Parking and maneuvering 2023 Audi A5

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Parking and maneuvering

Parking and maneuvering Introduction Depending on the vehicle equipment, various parking aids will help you when parking and maneuvering.

Parking aid The parking aid plus assists you while parking using audio and visual signals to warn you about objects detected in front of, behind, and next to* the vehicle > page 167. The rearview camera shows the area behind the vehicle in the center display. The lines in the rearview camera image help you to park and maneuver © page 163. The peripheral cameras are an addition to the rearview camera and help you to see various areas around the vehicle while parking and maneuvering > page 163. The rear cross-traffic assist can warn you of approaching cross traffic when driving in reverse or exiting a parking space > page 167. Assisted parking Park assist helps you to locate suitable parking spaces and to park in them and exit them. Park assist controls the steering movements when parking in free parking spaces. The driver is still responsible for accelerating, braking, and shifting gears. The driver must always monitor the area around the vehicle and supervise the process of parking or exiting a parking space > page 168. Possible settings

You can adjust parking aid functions according to your preferences. The possible settings depend ‘on the vehicle equipment. Some settings are only available via [:] and under certain conditions. — Automatic activation © page 167 —Front and rear volume © page 162 — Entertainment fader > page 162. ~View © page 165 — Rear cross-traffic assist > page 167

Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 128.

Audi recommends practicing parki atraffic-free location or parking lot to become familiar with the systems. Practice parking in good light and weather conditions.

Parking aid plus Activating and deactivating

‘Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

Fig. 130 Center console: parking aid button

General information

The parking aid assists when parking and maneuvering by providing warnings about obstacles. If the ultrasonic sensors on the vehicle > page 129, fig. 106 detect an obstacle, the system will provide audio and visual warnings. Activating and deactivating Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

» Press the Pu button in the center console.

Automatic activation

> The system activates automatically when reverse gear is engaged while the engine is running.

If Automatic activation is switched on in the MMI and if the vehicle approaches an obstacle when driving forward at speeds below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h), the parking aid will activate >

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automatically. Audible signals will sound once the obstacle is within the sensor detection area. » Applies to: MMI: To switch Automatic activa-

tion on or off, select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Parking aid > Automatic activation.

Automatic deactivation

The distance indicator for the parking aid will deactivate automatically when driving forward faster than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

ZX WaRNING Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras >page 128.

@ Tips — If the parking aid is deactivated, it can only

be reactivated automatically when one of the following conditions is met:

~The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h)

— The ignition is switched off and back on again

~The parking brake is set and then released —The “P” selector lever position is engaged

and released again

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Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

Fig. 131 Center display: distance display

If the sensors detect an obstacle, audible and visual signals will warn you.

Visual warnings The visual warnings in the center display help you to detect the critical vehicle area and to estimate the distance to an obstacle. Red segments (@) show detected obstacles that are in your vehicle's path. The red lines @) mark the expected direction of travel based on the steering angle. A white segment @) indicates a detected obstacle that is outside of the vehicle's path. The closer your vehicle comes to the obstacle, the closer the segments will move to the vehicle. The collision area has been reached when the next to last segment is displayed. Obstacles in the collision area, including those outside of the vehicle's path, are shown in red. Do not continue driving farther. Audio signals The closer your vehicle gets to a detected obstacle, the shorter the time between the audible signals. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle is less than approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) away from the front or rear of the vehicle. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle is less than approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m) away from the sides* of the vehicle. Do not continue driving forward or in reverse >().

> To deactivate audio signals when parking or exiting a parking space, press “Jin the center display. The audio signals will be automatically activated again the next time the parking aid is activated.

Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume to your preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment. » Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Parking aid, or

» Press [Jin the center display when the parking aid is active.

Possible settings: Front volume - Volume for the front and side* area. Rear volume - Volume for the rear area.

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Entertainment fader - The volume of the audio/ video source is lowered when the parking aid is activated.

The new level is demonstrated briefly* when the volume is adjusted. Error messages If PA appears, the sensor in the respective area or the speaker is faulty. Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired. tf i or Hillis displayed when there is a malfunction, the parking aid functions may be unavailable or may be limited.

A message that indicates the cause and possible solution may appear with some displays. The weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor may be covered. Clean the area in front of the sensors ® page 130 and try to turn on the systems again later. If the malfunction remains, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or autho ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 128.

— Sensors and cameras have spots in which the surrounding area cannot be detected. Objects, animals, and people may only be detected with limitations may not be detected at all. Always monitor the traffic and the vehicle's surroundings directly and do not become distracted.

— Keep enough distance from the curb to avoid damage to the rims.

— Applies to: vehicles with park assist: If you park in short parking spaces using park assist, a continuous tone will sound from the parking aid when the distance to an object is less than approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m). Do not continue driving farther.

~The segments in the side area* are detected and analyzed when passing. If you switch the ignition off and on again or open the door, or if the vehicle is stationary for a period of time, the surrounding area may have changed in the meantime. In this case, the area will appear black until the area has been detected and evaluated.

~ If the distance to an obstacle remains constant, the volume of the distance warning gradually lowers after a few seconds until it is muted (this does not apply to the continuous tone). If the obstacle comes closer than it was before the sound was muted, the tone will sound again. If the obstacle be‘comes farther away than it was before the sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay attention to the vehicle's surroundings when you start to drive.

Rearview camera and peripheral cameras Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Fig. 132 Orientation line display when parking

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a rearview camera or multiple peripheral cameras may be available. The rearview camera helps you to park or maneuver using the orientation lines. The peripheral cameras expand the vehicle overview to include various views around the vehicle that can be selected.

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Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 128.

Activating and deactivating Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Fig. 133 Center console: parking aid button

Activating and deactivating » Press the Ps: button in the center console, or » Press 9 on in the center display if the visual distance indicator © page 162, fig. 131 is shown.

The system can be activated at low speeds, such when maneuvering. Automatic activation

The system activates automatically when reverse gear is engaged while the engine is running. Automatic deactivation

The system will deactivate automatically once the vehicle exceeds a certain speed while driving forward.

Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras © page 128.

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Fig. 134 Center display: aiming at a parking spot

When parking with the rearview camera or peripheral camera, the parking aid audio and visual warnings* page 162 will also assist you. Visual orientation lines

@ The orange orientation lines show the vehicle's direction of travel >@. Turn the steering wheel until the orange orientation lines align with the parking space. You can use the horizontal blue markings to help you estimate the distance to an obstacle. Each marking represents approximately 3 feet (1 meter). The blue surface is a static display and represents an extension of the vehicle perimeter to the rear.

® You can recognize the rear bumper in the lower display.

® You should stop driving in reverse when the red orientation line touches the edge of an object, at the latest.

Symbols Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras If 2/&/<3 is displayed and the display area represented by that symbol is not available, then. the camera on the that side is not available. The power exterior mirrors may have been folded in or a door or the luggage compartment lid may have been opened. If #% is displayed, there is a system malfunction and the display area represented by that symbol is not available. The camera is not working in this area. If one of the symbols continues to be displayed, drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or >

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authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras >page 128.

~ Sensors and cameras have spots in which the surrounding area cannot be detected. Objects, animals, and people may only be detected with limitations may not be detected at all. Always monitor the traffic and the vehicle's surroundings directly and do not become distracted.

— The orange orientation lines @ show the direction the rear of the vehicle will be travel-

ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The front of the vehicle swings out more than the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of distance so that an exterior mirror or a corner of the vehicle does not collide with any obstacles.

— Keep enough distance from the curb to avoid damage to the rims.

= Only use the images provided by the camera on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage compartment lid is completely closed. Make sure any objects you may have mounted on the luggage compartment lid do not block the rearview camera.

Operating the peripheral cameras Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras

Fig. 135 Center display: peripheral cameras

On vehicles with peripheral cameras, you can select among different views. Selecting the views » To display the entire selection bar, tap the cur-

rent view @ or swipe at the edge of the selection bar from left to right.

Requirement: The vehicle surroundings (Camera) must be selected in the View in the side area.

» To select a view, press @)@ or tap in an area to show the vehicle in the side view .

Selecting a view in the side area The vehicle surroundings are shown in the side area of the display. You can switch between a visual display (Graphic) and the vehicle surroundings (Camera). > Select [] > View in the center display when the parking aid is active.

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= Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 128.

= The Surroundings view is created from the individual camera images. The vehicle image is shown by the system. Objects and obstacles above the camera are not displayed.

Only use the images provided by the camera on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage compartment lid is completely closed. Make sure any objects you may have mounted on the luggage compartment lid do not block the rearview camera.

Depending on the selected gear, it will automatically switch between the Front and Rear views. If you switch the view manually, the automatic front/rear camera change will be temporarily deactivated.

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Rear cross-traffic assist

Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist

Fig. 136 Sensor detection range for rear cross-traffic assist

Fig. 137 Center display: rear cross-traffic assist display

General information

The rear cross-traffic assist monitors the area behind and next to the vehicle using radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle. The system can detect moving objects that are approaching, such as vehicles * fig. 136. A display in the MMI @) and various warnings provide assistance when exiting a parking space. Requirements for using the rear cross-traffic assist: ~The parking aid is active page 167 or reverse

gear is selected. ~The speed when driving in reverse must not be

higher than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). Displays, warnings, and braking ~ Display: the display @ appears only when the

parking aid is active. In vehicles with peripheral cameras, the display only appears in the Rear and Rear corner camera views. Arrows show the direction from which the cross traffic is approaching.

— Audible warnings: an audio signal may sound as an additional warning when driving in reverse.

— Automatic brake activation: if you do not react toa warning, a brief braking by the system can warn you of a potential collision with an approaching object.

The audible warning signal and the automatic brake activation occur only when driving in reverse. Switching the rear cross-traffic assist on and off — Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Parking aid > Rear cross-traffic assist, or

~ Select [-.] > Rear cross-traffic assist in the center display when the parking system is active.

Messages

if EBB EB) or » is displayed when there is a malfunction, the rear cross traffic assist functions may be unavailable or may be limited. A message that indicates the cause and possible solution may appear with some displays. The weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor may be covered. Clean the area of the sensors at. the rear corners of the vehicle * page 130, fig. 109 and try to turn the system on again later. If the malfunction remains, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or autho ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras >page 128.

~The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide alerts about people and cannot warn you about every type of approaching objects, such as cyclists. Always monitor the traffic as well as the vehicle's surroundings with direct eye contact.

~The system may not react at all or it may not react on time when objects are approaching very quickly.

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~The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide alerts if your vehicle is parallel or diagonally parked or if your vehicle is pulled too far into the parking space so that it is hidden by adjacent vehicles.

— Once an automatic brake activation occurs, the system cannot initiate another activation for several seconds.

— System functions may not be available if the ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a malfunction.

= If there is an audio warning signal from the rear cross-traffic assist, then the parking aid may not be able to provide audio warnings about detected obstacles under certain circumstances.

~The system complies with United States FCC regulations and ISED regulations © page 305.

~The coverage areas of the sensors fig. 136 are diagrams and do not represent a trueto-scale image of the sensor ranges.

Assisted parking General information

Applies to: vehicles with park assist If your vehicle is equipped with park assist, this system helps you find suitable parking spaces. Parking spaces are measured using ultrasonic sensors on the sides of the vehicle.

The system helps with the process of parking or exiting a parking space while the driver monitors the vehicle's surroundings with the parking aids, cameras*, and direct eye contact. The vehicle moves the steering wheel autonomously.

Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 128.

Options for parking and exiting parki spaces

Applies to: vehicles with park assist

Fig. 138 Parking options overview

The following parking options may be available, depending on the time of activation: — After a prior parking space search @)@)

= page 169. — After trying to park yourself, if you have driven past a parking space yourself (@). The front of the vehicle should already be far enough into the parking space so that the sensors can measure the space.

Parking options @ Backing into parallel parking spaces @® Backing into perpendicular parking spaces @ Driving forward into perpendicular parking

spaces that you have already driven past @ Driving forward into perpendicular parking

spaces Options for exiting parking spaces @ Exiting parallel parking spaces

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Parking space search Applies to: vehicles with park assist

Fig. 139 Center console: park assist button

Fig. 140 Center display: activated parking space search

@ Parking options display @ Arrows and symbols indicate the necessary

actions, such as continuing to drive forward or applying the brakes

@® Parking space detected and selected by the system

Activating the parking space search » To activate the parking space search, press the Pe button in the center console, or

» To activate the parking space search when the parking aid is activated, press Pa in the center display.

The display for the parking space search appears in the center display > fig. 140. Searching for parking spaces » Drive forward to the row of parking spaces at a

low speed. For the best parking results, the vehicle should be approximately 3 feet (1m) from the row of parking spaces.

» The parking space search is first done on the side of your lane. To switch the side for the parking space search, activate the turn signal for that side. Depending on vehicle equipment,

you may also be able to press on the side next to your vehicle in the center display.

Selecting the parking space If the system finds a parking space that could be suitable for the vehicle length and width, it will be displayed. The system automatically suggests a parking option @). If the parking space allows different parking options, they can be selected manually. Press one of the suggested parking options (@ in the center display. Starting the parking process To reach the correct starting position, follow the visual instructions in the center display @). Once the vehicle has reached the correct position, a P will appear above the selected parking space @). » Keep the vehicle as parallel as possible to the parked vehicles or to the side of the road.

» Make sure that the parking space is suitable for your vehicle >).

» Start the assisted parking process © page 170. Maneuvering area The vehicle can go off course during the parking process > (\. If there are obstacles within the maneuvering area that block or endanger the parking process, for example on the opposite side of the street, a message may appear. You may need to drive farther forward and stay closer to the row of parking spaces.

WARNING — Observe the safety precautions and note the

limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 128.

~The driver is always responsible when entering or exiting a parking space and during similar maneuvers.

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— Parking spaces classified as suitable by the system may have been detected incorrectly. The driver must decide if the pa displayed is suitable for the vel

= Certain conditions near the parking space may cause the parking process to fail, such as if the parking space is near trees or posts, or if the ground is covered, for example, with gravel, snow, or ice.

— If you did not drive past a suitable parking space too quickly, the system can also be activated afterwards by pressing P@ in the center display.

~The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) must not be switched off during the parking process. If the ESC intervenes, the parking process will be canceled.

— You can also drive into a perpendicular parking space yourself and then activate the system. If this is the case, the front of the vehicle should already be in the space @) = page 168, fig. 138 so that the sensors can measure the space.

~The system is not available when certain assist systems are switched on.

~ If there are suitable parking spaces on both sides of the street, for example on a oneway street, you can change the side where the system is searching for parking spaces by activating the turn signal for the other side or by pressing on that side in the center display.

~The park systems do not provide support for assisted parking on tight curves.

Park assist General information Applies to: vehicles with park assist The park assist helps you when parking and exiting parking spaces after the parking space search. The park assist takes over the steering of the vehicle while the driver accelerates, brakes,

and monitors the vehicle's surroundings. Park assist can be interrupted at any time.

— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 128.

~The driver is always responsible when entering or exiting a parking space and during similar maneuvers.

— Do not use this function if the vehicle cannot move freely, for example when on a vehicle jack.

— Do not use the park assist systems when transporting cargo that extends out of the vehicle, when snow chains are mounted, or when the parking space is on a hill or incline.

— Park assist guides the vehicle either away from curbs or onto them if other vehicles are parked on the curb. Make sure that your vehicle's tires and rims are not damaged. Resume control of the vehicle in time or stop the process of parking or exiting the parking space.

Follow the legal regulations in the country where you are located when using Park assist.

Parking with the park assists Applies to: vehicles with park assist

Requirement: a suitable parking space must be found and selected + page 168. The vehicle must initially be stationary. In the center display, arrows and symbols on the vehicle roof @) + page 169, fig. 140 indicate >

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what action is needed, such as applying the brakes or changing the direction. Park assist automatically steers the vehicle into the parking space while the driver presses the pedals. » After stopping the vehicle briefly, make sure

the actual direction the vehicle is traveling matches the direction indicated by the park assist.

» Remove your hands from the steering wheel. » Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the

» Follow the visual instructions in the center display and the warning tones until the parking process has ended.

— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 128.

~The park assist is an assist system. The driver is still responsible for monitoring the vehicle's surroundings and preventing collisions when using the system.

—When using park assist to drive into or out of a parking space, the steering wheel turns quickly on its own. Reaching into the steering wheel spokes while this is happening can result in injury.

You can also cancel the driving direction set by the system by shifting between a forward gear and reverse gear. Based on the position of the vehicle, the system then calculates the additional steering and driving directions for maneuvering.

Exiting parking spaces with park assist Applies to: vehicles with park assist

If you parked the vehicle in a parallel parking space, park assist can help you drive out of it. In the center display, arrows and symbols on the vehicle roof @) > page 169, fig. 140 indicate what action is needed, such as applying the

brakes or changing the direction. Park assist automatically steers the vehicle out of the parking space while the driver presses the pedals. » Start the engine.

» Press the Pe button in the center console. » Wait until a message appears in the center dis-

play that specifies the direction of travel required to exit the parking space.

» Activate the turn signal on the desired side or, depending on vehicle equipment, press that side next to the vehicle in the center display.

» Make sure the actual direction the vehicle is traveling matches the direction indicated by the park assist.

» Remove your hands from the steering wheel. » Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the

traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully = A\. The maximum speed for exiting a parking space is 3 mph (5 km/h).

» Follow the visual instructions in the display and the warning tones until the vehicle has finished exiting the parking space.

» The process of exiting the parking space has ended if additional corrective movements are no longer necessary and the specified steering wheel angle is sufficient to drive out of the parking space. Resume control of the steering wheel >@,.

~The park assist is an assist system. The driver is still responsible for monitoring the vehicle's surroundings and preventing collisions when using the system.

—When using park assist to drive into or out of a parking space, the steering wheel turns quickly on its own. Reaching into the steering wheel spokes while this is happening can result in injury.

Resume steering immediately after the last corrective movement and the takeover

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prompt, so that the specified steering wheel angle is not recentered.

Interrupting the park assist Applies to: vehicles with park assist

Park assist will be canceled automatically in the following scenarios: ~ You switch the system off. —You start steering. ~The speed is too high. ~The time limit is exceeded. — An obstacle is detected. — ESC intervenes. Resume control of the vehicle, end the park assist manually, or:

— You can resume the parking process in some situations. Press the Pe button in the center console.

—To continue exiting the parking space, switch the engine off and on. Press the Pe button in the center console.

Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 128.

Messages Applies to: vehicles with park assist if the MI. i or Bf indicator light turns on, the park assist is not available or was interrupted.

‘A message that indicates the cause and possible solution may appear with some displays. The weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor may be covered. Clean the area in front of the sensors ® page 130 and try to turn the system on again later. If the malfunction remains, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

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