2016 AUDI RS7 SPORTBACK rear view mirror

unlocked to give access to the vehicle
occupants from the outside.
- If the power locking system should ma l­
function, you can lock the driver's door us­ ing the mechanical key¢
page 36.
- If the power locking system should fail, you
can still open the fuel tank flap in an emer­
gency ¢
page 201.
- You are well advised not to keep valuables
inside an unattended vehicle, visible or not.
Even a properly locked vehicle cannot pro­
vide the security of a safe.
- If the LED in the upper edge of the driver's
door panel comes on for about 30 seconds
after the vehicle is locked, there is a mal­
function in the power locking or the anti­
theft warning system. Have the malfunction
corrected by an authorized Audi dealership
or qualified repair facility.
Setting central locking
In the Infotainment system, you can set which
doors the central locking system will unlock .
.. Select: the ICARI function button > (Car)* Sys­
tems control button > Vehicle settings > Cen­
tral locking*.
Door unlocking -
You can decide if All doors or
only the
Driver should unlock . The luggage com­
partment lid also unlocks when
All is selected . If
you select
Driver in a vehicle with a convenience
key*, only the door whose handle you pull will un­
lock.
If you select Driver, all the doors and luggage
compartment lid will unlock if you press the~
button on the remote control master key twice.
Disable tailgate handle -If you select On, the
luggage compartment lid handle is locked . In
this case the luggage compartment lid can be opened with the
! ""'I button on the master key or
with the
l=I button* in the driver's door. In
vehicles with a convenience key*, you can still
open the luggage compartment lid using the
handle if an authorized master key is near the
proximity sensor* .
Opening and closing
Fold mirrors when locking* -If you select On,
the exterior rearview mirrors fold in automatical­
ly when you press the~ button on the remote
control master key or touch the sensor* in the
handle.
Lock when driving -If you select On, the vehicle
locks automatically when driving. All of the doors
and the luggage compartment lid lock.
Tone when locking -if you select On, a tone will
sound when you lock the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control
Fig. 22 Remote con trol: fu nct io n buttons
Either the driver's door only or the entire vehicle
will unlock when the unlock button
m (@ ) is
pressed once, depending on the settings in the
MMI ¢page33.
"'Press button CD(@ ) to unlock the vehicle
¢fig. 22.
.. Press button G'.l (@ ) to lock the vehicle ¢ & in
General description on page 32.
.,. Press button C:5 (@ ) briefly to unlock the rear
lid .
• Push the red
!PANIC I button( @) to activate the
panic function . The horn sounds and the turn
signals flash . Push the red
I PANIC I button again
to deactivate the panic function.
If the vehicle is unlocked and no door, the rear lid
or the hood is opened within 60 seconds, the ve­
hicle locks itself again automatically. This feature
prevents the vehicle from being accidentally left
unlocked over a long period of time. ..,.
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~ To activate the headlight assistant, tap the lev ­
er forward (!). The
112 indicator light appears
in the instrument cluster disp lay and the head­
light assistant is switched on/off automatically .
The
El indicator light also turns on if the high
beams are switched on .
Switching the high beams on/off manually
If the high beams did not switch on/off automat­
ically as expected, you may switch them on or off
manually instead:
~ To switch the high beams on manually, tap the
l ever forward (!). The
El indicator light turns
on.
~ To switch the high beams off manually, pull the
lever back@. The headlight assistant is deacti­
vated .
Operating the headlight flasher
~ To operate the headlight flasher when the
headlight assistant is activated and h igh beams
are switched off, pull the lever back@. The
headlight assistant remains active .
Messages in the instrument cluster display
r!IJ Audi adaptive light: system fault!
Headlight assist: System fault
Drive to an authorized Aud i dealer or authorized
Aud i Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected. You can still switc h the
high beams on or off manually.
Headlight assist: Unavailable. No camera view
The camera view is blocked, for example by a
sticker or debris.
The sensor is located between the interior rear­
view mirror and the windshield. Therefore, do not p lace any st ickers in this area on the windshie ld.
A WARNING
Headlight ass istant is only intended to assist
the driver . The dr iver is still responsible for
controll ing the headlights and switching
them manually depending on light and visibil­
i t y cond itions.
It may be necessary to operate
them manually in situations such as:
Lights and Vision
-In adverse weather conditions such as fog,
heavy rain, blowing snow or spraying water.
- On roads where oncoming traffic may be
partially obscured, such as expressways.
- When there are road users that do not have
suff icient lighting, such as b icyclers or
veh icles with dirty tail lamps.
- In tight curves and on steep slopes.
- I n poorly lit areas.
- With strong reflectors, such as signs.
- If the area of the w indshield near the sensor
is fogged over, dirty, icy or covered with a
sticker.
Adjusting the exterior lighting
The settings are adjusted in the MMI .
~ Select: !CAR ! function button> (Car) " systems
control button > Vehicle settings> Exterior
lighting .
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Au­
tomatic headlights
menu:
Headlights activation time -You can adjust if the
headlights switch on
Early , Med . or Late accord­
ing to the sensit ivity of the light sensor.
Audi adaptive light* -You can switch adaptive
light
On and Off .
Automatic high beams*
You can switch t he h igh beam assist on and off.
Daytime running lights
USA models:
You can switch the daytime running
lights
on and off .
Canada models:
The function cannot be turned
off. It is activated automatically each time the ig­
nition is switched on. This menu item is shown
"greyed out" .
Coming home, Leaving home
The coming home function illuminates the area
outside the vehicle when you switch the ignition
off and open the driver's door. To turn the func-
tion on, select
Lights when leaving car> On. .,.
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Lights and Vision
use th is mirror to estimate d istances of fol­
lowing veh icles when changing lanes, you
cou ld estimate incorrectly and cause an acci­
dent .
CD Note
-If the mirror housing was moved by force
(for example, by running into an object
when maneuvering the vehicle), the mirror must be folded all the way i n using the pow­
er folding function. The mirror housing
must not be moved bac k into place by hand
because this would impa ir the f unction of
the m irro r mech an ism.
- If you wash the ve hicle in an automatic car
wa sh, yo u m ust fold the e xte rior m irrors i n
to reduce the risk of damage to the mirrors.
Never fold power folding exterior m irrors*
by hand. Only fo ld them in and out usi ng
the power contro ls.
@ Tips
- If the power adj usting function ma lfunc ­
tions, the g lass in both mirrors can be ad­
j u sted by press ing on the edge of it by hand .
- The ex terior mirror se ttings are stored with
the memory function" ~
page 56.
Dimming the mirrors
Fig. 4 5 Auto m atic d immin g rea rv iew mirr or*
Manual anti-glare adjustment
~ Move the sma ll lever (locate d on the bottom
edge of the m irror) to the rear.
Automatically dimming mirrors*
~ To dim the rearview m irror and both exterior
mirrors, press the@ button. The diode @
48
0 ... M 9 :x:
~
turns on. The rearview and exter ior mirrors dim
automat ically when light shines on them, for
example from headlights on a vehicle to the
rear.
A WARNING
Elect rolyte fluid can leak from automatic d im­
ming mirrors if the glass is broken . Electro ­
lyte flu id can irr itate s kin, eyes and respirato­
ry system.
- Repeated or prolonged exposure to electro­
lyte can cause irritat ion to the resp iratory
sys tem, especially among people wi th ast h­
ma or o ther respiratory conditi ons. Get
fresh air immediately by leaving the vehicle
or, if that is not possible, open windows and
doors all the way .
- If electro lyte ge ts into the eyes, flush them
thorough ly w ith large amounts of clean wa­
ter for at least 15 min utes; medical atten­
tion is recommended .
- If electro lyte contacts skin, flush affected
area with clean water for at least 15 mi­
nutes and then wash affected area with
soap and water; medical attention is recom­
mended . Tho ro ughly wash affected clothing
and shoes before reuse.
- If swallowed and person is conscious, rinse
mouth w ith wate r for at least 15 minutes .
Do not induce vomiting unless inst ructed to
do so by med ical professional. Get medical
a tt en tion immed ia tely.
CD Note
Liqu id e lectrolyte lea king from bro ken m irro r
glass w ill damage any plastic s urfaces it
comes in co ntact with . Clean up sp il led e lec­
tro lyte i mmediately with clean wa ter an d a
spo nge.
(j) Tips
- Switching o ff the dimming functio n of the
inside rear view mirro r also deactiv ates the
au tom atic d imm ing fu nction of th e ex terior
mi rrors .

Seats and storage
-Never carry any beverage containers with
hot liquids, such as hot coffee or hot tea, in
the vehicle while it is moving. In case of an
accident, sudden braking or other vehicle movement, hot liquid could spill, causing
scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid can also cause an accident and personal injury .
- Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
cups and glasses can cause injury in an acci­
dent .
- Never use the cupholder or adapter as an
ashtray - risk of fire.
(D Note
Only drink containers with lids should be car­
ried in the cupholder. Liquid could spill out
and damage your vehicle's electronic equip­
ment or stain the upholstery, etc.
Cooled glove compartment
Applies to : ve hicles with coole d glove compar tme nt
The cooled glove compartment only functions
when the AIC system is switched on .
Fig. 64 Glove compar tment: sw itch in g coo ling mode on/
off
• Turn the knob @counterclockwise to switch
cooling on . The symbols on the knob indicate
the correct position.
• Turn the knob @clockwise to switch cooling
off.
The glove compartment cooling mode only func­ tions when the vehicle A/C system is switched on.
If the heating is switched on, switching the glove
compartment cooling mode off is recommended.
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A WARNING
Always leave the lid on the glove compart­
ment cover closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury .
Additional storage
There are a variety of storage compartments and
fasteners in various places in the vehicle .
- Storage compartments in the doors
- Compartment in the glove compartment
(cooled*) . The glove compartment can be
locked using the mechanical key
r:::> page 30 .
-Storage compartment for (sun)glasses* in the
roof (near the interior mirror)
- Storage compartments under the center armr­
ests
- Compartments* on the back of the front seat
backrests
- Garment hooks on the sides of the pillars in the
rear of the vehicle and in the rear grab handles
- Compartment in the rear center armrest
- Storage in the trim panels in the luggage com-
partment
A WARNING
- Always remove objects from the instrument
panel. Any items not stored could slide
around inside the vehicle while driving or
when accelerating or when applying the brakes or when driving around a corner.
- When you are driving make sure that any­
thing you may have placed in the center con­
sole or other storage locations cannot fall
out into the footwells . In case of sudden
braking you would not be able to brake or
accelerate.
- Always keep the lid of the compartment for
(sun)glasses* closed while driving to reduce
the risk of injury during a sudden braking
maneuver or in the event of an accident.
- Any articles of clothing that you have hung
up must not interfere with the driver's view.
The coat hooks are designed only for light­
weight clothing. Never hang any clothing
with hard, pointed or heavy objects in the

Audi side assist Side assist
Description
App lies to: veh icles with Audi side assist
Fig. 101 Se nsor dete ction rang e
Fig. 102 Display o n the exterio r mirror
Side assist helps you monitor your blind spot and
traffic behind your vehicle . Within the limits of
the system , it warns you about vehicles that are
coming closer or that are traveling with you with­
in sensor range ©
c> fig. 101: if a lane change is
classified as critical, the display @ in the exter ior
mirror
c> fig . 102 turns on .
The display in the left exterior mirror provides as­
sistance when making a lane change to the left,
while the d isplay in the right exterior mirror pro ­
vides assistance when making a lane change to
the right .
Information stage
As long as you do not activate the turn signal,
side assist
informs you about vehicles that are
detected and classified as critica l. The disp lay in
the mirror turns on, but is dim.
Audi side assist
The display remains dim in the information stage
so that your view toward the front is not distur­
bed.
Warning stage
If the display in a mirror bl inks brightly when you
act ivate a tu rn s ignal , sid e assist is
warning you
about detected vehicles that it has classified as
critical. If this happens, check traffic by glancing
in the rearview mirror and ove r you r shoulde r
c> .&. in General informa tion on page 92.
Applies to vehicles w ith active lane assist* : the
display in the mirror can also blink if you have not
activated a turn signal : if you a re approaching a
detected lane marker line and it appears you will
be leaving the lane , side assist will warn you
about detected vehicles that it has class ified as
critical.
@ Tips
You can adjust the brightness on of the dis­
play on the rearview mirror
c> page 93 .
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-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 w ide 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 Serv ice Facility check their function .
(!j) Tips
-If the window g lass in the driver's doo r or
front passenger's door has been t inted, the
display in the exterior mirror may be misin­
terpreted.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Industry Canada regulations
¢ page 265.
Aud i side assist
Switching on and off
App lies to : vehicles wi th Audi side ass ist
Fig. 105 Driver 's door : s ide assist button
" Press the ¢ & in General information on
page 92
button to switch the system on and
off . The LED in the button turns on when side
assist is switched on .
Adjusting the display brightness
Applies to: vehicles wi th Audi side ass ist
The display brightness can be adjusted in the In­
fotainment system .
.,. Select: the I CAR I funct ion button > (Car)* Sys­
tems
control button > Driver assistance > Audi
side assis t.
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 d isplay is
al ready set to the minim um o r max imum level by
the automatic adjustment. In such cases, you
may not ice no change when adjusting the bright­
ness, or the change may only be noticeable once
the surroundings change.
Adjust the br igh tness 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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Parking systems
-The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vision. The object appears both al­
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
- In certain situations, people or objects in
the display appear 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 this case.
- If driven 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 follow the applicable warn­
ings r::!>(D
in General information on
page 107 .
-The orange colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
depending on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of
distance so that your outside mirror or a
corner of your vehicle does not collide with
any obstacles.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on
.,. Shift into reverse, or
.,. Press the
P,,, A button in the center console
r:=> page 108, fig. 120. A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching between the rearview camera and
optical display
.,. Press the Graphic control button ®
r:=> page 110, fig. 125 to see the optical display .
.,. Press the
Rear view control button to see the
. . rearv1ew camera image.
Switching off
.,. Drive forward faster than 10 km/h, or
.,. press the
P,1
1.A button, or
110
.,. Switch the ignition off.
@ Tips
- The visual display in the left part of the dis­
play should help you detect the critical vehi­
cle areas.
- You can change the volume and pitch of the
signals as well as the display
r:=> page 116.
Cross parking
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space.
Fig. 125 Infotainment: aiming at a parking space
Fig. 126 Infota inment: aligning the vehicle
.,. Turn the Infotainment on and shift into reverse
gear.
.,. The orange colored orientation lines
(D show
the direction of travel of the vehicle. Turn the
steer ing wheel until the orange orientation
lines appear in the parking space r::!>
fig. 125 .
Use the markings @to help you estimate the
distance from an obstacle. Each marking repre­
sents approximately 3 ft
(1 m). The blue area
represents an extension of the vehicle's outline
by approximately
16 ft (5 meters) to the rear. ..,.

Parking system s
(D Note
Keep enough distance from the curb to avoid
damage to the rims .
@ Tips
The left or right orientation lines and surfaces
will be displayed, depending on the turn sig­
nal being used.
Peripheral cameras
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras
With this equipment, die parking system plus* is
supp lemented with var io us peripheral cameras
¢page 108. Depend ing on vehicle equipment,
you are provided with the following views: a rea
around the vehicle, front corner view and rear
corner view, view in front of the vehicle and be­ h ind the vehicle.
General information
Applies to : vehicles with peripheral cameras
Fig . 12 9 Location of periphera l cameras
The periphera l came ras are located in the radia­
tor gri lle and in the luggage compartment lid
¢fig . 129.
Make sure that the lenses are not covered by de­
posits or any other obstructions as it may impa ir
the system. Fo r information on cleaning, refer to
¢page 193.
The accuracy of the orientation lines a nd the blue
surfaces is reduced if the adaptive ai r suspen ­
sion* is faulty, if the vehicle is lifted or if the
Dy­
nam ic mode is activated¢ page 95.
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A WARNING
- Always read and follow the applicab le warn­
ings¢ .&
in General information on
page 107.
- If the position or the installat ion angle of a
camera was changed, after a collis ion for ex­
ample, do not continue to use the system
for safety reasons. Have it chec ked by your
authorized Audi dealer or authori zed A udi
Serv ice Facility.
- Use the
Rear mode and the corner view
( rear )
mode only when the l uggage com­
partment lid is fu lly closed. Otherwise the
image in the d isp lay will be distor ted.
- The vehicle sur roundi ngs a re shown using
the camera images. The vehicle image is
shown by the system. Objects and obstacles
above the camera a re not displayed .
- Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field of vision. The objects appear both altered
and inaccurate on the screen.
{[) Note
- Always read and fo llow the applicable wa rn­
ings ¢(!)
in General information on
page 107.
- T he Infotainment d isp lay shows the direc ­
t ion in which the rear of the vehicle is travel­
ing based on the steering wheel ang le . The
front of the vehicle swings out more than
the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of distance so that your outs ide mirror or a
co rner of your vehicle does not collide with
any obstacles .
(D Tips
The driver's door/front passenger's door/lug­
gage compartment lid is open when the~ or
~ symbol appears and the co rresponding
a rea of the disp lay is grayed out.