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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 91 .
-Reflective objects such as guard rails or the
entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain and ice can
affect the function 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 correct 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 mind that the radar sensor
for pre sense front only works within de
fined detection zones , which means other
vehicles may not always be detected cor
rectly.
- 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 all.
(1) Note
The sensor can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. Pre sense front can be impaired
by this. Have an authorized Audi dea ler or au
thorized Audi Service Facility check their func
tion .
Assist
{!) Tips
-You can cancel the braking with increasing
force that is initiated by the system by brak
ing yourself, by accelerating noticeably or
by swerving.
- For information on driver messages about
pre sense, refer to
¢ page 100.
- 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
Q page 96 or
Q page 100 .
-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
Appl ies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense front or Audi adaptive
cruise contro l
.,. In the MMI, select: the I MENU I button >Ca r>
Systems*
control button > Driver assistance >
Audi pre sense.
Switching the system on and off
Audi pre sense (Syste m): if the system is switch
ed off , it automatically switches on once the igni
tion is switched on again .
System -Switch Audi pre sense On-Off. With
th is, 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 117 .
-Switch the pre sense off when you a re load
ing the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier, train,
ship or other type of transportation. This ..,.
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