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-Please note that the sensor does not always
detect all objects. This increases the risk of a
collision.
- Pre sense front does not react to people or
animals or objects that are crossing the ve
hicle's path or are difficult to detect
¢ page 97.
-Reflective objects such as guard rails or the
entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain and ice can
affect the funct ion of the radar sensor and
the system's ability to detect a collision risk .
- Lack of attention can lead to collisions, oth
er accidents and serious injuries. pre sense
front is an assistance system and cannot
prevent a collision by itself. The driver must
always intervene . The driver is always re
sponsible for braking at the right time.
- Always pay attention to traffic, even when
pre sense front is switched on . Always be
ready to intervene and take over complete
control of the vehicle whenever it is neces
sary. Always follow traffic laws regarding
maintaining a safe distance between your
vehicle and vehicles ahead.
- pre sense front works within certain limits
and cannot react to situations that are out
side of the system limits, such as when ap
proaching a stationary vehicle or a station
ary obstacle (the end of a traffic jam or ave
hicle that has broken down).
- Always keep in m ind that the radar sensor
for pre sense front only works w ith in de
fined detection zones, which means other
vehicles may not always be detected correct
ly.
- The function and range of the radar sensor
can be impaired by rain, snow and heavy
mist. Vehicles ahead may not be detected
right away, or not detected at a ll.
- Reflective surfaces such as guard rails or en
trances to tunnels may impair the function
of the radar sensor.
(D Note
The sensor can be disp laced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, whee l hous ing and
underbody. The pre sense front sensor can be
damaged by this . Have an authorized Audi
Assist
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
check their function.
(D Tips
- You can cancel the braking with increasing
force that is initiated by the system by brak
ing yourself, by acce lerating noticeably or by
swerving .
- For information on driver messages about
pre sense, refer to ¢
page 106.
- Keep in mind that pre sense front can brake
unexpectedly. Always secure any cargo or
objects that you are transporting to reduce
the risk of damage or injury .
- Certain pre sense front functions switch
off
when ESC is switched off (sport mode) or
when driving in reverse.
- The pre sense front functions are not availa
ble if there is a malfunction in the adaptive
cruise control* system
¢page 102 or
¢ page 106.
-Keep in mind that pre sense front can brake
abruptly. Always secure cargo or objects
that you transport to reduce the risk of
damage or injury .
Settings in the Infotainment system
Applies to vehicles : wi th Audi pre sense front or A ud i ada ptive
cruise co ntrol
.,. In the MMI, select: the I MENU I button >C ar>
Systems*
car > Driver assistance > Audi pre
sense .
Switching the system on and off
Audi pre sense (Sys tem): if the system is switch
ed
off, it switches on again automatically once
the ignition is switched on again.
System -Switch Audi pre sense On-Off . With
this, you can switch the prewarning and the brak ing intervention from Audi pre sense on or
off.
Early warning -The distance and approach warn
ings can be switched
On /Off.
(D Tips
-If you restrict or switch off the ESC, the pre
sense also switches itse lf off ¢
page 124 .
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