2016 AUDI RS7 SPORTBACK park assist

Driving
back. The braking force of the parking brake is
only released if sufficient drive power has been built up at the wheels.
(D Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is only
released automatically when the driver's safe­
ty belt is buckled.
Emergency braking function
This is used if the conventional brake system
fails or locks up.
... To brake your vehicle in an emergency , pull the
~ switch and hold it pulled .
... As soon as you release the~ switch or acceler-
ate, the braking stops.
If you pull the switch(®) and hold it above a
speed of about 5 mph (8 km/h), the emergency
braking function is initiated. The vehicle is braked
at all four wheels by activating the hydraulic brake system. The brake performance is similar
to making an emergency stop¢.&..
In order not to activate the emergency braking by
mistake, an audible warning tone (buzzer)
sounds when the~ switch is pulled. As soon as
the ~ switch is released, or the accelerator pedal
is depressed, emergency braking stops .
A WARNING
Emergency braking should only be used in an
emergency, when the normal brake pedal has
failed or the brake pedal is obstructed. Using
the parking brake for emergency braking will
slow your vehicle down as if you had made a
full braking maneuver. ESC and the associat­
ed components (ABS, ASR, EDL) cannot over­
come the laws of physics. In corners and
when road or weather conditions are bad, a
full brake application can cause the vehicle to
skid or the rear end to break away, which in­
creases the risk of an accident.
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Speed warning system
' Introduction
The speed warning system helps you to stay un­
der a specified maximum speed .
The speed warning system warns you if you are
exceeding the maximum speed that you have set.
You will hear a warning tone when your speed ex­ ceeds the stored value by approximately 3 mph
(3 km/h) . An indicator light. (USA models)/.
(Canada models) in the instrument cluster dis­
play also turns on at the same time. The indicator
light./. turns off when the speed decreases
below the stored maximum speed.
Setting a threshold is recommended if you would
like to be reminded when you reach a certain
maximum speed. Situations where you may want
to do so include driving in a country with a gener­
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum
speed for winter tires.
(D Tips
Even though your vehicle is equipped with a
speed warning system, you should still watch
the speedometer to make sure you are not
driving faster than the speed limit.
' Setting the threshold
You can set, change and delete the warning
threshold in the Infotainment system.
... Select: the I CARI function button > (Car)* Sys­
tems
control button > Driver assistance >
Speed warning .
You can set any threshold between 20 mph
(30 km/h) and 150 mph (240 km/h). Settings
can each be adjusted in increments of 5 mph (10
km/h).

Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
detection and range limits that may prevent
the proper detection of other vehicles .
- The radar sensor's function and range can
be reduced by rain, snow and heavy spray.
Moving vehicles up ahead may not be
promptly detected or may not be detected
at all.
- Reflective surfaces including crash barriers
or tunnel entrances may impair the function
of the radar sensor.
@ 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 .
- Braking guard error messages¢
page 86.
- Keep in mind that braking guard can brake
unexpectedly. Always secure any cargo or
objects that you are transporting to reduce
the risk of damage or injury.
Settings in the Infotainment system
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adapt ive cruise contro l
~ Select: the ICARI function button > (Car)* Sys­
tems
control button > Driver assistance > Audi
braking guard.
System -
Switch the braking guard On/Off . When
you switch the ignition on, the message
Braking
guard: Off
appears if the system is switched off.
Early warning -The distance and approach warn ­
ings in the display can be switched
On/Off .
(D Tips
-Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
- If you restrict or switch off the ESC, the braking guard also switches itself off
¢page 181 .
- Switch braking guard off when you are load­
ing the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier, train,
ship or other type of transportation. This
can prevent undesired warnings from the
braking guard system.
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Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adapt ive c ru ise control
Braking guard: off
This driver message appears if the system is
turned off via the infotainment . Otherwise, if the
system is turned off, the information appears ev­
ery time shortly after the start of the trip.
The driver message also appears if the system is
not available due to a malfunction or if the ESC is
not switched on¢
page 181. If this is the case,
the system will not provide warnings about a
possible collision.
Braking guard: activated
This driver message appears if sharp brake pres­
sure was applied due to an acute warning .
ACC: Unavailable!
ACC and Audi braking guard: not available
The system cannot detect moving vehicles up
ahead correctly and is switched off. The sensors
have been displaced or are not working properly.
T he Audi pre sense funct ions may also be affect­
e d. Dr ive to your authorized Audi dealer or au­
thori zed Audi service facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
ACC: currently unavailable. No sensor vision
ACC and braking guide: currently unavailable.
No sensor vision
This message appears if the sensor view is ob­structed, for example by leaves, snow , heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensors ¢
page 79,
fig. 86.
ACC: Currently unavailable. Gradient too steep
The road exceeds the maximum possible angle
for proper adaptive cruise control operation .
Adaptive cruise control is switched off .
ACC: Only available in D, S or M
Select the D/S or M selector lever position.
ACC: currently unavailable. Parking brake ap­
plied

Automatic transmission
-Before driving down a steep slope, reduce
your speed and shift into a lower gear with
"tiptron ic".
- Do not ride the brakes or press the brake
pedal too often or too long when driving
down a hill. Constant braking causes the
brakes to overheat and substantially re­
duces braking performance, increases brak­
ing distance or causes complete failure of
the brake system.
- To prevent the vehicle from rolling back
when stopping on inclines, always hold it in
place with the brake pedal or parking brake.
- Never hold the vehicle on an incline with a
slipping clutch. The clutch opens automati­
cally when it becomes too hot from the
overload. An indicator lamp
[i'J illuminates
and a driver message appears
¢ page 105
when the clutch is overloaded.
- If the engine must remain running, never
have any driving position engaged when
checking under the hood. Make sure these­
lector lever has securely engaged and is
locked in P with the parking brake set
¢ page 203. Otherwise, any increase in en ­
gine speed may set the vehicle in motion,
even with the parking brake applied .
@ Note
-When stopping on an incline, do not try to
hold the vehicle in place by pressing the ac­
celerator pedal while a driving gear is se­
lected . This can cause the transmission to
overheat and can damage it . Activate the
parking brake or press the brake pedal to
prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Allowing the vehicle to roll when the engine
is stopped and the selector lever is in N will
damage the transmission because it is not
lubricated under those circumstances.
(D Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is re­
leased automatically only when the driver's
safety belt is engaged in the buckle.
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· Hill descent control
The hill descent control system assists the driver
when driving down declines .
Hill descent control is activated when the selec­
tor lever is in D/S and you press the brake pedal.
The transmission automatically selects a gear
that is suitable for the incline. Hill descent con­
trol tries to maintain the speed achieved at the
time of braking, within physical and technical
limitations. If may still be necessary to adjust the
speed with the brakes.
Hill descent control switches off once the decline
levels out or you press the accelerator pedal.
On vehicles with the cruise control system*
Q page 77, hill descent control is also activated
when the speed is set.
A WARNING
Hill descent control cannot overcome physical
limitations, so it may not be able to maintain
a constant speed under all conditions. Always be ready to apply the brakes.

Parking systems
General information
Applies to: vehicl es with parking system plus/rear view cam­
era/peripheral cameras
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
neuvering.
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 108.
The rear view camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment display. This display
assists you when you are cross or parallel parking
¢ page 109. In addition, you are assisted by the
functions from the parking system plus
¢ page 108.
The peripheral cameras assist you with parking
and maneuvering. You are aided by various cam­
e ras depending on the vehicle equipment leve l
¢page 112. In addition, you are assisted by the
functions from the parking system plus
¢page 108.
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 for safety during parking and
for all other 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 children and
animals.
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody. The park­
ing systems may become impaired as a re­
sult. Have your authorized Audi dealer or
qualified workshop check their function.
- Make sure the sensors are not covered by
stickers, deposits or any other obstructions
Parking systems
as it may impair the sensor function. For in­
formation on cleaning, refer to
¢page 193.
(D Note
-Some objects are not detected by the sys­
tem 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.
(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 116.
- What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.
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Parking system s
Corner view (front)/corner view (rear)
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig . 1 33 In fo ta inme nt: co rner v iew (front )
Fig . 134 In fo tainme nt: corner vie w (r ea r)
This view can assist you for examp le, when you
are exiting from an area with poor visibility. The
area at the front and rear sides of the vehicles is
d isp layed.
~ To show the side view toward the front, se lect
the symbol @¢
fig. 133 with the contro l knob
and press the control knob.
~ To show the side view toward the rear, selec t
the symbol ®¢
fig. 134 w ith the control knob
and press the control knob .
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Front
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig . 135 Infot ainm ent: fro nt m ode
This view assists you for example, in using the
full maneuve ring range in front of the vehicle.
The area in front of the vehicle is displayed. The
vehicle surround ings are shown in the left area of
the d isplay . You can sw itch between optical dis·
play and camera image
¢ page 113.
~ Select the © symbol with the con trol knob . The
orange orientation lines mark the expected
path of the veh icle . Stop the vehicle at the lat·
est when the red orientation line* borders an
objec t
9 &. in General information on
page 112.
Rear
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
F ig. 136 Infota inmen t: rea r mo de
This view assists you fo r example, in usi ng the
full maneuver ing ra nge behind the vehicle. The
area beh ind the vehicle is displayed . T he ve hicle
su rrou nd ings a re shown in the left area of the
display . You can swi tch between op tical disp lay
and camera image
9 page 113. ..,.

Parking sy stems
"'T urn the I nfo ta inment on and shift into reverse
gear. The park ing system must be turned on
and the
Cross parking view m ust be displayed .
"' Press the control button on the Infotainment
unit
Q) ¢ page 111, fig . 12 7. The Pa rallel park ­
ing
ind icator is displayed .
"' Back up and align your vehicle so the blue area
@ borders on the rear end of the ve hicle be­
hind yo u or on the parking space line
¢ &. in
General information on page 11 2, ¢ (Din Gen­
eral information on page 112 .
The b lue area
rep resents an ex tension of the vehicle's out line
by approximately 16 ft (5 meters) to the rear.
The long s ide of the blue area should be on the
curb . The entire b lue area must f it into the
parking space.
"' Wi th the veh icle stopped, turn the steer ing
whee l to the right as far as it w ill go .
"' Back into the park ing space until the b lue curve
¢ page 111, fig . 128 to uc hes the curb ¢&. in
General information on page 112, ¢(Din Gen­
e ral information on page 112 .
Stop the vehicle.
"' With the veh icle stopped, turn the steering
whee l to the left as far as it will go .
"' Cont inue to back into the parking space unt il
the ve hicle is parked parallel to the curb¢&.
in General information on page 112, ¢(Din
General information on page 112 .
® displays
the rear bumper . Stop the vehicle, at the latest,
whe n the red or ientat io n line @ borders a n ob­
je ct . Keep an eye o n the fro nt of your ve hicl e
wh ile doing this.
Parking next to obstacles
If the re is an obstacle (such as a wall) next to the
pa rking space, pos ition the vehicle so t here is
mo re spa ce on that side. Position the long s ide of
the blue a re a so that t he re is suffi cient space
from the ob ject . T he area must no t be on the
cur b. You will a lso nee d to s tart turning the
steer ing whee l ear lier. The blue c urve
¢
page 111, fig . 128 must not touch the obsta ­
cle, b ut rather there should be eno ugh distance.
(D Tips
The left or right orientation lines and s urfaces
w ill be displayed, depending on the turn sig­
na l being used.
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· Setting the mode
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
"'Sele ct: !CAR ! func tion b utton> (Car )* System s
control b utt on > Driver assist > Parking aid >
Change to front/rear > Auto or Manual.
Auto -
This view behind the vehicle ( Rear mode)
i s d isp layed a utomat ica lly whe n you shif t into re­
verse. This view in front of the vehicle
(Front
mode) is d isp layed automat ica lly w hen you shift
into the forward gea rs.
Manual -When yo u sw itch the system on, t he
view be hind the ve hicle
(Rear mode) i s always
d isplayed and i t does no t switch to the
Front
mode when a forward gear is se lected.
Adjusting the display
and the warning tones
App lies to: vehicles with parking system plus/rea rv iew cam­
era/peripheral camera
The display and warning tones can be adjusted in
the Infotainment.
"' Select : the I CAR I function button > (Car)* S ys­
tems control button > Driver assistance > Park­
ing aid .
Display
On* -
An optic al d isplay is show n for the p arking
system p lus, a rearv iew came ra im age is shown
for t he rearv iew came ra *.
Off -When the p arking system is sw itche d off,
o nl y aud ible sig na ls are g iven .
Signal tones
Front volum e -
Volume for the front area
Rear volume -Volume for the rear a rea
Front frequency -Frequency for the front area
Rear frequency -Frequency for th e re a r area
Entertainment volume lowering -When the
parki ng system is turned on, the volume of t he
audio/v ideo source is lowe red .
The newly ad justed value is given briefly from the
correspond ing s ignal generator.
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,&_ WARNING
-The cooling system is under pressure and
can get very hot. Reduce the risk of scalding
from hot coolant by following these steps.
- Turn off the engine and allow it to cool
down.
- Protect your face, hands and arms from
escaping fluid and steam by covering the
cap with a large, thick rag.
- Turn the cap slowly and very carefully in a
counter-clockwise direction while applying light, downward pressure on the top of
the cap.
- To avoid being burned, do not spill ant i­
freeze or coolant on the exhaust system or
hot engine parts. Under certa in condi­
tions, the ethylene glycol in engine cool­
ant can catch fire.
- Antifreeze is poisonous. Always store anti­
freeze in its original container and well out
of the reach of children.
- If you drain the coolant, it must be caught
and safely stored in a proper container
clearly marked "poison" .
(D Note
-Do not add coolant if the expansion tank is
empty. Air could enter the cooling system
and damage the eng ine. If this is the case,
do not continue driving. Seek professional
assistance.
- Coolant pollutes the environment and could
cause an engine fire. Excess coolant will be
forced out through the pressure relief valve
i n the cap when the engine becomes hot .
- If, in an emergency, only water can be add­ ed, the correct ratio between water and an­
tifreeze
¢ page 209 must be restored as
soon as possible.
@ For the sake of the environment
Drained coolant should not be reused. Always
dispose of used coolant while observing all
environmental regulat ions.
-
Checking and Filling
Radiator fan
The radiator fan switches on automatically by it­
self .
An auxiliary electric radiator fan switches on and
off depending on coolant temperature and other
vehicle operating conditions.
After you switch the engine off, the auxiliary fan
can continue running for up to 10 minutes -even
with the ignition off. It can even switch on again later by itself ¢&. , if
- the temperature of the engine coolant rises due
to the heat build-up from the engine in the en­ gine compartment, or
- the engine compartment heats up because the
vehicle is parked in intense sunlight.
A WARNING
--
- To reduce the risk of personal injury never
touch the radiator fan .
- The auxiliary electric fan is temperature
controlled and can switch on suddenly even
when the engine is not running .
- The auxiliary radiator fan switches on auto­
matically when the engine coolant reaches a
certa in temperature and will continue to run
until the coolant temperature drops.
Brake fluid
Checking brake fluid level
Fig. 187 En g in e compar tment: cover on the b rake fluid
rese rvoir
Before you check anything in the engine compart­
ment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS
¢ & in Working in the engine compartment on
page 203 . .,.
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Preliminary steps
Some preliminary steps are necessary for tire re­
pair.
• If you have a flat tire, park the vehicle as far as
poss ible from moving traffic.
• Apply the
parking brake firmly .
• Move the
selector lever to the P position .
• Check whether a repair using the Tire Mobility
System is possible ¢
page 239, General and
safety pointers.
• Have all passengers leave the vehicle and stay
away from the danger zone
~ _& .
• Take the sealant bottle and the electric air
pump from the luggage compartment under
the floor
¢page 239, fig. 197 .
• Remove the "max . SO mph" (80 km/h) sticker
from the sealant bottle and affix it to the in ­
strument cluster in the dr iver's view .
..&, WARNING
- Turn the hazard flashers on and set up the
warning triangle* if you have a flat tire in
moving traffic. In this way you protect your­
self and other road users.
- Make sure that all passengers are in a safe
place, out of the danger zone (for example,
behind a guard rail).
(D Note
Particular care is necessary if you are making
a tire repair on a steep incline.
{i) Tips
Obey all laws .
Emergency assistance
Making a tire repair
Tire repair consists of the following sections .
Fig. 199 Parts of th e Tire Mobility System
Fig. 200 Con necto r fo r t he Tire Mobi lity System
Assembling Tire Mobility System
• Open the lid@ of the electr ic air pump
¢fig. 199 .
• Pull the p lug @ and the pressure hose® with
the gauge out of the housing.
• Screw the pressure hose® of the electric air
pump onto the f lange ® of the sealant bottle
@.
• Push the sealant bottle w ith the flange down
into the recess @ on the lid of the electric a ir
pump .
• Remove the dust cap from the va lve of the de­
fective ti re.
• Screw the hose@) onto the valve
(J) ~ fig. 200.
• Ins ert the plug @¢ fig. 199 into the socket for
the cigarette lighter.
• Switch on the ign ition.
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