SET buttonSET button  - Instruments and warning/indicator lamps - Controls - Audi A5 Owner's Manual - Audi A5

This button has a number of different functions.

Instrument cluster: SET button
Instrument cluster: SET button

The SET button has the following functions:

Activating clock, date, temperature and mileage recorder displays

The display will appear for about 30 seconds if you press the SET button page 12, when the ignition is switched off.

Starting check procedure (auto-check control)

The auto-check control checks important components and vehicle systems. These background checks are run constantly, as long as the ignition is switched on page 29.

You can start the “check procedure” manually by pressing the SET  button with the ignition switched on. This function check can be started at road speeds up to 5 km/h.

Calling up driver messages again

A red or yellow symbol appearing in the instrument cluster display is normally accompanied by a corresponding message. The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If required, you can call up the message again by briefly pressing the SET  button.

Setting speed warning

You can press the SET   button briefly to set speed limit warning 1 while the vehicle is moving. If you press and hold the SET  button, this will cancel the speed warning.