Audi R8 2009 Owner's Manual page 14

Instruments and warning / indicator lights
Instruments and warning/indicator lights
Instruments
Instrument cluster and controls
The instrument cluster is your central source of informa-
tion.
Fig. 2 Overview of the instrument cluster
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Engine oil temperature .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... .
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Tachometer with time and date display .. . ........ .
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Warning/indicator lights .................... . .. .
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Coolant temperature gauge ..................... .
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Fuel gauge ...... . .......... .. .............. . . .
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Speedometer with odometer . .. .. .. .. .. . ... . .. . .
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Voltmeter .. .. .. .. ...... . ...... .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .
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Set/Check button .. .. .. .. . ....... . ............ .
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13, 13
16
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15
15
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Driver informat ion display ...................... .
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Reset button for trip odometer .................. .
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The illumination for the instrument cluster lights up whenever you
switch on the ignition with the vehicle headlights off. The gauges
are also illuminated when the lights are turned on. •
Engine oil temperature display
The engine oil temperature display => fig. 2 only operates with the
ignition on. To prevent engine damage, please observe the
following important points concerning the temperature ranges.
Cold range
If the needle is at the bottom of the gauge, the engine oil has not
reached operating temperature yet. Avoid high engine speeds, full
throttle applications and heavy engine loads.
Normal range
The engine has reached operating temperature when the needle
moves into the center of the gauge under normal driving condi-
tions. The needle may move higher on the gauge with heavier
engine load at high outside temperatures. This is not a cause for
concern as long as the warning light ~ in the display does not
flash.
Warning light ~
If the symbo l ~ in the display flashes , either the engine oi l temper -
ature is too high or the engine oil level is too low => page 198.
If the needle is well in the upper area of the gauge, the engine oil
temperature is too high . Stop the vehicle, switch the engine off and
allow it to cool. If the warning light comes on again after driving a
short distance, contact an authorized Audi dealer. •