2014 AUDI A5 COUPE parking sensors

Park assist
Parking system
Applies to vehicles: wit h pa rk in g system
Different park assist systems may be used for
parking or maneuvering, depending on the
vehicle's features.
Parking system (rear)*:
For the parking system (rear), the acoustic
park assist system is installed in the rear of
the vehicle
¢ page 107.
The rear parking assist system uses ultrasonic
sensors to determine the distance of the vehi­
cle from a detected obstacle. There are a total
of four sensors located on the rear bumper
(two in the middle and two on the sides) .
Parking system (rear, with rear view
camera)*:
For the parking system (rear, with rear view
camera),
the rear acoustic park assist system
is integrated in the rear of the vehicle and the
rear view camera is integrated in the rear lid
¢page 110.
The parking system (rear , with rear view cam­
era)
uses ultrasonic sensors to determine the
distance of the vehicle from a detected obsta­
cle . There are a total of four sensors located
on the rear bumper (two in the m iddle and
two on the sides).
_& WARNING
Make sure the sensors are not covered by
stickers, deposits or any other obstruc­
tions as it may impair the sensor function.
For information on cleaning, refer to
qpage 196.
Park assist 107
Parking system (rear)
Rear acoustic park assist
Applies to veh icles: w it h pa rk ing system (rear)
The rear acoustic park assist warns you of ob­
stacles or objects behind your car .
Description
The rear acoustic parking assist system deter­
mines the distance of the vehicle from an ob­
stacle using ultrasonic sensors. There are 4
sensors in the rear bumper.
The range at which the sensors start to meas­ ure is
about:
To the side 2 ft (0.60 m)
Center rear 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
Activation
Acoustic parking assist is activated automati­
ca lly when
reverse gear is engaged. A brief
tone confirms that the system is activated.
Warning tones
Distance warning is given by warning tones
which are generated by the rear signal genera­
tor. The volume and the pitch of the warning
tones can be adjusted in the MMI*
¢page 108.
Reversing
Distance warning when reversing starts when
an obstacle is detected in the range of the
parking assist system . As the distance de­
creases, the time interval between the audible
tones becomes shorter.
When the distance is less than 1 ft (0.30 m),
the tone becomes continuous. At this point
you should stop backing up .
Please note that low objects already signalled
by a warn ing can disappear from the system's
detection range and will not continue to be
signalled .
If the distance to an obstacle remains the
same, the volume of the distance warning is
gradually reduced after about 4 seconds (this
does not apply in the continous tone range).
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Approaching another obstacle will result in
the distance warning sounding at the normal
volume again.
Malfunctions in the system
If a warning tone is audible for about five sec­
onds when you turn on the ignition, there is a
malfunction in the system. Have the problem
corrected by your authorized Audi dealer.
Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean and
free from ice so that the acoustic park assist
system can function properly.
A WARNING
-Sensors have dead spaces in which ob­
jects cannot be detected. Be especially
alert for small children and animals,
since they are not always detected by the sensors.
- The acoustic parking system is not a sub­
stitute for the driver's own caution and alertness . Ultimate responsibility always
remains with the driver during parking
and similar maneuvers. Always watch
where you are driving.
- You should always adjust the volume and
frequency of the warning tones so that
you can easily hear the acoustic distance
warning even if the radio is playing, the
air-conditioner blower is on High or there is a high level of outside noise.
- Check the settings whenever anyone
else has driven the vehicle before you .
{[) Note
-Remember that low obstacles for which
-
a warning has already been issued may
"dive" below the system's sensing zone if
the vehicle is being backed up closer . In
this case, the warning sound shutting off
does
not indicate that you have cleared
the obstacle. Instead, impact is immi­
nent.
- Objects such as trailer hitches, chains,
narrow posts or fences covered by a thin
layer of paint may not always be detect- ed by the system. They can still damage
your vehicle without warning.
(D Tips
Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean
and free of snow and ice so that the acous­
tic parking assist system can function properly.
Adjusting the warning tones
Applies to vehicles: wit h parking syste m (rear)
The warning tones con be adjusted in the
MMI*.
.. Select: I CAR I function button > Parking sys­
tem .
Or
.. Select:
!CAR I function button > Car systems*
control button > Driver assist > Parking aid.
- Rear volume -
rear sensor volume
-Rear frequency -rear sensor frequency
-Music volume while parking -when the
parking system is switched on, the volume
of the active audio source is lowered.
The newly adjusted value is briefly heard from
the signal generator. The settings are auto­
matically stored and assigned to the master
key with remote control.

Parking system (rear,
with rear view camera)
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear
view camera)
Fig. 108 Parking mode 1: reverse parking
Fig. 109 Parking mode 2: parallel park ing
Vehicles with the parking system are equipped
with a
rear view camera in addition to the
acoustic parking system.
You can choose between two modes to assist
you with parking. For example, you can use "parking mode
l" when parking in a parking
space or garage
q fig. 108. When you want to
park parallel to the edge of the street, select
"parking mode 2"
qfig. 109.
The rear acoustic park assist system is inte­
grated in the rear of the vehicle and the rear
view camera is integrated in the rear lid
qpage 110.
A WARNING
-The rear view camera has blind spots, in
wh ich objects cannot be detected. Be es­
pecially careful to check for small chil­
dren and animals before backing up.
Small chi ldren and anima ls will not al­
ways be detected by the sensors . Park assist 109
General Information
Applies
to vehicles: with parking system (rear, with rear
view camera)
Fig. 110 Covered area(!) and uncovered area@of th e
r ear v iew camera
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Fig. 111 Trunk lid: Locat ion of the rear view camera
Senso rs in the bumper
Sensors are located in the rear bumpers. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you. The range at which the sensors begin to
measure is approximately:
To the side
2 ft (0.60 m)
Center rear 5.2 ft (l.60 m)
Distance warning when reversing starts when
an obstacle is detected in the range of the
parking assist system . As the distance de­
creases, the time interval between the audible
tones becomes shorter .
When the distance is less than 1ft (0.30 m),
the tone becomes continuous. At th is point
you should stop backing up.
If the distance to an obstacle stays the same,
the volume of the distance signa l chime is
gradually reduced after about 4 seconds (does ..,_

Switching off
• Drive faster than 9 mph (15 km/h), or
• take the vehicle out of reverse gear. The
acoustic parking system is immediately de­
activated, and the rear view camera picture is deactivated automatically after a period
of about 15 seconds, or
• switch off the ignition.
The delay in deactivating the camera provides
an uninterrupted view behind the vehicle es­
pecially when maneuvering in tight parking
spaces and prevents the picture from turning
off the every time you sh ift out of reverse .
If the warning message appears in the display but not the rear view camera picture, read and
confirm the warning message . The acoustic
d istance signal is always active.
If you press a function button on the MMI
control console, the rear view camera picture
disappears . The rear view camera picture reap­
pears the next time you park.
Further information on the warning message
and the MMI control console can be found in
the MMI instruction booklet.
A WARNING
- Only use the rearview camera to assist
you if it shows a good, clear picture. For
example, the image may be affected by
the sun shining into the lens, dirt on the
lens or if there is a defect.
- Use the rearview camera only with the
rear lid completely closed. Make sure any
objects you may have mounted on the
rear lid do not block the rearview cam­
era.
(D Tips
- The rear v iew camera picture is available
as soon as the MMI Display or the MMI is
switched on, or the start-up phase is
completed.
- The sensors must be kept clean and free
of snow and ice for the park assist to op­
erate.
Park assist 111
- You can change the vo lume and pitch of
the signals as we ll as the disp lay
~page 113.
-What appears in the display is time-de­
layed.
Reverse Parking
App lies to vehicles: wit h parking system (rear, with rear
v iew camera}
Parking mode 1 can be used when parking in
a garage or parking space.
Fig. 112 MMI Display: Aim ing at a park ing spot
Fig. 113 MMI Disp lay : Al ign ing the veh icle
• Switch the MMI on and select the reverse
gea r.
• Turn the steering wheel until the orange ori­
entation lines (!) appear in the parking spot
i=> fig. 112. Use the markings @to help you
estimate the distance from an obstacle.
Each marking corresponds to 3 ft (1 m). The
blue area represents an extens ion of the ve­
hicle's outline by approximately 16 ft (5 m)
to the rear.
• Wh ile driving in reverse gear, adjust the
steer ing whee l angle to fit the parking space
with the aid of the orange orientation lines
i::>0 .@ marks the rear bumper. You should
stop driving in reve rse as soon as and no
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_&. WARNING
-Always make sure that the volume and
frequency of the warning tones is adjust­
ed so that you can easily hear the acous­
tic distance signal even if the radio is
playing, the air-conditioner blower is on
High or there is a high level of outside
noise.
- Check the settings whenever someone
else has driven the vehicle before you.
@ Tips
-The warning tones can also be adjusted
directly from the rear view camera im­
age . Simply press the Settings* control
button.
- Changed settings are activated when
parking assist is switched on again.
Error messages
Applies to vehicles: wit h parking system (rear, wit h rear
v iew camera)
-
If a warning tone is audible for about five sec­
onds when you turn on the ignition, there is a malfunction in the system. Have the problem
corrected by your authorized Audi dealer.
Keep the sensors in the rear bumper clean and
free from ice so that the acoustic park assist
system can function properly.

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Maintenance .. .. .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 264
M alfunct io n Indicato r Lamp (MIL) . . 20, 30
Manual transmission ....... .. .. .. .. .. 82
M atte fin is h pa int cleaning .. .... .... . 196
Mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34
M emory funct io n . .... ... .. .. .. .... .. 57
Mil eag e
Average .. ............... .... .. .. .. 25
I ns tan taneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mirrors Adjust ing the exte rior m irrors ... .. .. . . 46
Compass ................... ... ... . 51
d imm ing ..... ........... ........ .. 47
Vani ty m ir rors ........... .. .. .. .. .. 48
Mo nitoring the Advanced Airbag System 147
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Natural leat her
C leaning . ................. .. .... . 199
N et . ... .... ... . ...... ... .. .. .... .. 60
N ew tires and wheels
NHTSA Contact ing 233
127
N umber o f seats . .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 129
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Occupa nt se ating po sit io ns .. .. .. .... . 120
Octane rating ........ ..... .. .. ..... 201
Odometer ... ... . ...... ... .. .. .... .. 1 2
OFF (au tomatic climate cont ro l) . . . . . . . . 68
O il
refer to Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 211
O il cons umption . .. ..... ... .. .. .... . 211
On- Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
D ata Link Connector (DLC) .. .. .. .... .. 30
E lec tron ic speed lim iter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
M alfunct io n I ndica tor L amp (M IL) . . . . . 30
Open door or front lid warning . . . . . . . . . 24
Opening Panoramic tilting s unroof .. .. .. .. .. . . 41
Power windows .............. .... .. 40
Sun blind .... ........... .. .. .... .. 41
Sun shades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Open
ing/closing
at the lock cy linder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7
by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
with the centra l locking switch ... .... . 36
with the conven ience key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Operate yo ur vehicle economically an d
minimize poll ution .... .. ..... ... .. .. 190
Op tional eq uipment
Mar ked w it h an a steris k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other equipment (efficiency program) .. . 28
Outside mir ro rs
refer to Exterior mirrors ..... ... .. .. . 46
Outs ide temperature disp lay ...... .. .. . 24
Owner's manual How the Own er's Manual is organ ized . .. 6
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Pa int damage ... .. ... .......... ... .
Pai nt No. 198
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Panoramic t ilting sunroof ...... ... ... . 41
Convenience opening/clos ing .. ... ... . 40
E mergency clos ing ... .......... .. .. . 42
Sun blin d . .. .. .. .. ........... .. .. . 41
T ilti ng and closing ............. .... . 41
Pa rcel s he lf . ... ... ................ .. 66
Pa rk assist . ..... .. .. ... ..... ... .. .. 107
Cleaning sensors/camera lenses . . . . . . 197
Pa rking .... .... .. ............. .... . 77
Automatic transmiss ion ... ... .. .. .. . 84
Valet parking .... .. ... ..... ... .. .. . 42
Pa rking brak e ..... ................ .. 76
also refer to Electromec hani cal pa rking
brake . .. .. .. .. .. ............. .. ... 76
Parking system . ... ..... .. ... ..... .. 107
Rea r 107
Rea r, with rear view came ra .. .. ... ... 109
Parking system (rear) .............. .. 107
Adjusting the warn ing tones ..... .... 108
P a rking system (rea r, wi th rear view cam -
era) Pa rking mode 1 . ... ... ..... ... .. .. 111
Pa rking mode 2 .. ............. .... 112
Safety precaut ions ............. .... 109
Switch ing on/off . .............. ... 110
Switch ing rear view camera on/off .... 113
Pa rts replacement .... .. ..... ... .. .. 266