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Parking systems
General information
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking system/parking system
plus
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, various
parking aids will
help you when parking and ma
neuvering.
The r
ear pa rk ing syst em is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles behind the vehicle
9page82.
The parking syste m plus assists you when park
ing by audibly and visually indicating
objects de
tected in front of and behind the vehicle
9page 83.
The rearv iew cam era shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment d isplay. The lines in
the rearview camera image help you to park or
maneuver~ page 84. The parking system plus
functions are also available~ page 83.
A WARNING
r-= ---'
-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 especia lly cautious of small 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
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.
For
additional information on cleaning, re
fer to ~page 2 70.
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-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.
- Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
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-The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover
age area in some situations, such as:
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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.
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You can change the volume of the signals.
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What appears in the display is slightly de-
layed.
- The
sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the park assist to operate.
Rear parking system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking assist
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid.
Description
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you.

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use the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Serv ice Facility.
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Only use the rearview 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 ifthere
is a defect.
-Use the rearview camera only ifthe luggage
compartment lid is completely closed. Make
sure any objects you may have mounted on
the luggage compartment lid do not block
the rearview camer a.
- T
he camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vi sion. The object appears both al
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
-In certain situations, people or objects in
the display appear close r or further 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.
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If driven toward protrudi ng objects.
-If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
CD Note
- Always re ad and follow the applicable warn
ings¢(!) in General information on
page82.
-The orange colo red orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
depending on the steering wheel angle. The
front of the vehicle front 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
App lies to: vehi cles with rearv iew camera
Switching on
•Shift into reverse , or
Parking systems
•Press the P'#! button in the cen ter conso le
~page 83, fig . 81 . A short confirmation tone
sounds and the LE D in the button turns on.
Switching off
•Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), o r
• Press the P'#! button, or
• switch the ign it ion off.
(!} Tips
- The visua l display in the left part of the dis
play
shoul d he lp you detect the critical vehi
cle areas.
-You can change the volume and display for
the signals ¢ page 86.
Cross parking
Applies to: veh icles wit h rearv iew camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or
in a parking space.
Fig. 86 Infotainme nt: aiming at a par king space
Fig. 87 Infotainme nt: al igning the vehicle
• Turn the Infotainment on and shift into reverse
gear .
•The orange orientation lines @show the direc
tion of travel of the vehicle. Turn the steering
wheel until the orange or ientation lines appear .,..
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in the parking space c) fig. 86. Use the mark
ings @
to help you estimate th e distance from
an obstacle. Each marking represents approxi
mately 3 ft (1 m) . The blue area represents an
extension of the vehicle's outline by approxi
mately 16 ft (5 meters) to the rear.
.,.. While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
the orange orientation lines for assistance
c) .&. in General information on page 84, c)(i)
in General information on page 85.@ displays
the rear bumper. Stop the vehicle, at the latest,
when
the red orientation line @ borders an ob
j ect.
Adjusting the display
and the warning tones
A pp lies to: vehicles with park ing system plus
The display and warning tones can be adjusted in
the Infotainment.
.,.. Select in the Infotainment system: IMENUI but
ton > Vehicle > left control button >Dr iver as
sistance > Parking aid.
Warning tones
Front volume -volume for the front area
Rear volume -volume for the rear area
Entertainment fader -when the parking system
is turned on, the volume of the aud io/video
source
is l owered.
The newly selected level is demonstrated briefly
b y the sou nd
generator.
(}) Tips
The settings are automatically stored a nd as
signed to the remote control key that is in
use.
Error messages
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking system/parking system
plus
Rear parking aid : malfunction! Obstacles not
detected
Front parking aid : malfunction! Obstacles can
not be detected
86
Parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot be
detected
There is a system malfunction if the LED in the
pg~ button blinks when switching on the system.
If the error is not corrected before you switch off
the ignition, the LED in the pg~ button will blink
the next time you switch on the parking system
by shifting into reverse . As long as the error is ac
tive, you can display
the error messages in the
second tab of the driver information system.
Parking system plus*
If a sensor or speaker is faulty, the JM symbol
will
appear in front of/behind the vehicle in the
Infotainment display. If a rear sensor is faulty,
o nl y o
bstacles that a re in areas@and@ are
s h own c) page 83, fig. 80. If a front sensor is
faulty, only obstacles that are in areas© and @
ar e show n.
Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately
to have the
malfunction corrected.

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Electronic stabilization
control (ESC)
· Description
The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) reinfor
ces driver safety. It reduces the risk of slipping
and improves driving stability.
ESC detects criti
cal situations such
as the vehicle oversteering
and understeering or the wheels are spinning.
The vehicle
is stabilized by applying the brakes or
reducing engine torque. Once the ESC is activat
ed,
the indicator light DJ blinks in the instru
ment cluster.
The following systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brak
ing. The vehicle
can still be steered even during
hard braking. Apply steady pressure
to the brake
pedal.
Do not pump the pedal. A pulsing in the
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle .
Brake assist system
The brake assist system can decrease braking dis
tance.
It increases braking power when the driver
presses
the brake pedal quickly in emergency sit
uations .
You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situation is over.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces engine power when the drive wheels
begin spinning and adapts
the force to the road
conditions. This makes
it easie r to start, acceler
ate and drive up inclines.
Electron ic differential lock (EDL)
EDL applies the brakes to a wheel that starts
spinning and transfers
the drive power to the
other driving wheels. This function is not availa
ble
at higher speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over
heating . The vehicle
is still working correctly. EDL
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will switch on again automatically when condi
tions have returned
to normal.
Steering recommendation
The ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle by changing
the steering torque.
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel torque control is used when driv
ing on curves. The
front wheel on the inside of
the curve or both wheels on the inside of the
curve are braked selectively as needed. This al
lows more preci
se driving in curves . The applica
ble system may
not activate when driving in wet
or snowy condit ions.
Automatic post-collision braking system
The "Automatic post-collision braking system"
can help to reduce the risk of sliding and of other
collisions after an accident. If the airbag control
module detects a collision above a certain vehicle
speed,
the vehicle is braked by the ESC.
The vehicle does not brake automatically if:
-the driver presses the accelerator pedal, or
-the braking force generated by the pressed
brake pedal
is greater than the braking force
that would be initiated by the system, or
-the ESC, the brake system or the vehicle electri
cal system are not functioning.
A WARNING ,..:-
-The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome
the limits posed by natura l physi
cal laws. This is especially important on slip
pery o r wet roads. If the systems begin act
ing
to stabilize your vehicle, you should im
mediately alter your speed to match the
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the
increased safety provided tempt you into
taking risks. This could increase your risk of
a collision.
- Please note
the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery
or wet roads, and when driv-
ing
too close to objects ahead. The ESC and .,..
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its integrated systems cannot always pre
vent collisions -there is still a risk of acci
dents!
-Press the accelerator pedal carefully when
accelerating on even, slippery surfaces such
as ice and snow. The drive wheels can spin
even when these control systems are instal-
Switching on and off
led and this can affect driving stability and
increase the risk of a collision.
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-ABS and ASR only function correctly when
all four wheels are equipped with identical
tires. Different tire sizes can lead to a reduc
tion in engine power.
-You may hear noises when the systems de
scribed are working.
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine .
Fig. 88 Upper center console,~ OFF button
function of the ESC is limited or switched off. The
amount of stabilization control will differ de
pending on the level.
The following
examples are unusual situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in order to allow the wheels to spin:
- Rock i
ng the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
-Dr iving in deep snow or on loose ground
-Driving with snow chains
The ESC is designed to function in levels. Depend
ing
on the level that is selected, the stabilization
Sport mode on
Behavior The ESC and ASR stabiliza-
tion functions are lim ited
~&.
Operation Press the I.$ OFFI button
briefly .
Indicator II turns on.
lights
Driver
mes-Stabilization control (ESC):
sages sport.
Warning! Reduced
stability
A WARNING
You should only switch sport mode on or
switch ESC/ ASR off if your driving abilities
and road conditions permit.
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ESC/ASR off Sport mode off or ESC/ ASR
on
The stabilization function is The full stabilization func-
not available ¢ &. ESC and tion of the ESC and ASR is
ASR are switched off. available again.
Press and hold the I.$ OFFI Press the I.$ OFFI button
button longer than 3 sec-again.
onds.
II and lfif1U~* turn on. II turns off or II and
lfil•l~~* turns on.
Stabilization control (ESC): Stabilization control
off. Warning! Reduced
sta-(ESC): on
bility
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-The stabilization function is limited when
sport mode is switched on. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
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-Only apply the brakes for the purpose of
cleaning the brake system when road and
traffic conditions permit. You must not en
danger other road users. This increases the
risk of an accident.
-
On steep slopes, reduce the speed and se
lect a lower gear or lower selector lever po
sition . Drive
as little as possible while press
ing the brake pedal and avoid putting your
left foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This could
cause the brakes to overheat and
impair the efficiency of the brakes.
-
Do not let the brakes "grind" by always
keeping
your foot on the brake pedal. This
can
cause the brakes to over heat, increase
wear and increase brak ing distance u nneces
sari ly.
-
Certa in weather and operating cond it io ns
such as driving through water, driving in
heavy rain or driving after washing your ve
hicle
can impair the effectiveness of the
brakes. In the winter, ice may build up on
the brake pads, rotors and drums. Check
these components by braking carefully. Ap
plying
the brakes carefully several times
dries the brakes and removes ice build-up.
- The efficiency
of the brakes can also be im
paired by driving
for long stretches on roads
covered with salt without using the brakes.
You can remove salt deposits from the
brake rotors and pads by carefully applying
the brakes several times.
-If the front spoiler is damaged or you install
another spoiler, make sure the front wheel
brakes are ventilated properly. Otherwise,
the brake system could overheat, wh ic h re
duces
thei r effectiveness.
- Failure
of a brake circuit impairs braking
performance, which increases braking dis
tance.
Avoid driving the vehicle and have it
towed it to the nearest authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
- Never
let the vehicle roll while the engine is
stopped because this increases the risk of an
accident.
-
If the brake booster is not working, you will
have
to press much harder on the brake
90
pedal to compensate for the lack of the
booster.
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-Never let the brakes "rub" by pressing the
pedal lightly when braking is not really nec
essary. This
causes the brakes to overheat
and increases braking distance and causes
wear.
- Before driving a long
distance on a steep
slope, decrease your speed and select a low
er driving gear. This makes use of the en
gine braking effect and relieves the brakes.
If you need to brake additionally, brake in
interva ls and not continuously.
(D Tips
-Ifthe brake booster is not work ing, you
must press the brake pedal w ith much more
force than normal.
-
If you retrofit your vehicle with a front spoil
er wheel covers or similar items, make sure '
that the air flow to the front wheels is not
interrupted. Otherwise the brake system
can become too hot.
Electromechanical
steering
The electromechanical steering supports the
driver's steering movements.
Power steering adapts electronically based on
the vehicle speed.
Indicator lights and messages
• Steering: malfunction! Please stop vehicle
If this indicator light turns on and stays on and
this message appears, the power steering may
have failed.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as pos
sible.
Do not continue driving. See an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for
assistance.
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If the indicator light turns on, the steering wheel
may be more difficult to move or more sensitive
than usual. The steering wheel may also be at an
angle when driving straight.
Drive slow ly to an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal
function corrected.
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If the. or '~ij indicator light only stays on
for a short time, you may continue driving.
ALL wheel drive (quattro)
In all wheel drive, all four wheels ore powered.
General information
In all wheel drive, the driving power is divided be
tween all four wheels. This happens automatical
ly depending on your driving behavior as well as
the current road conditions. c::> page 87, Electron
ic
stabilization control (ESC).
The all wheel drive concept is designed for high
engine power. Your vehicle is exceptionally pow
erful and has excellent driving characteristics
both under normal driving conditions and on
snow and ice. Always read and follow safety pre
cautions c::> &..
Winter tires
By using all wheel drive, your vehicle has good
forward motion with standard tires in winter con
ditions. However,
in winter we recommend using
winter or all season tires on all four wheels, be
cause this will improve the broking effect.
Snow chains
If there are snow chain laws, snow chains must
also be used on vehicles with all wheel drive
c::> page 265, Snow chains.
Replacing tires
For vehicles with all wheel drive, only wheels with
the same rolling circumference should be used.
Avoid
wheels with different tread depths
c::> page 257, New tires or wheels.
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Offroad vehicle?
Your Audi is not an offroad vehicle -there is not
enough ground clearance. For this reason, avoid
difficult
terrain.
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-Also, in vehicles with all wheel drive, adapt
your driving style to the current road and
traffic conditions. Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks,
because this increases the risk of an acc i
dent.
- The braking ability
of your vehicle is limited
to the traction of the wheels. In this way, it
is not different from a two wheel drive vehi
cle.
Do not be tempted to accelerate to a
h
igh speed when the road is slippery this in
creases the risk of an accident.
- Note
that on wet streets, the front wheels
can "hydrop lane" if driving at speeds that
are too high. Unlike front wheel drive
veh icl
es, the engine does not rev higher sud
denly when the vehicle begins hydroplaning .
For
this reason, pay attention to the road
conditions
regard less of your speed.
Rear spoiler
The extendoble rear spoiler increases driving sta
bility.
Fig. 89 Center console: button for the rear spoiler
The rear spoiler retracts and extends. It can be
activated in various operating modes (manual
mode or automatic mode) .
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Traffic safety
information
Audi recommends only performing certain Info
tainment system functions, such as entering a
destination, when the vehicle is stationary. Al
ways be prepared to stop operating the Infotain
ment system in the interest of your safety a nd
the safety o f other road users.
A WARNING
Only use the Infotainment sy ste m whe n traf
fic cond itions pe rmi t an d alw ay s i n a way that
allow s you to m aintain complete control over
your ve hicl e.
Introduction
The Multi Media Interface, or MMI for short,
combines various
systems for communication,
navigation " and entertainment in your Audi. You
can operate the MMI using the MMI control pan
el, the multifunction steering wheel or the voice
recognition
system".
Fig. 90 Control panel with On/Off knob
Switching the MMI on/
off
The MMI can be manually switched on and off.
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-Switching on manu ally: press the On/Off knob
@ briefly
Qpage 95, fig. 90. Or: press the
lMENUI button© or one of the buttons to di
rectly
open the menus@ .
Multi Media Interface
Wh en th e system is switched on, the last menu
that was selected is displayed and the last audio
source that was selected begins play ing.
-Swit ch ing off manually : press and hold the
On/Off knob@until the MMI switches off. If
the MMI has been switched off manually, it
does not switch on again automatically the
next time the ignition is switched on.
Additional On/Off knob functions:
- Adjusting the volum e:
turn the On/Off knob@
¢page 95, fig. 90.
-Muting (mute): br iefly press the On/Off knob.
-Selecting the previous/next function (for ex-
ample, a radio station/track ): br iefly press the
On/Off knob toward th e left l
-Fast forwarding/rewinding (for example,
tracks) :
press th e On/Off kno b longe r toward
the right t>l>I or left l
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Adjust the volume of th e a udio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po
lice
and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
t imes.
Tips
The MMI switches off automatically if th e e n
gine
is not running and the battery is low.
Operating the MMI
Opening a menu
Fig . 91 Main menu
Open ing the main menu
•Press the IMENUI button© ~page 95, fig. 90.
The MMI menus (such as Radio ) are displayed
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