2014 AUDI A7 park assist

80 On the road
-You can apply the parking bra ke at any
time -even w ith the ignition swi tched
off . The ignit ion must be on and the
brake pedal must be pressed in order to
release the parking brake .
- Occas iona l noises when the parking
brake is applied and released are norma l
and are not a cause for concern .
- When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes through a se lf-test cycle at
regular intervals. Any assoc iated no ises
a re no rma l.
Parking
• Press the b ra ke peda l to stop the vehicle .
• Pull the swit ch(®) to set t he parking br ake.
• Move the se lecto r lever to P.
• Turn the eng ine off ~&, .
"' When on incl in es or declines, turn the steer­
ing wheel so that yo ur vehicle will roll into
the curb if it begins to move.
A WARNING
- When you leave your veh icle -even if on ­
ly b riefly -always take the ignition key
with you. This applies partic ularly when
c hildren remain in the ve hicle. Otherw ise
t h e c hild ren could start t he engine, re­
lease the pa rking brake or ope rate e lec ­
t rical equipment (e .g. power windows).
The re is the risk of an accident .
- When the vehicle is loc ked, no one -par ­
t icu larly not c hildren sho uld remain in
the vehicle . Loc ked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to get in­
to the vehicle -putt ing lives at risk.
Starting from rest
The starting assist function ensures that the
parking brake is released automatically upon
star ting.
Stopping and applying park ing brake
"' Pull the switch(®) to apply the pa rk ing
brake.
Starting and automatically releasing the parking brake
"' When you start to drive as usual , the park ­
ing brake is a utomat ically released and your
veh icle beg ins to move.
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in city t raffic, the par king b rake can be ap­
plied . The vehicle does not have to be he ld
with the footbra ke . The p arking brake elimi­
nates the tende ncy to creep w ith a dr ive range
engaged . As soo n as yo u drive off as us ual ,
the pa rking brake is re leased automatically
and the vehicle s tarts to move.
Sta rting on slopes
When starting on inclines , the star ting assist
prevents the vehicle from u nintent ionally roll ­
ing back . The brak ing force of the parki ng
brake is not re leased unti l suff ic ient d riving
fo rce has been built up at the w heels.
(D Tips
Fo r safe ty reaso ns, the pa rking brak e is re­
l eased automatically on ly when t he d riv­
er's safety bel t is engaged in the buckle.
Starting off with a trailer
To prevent rolling back unintentionally on an
incline, do the following:
"' Keep the sw itch(®) pulled and depress the
accelerator . The pa rking brake stays applied
and prevents the v ehicl e from roll ing bac k­
wa rd .
"' Yo u can rele a se the swit ch(®) once yo u are
sure t hat you are developing enoug h for ­
ward momentum at the whee ls as you de­
press the acce lerator .
Depend ing on the we igh t of the rig (vehi cle
and t railer) and the severity of the incline, yo u
may ro ll backwards as yo u start . You can p re ­
vent rolling backwa rds by holding the park ing
brake switch (®) pulled o ut and accelerating -
just as you would when starting on a hill with a conventiona l hand brake .

-they are not in an upright position, for
example if they are sitting, crouching
or lying down and/or
- if the outline in the display is incom­
plete or interrupted, for example be­
cause the person is partially hidden by
a parked vehicle .
(D Tips
-Pedestrian detection and the pedestrian
warming are limited to objects that are
detected as pedestrians. The system
does not detect animals . Even though
the shape and warmth radiated by each
object detected is evaluated, the system
does have limitations and it can give in­
correct warnings.
- For technical reasons , the image pauses
in split second intervals.
Switching on and off
Appl ies to vehicles: with night vision assistant
Fig. 114 Area around the light switch : nigh t vision as­
s istant button
.. Sw itch the ignition on and turn the light
switch to the
AUTO position or io.
.. To switch night vision assistant on, press the
~ button ¢
fig. 114. The image from the
night vision camera appears in the instru­
ment cluster display.
.. Press the button~ again to switch night vi ­
sion assistant off .
Night vision assistant 107
Settings in the MMI
Applies to vehicles: with night vision assistant
Fig. 115 Display : exa mpl e of pede strian detect ion and
warn ing tone switched off
.. Select: !CAR ! function button> (Car)* sys­
tems
control button > Driver assist> Night
vision assist.
Highlight pedestrians -
You can switch pedes­
trian detection
on and off. If you switch pe­
destrian detection off, the pedestrian warning
tone also switches off. The symbols
Ill and fa
appear in the upper right area of the instru­
ment cluster display
¢ fig. 115.
Warning tone -You can switch the tone for
the pedestrian warning
on and off. When the
warning tone is switched off, a yellow symbol
for the deactivated warning tone with a line
through it appears in the upper right of the in­
strument cluster display
¢fig. 115 .
Contrast -When the night vision assistant is
switched on and the image is visible in the in­
strument cluster display, you can adjust the
contrast in the image from
Min to Max .
Driver messages
Applies to vehicles: with night vision assistant
Night vision assistant: system malfunction!
The system cannot work properly and is
switched off. See your authorized Audi dealer
for assistance.
Night vision assistant: not available
The system cannot detect properly under cur­
rent conditions and is switched off temporari-
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116 Parking system s
Parking systems
General information
A ppl ies to vehicles: with parkin g system plus/rear view
camera/peripheral cameras
Depending on your vehicle's equ ipment, vari­
ous parking a ids wi ll help you when pa rk ing
and maneuvering.
The
p ar king sy st e m plu s assists you when
pa rking by audib ly and visually indicat ing ob­
jects detected
in front of and behind the vehi­
cle
<=? page 117.
The rear view ca m era shows the area behind
the vehicle in the Infotainment d isp lay. This
d isplay assists you when you are c ross o r par­
allel parking
q page 118. In addit ion, you are
assisted by the functions from the parking
system plus <=?
page 117.
The peripher al cam era s ass ist you with park­
ing and maneuvering. You are aided by var ious
cameras depending on the vehicle equipment leve l¢
page 121. In addition, you are assist­
ed by the functions from the parking system
plus ¢ page 117.
A WARNING
-Always look for traff ic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it di­
rectly as well . The parking system cannot
rep lace the d river's attent ion. The dr iver
is always respons ible for safety du ring
p arki ng and for all other maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, a re not detected by the system.
- Senso rs and cameras have blind spots in
wh ich peop le and objects ca nnot be de­
te cted. Be especially cau tious of children
and animals.
- T he sensors can be displaced by impacts
or damage to the radia to r grille, bumpe r,
wheel housing and the unde rbody. The
par king systems may become impaired
as a resu lt . Have your a uthorized Audi
dealer or qualified wor kshop check their
function. -
Make s ure the sensors are not covered by
stickers, deposits or any other obstruc­
tions as it may impair the sensor func­
tion . For information on cleaning, refer
to <=?
page 213 .
(D Note
- Some objects are not detected by the
system under certain c ircumstances:
- Obje cts su ch as ba rrie r chains, trailer
draw bars, vertical po les or fences
- Objects above t he senso rs such as wall
extensions
- Objects w ith specific surfaces or struc­
tures su ch as chain link fences or pow­
der snow.
- If you conti nue d riving closer to a low- ly­
ing object, it may disappea r from the
sensor range. Note th at yo u w ill no lon­
ger be warned abo ut this obstacle.
(j) Tips
- T he system may provide a wa rni ng even
t ho ugh the re are no obs ta cl es in the cov­
erage a rea in some situa tions, such as:
- certain road surfaces or for long grass.
- externa l ultrasonic sources e.g. from
clean ing vehicles.
- heavy rain, snow or thick vehicle ex­
ha ust.
- We recommend that you practice park­
ing in a traff ic-free location or park ing
lot to become familiar w ith the system.
When doing this, there should be good light and weather cond itions .
- You can change the volume and pitch of
the s ignals as we ll as the disp lay
¢page 126.
- Please refer to the instructions for tow­
ing a t railer
¢ page 127.
-What appears in the infotainment dis­
play is somewhat time-delayed.

example, after a collision, do not contin­
ue to use the system for safety reasons.
Have it checked by your authorized Audi
dealership or authorized repair facility.
- Only use the rear view 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 system fault.
- Use the rear view camera only if the lug ­
gage compartment lid is completely
closed. Make sure any objects you may
have mounted on the luggage compart­
ment lid do not block the rear view cam­
era.
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts
the field of vision. The object appears
both altered and inaccurate on the
screen.
- In certain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or further
away:
- For objects that do not touch the
ground , such as the bumper of a
parked vehicle, a trailer hitch or the
rear of a truck. Do not use the help
lines in this case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an
incline, or a downward slope.
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load
in the rear.
(D Note
- Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
¢ (D in General information on
page 116 .
-The orange colored orientation lines in
the Infotainment display show the vehi­
cle path depending on the steering
wheel angle. The front of the vehicle
front swings out more than the rear of
the vehicle. Maintain plenty of distance
so that your outside mirror or a corner of
your vehicle does not collide with any ob­ stacles.
Parking systems 119
Switching on/off
App lies to vehicles: wit h parking system plus w ith rear
v iew camera
Switching on
.. Shift in to reverse or
.. press the
PwA bu tton in the center console
¢ page 11 7, fig . 123 . A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on .
Switching between the rear view camera
and optical display
.,. Press the Graphic control button®
¢ page 120, fig. 129 to see the optical dis­
play .
.. Press the
Rearview control button to see the
rear view camera image.
Switching off
.,. Drive forward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h),
or
.. Press the p,,1A button, or
.,. Switch the ignition off.
(D Tips
The visual display in the left part of the
display should help you detect the critical
vehicle areas.

@-Rear* ¢ page 124
©- Corner view (rear)* ¢ page 123
Top view
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus and top view
mode
Fi g. 136 Infotainment: top view mode
This view is ideal for maneuve ring. The vehicle
surro undings are shown using the camera im­
ages. The vehicle image is shown by the sys­
tem.
Selecting top view
~ Select the @symbol with the control knob.
Switching between optical view and
camera image
1
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~ To display the camera image, press the cam­
era
contro l button @ .
~ Press the Graphic control button to see the
opt ica l display.
Corner view (front /rear )
Applies to vehicles: with parki ng system plus and corner
view (front/rear ) mode
Fig. 137 Infotainment: corner view (front} mode
1 1
Th e ca mera image is not s hown for all ve rsio ns.
Parking systems 123
Fig. 138 Infotainmen t: corner view (rear) mode
This view can assist you for example, when
you are exit ing from an area with poor visibili­
ty . The area at the front or rear sides of the
vehicles is displayed .
~ To see the corner v iew (fron t), select the @
symbol with the control knob
¢fig. 137.
~ To see the corner vie w ( rear), select the©
symbo l with the control knob¢
fig. 138.
, Front
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus and front
mo de
Fig. 139 ln fotainment: front mode
This view assists you for example, in using the
full maneuvering range in front of the vehicle.
The area in front of the vehicle is displayed.
The vehicle s urround ings are shown in the left
area of the display. You can switch between
optical display and camera image*
qpag e 123.
~ Select the© symbo l with the control knob.
The orange colored orientation line* de­
notes the expected direction of travel. Stop
the vehicle at the latest when the red
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124 Parking systems
orientation line* borders an object q .&. in
General information on page 122.
Rear
Appl ies to vehicles: with parking system plus and rear
mode
Fig. 140 Infotainment: rear mode
This view assists you for example, in using the
full maneuvering range behind the vehicle.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed. The
vehicle surroundings are shown in the left
area of the display. You can switch between
optical display and camera image*
¢page 123 .
.,. Select the @symbol with the control knob.
You can choose between three different views in this mode.
.,. To cross park, parallel park, or position the
vehicle in front of a trailer, press the ® con­
trol button on the unit repeatedly until the
symbol for the desired mode is selected.
Cross parking
Applies to vehicles: w ith park ing system plus and rear
mode
This view may be used when parking in a ga­
rage or in a parking space.
Fig. 141 Infotainment: aiming at a park ing space
Fig. 142 Infotainment: aligning the vehicle
Requirement: cross parking is selected
Qpage 124 .
.,. The orange colored orientation lines@
show the direction of travel of the vehicle.
Turn the steering wheel until the orange ori­ entation lines appear in the parking space
¢ fig. 141 . Use the markings @to help you
estimate the distance from an obstacle.
Each marking represents about 3 ft (1 m).
The blue area represents an extension of the
vehicle's outline by approximately 16 ft
(5 m) to the rear .
.,. While driving in reverse gear, adjust the
steering wheel angle to fit the parking space
with the aid of the orange orientation lines
¢ .&. in General information on page 122,
¢ (Din General information on page 122.
® marks the rear bumper. Stop the vehicle
when the red orientation line© borders an
obstacle
¢ .&. in General information on
page 118.

126 Parking systems
Trailer view
Ap plies to vehicles: with par king system p lus and tra iler
hitch
This view assists you in positioning the vehicle
in front of a trailer.
F ig. 1 45 Infotai nment: rea r mode
Requirement: the trai ler mode is selected
c:;, page 124.
.. Now you can pos ition your vehicle in front of
the trailer
c:;, A in General information on
page 122,
c:;, (D in General information on
page 122 .
The orange co lored or ientat ion
line denotes the expected path toward the
trailer hitch . Use the b lue lines to he lp you
est ima te the d istance to the t railer hi tch.
Setting the mode
A ppl ies to vehicles: with park ing system wit h peripheral
cameras
.. Se lect : I CAR I func tion button> (Car )* sys­
tem s
control button > Driver assi st > Park ­
ing aid > Ch ange t o front /rear > Aut o
or
Manua l.
A uto -
Th is view behind the vehicle ( Rear
mode) is d isplayed automatically when you
shift into reverse. This view in front of the ve­
h icle
( Fron t mode) is d isp layed automatically
when yo u sh ift into the fo rward gea rs .
Manual -This view behind t he vehicle (Rear
mode) is a lways d is pl ayed when you turn on
the system .
Adjusting the display
and the warning tones
Applies to vehicles: wit h parking system plus/ rea r vi ew
came ra/ peri pheral cameras
The display and warning tones can be adjust­
ed in the Infotainment.
.. Select: !CARI function button > ( Car )* sys­
tems
control button > Dri ver ass ist > Par k­
i n g a id .
Display
On * -
optica l display is shown for the parking
system p lus, rear view camera image is shown
for parking system plus with rear view cam­ era*.
Off -when the parking system is switche d off,
only aud ible signa ls are given .
Warning tones
Front volume -
Volume for the front area
Rear volume -Volume for the rear area
Front frequency -Frequency for the front area
Rear frequen cy -Frequency for the rear area
Mu sic volum e while parking -When the park­
ing system is turned on, the vo lume of the au­
dio/video sou rce is lowered.
The newly adjusted value is briefly hea rd from
the signal generator .
@ Tips
-The warn ing tones can also be adjusted
directly from t he visua l display o r the
rea r view camera* image. Simp ly press
the
Setting s control button .
- Changed settings are act ivated when the
par king system is switched on again.
- The settings are automa tica lly stored
and assigned to the remote cont rol key
t ha t is in use .

272 Fuses and bulbs
Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Replacing fuses
Fuses that have blown will have metal strips
that have burned through.
Fig. 218 Dr iver side of the cockpit: fuse panel cover
The fuses are located at the front left and
right of the cockpit and behi nd the trim on
the right side of the luggage compartment.
• Switch the ign ition and the affected electri­
c al equ ipment off.
• Check the following table to see which fuse
belongs to the consumer.
• Remove the cover ¢
fig. 218 or¢ page 223,
Opening the side trim.
• To remove the purple plast ic clip if necessa­
ry
ll, hold onto it at the small side and pull
i t out of the fuse panel
c:> page 2 72 ,
fig. 219 .
• Remove the clamp from the rea r side of the
fusecover <>fig.
218.
• Remove the fuse using the cla mp and re­
pla ce the blown fuse w ith an ident ical new
one.
A WARNING
Do not repair fuses and never rep lace a
blown fuse with one that has a higher amp
rating. This can cause damage to the e lec­
trical system and a fi re.
ll You can dis pose of the plastic clip after removing it.
(D Note
If a new fuse burns out again after shortly
have you have installed it, have the electri­
ca l system checked by yo ur authorized
Audi dealer.
(D Tips
- The following table does not list fuse lo ­
cations that are not used .
- Some of the equipment items listed are
optional or only available on certain
model configurations.
Driver side cockpit fuse assignment
Fig . 219 Dr iver side cockpit: fuse pa nel w ith plast ic
bracket
Fuse panel ® (blac k)
No. Equipment Amps
Switch panel, electromechan ica l
1 parking brake, seat heating, 5
starting assist, control module
2 Automatic d imm ing in terior
5 rea rview mirro r, horn
3 Exhaust system (diesel engine) 10