2016 AUDI A3 display

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behind very quickly. The display may not
turn on in time.
- In poor weather conditions such as heavy
rain, snow or heavy mist.
- On very wide lanes, in tight curves, or if
there is a rise in the road surface. Vehicles
in the adjacent lane may not be detected
because they are outside of the sensor range.
- Audi side assist cannot detect all vehicles
under all conditions, which can increase the
risk of accidents.
- Please note that side assist only displays ap­
proaching vehicles or vehicles in your blind
spot if your vehicle is traveling at least
19 mph (30 km/h).
- In certa in situations, the system may not
work or its function may be limited. For ex­
amp le:
- The display may not turn on at the right
time if vehicles are approaching or passing
very quickly.
- In poor weather conditions, such as heavy rain, snow or fog.
- In very wide lanes, in tight curves or when
there are slopes in the roadway, vehicles
in the neighboring lanes may not be de­
tected because they are outside of the
sensor range.
(D Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. This can affect the system. Have
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Serv ice Facility check their function .
(Di Tips
-If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been t inted, the
display in the exterior mirror may be misin­
terpreted.
- For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regu lations, refe r to
r::!> page 309.
Assist
Switching on and off
App lies to vehicles : wi th Audi side ass ist
T he system and be switched on and off in the
MM I*.
"' Select: the I MENU I button> Car> Sys tem s"
control button > Driver a ssistanc e > Audi s ide
a ssis t.
With Off , the system is switched off.
An activated system w ill s ignal every time the ig­
nition is switched on by turning the displays in
the exte rior m irro rs on briefly.
Adjusting the display brightness
App lies to vehicles: wi th Audi side ass ist
The display brightness can be adjusted in the
MM!* .
"' Select: the IM ENU I button > Ca r > Sys te m s*
control button > Dri ver assi st a n ce > Au di s ide
a ssis t.
The display br ightness adjusts automatically to
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
information and in the warning stage. In very
dark or very bright surround ings, the d isp lay is
al ready set to the minimum o r max imum level by
the automatic adjustment. In such cases, you may not ice no change when adjust ing the bright ­
ness, or the change may only be noticeable once
the surroundings change.
Adjus t the br igh tness to a leve l where the display
in the information stage will not disrupt your
view forward . If you change the brightness, the
display in the exterior mirror will briefly show the
brightness level in the information stage . The
brightness of the warning stage is linked to the
brightness in the information stage and is adjust­
ed along with the information stage adjustment .
(D Tips
-Side ass ist is not act ive while you are mak­
ing the adjustment.
- Your settings are automatica lly stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
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In some models, the maximum vehicle speed
can only be reached in the auto and dynamic
modes.
Selecting the driving mode
Appl ies to vehicles: with Audi d rive select
You con choose between comfort, auto, dynamic
and individual* .
Fig. 134 Cente r console : dr ive select button
F ig. 135 MMI: drive select (example)
Adjusting the Individual mode Assist
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To set the mode, press the r:/tc'i button
~ fig. 134 repeatedly until the desired mode is
displayed in the instrument cluster. Or
.,. In the MMI, select: the
I MENU I button > Car >
Systems"
control button > Comfort, Auto, Dy­
namic or Individual *.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or while driving. If traff ic per­
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for the engine .
Comfort -provides a comfort-or iented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives o n highways.
Auto -provides an overall comfortab le yet dy­
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use .
Dynamic -gives the driver a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
Individual* -~ page 149.
A WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when operating the
drive select to prevent potential risk of an ac­
cident .
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences .
.,. Select : the IMENU ! button> Car> Systems*
control button > Set individual control button.
Once you select the menu, you will automat i­
cally drive in the
Individual * mode.
After you have closed the sett ings, you will auto­
matically drive in the
Individual * mode.
Systems comfort
Engine
and Transmission comfortable
Steering comfortable
Cornering light* comfortable The equipment
in your vehicle will determine
which sett ings you can adjust. The follow ing ta­
ble g ives an overview of the characteristics .
auto dynamic
balanced sporty
balanced sporty
balanced sporty
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General information
Applies to vehicles: with rear pa rk in g systems/pa rk in g system
p lus/rearv iew camera
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
neuvering.
The
rear parking system is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢page 152.
The parking system plus assists you when park ­
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the vehicle
¢ page 152.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the MMI display . This display assists
you when you are cross or parallel parking. The
parking system plus functions are also available
¢ page 153.
A WARNING ,--
- Always look for traffic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it directly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attention. The driver is always
responsible when entering or leaving a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system .
- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect­
ed . Be especially cautious of small children
and animals .
- Always pay attention to the area around the
vehicle -using the rearview mirror, too .
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park ­
ing system may become impaired as a re­
sult. Have an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility check their
function.
- Make sure the sensors are not obstructed by
stickers, deposits or other materials. If they
are the sensor function could be impaired .
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Parking systems
For additional information on cleaning, re­
fer to¢
page 274.
@ Note
-Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
- Objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles or fences
- Objects above the sensors such as wall ex­
tensions
- Objects with specific surfaces or struc­
tures such as chain link fences or powder
snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low-lying
object, it may disappear from the sensor
range . Note that you will no longer be
warned about this obstacle.
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The
parking system may become impaired as a
result . Have an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility check their
function.
(D Tips
- The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover­
age area in some situations, such as:
- certain road surfaces or for long grass .
- external ultrasonic sources e.g. from
cleaning vehicles.
- heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle exhaust .
- We recommend that you practice parking in
a traffic-free location or parking lot to be­
come familiar with the system. When doing
this, there should be good light and weath­
er conditions .
- You can change the volume and pitch of the
signals as well as the display¢
page 157.
-What appears in the MMI display is some­
what time-delayed.
- The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the park assist to operate .
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Rear parking system
Description
Applies to veh icles: w ith rear pa rk in g system
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid.
Descri ption
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover . If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the sensor function. For information on
cleaning, refer to¢
page 274.
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
Side rear 3 ft (0.90
m)
Side center 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
The closer
you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals .
A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately
1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue backing up¢.&.
in General infor­
mation on page 151,
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on page
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If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually drops after about four seconds (this is not apply
in the continuous tone range).
Activ ating
The parking system activates automatically when
the reverse gear is selected. You will hear a brief
confirmation tone.
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Parking system plus
Description
App lies to vehicles: with parking system plus
The parking system plus provides audio and visu­
al signals when parking .
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Fig. 136 Areas in t he image (example)
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump ­
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audible and visu­
al signals warn you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstruct ions as it may
impair the sensor function. For information on
cleaning, refer to¢
page 2 74.
The display field begins approx imately at :
® 4 ft. (1.20 m)
® 3 ft. (0.90 m)
© 5.2 ft. (1.60 m)
® 3 ft. (0.90 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals. A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue driving forward or in reverse
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If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
drops after about four seconds (this is not apply
in the continuous tone range).

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Switching on/off
App lies to vehicles: with parking system plus
Fig. 137 Center console: parking aid button
Fig. 138 MMI: v is u al distance display (examp le)
Switching on
• Shift into reverse, or
• Press the
Pw .6. button in the center console
¢ fig . 137. A short conf irmation tone sounds
and the LED in the button turns on .
Switching off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
• Press the
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1.6. button, or
• Switch the ignition off.
Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
(veh icles w ith parking system plus*) help you to
determine the distance between you and an ob­
stacle. On some equipment the red lines mark
the expected d irection of travel according to the
steer ing angle . A white segment indicates an
identified obstacle that is outside of the vehicle's
path . Red segments show ident ified obstacles
that are in your vehicle's path . As your veh icle
comes closer to the obstacle, the segments move
closer to the vehicle. The collision area has been
reached when the next to last segment is dis-
Parking systems
played. Obstacles in the collision area, including
those outside of the veh icle's path, are shown in
red. Do not continue driving forward or in reverse
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Rearview camera
Introduction
Appl ies to vehicles: with parking system plus with rearview
camera
Fig. 139 Illust ratio n: Cross park ing
Fig. 140 Illust ratio n: paralle l park ing
In add ition to parking system plus¢ page 152,
this parking system also has a rearv iew camera .
You can use
cross parking for example, to park in
a parking space or in a garage ¢
fig. 139 . You can
use
parallel parking if you would like to park on
the side of the road ¢
fig. 140.
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General information
Applies to veh icles: w ith park ing system p lus with rearview
camera
F ig . 14 1 Area covered © and area not covered @by the
r earv iew came ra (example)
Fig. 142 Rear lid : locat io n of the rearview camera (exam ·
ple)
The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the parking system
c.:> fig. 142 is not covered by
depos its or any other obstructions because th is
can affect the function of the parking system . For
information on cleaning, refer to
c.:> page 2 74 .
The rearview camera coverage area includes(!)
c.:> fig. 141. Only this area is displayed in the MMI.
Objects that are outside of th is area @are not
displayed .
The accuracy of the orientation lines and b lue
surfaces d iminishes if
D ynamic mode is activated
¢ page 148.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
c.:> .&. in General information on
page 151.
- If the posit ion and the installation ang le of
the rearv iew camera was changed, for ex­
ample, after a co llision, do not continue to
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use the system for safety reasons . Have it
checked by an a uthorized Audi dea ler or au­
thorized Audi Service Fac ility.
- Only use the rearv iew camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture . For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens or if there is a defect.
- Use the rearv iew camera on ly if the luggage
compa rtment lid is completely closed.
If the
luggage compartment lid is open the orien­
tation lines and b lue surfaces are hidden.
Ma ke sure a ny objec ts you may h ave mo unt­
ed on t he luggage compartmen t lid do not
b lock the rearview camera .
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
fie ld of vision. The object appears both a l­
tered and inaccurate on the screen .
- I n cer tain s itu ations, people or objects in
the display appea r closer or farther 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 th is case.
- If dr iven from a level surface onto an in­
cline, 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 fo llow the applicable warn­
ings
c.:> (D in General information on
page 151.
- The orange colored orientat ion lines in the
MMI display show the direction of trave l of
the vehicle rear depending on the steering
wheel a ng le . The front of the vehicle swings
o ut more than the rea r of the veh icle. Main­
tain plenty of dis tance so that your outs ide
m ir ror or a co rner of your vehicle does not
c o llide w it h any obstacle s.

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Switching on/off
A ppl ies to vehicles: with park ing system plus w it h rea rv iew
camera
S wi tc hing on
• Shift into reverse, or
• Press the
Pw.A button in the center console
¢ page 153, fig . 137 . A short conf irmat ion
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
S wi tching betwe en th e re ar view came ra and
optical displa y
• Press the Gr aphic control button ®
r::!.> page 155, fig . 143 to see the optica l display .
• Press the
Rear view control button to see the
rea rview camera image .
Switching off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
• Press the
P•1A button, or
• Switch the ign ition off .
@ Tips
The visual display in the left part of the d is­
play should help you detect the c ritical ve hicle
areas.
Cross parking
A ppl ies to vehicles: with pa rk in g system p lus w it h rearv iew
camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space .
Fig. 143 MM I: locating a park ing space
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Fig. 144 MMI: a lig ni ng t he veh icle
• Turn the MMI on and select the reverse gear .
• The orange orientation lines
(D show the direc­
tion of trave l of the vehicle. Turn the steering
wheel until the o range orientation lines appea r
in the parki ng space ¢
fig. 143. Use the mark­
ings @to help you estimate the distance from
an obstacle . Each marking represents approxi­
mately 3 ft (1 m) . The blue area represents an
extens ion of the vehicle 's outline by approxi ­
mate ly 16
ft (5 meters) to the rear.
• Wh ile driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the park ing space using
the o range or ientat ion lines for assistance
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t he rea r bu mpe r. Stop the ve hicle, a t the la test,
when the red o rientation line @) borders an ob­
ject.
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Parallel parking
Applies to veh icles: w ith pa rk ing system p lus with rearv iew
camera
This view may be used when parallel parking
along the side of a street.
Fig. 145 MMI: bl ue s urfaces aligned in the parki ng space
Fig. 146 MMI: contact of the blue curved l ine w ith the curb
Parking on the right is described here . It is iden­
tical when park ing on the left .
If there is an obstacle next to the parking space
(such as a wall), refer to "Information for park ing
next to obstacles"
c:.> page 156 .
.,. Turn on the right turn signal.
.,. Position your vehicle next to a parked vehicle in
front of the desired parking space. The distance
to this veh icle should be approximately 3 ft (1
m) .
.,. Turn the MMI on and select the reverse gear .
The park ing system is turned on and the
cross
parking view is d ispla yed.
.,. Press the control button on the MMI-controls
to select
(D c:.> fig. 145. T he parallel parking
view is displayed .
.,. Back up and align your vehicle so the blue area
@ borders on the rear end of the vehicle be­
hind you or on the parking space line
c:.> A in
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General information on page 154, c:.> (D in Gen­
eral information on page 154.
The blue area
represents an extension of the veh icle's outline
by approximately 16 ft (5 meters) to the rear.
The long side of the blue area shou ld be on the
curb. The ent ire blue area must fit into the
parking space .
.,. With the vehicle stopped, t urn the steering
wheel to the right as far as it will go .
.,. Bac k into the pa rking space unt il t he blue curve
c:.> fig. 146 touches the curb c:.> A in General in­
formation on page 154,
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mation on page 154.
Stop the vehicle .
.,. With the vehicle stopped, turn the steering
wheel to the left as far as it will go .
.,. Continue to back into the parking space until
the vehicle is parked parallel to the curb
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marks
the rear bumper . Stop the vehicle, at the latest,
when the red orientation line@) borders an ob­
ject . Keep an eye on the front of your vehicle
while doing this.
Parking next to obstacles
If there is an obstacle (such as a wall) next to the
parking space, position the vehicle so there is
more space on that side. Position the long side of
the b lue surface so that there is sufficient space
from the obstacle. The surface must not be
touching . You will a lso need to start turning the
steering wheel earlier. The blue curve
c:.> fig. 146
must not touch the obstacle and should have suf­
ficient room .
(D Note
Keep enough distance from the curb to avo id
damage to the rims.
¢j) Tips
The left or right orientation lines and surfaces
will be d isp layed, depending on the turn s ig­
nal being used.