or km/h (kilometers per hour).
Operating
![Operating](images/books/1/index.5(2).png)
Fig. 4 Driver information system display
![Operating](images/books/1/index.6(1).png)
Fig. 5 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
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 3 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 thumbwheel 7.
Switching the view
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:
![Operating](images/books/1/index.7(2).png)
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Fig. 6 Center display: adjusting the display
Switching the view
Applies to: Audi virtual cockpit
Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view 1 and the enhanced view 2.
Adjusting the
The tachometer 2 displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The beginning
of the red zone in the tachometer indicates
the maximum permissible engine speed for
all gears once the engine
Applies to: vehicles with engine oil temperature indicator
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the engine
oil temperature may be indicated by
a bar in
the instrument cluster.
Open the vehicle func
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Audi recommends having the oil changed at an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Observe the safety precautions.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Booklet.
This is very important because the lubrication
function of th
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Removing
- Remove the front wheel spoiler. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Spoiler, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the front wheel housing liner. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing".
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