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Driver Information System (DIS) is a multifunction display installed in VAG cars inside instrument cluster, between speedometer and tachometer. Also known as FIS (from german name Fahrerinformationssystem)^[1], MFI (Multi Function Indicator), MFA (Multifunktionsanzeige)^[2] or MFD (Multi Function Display).^[3] At the beginning installed as optional equipment but currently is a standard equipment that replaced number of indicators in the instrument cluster.

Functions

Media name and control (RDS stations, MP3s, iPod)
Odometer
Trip computer (average & current fuel consumption, range, average & current speed)
Route guidance
Phone and contact directory
Outside temperature
Warnings, reminders and auto-check functions
- Ground frost
- Speed limit
- Open doors and trunk
- Low washer fluid
- Burned out bulbs
- Maintenance reminder ^[4]
Advanced engine data
- Oil temperature
- Boost gauge
Selected gear display
Efficiency program^[5]
Laptimer^[6]
Cruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control
Settings
- Suspension
- Safety (anti-hijack, zone unlocking)
- Convenience (interior and exterior lighting, central lock confirmation)

Hardware

Color or monochrome LCD screen. Monochrome can be low or high. Monochrome can use different backlight colors for warnings.

Control

DIS display is controlled by buttons placed on the right stalk. Usually there are 3 buttons: up, down and reset. Long press of the reset button is used to clear values (e.g. average fuel consumption), short press for switching between views. Also MFSW can control DIS.

Third party extensions

References

External links

Audi Electronic Venture

[1] Audi Lexikon > Fahrerinformationssystem

[2] Multifunktionsanzeige (MFA) - Volkswagen AG

[3] Multi-Function Display : Volkswagen UK

[4] How to reset service interval in VW Golf Passat Jetta Caddy (MFD, MFA, oil change)

[5] Driver information system with efficiency program - Audi

[6] How to activate Audi laptimer, oil temp,. boost gauge (A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Q3 Q5 Q7) VCDS VAG-COM

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