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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:29 AM
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Default Missing data computer on 2006 A4

On my 2003 A4 I had a data computer on the dash which I could scroll through using a toggle switch on the end of the windshield lever. However, soon after getting my 2006 A4 (which has the same packages as my old car) I noticed this specific function is missing. All the screen does is continuously display the estimated miles left on the tank.
The feature is listed in the owners manual as a standard feature, and the car obviously has the capability to display the rest of the functions, so why is this feature left out of the 2006 style?
Should I take the car to the dealership and tell them to update the car?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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Default I think the trip computer required a certain package in '06.

Yeah, it's stupid, b/c it was standard on my '03, too.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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This function is with the Multicolor display only
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Not sure if it requires multi-color DIS, but I think the trip computer is part of tech package in 06
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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Default Unless it was a late 2006 model

I've seen a few others with a late 2006 model with no colour DIS with no NAV.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:09 AM
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Default I thought all US 06 (and the non 05.5 Canadian 06) has red DIS as standard equipment?

Isn't Color DIS on the real 06 (ie mine, not yours) part of tech pkg?

I hate Audi Canada for calling the 05.5 as 06. Always causes confusion.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Default Yes but Audi changed it near the end of the 2006 model.

2005.5 designation in Canada is really an early 2006 model.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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What's the difference between the US 05.5 & the early Can 06?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:39 AM
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Can't remember if there were any or not
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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I have a 05.5 and it has color display. Listed under Premium Pkg on sticker.
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