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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), MFI (Multi Function Indicator), MFA (Multifunktionsanzeige) or MFD (Multi Function Display). 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
 * Advanced engine data
 * Oil temperature
 * Boost gauge
 * Selected gear display
 * Efficiency program
 * Laptimer
 * 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.

Other manufacturers solutions

 * Volvo IDIS