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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Operation

The driver information system is operated using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

Driver information system
Fig. 6 Multifunction steering wheel: operating the driver information system

Driver information system
Fig. 7 Instrument cluster: opening the vehicle functions menu

Operating

  • Switch the ignition on.
  • To switch between the tabs, press the rocker switch 1 to the left or right fig. 6.
  • To access additional information below or above, turn the thumbwheel 2 down or up.
  • To confirm a selection, press the thumbwheel 2.
  • To open the submenu for an active tab, press the button 3.
  • To select a function programmed to a steering wheel button, press the button 4.

Opening the Vehicle functions

  • Select the first tab with the rocker switch 1.
  • Press the button 3. The Vehicle functions menu is displayed fig. 7.
  • To select a menu item, turn and press the thumbwheel 2.

Resetting values to zero

  • In the Vehicle functions menu, select Onboard computer or Efficiency program.
  • You can now select between the long-term memory and short-term memory.
  • To reset the values in a memory, press and hold the thumbwheel 2 for one second.

Assigning a function to a programmable steering wheel button

  • Select the function button > (Car) Systems control button > Vehicle settings > Steering wheel button programming.

The last function selected displays when you switch the ignition on.

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