Where is the Audi Menu Button Located?

[MorganLee]

Audi menu button is located on the control panel of the instrument cluster, marked with "CAR", which serves as Audi's menu button. Introduction to the CAR button: The Audi CAR button provides access to the vehicle system settings interface, featuring functions including seat and air conditioning adjustments, checking oil level, viewing maintenance mileage, electronic stability control system, driving mode selection, parking assist settings, and other services related to vehicle components and driving. Audi MMI System: Through the MMI system, drivers can control every electronic device and functional component in the vehicle. From adjusting audio volume to utilizing GPS navigation, Audi's comprehensive range of luxury and comfort features can be perfectly realized via the MMI system.

[DiLevi]

As a veteran Audi driver with ten years of experience, let me break down the menu button layouts. Traditional physical button versions usually feature a small square knob near the gear lever, surrounded by buttons labeled Back, Navigation, Media, and Vehicle—pressing the top of the knob accesses the main menu. Newer touchscreen models like the Q4 e-tron integrate menu functions directly into the central display; just tap the virtual ‘MENU’ button with three horizontal lines at the screen’s bottom. If stuck, try pressing the ‘VIEW’ button in the steering wheel’s multi-function area—it sometimes summons a simplified menu. Note: Climate controls sit independently below the screen, separate from menu buttons.

[LydiaAnn]

When I first got my Audi A3, I was confused too, but later discovered how cleverly the designers hid the menu button. In older models, among the circle of silver buttons near the gear lever on the center console, the round knob with three horizontal lines is the core menu control. For my 2022 model, there's a 'MENU' touch button directly at the lower left corner of the 10.1-inch touchscreen - just a light tap brings up the vehicle settings list. For models with head-up display, you can also swipe up/down using the steering wheel's right-side scroll wheel to access driving menus, which is super convenient.

[ChristopherDella]

Audi repair technicians suggest locating the menu button by first checking the model year. For pre-2018 models like the A4L and Q5, look for the octagonal knob console near the gear lever—the center button labeled 'MENU' is what you need. For current full-touchscreen designs (e.g., A6L and above), four virtual buttons are fixed at the bottom of the screen: the leftmost three horizontal lines serve as the menu entry. Alternatively, the multifunction area on the right side of the steering wheel has a square button with an arrow that provides direct access to the quick menu.

[OIris]

Last time when taking photos of the car, I discovered a little trick: After starting the vehicle, if you stare at the center console screen without operating it for ten seconds, a semi-transparent button bar will float up at the bottom of the screen. The three-line icon on the far left is the menu button. For models with physical buttons, pay attention to whether the top of the control knob is recessed—the one that gives a 'click' feedback when pressed is the menu confirmation button. The newer models with touchpads have even eliminated the knob, relying purely on the screen for operation.

[Erica]

After testing five Audi models, the conclusion is that the right side of the electronic gear lever is a key area to check. In the old Q7, there is a group of metal knobs here, with the central button featuring a menu icon; the new A8 has switched to full touch operation, but the star key on the left side of the steering wheel can be customized as a shortcut to the menu. It was an unexpected discovery that pressing the 'CAR' button above the air conditioning controls for three seconds also jumps to the vehicle settings, which can be considered a hidden entry.