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Operation
opened and, in some cases, it is also indica-
t
ed by an audible warning. The display may
vary according to the type of instrument pan-
el fitted.
Selector lever positions (DSG® dual clutch
gearbox)
The current position of the selector lever is
shown on the side of the lever and on the in-
strument panel display. When the lever is in
the D/S position or in the Tiptronic position, in
some cases, the gear engaged in each case
is shown on the instrument panel display .
Outside temperature indicator
If the outside temperature is lower than ap-
proximately +4 °C (+39 °F), the “ice crystal
symbol” on the outside temperature dis-
play also lights up. This symbol remains lit un-
til the outside temperature exceeds +6 °C
(+43 °F)
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.
When the v
ehicle is stationary, when the aux-
iliary heater is switched on or when driving at
very low speeds, the outside temperature in-
dicated may be higher than the actual tem-
perature due to the heat produced by the en-
gine.
The margin of measurement ranges from
-40 °C (-50 °F) to +50 °C (+122 °F).
Gear-change recommendation
While driving, the instrument panel of certain
vehicles may indicate a gear recommenda-
tion for saving fuel
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page 251.
Odometer
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.
The partial odometer (trip) shows the dis-
tance travelled since the last time it was reset
to zero.
●
Press button
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Fig. 75
7
to reset
the trip r
ecorder to 0.
Compass indication
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the vehicle's direction of travel is displayed
on the instrument panel
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page 83.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour).
To change the units, in the Settings menu,
select the option Second speed
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page 73.
Vehicles without menu display on the instru-
ment panel
●
Switch on the engine.
●
Press the button three times. The odom-
eter display flashes on the instrument panel
display.
●
Press the key once
. “mph” or “km/h”
is displ
ayed briefly instead of the odometer.
●
This activates the second speed display. To
switch it off, repeat the procedure.
This option cannot be deactivated in models
destined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
WARNING
Even when the outside temperature is high-
er than fr
eezing temperature, some roads
and bridges could be frozen.
●
The “ice crystal symbol” indicates that
there may be a risk of freezing.
●
At outside temperatures above +4 °C
(+39 °F), there may be ice even when the
“ice crystal symbol” is not on.
●
The outside temperature sensor takes a
guideline measurement.
Note
●
Ther
e are different instrument panels and
therefore the versions and instructions on
the display may vary. In the case of dis-
plays without warning or information texts,
faults are indicated exclusively by the con-
trol warning lamps.
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