A4 Avant

Driver Information System with efficiency program

Individual driving styles play a significant part in determining fuel efficiency. The Driver Information System with efficiency program, can helps by providing valuable tips and information to enable the most efficient driving style at all times.

Gearshift indicator – available on manual cars

Selecting the right gear at the right time is key to reducing fuel consumption. The driver information system has a gearshift indicator that tells you when to change gear and which gear to change to. By following the system’s recommendations, you’ll drive more efficiently.

Comfort features cost fuel

Comfort features such as air conditioning and seat heating increase fuel consumption. The efficiency program helps you monitor this by telling you which systems in the car require additional energy and how high their share of fuel consumption is.

Helpful tips

Because the efficiency program continuously monitors fuel consumption and calculates how to optimise fuel efficiency, it is always on hand to provide helpful tips. For example, the program will advise you to close an open window while the air conditioning is switched on.