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Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
When the adaptive cruise control is turned on,
you must press the clutch to shift gears (as usu­
al) . When shifting normally or when press ing the
clutch, the adaptive cruise control remains
turned on.
After you have engaged the gear, you do
not
need to press the gas pedal. The adaptive cruise
control accelerates automatically if necessary.
If you press down on the clutch for too long or
shift/coup le improperly , the adaptive cruise con­
trol may turn off automatica lly.
@ Tips
You cannot turn on the adaptive cruise con­
trol during a shifting operation .
Audi adaptive cruise
control
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig . 115 De tect ion range
What can Audi adaptive cruise control do?
The adaptive cruise control works in conjunction
with a radar sensor installed in the front of the
veh icle
,::;,page 98, fig. 112, wh ich is subject to
designated system limits
r::;, page 100. Stationary
objects are disregarded.
On open roads with no traffic, adaptive cru ise
control works like a reg ular cruise control sys­
tem. The stored speed is ma inta ined. When ap­
proaching a moving vehicle detected up ahead,
the adaptive cruise cont rol system automatically
slows down to match that vehicle's speed and
then maintains the distance that the driver previ­ ously stored. As soon as the system does not de-
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tect a ve hicle up ahead, adaptive cruise control
acce lerates back up to the stored speed.
Which functions can be controlled?
When you switch adapt ive cru ise control on, you
can set the current speed as the "control speed"
9 page 100, Switching on and off.
When dr iving, you can stop cruise control
9 page 102 or change the speed r::;, page 101 at
any time .
You can also set the distance to the object ahead
and set the adaptive cruise control driving pro­
gram
9 page 102.
Switching on and off
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 116 Selector lever : sw it ch ing on/off
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Fig. 117 In strume nt cl uster : Aud i adaptive cru ise con trol Ill-

Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
• To increase or reduce the speed in increments,
tap the lever up or down.
• To increase or reduce the speed quickly,
hold
the lever up or down until the red LED @ reach­
es the desired speed
Q page 100, fig . 117.
Following any changes, the new stored speed will
be displayed briefly in the display@Qpage
100,
fig . 117.
Interrupting cruise control
App lies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 119 Selector leve r
Requirement: adaptive cruise control must be
switched on Q
fig. 119 (J).
Overriding cruise control
• To accelerate manually, press the accelerator
pedal. The message
ACC override appears.
• To resume adaptive cruise control, remove your
foot from the gas pedal. The system returns
again to the speed that was saved before.
• You can save a new speed at any time by press­
ing the
ISETI button Q page 11, fig. 4.
Canceling cruise control while driving
• Move the lever into position @. The message
ACC standby appears . Or
• press the brake pedal.
• To resume the stored speed, move the lever in­
to position
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A WARNING
Never resume the stored speed if the speed is
too high for prevailing road, traffic or weather
conditions.
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Setting the distance
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 120 Selector lever: setting the distance
.,. Tap the switch to display the current set dis­
tance Q
fig. 120 .
.,. To increase or reduce the distance by incre­
ments, tap the sw itch again to the left or right.
The distance between the two veh icles will
change in the instrument cluster display .
When approaching a moving vehicle up ahead,
the adapt ive cruise control system b rakes to
match that object's speed and then mainta ins
the s tored distance.
If the vehicle ahead acceler­
ates, adaptive cruise control will also accelerate up to the stored speed .
The higher the speed, the greater the distance in
yards (meters) Q
&.. The Distance 3 setting is
recommended .
The distances provided are spec ified values . De­
pending on the driving situation and the how the
vehicle ahead is driving, the actua l distance may
be more or less than these target distances .
The var ious symbo ls for the time increments ap­
pear briefly in the information line @
Q
page 100, fig. 117 when yo u change the set­
tings.
c::::,_ c::::, __ _ Distance 1 : This setting cor responds
to a distance of 92 feet/28 meters when travel­
in g at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of 1
second .
c::::, __ c::::, __ Distanc e 2: This setting corresponds
to a distance of 118 feet/36 meters when travel­
i ng at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
1.3 seconds .

Audi side assist
General information
Applies to veh icles: w ith Aud i s ide ass ist
®
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F ig . 125 Driving s ituations
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Fig. 126 Rear of the veh icle: pos it ion of the sensors
Side assist functions at speeds above approxi­
mately 19 mph (30 km/h).
@ Vehicles that are approaching
In certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
critical for a lane change even if it is still some­
what far away. The faster a veh icle approaches,
the sooner the display in the exterior mirror w il l
turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Vehicles traveling with you are indicated in the
exterior mirror if they are classified as critical for
a lane change. All vehicles detected by side assist
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are indicated by the time they enter your "blind
spot", at the latest .
© Vehicles left behind
If you slow ly pass a vehicle that side assist has
de tected (the diffe rence in speed between the
vehicle and your vehicle is less than 9 mph
(15 km/h)), the display in the exterior mirror
turns on as soon as the vehicle enters your blind
spot .
The display wi ll not turn on if you quickly pass a
vehicle that side assist has detected (the differ­ ence in speed between the vehicle and your vehi­
cle is greater than 9 mph (15 km/h)) .
Functional limitations
The radar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are
the normal width . In certain situations, the dis­
play in the exterior mirror may turn on even
though there is no vehicle located in the area
that is crit ical for a lane change. For example:
- if the lanes are narrow or if your are driving on
the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the
system may have detected the vehicle in anoth­
er lane that is
not adjacent to your current lane.
- if you are driv ing through a curve. Side assist
may react to a vehicle that is one lane over
from the adjacent lane .
- if side assist reacts to other objects (such as
high or displaced guard rails) .
- In poor weather conditions. The side ass ist
functions are limited.
Do not cover the radar sensors
c:> fig. 126 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob­
j ects, because this w ill affect the function . Do not
use side assist when towing a trailer. For infor­
mation on cleaning, refer to
c:> page 193.
A WARNING
- Always pay attention to traff ic and to the
area around your vehicle. Side assist cannot
replace a driver's attention . The driver alone
is always responsible for lane changes and
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-Improper reliance on the side assist system
can cause collisions and serious personal in­
jury:
- Never rely only on side assist when chang­
ing lanes.
- Always check rear view mirrors to make
sure that it is safe to change lanes.
- Side assist cannot detect all vehicles under
all conditions- danger of accident!
- Please note that side assist indicates there
are approaching vehicles, or vehicles in your
blind spot, only after your vehicle has
reached a driving speed of at least 19 mph
(30 km/h).
- In certain situations, the system may not
function or its function may be limited. For
example:
- if vehicles are approaching or being left
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.
(D Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. This can affect the system. Have
your authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility check their function.
(D Tips
-If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted , the
display in the exterior mirror may be misin­
terpreted.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulations
¢page 261.
Audi side assist
Activating and deactivating
Applies to vehicles: with A udi side ass ist
Fig. 127 Driver 's do or: Sid e assis t button
.,. Press the button ¢ & in General information
on page 108
to switch the system on/ off . The
LED in the button turns on when side assist is
switched on .
Adjusting the display brightness
Applies to vehicles: with Audi side assist
The signal brightness can be set in the radio or
MM!*.
.,. Select: !CAR ! function button> Audi side assist .
.,. Select: I CAR I function button > Car systems*
control button > Driver assist > Audi side as­
sist.
The display brightness adjusts automatically to
the brightness of the surroundings, both in the
information and in the warning stage . In very
dark or very bright surroundings, the display is
already set to the minimum or maximum level by
the automatic adjustment. In such cases, you
may notice no change when adjusting the bright­
ness, or the change may only be noticeable once
the surroundings change.
Adjust the brightness to a level 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.
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Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
Drive select provides the possibility to experience
d iff erent types of vehicle settings in one veh icle.
F or instance, using the three
Comfort, Auto and
Dynamic modes, the driver can switch from a
sporty to a comfortab le driving mode with the
press of a button.
Addit ionally, in vehicles with MM I*, the vehicle
setup for
Individual* mode can be customized by
you. This makes it possible to combine settings
such as a sporty engine tuning with comfortable
steering.
A WARNING
-
Improper use of the Audi drive select can
cause collisions, other accidents and serious
personal injury .
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
veh icle's features . However, the engine, auto­
matic transmission* and steering are always in ­
volved.
Engine and automatic transmission*
Depending on the mode, the engine and the au ­
tomatic transm ission respond quicker or in a
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements . In the sporty dynamic mode, the au­
tomatic transmission shifts at higher RPMs.
Steering
The steering adapts in terms of steering effort
and steering ratios. Indirect steer ing that moves
eas ily, like the steering in comfort mode, is best
suited to long drives on a highway. In contrast,
dynamic mode provides sporty, direct steering.
The follow ing applies to vehicles with dynam ic
steer ing*: the steering rat io changes based on
vehicle speed in order to maintain optimum
steer ing effort for the driver at all times. This
Audi drive select
sets the steering to be less sensitive at higher
speeds in order to provide improved vehicle con­
trol. At reduced speeds, however, steering is
more direct in order to keep the steering effort as
minimal as possible when the driver is maneuver­
ing the vehicle. At low and average speeds, dy ­
nam ic steering additionally prov ides more re­
spons ive steering performance .
Adaptive dampers*
The adaptive dampers* use sensors to record in­
formation regarding steering movements, brak­
ing and acceleration operations by the driver,
road surface, driving speed, and load . This makes
it possible to adapt damping to the driving situa­
tion virtua lly in real time. Drive select also makes
it possible to sat isfy the desire for sporty suspen­
sion (Dynamic) and comfortable suspension
(Comfort) without giving up balanced tuning (Au­
to).
Sport differential*
As a component of the all whee l dr ive system
(quattro)
c::> page 182, the sport different ial* dis­
tributes the driving power to the rear axle de­
pending on the situation. The distribution of
power varies depending on the mode selected.
The goal is a high level of ag ility and ability to ac­
celerate on curves. The vehicle is very responsive
to steering.
Audi adaptive cruise control*
The behavior when accelerating can be adjusted
from comfortable to sporty, depending on the
drive select mode. Adaptive cruise control also
responds to the driving behavior of the vehicle
ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner .
Engine sound*
The sound of the engine is adapted to the select­
ed mode and ranges from subtle to sporty.
(D Tips
- In some models, the maximum vehicle
speed can only be reached in the
Auto and
Dynamic modes.
- For vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, se lecting the
Dynamic mode resu lts in ...,
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Audi drive select
sporty shifting characteristics . The S gear
position engages automatically.
- In vehicles that have dynamic steering*, op­
erating noise is heard when starting or stop­
ping the engine. This does not ind icate a
problem.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to veh icles: w ith Aud i d rive select
You con choose between Comfort, Auto , Dynam­
ic and Individual * modes.
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F ig . 128 Ce nter console : Co ntrol for Aud i dr ive select
Fig . 129 MMI*: A udi drive select
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to vehicles : w ith MMI a nd Audi drive select
.,. To set the mode, press the ~:i:a button
c::> fig. 128 multiple times until the desired
mode is displayed in the instrument cluster. Or
.,. In the MMI* , select: ICARlfunction button>
Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or Individual".
In vehicles without the MMI*, the ~:/:a button is
found underneath the shift/selector lever.
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
and transm iss ion.
Comfort -provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
Auto -provides an overall comfortable yet dy­
namic driving feel and is suited for every day use.
Dynamic -gives the drive r a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty driving style .
Individual* -c::, page 112.
&_ WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when operating drive
select to prevent potential risk of an accident.
You can personally specify the vehicle setup in the MMI* .
.,. Select the ICAR I function button > Set individu­
al
control button. Once you select the menu,
you w ill automatically drive in the
individual
mode.
Systems Comfort
Engine/Transmission
ba lanced
Steering comfortable
Dynamic steering* comfortab le/indi rect
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The equipment in you r vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust. The following ta­
ble provides an overview of the characteristics of
each driving mode.
Auto Dynamic
balanced
sporty
balanced sporty
ba lanced/d irec t sporty/direct

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-Dampen the lens wi th a house ho ld alcoho l­
based glass cl eaner , and clean the l ens with a
dry cloth
¢ (i) .
-Remove snow with a hand brush and ice pref­
erab ly with a de-icing spray
¢ (i).
A WARNING
- The parking aid cannot replace the driver's
attent ion. The driver a lone is responsible for
park ing and s imilar driving maneuvers.
-Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's sur­ round ings, using the rear view m irror as
we ll.
- Do not a llow yourse lf to be d istracted from
traff ic by the rear view camera p ictures.
- If the posit ion and the installat ion ang le of
the camera has changed, for example, after
a rear end collision, do not continue to use
the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by a qualified dealersh ip .
@ Note
- Low obstacles already s ignaled by a warn ing
ca n disappear from the system's detection
range as they are approached and will not
continue to be signa led. Objects such as
barrier chai ns, t rai ler d raw ba rs, thin pa int ­
ed verti cal poles o r fences may not be de­
tec ted by t he sys tem, posing r isk o f dam­
age.
- Neve r use warm or hot water to remove
snow or ice from the rear view camera lens -
danger of crack format ion on t he lens!
- When cleaning the lens, never use p roduc ts
that are abrasive.
Switching on/off
Applies to vehicles: with pa rk ing system (rear, with rear view
camera)
The rear view camera switches on automatically
togeth er with the acoustic park assist when you
put the vehicle in reverse.
Sw itching on
.,. Put the vehicle in reverse gear , th e acoustic
parking system w it h rear view camera is acti ­
vated a utomat ically . Act ivation of the acoust ic
Parking S ystem
parking system is confirmed by a brief acknow l­
edgement sound.
Switching off
.,. Dr ive faste r than 9 mp h (15 km/h), o r
.,. take the ve hicle out of reve rse gear. The acous­
t ic parking sys tem is immed iately deactivated,
and the rear view camera pictu re is deactivated
automatically after a period of abo ut 15 sec ­
onds, or
.,. sw itch off the ignit ion.
The delay in deactivating the camera provides an u ninterrupted view be hind th e vehicle especia lly
when maneuvering in t ight pa rking spaces and
prevents the picture from turning off the every
t ime you shift o ut of reverse .
If the warning messag e appears in the display
but not the rear view camera picture, read and
confirm the warning message . The acoustic dis­
tance sig nal is always active.
If you press a f unction button on the M MI control
console , the rear view camera picture disappears.
The rear view camera picture reappears the next
time you pa rk .
Further in format ion on th e warning message and
the MMI control console can be found in the MMI instruct ion booklet.
A WARNING
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- On ly use the rearv iew camera to ass ist you if
it shows a good, clear pictu re . Fo r example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­ i n g into the lens, dirt on the lens o r if t he re
is a defec t.
- Us e th e rearv iew cam era on ly w ith th e rear
lid comple tely closed . Make s ure any obje cts
you m ay h ave moun ted on t he rear lid do
not block the rearv iew camera.
(D Tips
- The rear view camera picture is available as
soo n as the M MI D ispla y or the MM I is
s w itched on, or the s tart- up phase is com­
p le ted.
- Th e se nsors m ust be kep t clean and free of
s now and ice fo r th e park ass is t to operate .
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Parking System
-You can change the volume and pitch of the
signals as well as the display ¢
page 120.
-What appears in the display is time-de­
layed.
Reverse Parking
Applies to veh icles: with park ing system (rear, with rear view
camera)
Parking mode 1 can be used when parking in a
garage or parking space .
Fig. 134 MMI Di spla y: Aiming at a pa rk in g spot
Fig. 135 MM I Di splay: Alig ning the ve hicle
.-Switch the MMI on and select the reverse gear .
.- Turn the steering wheel until the orange orien­
tation lines(!) appear in the parking spot
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fig. 134. Use the markings @to h elp you es­
timat e the distance from an obstacl e. Each
marking corresponds to 3 ft (1 m). The blue
area represents an ex tension of the vehicle 's
outline by approximately 16
ft (5 m) to the
rear .
.- While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space with
the aid of the orange orientation lines
~ CD. @
marks the rear bumper. You should stop driving
in reverse as soon as and no later than when
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the red orientation line@ abuts an object
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A WARNING
-The rear view camera does not show the en­
tire area behind the vehicle
¢ page 116,
fig . 132.
Watch out especially for small chil­
dren and animals. The rear view camera can ­
not always detect them, posing risk of an
accident!
- Please note that objects not touching the
ground can appear to be further away than
they really are (for example, the bumper of
a parked vehicle, a trailer hitch, or the rear
of a truck). In this case, you should not use
the help lines to help with parking, which
poses danger of an accident!
(D Note
- Low obstacles already signaled by a warning
can disappear from the system's detection
range as they are approached and will not
continue to be signaled. Objects such as
barrier chains, trailer draw bars, thin paint­
ed vertical poles or fences may not be de­
tected by the system , posing risk of dam­
age .
- In the MMI display, the direction of travel of
the vehicle rear is represented depending on
the steering wheel angle. The vehicle front
swings out more than the vehicle rear .
Maintain plenty of distance from an obsta­
cle so that your outside mirror or a corner of
your vehicle does not collide with any obsta­
cles -danger of accident!