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Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
Interrupting cruise control
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise contro l
Fig. 109 Selector leve r
Requirement: adaptive cruise control must be
switched on
¢ fig . 109 (D.
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 re turns
again to the speed that was saved before .
• You can
save a new speed at any time by press­
ing the
IS ETI button ¢ page 9, 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
@.
.,&. WARNING
Never resum e 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. 110 Se lector leve r: setting the distance
• Tap the switch to display the current set dis­
tance
¢ fig . 110 .
• To increase or reduce the distance by incre­
ments, tap the switch 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 maintains
the stored 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)
r:::;, .&. . 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
@r:::;, page 90,
fig. 107 when you change the settings.
~ -~--- Distance 1: This setting corresponds
to a distance of 92 feet/28 meters when travel­
i ng at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of 1
second.
~ -- ~-- Distance 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 interva l of
1.3 seconds.

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Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
~--- ~-Di stance 3: This setting corresponds
to a distance of 164 feet/SO meters when travel­
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
1.8 seconds.
~ ---- ~ Distance 4: This setting corresponds
to a distance of 210 feet/64 meters when travel­
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
2 .3 seconds.
A WARNING
Following other vehicles too closely increases
the risk of collisions and ser ious personal in­
jury.
- Setting short distances to the traffic ahead
reduces the time and distance available to
br ing your vehicle to a safe stop and makes
it even more necessary to pay close atten­
tion to traffic.
- Always obey applicable traffic laws, use
good judgment, and select a safe following
distance for the traffic, road and weather
conditions.
¢j) Tips
- Distance 3
is set automatically each time
you switch the ignition on.
- Your standard sett ings are automat ically
stored and assigned to the remot e control
k ey be ing used.
Setting the driving program
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Depending on the selected dr iv in g program and
d istance, driving behavior when accelerating w ill
vary from dynamic to comfortable.
Setting the driving program for vehicles
without Audi drive select*
~ In the radio/MM!*, select: !CARI function but­
ton >
Adaptive cruise control > Driving prog. >
comfort, standard or dynamic . Or
~ Select: ICARI function button> Car systems*
contro l button > Driver ass ist > Adaptive cruise
control > Driving program* > Comfort, Stand­
ard or Dynamic . Setting the driving mode for vehicles with
Audi drive select*
Refer to c!:>poge 102 .
(D Tips
Your settings are automatically stored and as­
s ig ned to the remote control key being used.
Request for driver intervention
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 111 Instrument cluster: request fo r driver interven ­
tion
In certain situa tions, the system will prompt yo u
to take action . This could happen, for example, if
braking by the adaptive cruise control system is
not enough to maintain enough distance to the
vehicle ahead.
T he instrument cluster will warn you about the
danger
c!:> fig. 111:
-A red vehicle is pictured in the display.
- The text
DISTANCE ! appears in the status bar.
- The red indicator light . blinks.
- In addition, a warning tone sounds.
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Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
Audi braking guard
Description
Applies to: vehicles w ith Audi adaptive cruise co ntro l
Fig. 112 Instrument cluster : approac h warning
Braking guard uses a radar sensor. It also func­
tions within the limits of the system when adap­
tive cruise control is switched off.
What can Audi braking guard do?
When detected in time, the system can assess
situations when a vehicle ahead brakes suddenly
or if your own vehicle is traveling at a high speed
and approaching a vehicle up ahead that is mov­
ing more slowly. Braking guard does not react if
it cannot detect the situat ion.
The system advises you of various situations:
- The
distance warning is given if you are too
close to the vehicle ahead for a long time. If the
vehicle ahead brakes sharply, you will not be
able to avoid a collision. The indicator light .
in the display comes on.
- The
approach warning is given when a detected
vehicle up ahead in your lane is moving much
more slowly than you are or if it brakes sharply.
When this warning is given, it may only be pos­
s ible to avoid a collision by swerving or braking
sharply. The indicator light . will warn yo u
about the danger¢
fig. 112. You will also hear
an acoustic signal.
If you do not react fast enough or do not react at
a ll to the situation, Braking guard will intervene
by braking and the message
braking guard inter­
vention
will appear.
l) This is not ava ilab le in some countries.
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- If a collision is imminent, the system will first
provide an
acute warning by briefly and sharply
app lying the brakes.
- If you do not react to the acute warning, brak­
ing guard can brake within the limits of the sys­
tem. This reduces the vehicle speed in the event
of a collis ion.
- At speeds under 20 mph (30 km/h), the system
can initiate a complete deceleration shortly be­
fore a collision ll.
- If the braking guard senses that you are not
braking hard enough when a collision is immi­
nent, it can increase the braking force.
Which functions can be controlled?
You can switch braking guard and the distance/
approach warning on or off in the radio or MMI
¢ page 95, Settings in the radio/MM!.
A WARNING
Lack of attent ion can cause collisions, other
accidents and ser ious personal injuries. The
braking guard is an assist system and cannot
prevent a collision by itself . The driver must
always intervene. The driver is always respon­
sible for braking at the correct time .
- Always pay close attention to traffic, even
when the braking guard is switched on. Be
ready to intervene and be ready to take
complete control whenever necessary. Al­
ways keep the safe and legal distance be ­
tween your vehicle and vehicles up ahead .
- Braking guard works within limits and will
not respond outside the system limits, for
examp le when approach ing a stopped vehi­
cle or stationary obstacle (end of a traffic
jam or vehicle that has broken down in traf­
fic).
- Always remember that the radar sensor for
the braking guard works only within defined
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
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Audi adapt ive cruis e control and braking gua rd
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.
(D Tips
- You can cancel the braking that is initiated
by the system by braking yourse lf, by accel ­
erating noticeably or by swerving.
- Braking guard error messages ¢
page 95.
-Keep in mind that braking guard can brake
unexpected ly. Always secure any cargo or
objects that you are transporting to reduce
the risk of damage or injury.
Settings in the radio/MM!
A ppl ies to: vehicl es with Audi adaptive cruise co ntro l
... Se lect : I CARI funct ion button > C ar s ystem s*
control button > Driver a ssi st > Audi brak ing
guard .
Or
... Select:
~I C-A-R~I funct ion button > A udi braking
g uard .
S ystem -
Switch Audi braking guard On and Off.
When you sw itch the ignition on, the message
Audi bra king gua rd off appears if the system is
switched off.
Ea rly warn ing -The distance and approach warn ­
ings in the display can be switched
On/ Off.
(D Tips
-Your settings are automatically stored and
ass igned to the remote control key being
used at the times the sett ings are made.
- If you restrict or sw itch off the ESC, the
braking guard also sw itches itself off
¢ page 168 .
- Switch braking guard off when you are load­
ing the veh icle onto a vehicle ca rr ier, train,
sh ip or other type of transportation . This
can p revent undesired warnings from the
braking gua rd system.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles wi th Aud i adapt ive c ruise control
Braking guard : Off
This dr iver message appears if the system is
tu rned off via the radio/MM I*. O therwise, if the
system is turne d off, the information appears ev­
ery time shortly after t he start o f the trip .
T he driver message a lso appea rs if the system is
not avai lab le due to a ma lfunction o r if the ES C i s
not switched on
¢ page 168 . If th is is the case,
the system wi ll not provide warnings about a
possib le collision .
Braking guard : Ac tivated
This dr iver message appears if sharp brake pres­
su re was applied due to an acute warning .
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Three white dots appear if a setting cannot be se­
l ected with the operating lever. For example, this
happens if you want to raise/lower the speed
even though there was no previously saved
speed .
ACC: Sen sor bloc ked
T his message appears if the senso r view is ob ­
structed, for examp le by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensor ¢
page 88,
fig. 102.
ACC : not avail able
The dr iver message appears if there is a malfunc­
t ion. The adaptive cruise control tu rns off. A
c hi me so unds as a reminde r. Have the system
c h ecke d by an author ized Audi dealer or au thor ­
ized Audi Se rvice Facility .
ACC: unavailable
The driver message appears if, for examp le, the
brake temperature is too high . The adapt ive
c ruise co ntro l is temporarily u navailable . A chime
sou nds as a reminder.
Shift lever posi tion!
The driver message appears if the se lector lever
is shifted to the N position. The adapt ive cru ise
contro l is not available wh ile in this position.
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Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard
Stabilization control (ESC )
This message appea rs if the elect ronic stab iliza­
tion con tro l (E 5C) is t akin g action to st abiliz e t he
ve hicl e. The a dap tive cr uise control tu rns o ff. A
chime soun ds as a rem inder .
Speed too low
This message appea rs if the current speed is too
low
to set or to maintain the des ired speed.
The speed being saved m ust be at least 20 mph
(3 0 km/h). The cru ise cont rol is turned off for
speeds lowe r than 12 mph (20 km/h) . The adap­
tive cruise contro l remai ns tu rned on for speeds
above 95 mph (150 km/ h) (over ride) .
It will sta­
b iliz e again at 95 mph (150 km/ h) w hen t he d riv­
e r ta kes hi s fo ot off of the gas ped al.
Parking brake!
The drive r message appea rs when the park ing
brake is activated. Adaptive c ruise contro l is
turned off. A chime sounds as a remi nder .
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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 249.
Audi side assist
Activating and deactivating
App lies to : veh icles w it h Aud i s ide ass ist
Fig. 117 Driver 's do or: Side ass ist button
.,. Press the button ¢ & in General information
on page
98to switch the system on/off . The
LED in the button turns on when side assist is
switched on .
Adjusting the display brightness
Applies to: veh icles w it h Audi s ide 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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Audi drive select Drive settings
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
Applie s 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 dynam ic 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.
gi The follow ing applies to vehicles with dynam ic
;:::: steering*: the steering rat io changes based on
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~ vehicle speed in order to ma inta in optim um 0
fi:' steering effort for the driver at all times. This 00
Audi drive select
sets the steering to be less sensitive at higher
speeds in order to provide improved vehicle con­
tro l. 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
sponsive 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
t ion 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 172, 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: vehicl es w ith Aud i dri ve select
You con choose between Comfort, Auto , Dynam­
ic and Individual * modes.
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drive I sel,.c,ct _ J -~-
Fig. 118 Center console: Control fo r Aud i dr ive select
Fig . 119 MMI*: A udi drive select
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to : ve hicles w ith MMI and Audi drive select
.,. To set the mode, press the ~:i:a button
r::!) fig. 118 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 102.
&_ 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