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-Side assist is not active whi le you are ma k
i ng the ad justment .
- Your settings are automatically stored and
ass igned to the remote control key being
u sed.
Driver messages
A ppl ies to: ve hicl es w ith Audi side assis t
If side ass ist switches off by itself, the LED in the
button turns off and a message will appear in the
i nstr ument cluster d is pl ay :
Audi side assist unavailable: Sensors blocked
The rada r senso rs ' vision is affected. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with b ike wheels,
sticke rs, dirt or other ob jects . Clean the area in
front of the senso rs, if necessary
c:> page 119,
fig . 136.
Aud i side assist: Currently unavailable
Side assist cannot be switched o n tempo rar ily be
cause there is a malfunction (for exam ple, the
battery charge level may be too low).
Audi side assist: System fault!
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
ve hicl es co rrectly and it is switched off. The sen
sors have been d isp laced or are faulty. Have the
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
author ized Audi Service Facility soon.
Audi side as sist: Unavailable when towing
Side assist sw itches off automatically when a fac
tory-installed trailer hitch is connected to the
e lectrical connector on the trailer. T he re is no
gua rantee the system will sw itch off when using
a retrofitted tra ile r hi tc h. Do not use s ide ass ist
when towing a trailer.
Aud i side assist
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Parking aid
Rearview cam era cov erage area
The MM I display shows the area covered by the
rearview camera
c:> fig . 142 @. Objects that a re
not in the area covered @are not shown on the
MMI disp lay.
We recommend th at yo u pract ice pa rking with
the rearview camera in a traffic-free location or
parking lot to become familiar with the system,
the orientation lines, and their function . When
doing this, there should be good light and weath
er cond itions .
I n the MMI disp lay, objects or vehicles appear
closer or further away if :
- yo u are driving in reverse ge ar from a level su r
f ace onto an incl ine, or a downward s lope,
- yo u are d rivi ng in reverse gea r toward protr ud
ing obje cts,
- the ve hicl e is ca rry ing too much load in the
rear.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and b lue
surfaces d imin ishes if:
- the rearv iew camera does not provide a reliab le
image, for example, in poor visibility cond itions
or if the lens is d irty,
- the image on the screen is not visib le due to
sun glare and reflection .
Caring for the rearview camer a lens
The rearview camera is located above the rear li
cense plate bracket. For the parking system to
operate, the lens
c:> fig. 143 must be kept clean:
- Dampen the lens with a househo ld alcoho l-
based glass cleaner, and then wipe the lens
clean with a dry cloth
i::> (!).
-Remove snow with a hand br ush and ice pref
erab ly with a de -icing spray
i::> (!) .
A WARNING
-The parking system ca nnot replace the dr iv
er's attention . The dr iver alone is responsi
ble for parking a nd s imilar dr iv ing mane u
vers.
- Sensors have blind spots in wh ich objects
cannot be detected . Pay spec ial atten tion to
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sma ll children and anima ls because the sen
sors cannot a lways detect them.
- Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's sur
roundings, us ing the rearv iew mirror as
wel l.
- Do not allow yourself to be dist racted from
traffic by the rearview camera pictures.
- If the position and the installation angle of
the camera has changed, for example, after
a rea r end co llision, do not continue to use
the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by a q ualified dealership .
(D Note
-Low obstacles a lready signa led by a warning
can disappear from the system's detect ion
range as they are approached and w ill not
cont inue to be signaled . Objects such as
barrier cha ins, tra iler draw bars, t hin paint
ed vertical po les or fences may not be de
tecte d by the system, posi ng ris k of dam
age.
- Never use wa rm o r hot wate r to remove
s now or ice from the rearview came ra le ns ·
this could cause the lens to c rack!
- Whe n cleani ng the lens, never use products
tha t are abr asive .

Switching on and off
Applies to: vehicl es wit h Aud i parking system p lus w ith rear
view came ra
The rearview camera switches an automatically
together with the acoustic and visual park assist
when you put the vehicle in reverse.
Fig. 144 Center console: Park ing system switch
Fig . 1 45 MMI display: visual distance display
Switching on
.. Switch the MMI on and select reverse gear .
.. To use the front park ing system, press the
switch
p,, 1A in the center console c::> fig . 144. A
sho rt confirmation tone sounds and the indica
tor light in the switc h lights up.
Switching between th e re arview came ra and
vi sual displa y
.. Press the Graphi c co ntrol button c::>page 128,
fig. 146
® to see the visual d isplay .
.. Press the
Rear view contro l butto n to see the
rearview camera image
¢fig. 145.
Switching off
.. Drive faster than 6 mph ( 10 km/h), or
~ .. press the switch P'#A or .....
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P ark ing aid
Segments in the visual di splay
T he red segments in front of and behind the vehi
cle
c:::> fig. 145 help you to determine the distance
between you and an obstacle. As your vehicle
comes closer to the obstacle, the segments move
closer to the vehicle. The collision area has been
reached when the next to last segment is dis
played . Do not continue dr iving farther
c:::> .&. in
General Information on page
126!
A WARNING
-- The MM I display cannot show, o r cannot ad-
equate ly show, certain objects (such as
smal l posts or grating), recesses i n the
g ro und and protruding parts on another car.
- On ly use the rearv iew camera to ass ist yo u if
it shows a good, clea r pi ctu re. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens or if there
is a defect.
- Use the rearv iew camera on ly w ith the rea r
lid completely closed. Make sure any objects
you may have mounted on the rear lid do
not block the rearv iew camera.
(D Tips
- The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for t he park ass ist to operate .
- The visua l display is shown in the illust ra
tion of the rearview camera. This display shows where the sensors have detected an
obstacle.
- You can change the volume and pitch of the
signa ls as well as the display
c:::> page 130.
- Please fol low the instructions for tow ing a
trailer
c:::> page 130.
- What appears in the display is time -de
layed.
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Parking aid
mirror or a corne r of your veh icle does not col
lide with any obstacles. This can damage to
your vehicle.
(D Tips
The left or right orientation lines and surfaces
will be displayed, depending on the turn sig
nal being used .
Adjusting the display
and warning tones
A pp lies to : ve hicles w ith Audi park ing system plus w ith rea r
view ca mera
The display and warning tones can be adjusted in
the MMI.
~ Select: ICARlfunction button> Parking system.
Or
~ Select: I CARI funct ion button > Car systems*
control button > Driver assist> Parking aid .
Display
-Off -when the parking system is switched on,
only audible signals are g iven.
- On -when the parking system is switched on,
either the visual disp lay or the picture from the
rearview camera is displayed .
Warning tones
-Front volume -front sensor volume
-Front frequency -front sensor frequency
- Rear volume -rear sensor volume
-Rear frequency -rear sensor frequency
-In -car entertainment fader/Music volume
while parking -
when the parking system is
switched on, the volume of the active audio
source is lowered .
The newly adjusted value is briefly heard from
the signal generator.
(D Tips
- The warning tones can also be adjusted di
rectly by the v isual disp lay or the picture
from the rearview camera. S imply press the
Settings control button.
- Changed settings are act ivated when park
in g system is switched on again .
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-Th e settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key.
Trailer hitch
Applies to : vehicles wi th Audi parking sys te m plus wi th rear
v iew camera an d tra il er hitc h
For vehicles with a factory installed trailer hitch,
o r a trailer hitch installed according to factory
spec ifications, the parking system rear sensors
do not come on whenever you shift into reverse
gear or when you press the
p, qA switch. Remem
ber, there is no warning for distances to the rear.
The front sensors remain activated. The visual
display switches to the trailer tow ing mode. The
picture from the rearview camera w ill not show
the or ientat ion lines nor the blue surfaces .
If you install a hitch yourself, this function may
not work.
Error messages
App lies to: vehicles wi th Audi parking sys te m plus with rear
v iew camera
There is an error in the system if the LED on the
PJJJA switch is blinking and you hear a continuous
alarm for a few seconds after switching on the parking system or when the parking system is al
ready activated . Have your authorized Audi dealer
correct the error.
(D Tips
If the error is not corrected before you switch
off the ign ition, when you switch on the park
ing system again, the LED in the
Pw.o. switch
will blink.

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For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
¢ page 61.
A WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in
jured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help re
duce the risk of serious personal injury:
- Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone
and the steering wheel.
- Always hold the steer ing wheel on the out
side of the steering wheel rim with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi
tions to help reduce the r isk of persona l in
jury if the driver's airbag inflates.
- Never hold the steer ing whee l at the
12 o'clock position or w ith your hands at
other pos it ions inside the steering wheel
rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding
the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
serious injuries to the hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag deploys.
- Pointing the steering wheel toward your
face decreases the ability of the supplemen
tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli sion.
- Always sit in an upright position and never lean against or place any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are
located .
- Before driving, always adjust the front seats
and head restraints properly and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.
- Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is
moving . Your seat may move unexpectedly
and you could lose control of the vehicle .
- Never drive with the backrest reclined or
t il ted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt
and improper seating position.
- Children must always ride in child safety
seats¢
page 168. Spec ial precaut ions ap
ply when installing a ch ild safety seat on the
front passenger seat
c:::;, page 148.
Driving safety
Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is
important for safe, relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in
jury in the event of an acc ident, we recommend
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger
to the follow ing position:
"' Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position and your back comes in full
contact with it whenever the vehicle is moving.
"' Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge is
as even as possible with the top of your head. If
that is not possible, try to adjust the head re
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible
¢ page 134.
"' Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat.
"' Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
c:::;, page 143.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see
c:::;, page 60.
A WARNING
--
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out
of position or too close to the airbag can be
seriously injured or killed by the airbag as it
unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury:
- Passengers must always s it in an upright po
sition and never lean against or place any
part of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located.
- Passengers who are unbelted, out of posi
tion or too close to the airbag can be seri
ously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
great force in the blink of an eye.
- Always make sure that there are at least
10 inches (25 cm) between the front pas
senger's breastbone and the instrument
panel.
- E ach passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat .
- Before driving, always adjust the front pas
senger seat and head restraint properly.
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Driving safety
-Never place any objects in the driver's foot
well. An object could get into the pedal area
and interfere with pedal function. In case of
sudden braking or an accident, you would not be able to brake or accelerate!
- Always make sure that nothing can fall or
move into the driver's footwell.
Floor mats on the driver side
Always use floor mots that con be securely at tached to the floor mot fasteners and do not in
terfere with the free movement of the pedals.
• Make sure that the floor mats are properly se
cured and cannot move and interfere with the
pedals
c> _& .
Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area un
obstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of position. You can obtain
suitable floor mats from your authorized Audi
dealer .
Floor mat fasteners are installed in your Audi.
Floor mats used in your vehicle must be attached
to these fasteners. Properly securing the floor mats will prevent them from sliding into posi
tions that could interfere with the pedals or im pair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
A WARNING
Pedals that cannot move freely can result in a
loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of
serious personal injury.
- Always make sure that floor mats are prop
erly secured.
- Never place or install floor mats or other
floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be
properly secured in place to prevent them
from slipping and interfering with the ped
als or the ability to control the vehicle.
- Never place or install floor mats or other
floor coverings on top of already installed
floor mats. Additional floor mats and other
coverings will reduce the size of the peda l
area and interfere with the pedals .
- Always properly reinstall and secure floor
mats that have been taken out for cleaning .
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-Always make sure that objects cannot fall
into the driver footwell while the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under
the brake pedal and accelerator pedal caus
ing a loss of vehicle control.
Storing cargo correctly
Loading the luggage compartment
All luggage and other objects must be properly stowed and secured in the luggage comport
ment.
Fig. 152 Safe load positioning : place heavy ob jects as low
and as far forward as poss ib le.
Loose items in the luggage compartment can
shift suddenly, changing vehicle handling charac
teristics. Loose items can also increase the risk of
serious personal injury in a sudden vehicle ma
neuver or in a collision .
• Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com
partment.
• Always place and properly secure heavy items in
the luggage compartment as low and as far for
ward as possible
c>fig. 152.
• Secure luggage using the tie-downs provided
c> poge 67.
• Make sure that the rear seatback is securely
latched in place.
A WARNING
Improperly sto red luggage or other items can
fly through the vehicle caus ing serious per
sona l injury in the event of hard braking or an
accident. To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury:

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from the strong bones to more vulnerable,
soft tissue and cause serious injury.
- Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other important information
9 page 142.
Pregnant women must also be correctly
restrained
The best way to protect the fetus is to make sure
that expectant mothers always wear safety belts
correctly -throughout the pregnancy .
Fig. 161 Safety belt position during pregnancy
To provide maximum protection, safety belts
must always be positioned correctly on the wear
e r's body
c::> page 144.
• Adjust the front seat and head restraint cor
rectly
c::> page 60, General information .
• Make sure the seatback of the rear seat bench
is in an upright position and securely latched in
place before using the belt.
• Pull the safety belt evenly across the chest so
that it sits as low as possible on the pelvis and
there is no pressure on the abdomen
c::>fig . 161, c::> .&_ .
• Inse rt the tong ue into the correct buckle of
your seat until you hear it latch securely
c::>page 143, fig . 159.
• Pull on the belt to make sure that it is securely
latched in th e buckle.
& WARNING
Improperly positioned safety belts can cause
ser ious personal injury in an accident.
- Expectant mothers must always wear the
lap portion of the safety belt as low as pos
sible across the pelvis and below the round
ing of the abdomen .
Safety belts
-Always read and heed all WARNINGS and
other important information
c::> A in Fasten
ing safety belts on page 144.
Unfastening safety belts
Unbuckle the safety belt with the red release
button only o~er the vehicle has stopped.
Fig. 162 Releasing the tongue from the buckle
.,. Push the red release button on the buckle
c::> fig. 162 . The belt tongue will spring out of
the buckle
c::> ,&..
• Let the belt wind up on the retractor as you
guide the belt tongue to its stowed position.
& WARNING
Never unfasten safety belt while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so will increase your risk of be
ing injured or killed.
Adjusting safety belt height
With the aid of the safety belt height adjust
ment, the three point safety belt strap routing
can be fitted to the shoulder area, according to
body size .
Fig. 163 Safety belt height adjustment for the front seats
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Airbag syste m
damaged, preventing them and the airbag
system from working properly.
- Never place seat covers or rep lacement up
holstery that have not been specifically ap
proved by Audi on the front seats .
- Seat covers can prevent the Advanced Air
bag System from recognizing child re
straints or occupants on the front passenger
seat and prevent the side a irbag in the seat
backrest from deploying properly.
- Never use cush ions, pillows, blankets or
similar items on the front passenger seat.
The add it ional padding will prevent the
weight-sens ing mat in the seat from acc u
rately reg istering the ch ild restraint or per
son on the seat and prevent the Advanced
Airbag System from funct ioning properly.
- If you must use a child rest raint on the front
passenge r seat and the child restraint man
ufacturer 's instructions require the use of a
towel, foam cushion or something else to properly position the ch ild restraint, make
certain that the
PA SSENGER AIR BAG OFF
light comes on and stays on whenever the
child restraint is installed on the front pas
senger seat.
- If the
PASSEN GER AIR B AG OFF light does
not come on and stay on, immed iately in
stall child restraint in a rear seating position and have the airbag system inspected by
yo ur autho rized Aud i deale r.
How the Advanced Airbag System
components work together
The front Advanced Airbag System and the side
airbags supplement the protection offered by the
front three-po int safety belts with pretensioners
and load limiters and the adjustable head re
stra ints to help reduce the r isk of injury in a wide
range of accident and crash situations. Be sure to read the important informa tion about safety and
heed the WARN INGS in t his chapter.
Deployment of the Advanced Airbag System and
the act ivat ion of the safety belt pretensioners de
pend on the deceleration measu red by the crash
sensors and regis tered by the electronic control
unit. Crash severity depends on speed and decel-
156 eration as well as the mass and stiffness of the
vehicle or object involved in the crash
.
On the passenger side, regard less of safety be lt
u se, the airbag will be turned off if the weight on
the passenger seat is less than the amount pro
grammed in the electronic control unit . The front
airbag on the passenger side will also be turned
off if one of the child safety seats that has been certified under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 208 has been recogn ized on the seat .
The
PASSENGER A IR BAG OFF lig ht comes o n
and stays on to te ll you when the front Advanced
Airbag on the passenger side has been turned off
q page 149, Child restraints on the front seat
some important things to know.
A WARNING
To reduce the ris k of injury when an airbag in
f lates, always wea r safety belts properly.
- If you are un restrained, leaning forward, sit
ting sideways or out of position i n any way,
your risk of injury is much higher.
- You will a lso receive serious injuries and
could even be killed if you are up against the
airbag or too close to it when it inflates -
even with an Advanced Airbag
q page 148.
More important things to know about front
airbags
Fig . 166 Inflated front a irbags
Safety be lts are important to help keep front
seat occupants in the proper seated position so
that airbags can unfold properly and prov ide sup-
plemental protection in a fronta l collision . ..,.