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Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system The cruise control system assists the driver in maintaining a constant speed above approximately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains the desired speed by braking and accelerating.
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
~The cruise control system is only an assist system, and the driver is still responsible for controlling the vehicle. The driver is especially responsible for braking, controlling the speed, and maintaining the distance to other vehicles.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily when driving in turning lanes, highway exits, or in construction zones. This prevents the vehicle from accelerating to the stored speed when in these situations.
Before driving downhill a long distance on a steep hill, decrease your speed and select a lower gear. This makes use of the engine braking effect and reduces the load placed on the brakes.
play overview Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
Indicator lights and messages in the speedometer inform you about the driving situation and the settings. The displays depend on the country and equipment.
Indicator lights (EWSH / BBV- the cruise control system is switched on and actively controls the set speed. An additional indicator will appear in the head-up display".
Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system,
Fig. 103 Operating lever: switching the system on
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
» To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position @).
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
~ If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example, overheating) while the cruise control system is switched on, the regulating functions may shut off automatically.
Preselecting or activating a cruise control speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system, When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect the speed to be maintained, or you can select the speed while driving. Requirement: the system must be switched on. > To preselect a cruise control speed when the vehicle is stationary, tap the lever toward @/Q. page 139, fig. 103.
» To activate the cruise control speed, pull the lever toward position @) while driving.
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> To set the current driving speed as the cruise control speed, press the button @ on the lever.
Changing the cruise control speed Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system Requirement: the system must be switched on.
» To increase or decrease the cruise control speed
in small increments, tap the lever up to the first level toward @/O > page 133, fig. 103.
» To increase or decrease the cruise control speed in larger increments, tap the lever up to the second level toward @/O.
» To increase or decrease the cruise control speed continuously, tap and hold the lever at the first or second level toward @/Q).
Overriding or deactivating the cruise control speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system You can override or deactivate the cruise control system. When you deactivate the system, your cruise control speed will be stored and you can resume that speed. Requirement: the system must be switched on and the regulated speed must be activated. Overriding
» To temporarily override the cruise control speed, press the accelerator pedal.
» To resume the stored regulated speed, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
If you override the cruise control system for a long period of time, the cruise control system will be deactivated. Deactivating > To deactivate the cruise control speed, press
the lever to position @) (not locked into place) > page 139, fig. 103, or
> Press the brake pedal.
Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal could override the cruise control. Braking in140
terventions and corrective actions by the system may not occur.
Switching the system off Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
If you do not want to use the cruise control system for a longer period of time, you can switch it off.
» To switch the system off, press the lever toward @ (locked into place) > page 139, fig. 103.
The indicator light will turn off and the set speed will be cleared.
Messages Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
1f EUS] or Fis displayed when there is a malfunction, the cruise control system functions may be unavailable or limited.
Amessage 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 129 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 correctiency assist Desci n
Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist Efficiency assist can assist the driver with predictive information in order to reduce fuel consumption. Depending on vehicle equipment, the system may access data from the navigation system, the camera behind the windshield, and the radar sensors. Adjusting the efficiency assist You can adjust efficiency assist functions individually. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
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— Predictive messages > page 141. e control > page 151, Adjusting the
adaptive cruise assist.
Situation symbols Depending on vehicle equipment, the following symbols may be shown. The symbols indicate the situation to which the efficiency assist is responding. Some symbols only appear if Predictive messages are switched on, and some symbols only appear if Predictive control is switched on and adaptive cruise assist* is active.
Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126. ~The functions depend on the navigation data* being up-to-date and correct identifica~ tion by the traffic sign recognition*.
~The system only detects traffic signs that specify a speed limit.
~The display in the instrument cluster is based on the units of measurement used for
speed in the country where the vehicle is being operated. As a result, a display of SO in the instrument cluster can mean either mph ‘or km/h, depending on the country.
— Except for the road network, which is recorded in the navigation system’s map information, certain functions may not be available.
Predictive messages Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist
The symbol fi appears in the instrument cluster display if efficiency assist recommends removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. Additional symbols that indicate the situation to. which the efficiency assist is reacting are shown in the Driver assistance display page 141. Requirements ~The cruise control system" or the adaptive
cruise assist* controls must not be active. ~The vehicle speed must be at least 20 mph
(30 km/h). —The remaining distance until the situation is
reached must be large enough to allow the system to react to the situation.
Switching Predictive messages on or off You can switch predictive messages on or off. The possible settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Efficiency assist > Predictive messages.
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras >page 126.
— Pay attention to traffic and the area around your vehicle when efficiency assist is switched on. The driver is always responsible for assessing the traffic situation.
~The traffic signs on the road always take priority over the display. The driver is always
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responsible for adhering to the regulations applicable in the country where the vehicle is being operated.
—When a route is planned using the navigation system’, then system displays messages based on an assumed route. Without, route guidance, the system displays messages based on an assumed route.
~The wording of the message may vary depending on the Audi drive select* mode and the selector lever position that are selected. No messages are displayed when in the "S" driving program.
Adaptive cruise assist General information
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist Depending on the vehicle equipment, the adaptive cruise assist may consist of the following functions:
Within the limits of the system, the adaptive speed assist assists the driver in controlling the speed and the set distance to the vehicle driving ahead. If the system detects a vehicle driving ahead, the adaptive speed assist can brake and accelerate your vehicle within the limits of the system. On open roads with no traffic, it functions like a cruise control system. The stored speed is maintained. When approaching a vehicle driving ahead, the adaptive speed assist automatically brakes to match that vehicle's speed and then maintains the set distance as much as possible. Once the system does not detect a vehicle driving ahead, adaptive speed assist will accelerate up to the set speed.
The additional lane guidance assists the driver with corrective steering in order to stay in the lane. You can adjust if the adaptive cruise assist will provide support with lane guidance page 145, Switching lane guidance on and off. In stop-and-go traffic and in traffic jams, the vehicle may brake to a full stop and then may also start driving again automatically under certain conditions.
Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist: In traffic jams or in stop-and-go traffic, the traffic jam assist can assist the driver to stay within the lane detected by the system page 146. Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist: Predietive control can adjust the speed based on traffic and road conditions * page 147, Predictive control.
Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
The system complies with United States FCC regulations and ISED regulations > page 320.
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 104 Example: driving into a curve
In some situations, the adaptive cruise assist function is limited and you must assume control of the vehicle when necessary, for example by applying the brakes. — When driving into a curve fig. 104 and out of
a curve, the system may react to a vehicle in the neighboring lane and apply the brakes. You can override the system by pressing the accelerator pedal briefly.
~The system works with the various sensors and cameras in the vehicle. Vehicles can only be detected once they are within the area and range covered by the sensors page 127, fig. 95.
—When driving around tight curves, a vehicle driving ahead that was previously detected may >
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no longer be detected, and the adaptive cruise assist may accelerate unexpectedly.
~The system does not react to a stationary vehicle in the same lane if it expects that you can easily drive around the stationary vehicle by turning the steering wheel.
~The system cannot react to stationary objects, such as vehicles at the end of a traffic jam, especially when traveling at high speeds.
~The system has a limited ability to detect vehicles that are a short distance ahead, off to the side of your vehicle, or moving into your lane.
— Objects that are difficult to detect, such as motorcycles, vehicles with high ground clearance, or vehicles with an overhanging load, may be detected late or not detected at all.
~The system does not respond to people, animals, or objects that are crossing or approaching from the opposite direction.
ZX WwarNinc Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
Display overview
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assis
Fig. 106 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display
Indicator lights and messages in the speedometer @-@ inform you about the driving situation and the settings. In the Driver assistance display @®-@, you can find more detailed information about the system. The displays depend on the country and equipment.
Display in the speedometer The display in the speedometer is not available in all layouts* @ Marking for the set speed Current vehicle speed @ Available speed range for adaptive cruise assist (example) Image in the Driver assistance display The image in the Driver assistance display only appears if it was opened in the trip computer page 15.
Messages and settings Your vehicle Detected vehicle driving ahead Messages and settings Set target distance If you fall below the set distance, the distance bars turn red from the bottom upward. Lane departure warning availability
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Availability of lane guidance for adaptive cruise assist
Indicator lights El- The speed/distance control is active. No vehicles were detected ahead. The stored speed is maintained.
EB- The speed/distance control is active. A vehicle was detected ahead. The system controls the speed and distance from the vehicle driving ahead, and accelerates and brakes automatically. Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist BB traffic jam assist with improved lane guidance is active > page 146.
EB- The speed/distance control is active but the vehicle is not ready to drive. A vehicle was detected ahead. Your vehicle is stationary and will not start driving automatically.
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EB- The speed/distance control is active but the vehicle is not ready to drive. No vehicles were detected ahead. Your vehicle is stationary and will not start driving automatically. EB Take over. The braking power is not sufficient page 146, Brake intervention request or the safe start monitor is providing a warning page 150.
[W- Lane guidance is active. [WB- Take over steering. The system limits have been reached page 146, Steering intervention requests.
BHl- Lane guidance is switched on but it is not acive page 146, Lane guidance limitations.
GB B- Take over steering. No steering detected or a system limit has been reached page 146, Steering intervention requests.
Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
Using adaptive cruise assist Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 108 Operating lever: changing the speed
Switching on > To switch on the adaptive cruise assist, pull the
lever up to position @ until it engages.
Storing the speed and activating regulation If you have switched the system on, you can set the current speed as the “regulated speed” and activate regulation:
utton @). The set speed is indicated with a marking in the speedometer @) page 143, fig. 105 and shown in the instrument cluster > /\.
» To save the speed while the vehicle is stationary, also hold the brake pedal down.
You can set any speed between 15 mph (20 km/h) and the maximum possible speed range @ page 143, fig. 105. Pausing cruise control The control can be stopped at any time:
» While driving or when the vehicle is stationary: Press the lever away from you in the direction of the arrow. Or
» While driving: Press the brake pedal. The [Ef indicator light turns off. Resuming regulation The previously set speed can be resumed at any time after a pause.
» To resume cruise control while driving, pull the
lever toward you in the direction of the arrow.
» To resume cruise control when stationary, pull the lever toward you in the direction of the arrow while pressing the brake pedal.
Changing the speed
» To increase or decrease the set speed in smaller increments, briefly tap the lever toward @) or to the first level.
» To increase or decrease the set speed in larger increments, briefly tap the lever toward @ or to the second level.
» To increase or decrease the set speed continuously, hold the lever toward @ or until the marking in the speedometer @ page 143, fig. 105 has reached the desired speed.
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Applies to: vehicles with predictive control: Predictive control can automatically adjust the set speed based on traffic and road conditions page 147.
Preselecting a speed You can also preselect the speed when adaptive cruise assist is not active by moving the lever in the desired direction @/). Activate the previously selected speed by pulling the lever toward you in the direction of the arrow. Switching off If you do not want to use the adaptive cruise assist for a longer period of time, you can switch it off.
» Push the lever away from you into position @)
until it clicks into place. The indicator light and the set speed will turn off.
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
—The adaptive cruise assist is only an assist system, and the driver is still responsible for controlling the vehicle. The driver is especially responsible for braking, steering, starting to drive, and controlling the speed and the distance from other vehicles.
—Turn on the adaptive cruise assist only if the surrounding conditions permit it. Always adapt your driving style to the current visual, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— Switch the adaptive cruise assist off temporarily when driving in turning lanes or highway exits. This prevents the vehicle from accelerating to the stored speed when in these situations.
— If you press th utton @) when driving at speeds below 15 mph (20 km/h), the minimum possible speed that the system can maintain will be set. If no vehicle is detected ahead of you, the vehicle will acceler ate up to that speed.
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— Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so you can be ready to steer at any time. The driver is always responsible for adhering to the regulations applicable in the country where the vehicle is being operated.
~If you switch the ignition or the adaptive cruise assist off, the stored speed is erased for safety reasons.
~When the adaptive cruise assist is switched on, the ESC and the ASR are switched on automatically.
~The system cannot be switched off or it may be interrupted if the road exceeds the maximum possible grade for safe operation.
Switching lane guidance on and off
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and lane guidance and lane departure warning
Fig. 109 Turn signal lever: button for lane guidance and lane departure warning
Within the limits of the system, lane guidance provides corrective steering to assist the driver with keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane as much as possible. This feature can be deactivated.
Ina traffic jam, lane guidance also helps with leaving a space for emergency vehicles |) by steering your vehicle as close to the edge of your lane as possible. Switching lane guidance on and off The system will assist the driver by providing corrective steering only when adaptive cruise assist >
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is actively regulating and availability is switched on.
» To switch the availability of the lane guidance
on or off, briefly press the button @ on the turn signal lever. Or
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Adaptive cruise assist > Lane guidance.
The availability of lane guidance is indicated with arrows @) page 143, fig. 106 and with indicator lights page 143 in the Driver assistance display. Lane guidance limitations If JJ turns white, lane guidance is switched on but is not active. This may occur due to the following system limits or situations: ~The necessary lane marker lines have not been. detected (for example, in a construction zone or because the lines are obstructed by snow, dirt, water, or lighting)
~The lane is too narrow or too wide — The curve is too narrow ~ Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip. ~The turn signal was activated. ~The driver's hands are not on the steering wheel
Traffic jam assist with improved lane guidance Applies to: vehicl The [Ei indicator light will be on when the traffic jam assist with improved lane guidance is active. Avehicle was detected ahead. The system controls the speed and distance from the vehicle driving ahead, and accelerates and brakes automatically. Traffic jam assist is available at speeds below 40 mph (60 km/h).
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ZX WARNING Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126. @ Tes ~ Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so you can be ready to steer at any
time. The driver is always responsible for adhering to the regulations applicable in the country where the vehicle is being operated.
~ Audi recommends only switching on lane guidance on well-constructed roads.
Fig. 110 Instrument cluster: brake intervention request
Brake intervention request If the [Ei indicator light turns on and the message Distance! appears, press the brake pedal to apply the brakes > A\. The braking effect by the adaptive cruise assist is. not strong enough to maintain a sufficient distance to the vehicle driving ahead in this situation.
The display @) also appears if you have opened the Driver assistance display in the trip computer page 15. Steering intervention requests If the [MJ indicator light turns on, take over steering. The limits of the system have been reached, for example because the system's steering power is not sufficient in curves that are too narrow. The system will become inactive after a short time and will only be active again later. If the [J or indicator lights turn on and a corresponding message appears, take over steering. Sufficient steering activity was not detected or a system limit has been reached. Keep your hands on the steering wheel so you can be ready to steer at any time. If the driver does not take over steering, adaptive cruise assist will be canceled. If the vehicle is equipped with emergency assist >
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and it is ready to function, it will be activated page 163.
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— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
~The adaptive cruise assist is only an assist system, and the driver is still responsible for controlling the vehicle. The driver is especially responsible for braking, steering, and maintaining the distance to other vehicles.
— Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so you can be ready to steer at any time. The driver is always responsible for adhering to the regulations applicable in the country where the vehicle is being operated.
—The intervention requests may be accompanied by additional audio or visual signals, depending on the situation.
Predictive control Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and efficiency
Fig. 111 Instrument cluster: speedometer: predictive control display
General information
With predictive control, efficiency assist adapts the set speed in adaptive cruise control @ based on detected speed limits and the upcoming route. Once the system no longer detects any incidents, adaptive cruise control will accelerate back up to the last speed that the driver set. After switching on the ignition, the availability of predictive control is indicated by a message when the adaptive cruise assist is first activated.
Incident symbols indicate the situation to which predictive control is reacting page 141, Situation symbols. Requirements — Predictive control is switched on in the MMI page 151.
—The adaptive cruise assist must be actively regulating > page 144.
—The system can only react to speed limits that are 15 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
—The map content of the navigation system* must be updated regularly in order for the system to work without restrictions > page 273.
Display in the speedometer The display depends on vehicle equipment and is not available in all layouts*. @ The marking shows the set speed (regulated
speed that was set by the driver or by predictive control).
@ The red band shows the difference between the speed limit and the set speed that is set.
@ The gray band shows if the vehicle speed is planned to drop below the set speed due to the road layout.
Overriding control The driver can override the predictive control at any time by pressing the accelerator pedal. If the system changes the vehicle speed to adapt to speed limits, you can change the speed using the lever > page 144, fig. 108.
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and a message with Adaptive cruise assist: Predictive control is displayed when there is a malfunction, the efficiency assist functions are unavailable or 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 129 and try to turn on the systems again later. If the malfunction remains, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
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Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
ZX WARNING — Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras >page 126.
— Pay attention to traffic and the area around your vehicle when predictive control is switched on. The driver is always responsible for assessing the traffic situation.
~The system does not consider “right of way” rules and does not respond to traffic lights, so lack of driver attention in these situations can increase the risk of an accident.
~The speed when driving through curves may be different from what you as a driver would do or may not be suitable for the weather and road conditions. If necessary, apply the brakes and reduce the selected speed to be maintained in the Adjustment to curves along route setting to reduce the risk of an accident.
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— Predictive control can exceed or drop below the maximum permitted speed. The driver is responsible for adhering to the permitted speed limit.
~The traffic signs on the road always take priority over the display. The driver is always responsible for adhering to the regulations applicable in the country where the vehicle is being operated.
— If a speed limit is detected, the marking @) of the set speed limit will be adjusted even if the adaptive cruise assist is not actively regulating.
— Control by the system depends on which adaptive cruise assist driving program is set or on the selected Audi drive select* mode.
— After switching on the ignition and first driving onto a freeway or similar road without a speed limit, the system will regulate the speed to 80 mph (130 km/h)". Then
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the system adjusts to the last speed set by the driver.
~ There is no adaptation to speed limits when driving through highway interchanges and when driving on or off the expressway.
~The system can fail to provide control or the control may be faulty if the values from the camera-based traffic sign recognition* are incorrect or the navigation system* map data is outdated.
—When route guidance is switched on, the system adapts to the route provided by the navigation system. Driving without route guidance or leaving a route can result in faulty control.
Setting the distance
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cru se assist
Fig. 112 Operating lever: setting the distance
When approaching a vehicle driving ahead, the adaptive cruise assist brakes to the set speed and then maintains the set distance. If the vehicle driving ahead accelerates, then the adaptive cruise assist will also accelerate up to the speed that you have set.
» Tap the rocker switch to display the distance
that is currently set.
» To increase or decrease the distance in increments, tap the switch again toward @ or .
The newly-set distance will be shown briefly, for example with the [Ej indicator light. If you adjust the speed, you must also change the time gap to the vehicle driving ahead. The higher >
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the speed, the greater the distance that is needed. The following distances can be set:
Approximately 1 92 feet (28 m)
second
Approximately 1.3 118 feet (36 m)
seconds
Approximately 1.8 seconds (the setting corresponds to a distance that is “half of the vehicle speed”)
164 feet (50 m)
Approximately 2.4 219 feet (67 m)
seconds
Approximately 3.6 328 feet (100 m)
seconds
Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
- When setting the distance, the driver is responsible for adhering to any applicable legal regulations.
— In the Driver assistance display, a graphic display is shown instead of the indicator lights > page 143, fig. 106. The display matches the functions of the indicator lights.
— Depending on the selected driving program and distance, driving behavior when accelerating may vary from moderate to sporty page 151, Adjusting the adaptive cruise assist.
— The distances provided are specified values. Depending on the driving situation and how the vehicle ahead is driving, the actual distance may be more or less than these target distances.
Additional functions Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 113 Lever: using adaptive cruise assist
Requirement: all additional functions require adaptive cruise assist control to be active. Overriding control You can override control by the system completely, for example if you would like to pass another vehicle or if you would like to accelerate faster.
» To accelerate manually, pull the lever toward
you in the direction of the arrow and hold it there, or press the accelerator pedal.
» To resume the usual cruise control, release the lever or remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
When you are in the Driver assistance display, the message Overridden will appear. Decreasing the distance You can temporarily decrease the distance even more, for example if you would like to merge into another lane because of lane closures. In this situation, the adaptive cruise assist will accelerate above the set speed if necessary.
» To further reduce the distance to the vehicle ahead temporarily, pull the lever toward yourself in the direction of the arrow and hold it in that position.
» To resume the system control, release the lever.
When you are in the Driver assistance display, the message Overridden will appear.
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Behavior when a turn signal is active (for merging)" When you use the turn signal, for example when merging, then the system extends its area of control into the adjacent lane. When the function is active, the adaptive cruise assist will reduce the speed so that you can merge behind the next vehicle more easily > A\. Requirements: the system is activated and has detected that that you are driving on a highway, the difference in speed compared to other vehicles is sufficiently small, and the distance between the vehicles is great enough. The vehicles are driving in traffic that is flowing consistently.
» To activate the function, activate the turn signal in the direction of the lane in which you would like to merge.
» To cancel the function after a short period of time, switch the turn signal off again. System control will be canceled immediately if you press the accelerator pedal.
The system will continue to maintain distance to the vehicle ahead in your own lane, within the limits of the system.
ZX WARNING — Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
—Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal could override the cruise control. Braking interventions and corrective actions by the system may not occur.
~The functions only provide assistance. The driver is still responsible for controlling the vehicle when using these functions. The driver is especially responsible for changing lanes, applying the brakes, controlling the speed, and maintaining the distance to other vehicles.
1) This is not available in some countries.
Driving in stop-and-go traffic
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist safe start monitor
Fig. 114 Instrument cluster:
Stopping with adaptive cruise assist The adaptive cruise assist also assists you in stopand-go traffic. Within the limits of the system, your vehicle may brake and remain at a stop if a vehicle driving ahead stops. Starting to drive with adaptive cruise assist!) As long as the message ready to drive and [Elis displayed, your vehicle will begin driving when the vehicle ahead starts to move > A\.
The touching of the steering wheel will be evaluated in stop-and-go traffic. If the driver has at least one hand on the steering wheel, the driver will be considered ready for driving, and the “ready to drive” status can be extended If your vehicle is stopped for too long, it will no longer drive autonomously for safety reasons, and the message will turn off.
» To extend ready to drive for a brief time or reactivate it, pull the lever briefly toward you in the direction of the arrow page 149, fig. 113.
» To resume manual control of the vehicle, tap the accelerator pedal.
Safe start monitor The vehicle can still start to drive even if certain obstacles are detected when starting to drive > A\. If the surrounding area detection detects an obstacle, you will be alerted to the danger by the [i indicator light. If you are in the Driver assistance display, the display @ fig. 114 and the message Warning! >
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will also appear. An audio signal will also sound. Your vehicle will drive more slowly when starting. This may also occur in some situations when there is no apparent obstacle.
» Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle if necessary.
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
— If the message ready to drive") appears, your vehicle will start driving even if there is an obstacle between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. To reduce the risk of an accident, always make sure there are no obstacles between your vehicle and the vehicle driving ahead.
For safety reasons, adaptive cruise assist only starts driving actively if: ~The driver's safety belt is fastened ~All doors and the hood are closed ~The vehicle has not been stationary for a
long period of time
Adjusting the adaptive cruise assist Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
You can adjust the adaptive cruise assist to your own preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE HICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Adaptive cruise a: it.
Possible settings: Lane guidance - If lane guidance is also active when adaptive cruise assist control is active, you can switch it on or off.
Driving program - Depending on the driving program and the distance that are set, the vehicle handling will be adjusted from Sport to Comfort
D) This is not available in some countries.
and the lane guidance haptic feedback will be adjusted. Store last distance - The last distance that was set will be stored after the ignition is switched off. If the distance is not stored, distance [EM] (time distance of approximately 1.8 seconds) is automatically preset every time the ignition is switched on. Predictive control > Set speed limit - adaptation to speed limits can be switched On or Off. Regulation With tolerance can also be selected, if desired. In this scenario, you may fall below or exceed the set speed in favor of increased efficieny. Predictive control > Adjustment to curves along route - regulation based on the road ahead can be switched Off or set from Slow to Fast based on your preference. The setting influences vehicle handling with predictive control, for example the speed for driving through curves.
Messages Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
1f Fil or Bilis displayed when there is a malfunction, the adaptive cruise assist functions or traffic jam assist* functions may be unavailable or 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 129 and try to turn on the systems again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment: Narrow area Depending on vehicle equipment, this message appears in the Driver assistance display if the
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adaptive cruise assist is adjusting the speed in a narrow area, for example a construction zone.
Adaptive cruise assist: Please take over! Adaptive cruise assist was ended, for example because the vehicle rolled backwards when starting ona slight incline even though the system was active. You must take over further control of the vehicle.
Adaptive cruise assist: limited availability. See owner's manual This message appears when the sensor view is limited, for example, when weather conditions are too poor or a sensor is covered. You can switch on the adaptive cruise assist, but certain functions such as assistance in narrow areas will not be available. Under certain circumstances, some objects may be detected late or may not be detected at all. Be especially careful. Cleaning the area in front of the sensors * page 129 may correct the malfunction.
Distance warning Description
Applies to: ith distance warning
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 115. Instrument cluster: display of the current distance
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist Fig.
116 Instrument cluster: distance warning
General information
At speeds above approximately 40 mph (65 km/h), this function measures the distance to the vehicle ahead as time. If the distance falls below the warning threshold and remains there, the system will warn you of the hazard with the BB indicator light.
Image in the Driver assistance display Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist The display only appears if the Driver assistance display is selected on the on-board computer page 15 and the adaptive cruise assist is not actively controlling the vehicle. @ Detected vehicle driving ahead @ Use the markings to help you estimate the
distance to an obstacle. Each marking represents approximately one second.
Set warning threshold. Depending on the settings, the display will be colored in from the bottom to the top.
@ The actual distance is smaller than the set distance and you will be informed about the danger.
Adjusting the distance warning You can switch the system on and off in the MMI page 130. You can adjust the distance warning to your preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment. — Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Driver assistance > () > Distance warning
Possible settings ~ Warning threshold Messages 1 BB or Bis displayed when there is a malfunction, the distance warning 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 ofthe >
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sensors page 129 and try to turn the system on again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili ty immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
VN /ARNING Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning
~The driver is always responsible for adhering to the regulations applicable in the country where the vehicle is being operated.
You may fall below the warning threshold briefly when passing or when quickly approaching a vehicle driving ahead. There is no warning in this scenario. A warning is given only if you fall below the warning threshold for an extended period of time.
Lane departure warning General information
Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning The lane departure warning can detect lane marker lines within the limits of the system. If you are approaching a detected lane marker and it appears likely that you will leave the lane, the system can warn you with corrective steering and a steering wheel vibration, if necessary. The system functions in the speed range of approximately 40 mph - 155 mph (65 km/h 250 km/h).
WaRNING Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
Fig. 117 Turn signal lever: button for lane departure warning and lane guidance for adaptive cruise assist*
Fig. 118 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display
Switching the lane departure warning on and off
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE~ HICLE > Driver assistance > (3) > Lane departure warning Or:
» Press and hold the button @) on the turn signal lever until the ZESVEZM indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off or on.
Display and warning The availability, readiness to provide warnings, and the warnings are indicated with indicator lights. The lane departure warning is ready to provide warnings if an object is detected on at least one side of the individual lane. >
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2 White |FJon the | the lane departure line(s) | corre- warning is switched on sponding but not ready to provide side warnings.
3 Green MMonthe The lane departure line(s) | corre- warning is switched on sponding and ready to provide side warnings.
4 Red PMonthe |The lane departure line | corre- warning system will sponding warn you with a correcside tive steering intervention before exiting the lane.
5 WB lon Lane guidance by the both sides _|emergency assist is active page 163. If the lane departure warning must intervene for a long period of time, a message will request the driver to drive in the center of the lane. The steering wheel can also vibrate to warn you if lane boundaries are detected during a passing maneuver. If the If indicator light turns on, the lane departure warning is not ready to provide warnings. This may occur due to the following system limits or situations: ~The necessary lane marker lines have not been detected (for example, in a construction zone or because the lines are obstructed by snow, dirt, water, or lighting)
~The speed is below the activation speed ~The lane is too narrow or too wide = The curve is too narrow = Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip. ~The driver's hands are not on the steering wheel
~The turn signal was activated. Steering intervention request
If the lane departure warning intervenes multiple times when no steering activity is detected, the
steering intervention request will provide a warning using audio and visual signals, such as Ey. Take over the steering and keep your hands on the steering wheel so that you will be ready to steer at any time. The system may no longer be ready to provide warnings after a short time, and it will only become active again later. If the driver does not take over steering, the lane departure warning will no longer be ready to provide warnings. If the vehicle is equipped with emergency assist and it is ready to function, it will be activated page 163. Behavior when a turn signal is active Applies to: vehicles with side assist: The system will not warn you if you activate a turn signal before crossing the lane marker line. In this case, it assumes that you are changing lanes intentionaly. Applies to: vehicles with side assist: If the turn signal is activated, the lane departure warning is ready, and a lane change has been classified as critical by the lane departure warning due to vehicles traveling beside you or due to approaching vehicles, then a noticeable corrective steering movement will occur shortly before exiting the lane. This will attempt to keep your vehicle in the lane.
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
~The system warns the driver that the vehicle is leaving the lane using corrective steering. The driver is always responsible for keeping the vehicle within the lane.
~ Corrective steering may not occur at alll in certain situations, such as during heavy braking. Always be ready to intervene.
~ Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so you can be ready to steer at any time. The driver is always responsible for adhering to the regulations applicable in
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the country where the vehicle is being operated.
~The system does not provide any corrective steering or steering wheel vibrations if it detects that you are passing another vehicle.
~The image in the Driver assistance display only appears if it was opened in the trip computer > page 15.
Adjusting the lane departure warning Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning
You can turn the lane departure warning on or off, or adjust it to your preference. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
~ Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Driver assistance > (23) > Lane departure warning
Possible settings: ~ Vibration warning
Messages Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning f FZ) or is displayed when there is a malfunction, the lane departure warning and lane guidance functions of the adaptive cruise functions may be unavailable or limited. A message that indicates the cause and possible solution may appear with some displays. The weather conditions may be too poor or the camera may be covered. Clean the area in front of the camera page 129 and try to turn on the systems again later. If the malfunction remains, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.
Audi pre sense Function overview
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense Within the limits of the system, the Audi pre sense functions can initiate measures in certain driving situations to protect the vehicle occupants and other road users. Depending on the vehicle equipment, various Audi pre sense systems may be installed: ~ Audi pre sense basic can react during emergency and dangerous braking maneuvers and unstable driving situations (such as oversteering or understeering).
~ Audi pre sense front can detect an impending frontal impact and react with warnings, braking interventions, and preemptive safety measures for the vehicle occupants.
— Audi pre sense rear monitors the rear traffic behind your vehicle and can react to an impending rear impact.
~ Audi pre sense side can detect an impending side impact from cross-traffic and vehicles coming from the side, and can initiate preemptive safety measures.
— The swerve assist can help you to steer the vehicle around an obstacle during an evasive maneuver that is detected as critical.
—The turn assist can detect vehicles in the opposite lane as critical during a turning maneuver and react with braking maneuvers.
Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense Depending on the vehicle speed and the vehicle equipment, the following functions may be initiated in certain situations:
= Visual and audio warnings ~ Reversible tensioning of safety belts ~ Closing the windows and panoramic glass roof — Adjusting the seats ~ Other preemptive safety measures by individual systems
Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
— Depending on the risk situation that is detected and the selected Audi drive select” mode, not all preemptive safety measures >
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may be initiated under certain circumstances. Certain functions can be adjusted or skipped if necessary.
—Audi pre sense may be restricted or unavailable under certain circumstances, for example if: ~ There are passengers with unfastened
safety belts — After turning on the ignition, as long as
the [J indicator light is on. — When driving in reverse. ~There is an airbag control module malfunction
— System functions may not be available if the ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a malfunction.
Audi pre sense basic Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense basic Audi pre sense basic is automatically active at speeds of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) and higher. Audi pre sense basic can trigger preemptive safety measures during emergency braking and dangerous braking maneuvers as well as in unstable driving situations, such as oversteering or understeering > page 155, Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures. The message Audi pre sense [J will warn you about the danger.
Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
Audi pre sense front Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense front, Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense front can warn about an impending front end collision and brake the vehicle strongly, if necessary. The system uses the camera behind the windshield and is available at speeds above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Driving situations The situations to which the system reacts depends on the vehicle speed. Up to speeds of approximately 52 mph (85 km/h), the system may react to the following situations: ~ Pedestrians and cyclists in your lane Up to speeds of approximately 155 mph (250 km/h), the system may react to the following situations:
~A vehicle driving ahead clearly applies the brakes
~When approaching a vehicle ahead that is clearly traveling more slowly
~When approaching a stationary vehicle Prewarning To warn about detected dangers, Audi pre sense [J will appear in the instrument cluster and an audio signal will sound. A brief application of the brakes Ifa collision is imminent, there may be an acute warning using a brief application of the brakes. You will also be warned about the danger by an indicator in the instrument cluster display. You may only be able to avoid a collision by swerving or braking strongly. Automatic braking force increase If there is an impending collision and you are not applying the brakes enough, the braking force may be increased, depending on the situation. Automatic braking If you do not react to the acute warning, the system may apply the brakes with strong braking force within the limits of the system in order to reduce the speed of impact in the event of a collision. If the brakes were applied until the vehicle stopped, [fi] Please take over! will appear in the instrument cluster and you must take over control of the vehicle.
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— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
— Audi pre sense front cannot overcome natural physical laws. It is a system designed to assist and it cannot prevent a collision in every circumstance. The driver must always intervene. The driver is always responsible for braking at the correct time. Do not let the increased safety provided tempt you into taking risks. This could increase your risk of acollision.
— Audi pre sense front does not react to certain objects, such as animals, crossing or oncoming vehicles, bars, railings, or railcars.
— Audi pre sense front may be limited or unavailable when driving in curves.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the vehicle interior during sudden driving or braking maneuvers, which increases the risk of an accident. Store objects securely while driving.
— Make sure that every passenger in the vehicle has his or her safety belt fastened correctly and follows the instructions for proper seating > page 64.
= In trailer mode, the braking behavior of the vehicle and trailer may be different than usual during automatic braking. If there is a high trailer tongue weight, the reaction from Audi pre sense front may be limited or the system may be unavailable.
Certain Audi pre sense front functions are switched off when the hill descent assist is actively controlling the vehicle.
Audi pre sense rear Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense rear
Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense rear uses data from radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle and calculates the probability of a rear-end collision with the vehicle behind you.
Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures can be initiated if the risk of a collision with the vehicle behind you is detected.
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
— Audi pre sense rear does not react to pedestrians, animals, crossing objects, and objects not detected as vehicles.
—Audi pre sense rear functions switch off when trailer mode is detected. There is no guarantee the functions will switch off when using a retrofitted trailer hitch.
— Audi pre sense rear functions may also switch off if there is a malfunction in the side assist system.
Au Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense side
Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense can warn about impending collisions with crosstraffic and vehicles approaching from the side, and trigger Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures. The system uses additional sensors in the front and rear areas and is active at speeds up to approximately 35 mph (60 km/h).
~ Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
— Audi pre sense side does not react to pedestrians, animals, and objects not detected as vehicles.
~The Audi pre sense side functions are limited when trailer mode is detected.
~The Audi pre sense side functions may also switch off if there is a malfunction in the intersection assistant”.
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Swerve assist Applies to: vehicles with swerve assist The swerve assist can help you to steer the vehicle around an obstacle detected in a critical area. If you avoid an obstacle after the acute warning, then swerve assist assists you by specifically braking individual wheels and applying slight steering adjustment to correct the steering wheel angle as long as you are actively steering. The swerve assist is available at speeds between approximately 30 mph and 90 mph (50 km/h 150 km/h).
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
~ Swerve assist does not react to pedestrians, animals, crossing objects, and objects not detected as vehicles.
— System functions may not be available if the ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a malfunction.
—An indicator in the instrument cluster will inform you when there is an intervention.
Turn as: Applies to: vehicles with turn assist When turning left, turn assist can help to reduce the risk of a collision with an oncoming vehicle by using braking action to keep your vehicle in its lane. The function is only available when the turn signal is turned on and at speeds up to maximum of 6 mph (10 km/h).
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras > page 126.
~The turn assist does not react to pedestrians, animals, crossing objects, and objects not detected as vehicles.
— System functions may not be available if the ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a malfunction.
— An indicator in the instrument cluster will inform you when there is an intervention.
‘Adjusting Audi pre sense Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense You can switch the system on and off in the MMI page 130. You can adjust Audi pre sense and the associated systems according to your preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE~ HICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Audi pre sense.
Possible settings: Setting the prewarning You can adjust the warning time for the prewarning to your preference (Early/Medium/Late) or switch the prewarning off. Set the warning time for the early warning to Early at first. If you feel that the prewarnings appear too early, then set the warning time to Medium. The Late warning time should only be set in special circumstances.
— If the system is switched off, it will switch on again automatically once the ignition is switched on again.
— Switch Audi pre sense off when you are not using public streets, when loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier, train, ship, or other type of transportation, or when towing the vehicle. This can help to prevent an undesired intervention from the Audi pre sense system.
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Messages Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense If BBJis displayed when there is a malfunction, the Audi pre sense functions may be unavailable or may be limited. Amessage 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. Bring the vehicle to a full stop, switch the ignition off, and clean the area in front of the sensors page 129. If the message still appears after switching the ignition on again, have an authorized repair facility correct the malfunction as soon as possible.
Side assist
Fig. 119 Driving situations and displays in the exterior mirror
General information Side assist monitors the blind spot and traffic behind your vehicle in the adjacent lanes and provides assistance when you are changing lanes and when turning”). If the system detects an object approaching and classifies it as critical, the display in the exterior mirror 1 on that side of the vehicle will turn on,
1) This function is not available in every vehicle.
Driving situations The side assist warning is active at speeds that are approximately equal to walking speed, and can help in situations such as the following: ~ Your vehicle is being passed. The faster another
vehicle approaches from behind, the sooner the display in the exterior mirror will turn on.
— There are vehicles traveling in the same direction as you ina lane adjacent to yours. The display in the exterior mirror will turn on when the detected object is in the “blind spot”, at the latest.
~ You are slowly passing another vehicle. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is less than 9 mph (15 km/h), the display in the exterior mirror will turn on.
— You are turning at low speeds").
Information stage If you still have not activated a turn signal, the system will inform you about objects classified as critical at speeds above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). This is even possible when your vehicle is stationary and the turn signal is turned on”), so that the system can also assist you when turning. The system informs you about objects classified as critical by turning on the display in the exterior mirror on that side of the vehicle @. The display remains dim in the information stage so that you are not distracted while looking forward.
Warning stage Once you activate a turn signal, the system will inform you about objects classified as critical by turning on the display in the respective exterior mirror. If other driver assistance systems (depending on vehicle equipment) detect that your vehicle is about to leave the lane, the display will blink even if the turn signal lever is not activated to
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warn you about objects that are classified as critical. You can also be warned with corrective steering page 153, Lane departure warning. System limitations
The system uses the data from the radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle > page 129, fig. 98. They are designed to detect the left and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are the normal width. In some situations, the system may react to vehicles in your own lane or lanes that are not directly adjacent to yours, or to objects on the side of the road. In this case, the display will turn on even though there is no vehicle in the critical area. These situations may include: ~ Driving on the edge of your own lane = Narrow lanes — Curves — High barriers on the side of the road
— Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
=The display may not appear at all or it may not appear on time when vehicles are approaching or being passed very quickly.
= If the window glass in the driver's door or front passenger's door has been tinted, the display in the exterior mirror may be incorrect.
— These systems are not available in trailer towing mode. There is no guarantee the systems will switch off when using a retrofitted trailer hitch. Do not use these functions when towing a trailer.
~The coverage areas of the sensors fig. 119 are diagrams and do not represent a trueto-scale image of the sensor ranges.
~The system complies with United States FCC regulations and ISED regulations page 320.
Applies to: vehicles with side assist
You can switch the system on and off in the MMI = page 130. You can adjust the side assist to your preferences. The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
» Applies to MMI: select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Driver assistance > (@}) > Side a
Possible settings: Brightness - Change the brightness only when side assist is switched on, so that the selected setting can be checked in the exterior mirror displays. Adjust the brightness to a level where the display in the information stage will not disrupt your view ahead. Because the display brightness automatically adapts to the ambient light, it may have already been adjusted to the highest or lowest setting during the automatic adaptation.
If the system is activated, the displays will turn on briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Messages Applies to: vehicles with side assist 1B or BiiJis displayed when there is a malfunction, the side assist and exit warning system. 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 sensor area at the rear corners of the vehicle * page 129, fig. 98 and try to turn the systems 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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Exit warning
Applies to: vehicles with exit warning system.
Fig. 121 Front door: arning strip
General information
Within system limits, the exit warning system can detect traffic approaching from behind such as vehicles, and provide assistance based on this information when you are exiting the vehicle fig. 120. The system uses the data from the radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle. Displays and warnings Ifyou pull a door handle while the vehicle is stationary and an object classified as critical is approaching, the warning strip @ and the display on the exterior mirror @) will light up on the corresponding side of the vehicle. If the door is opened, the displays on that side will flash. If another road user that is classified as critical is approaching while a door is already open, the displays on that door will turn on. The same messages apply for the exit warning system and side assist page 160.
Switching the exit warning on and off ~You can switch the system on and off in the MMI page 730.
= Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the area around your vehicle. The exit warning system does not replace the attention of the vehicle occupants. The vehicle occupants are always responsible for opening the doors and exiting the vehicle.
— The exit warning system does not respond to 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 display may not appear in time when vehicles are approaching very quickly.
~The exit warning system does not react to stationary objects or pedestrians.
~The exit warning system will not provide alerts if your vehicle is pulled too far into the parking space so that it is hidden by adjacent vehicles.
= The exit warning system can be available for up to approximately three minutes after unlocking the vehicle and opening the door as well as after switching off the ignition. Then the displays flash briefly and the system switches off.
= The system is not available when towing a trailer. There is no guarantee the system will switch off when using a retrofitted trailer hitch. Do not use these functions when towing a trailer.
~The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 120 are diagrams and do not represent a trueto-scale image of the sensor ranges.
~The system complies with United States FCC regulations and ISED regulations page 320.
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Intersection assistant
Applies to: vehicles with intersection assistant
Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: directional display from the intersection assistant
General information The intersection assistant can warn the driver of approaching cross traffic in complex intersections fig. 122. The system monitors intersections and exit ramps using the sensors installed in the vehicle that detect the front and side areas around the vehicle. Moving objects that are approaching from behind, such as cars, are detected within the limits of the system A\. The system can also warn the driver of a potential collision with detected approaching cross traffic in intersections and exit ramps with poor visibility. Requirements for using the intersection assistant: ~The speed must not be higher than approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).
~The “D” selector lever position is selected.
Displays, warnings, and braking — Display: the red arrow @) can indicate the direction from which the cross traffic is approaching. The indicator in the upper display only appears when the parking aid is activated. For vehicles with peripheral cameras only in the Front and Front corner camera views. The display only appears in the instrument cluster fig. 123 when the Driver assistance display is open in the on-board computer page 75.
~ Warnings: the message Cross traffic! [JJ can warn about critical cross-traffic when driving forward. There may also be an audible signal.
— Automatic brake activation: if you do not react to a warning, a brief braking by the system can warn you of a potential collision with an approaching object when driving forward at speeds up to approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Switching the intersection assistant on and off — You can switch the system on and off in the MMI page 130.
Messages 1 HI, Wi or & is displayed when there is a malfunction, the intersection assistant 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 129 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.
WARNING — Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
— The intersection assistant will not provide alerts about people and cannot warn you about every type of approaching objects, such as cyclists. Always monitor the traffic
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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 vehicles are approaching
very quickly.
~The coverage areas of the sensors fig. 122 are diagrams and do not represent a trueto-scale image of the sensor ranges.
~The system complies with United States FCC regulations and ISED regulations page 320.
Emergency assist Description
Applies to: vehicles with emergency assist General information Within the limits of the system, emergency assist can detect inactivity from the driver. In these instances, the system will warn the driver, assume control of the vehicle if necessary, and bring the vehicle automatically to a stop in the lane. When switched on, emergency assist is automatically available when lane guidance for adaptive cruise assist is activated and the vehicle speed is approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or greater. When adaptive cruise assist is not activated, the activated emergency assist is only available if the lane departure warning is ready to provide warnings and the speed is greater than approximately 40 mph (65 km/h). If one of the requirements needed for adaptive cruise assist or the lane departure warning is no longer met, the system can only function with limitations. Emergency assist functions
Measures may be initiated in stages. The vehicle can intervene within the limits of the system. The
}) This function is not available in every market and on all vehicle equipment levels.
measures depend on the dangerous situation and the vehicle equipment: = Visual and audio warnings —Vehicle control — Reduction of vehicle speed in stages — Lowers the volume of the Infotainment system —Tugs on the safety belt — Activates the brakes ~The emergency flashers are activated — Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures are triggered > page 155
~The brakes are applied until the vehicle is stationary
As soon as the vehicle comes to a full stop, the vehicle prepares for the vehicle passengers to be rescued. The parking brake is set, the “P” selector lever position is engaged, the doors are unlocked, and the interior lighting is activated. The emergency call” will be started if necessary once the vehicle has been stationary for several seconds. Display If /EA\ is displayed for example, the emergency assist lane guidance is active. Overriding the emergency assist You can override emergency assist as follows oA: — Move the steering wheel, or — Press the brake pedal, or — Press the accelerator pedal distinctly.
When stationary, you can end the emergency assist by shifting out of the "P" position or releasing the parking brake page 110. ‘Switching the emergency assist on and off The system can be switched on and off in the MMI > page 130. If you switch the system off, the Ejindicator light will turn on and a corresponding message will appear. >
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Messages 1¢ Bor Bis displayed when there is a malfunction, the emergency assist functions may be unavailable or may be limited.
The Ej indicator light can also turn on if the system has been switched off manually in the MMI. 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 129 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.
= Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras page 126.
~The emergency assist is an assist system that should only be used in cases of emergency to take over control of the vehicle and bring it toa stop.
= Depending on the severity of the detected situation, not all safety measures will be initiated. Certain functions can be adjusted or skipped if necessary.
= If the emergency assist was triggered, it will only be available again after a brief period.
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