Parking systems
Parking systems
General information
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith rear pa rk in g sys te m /p ark in g system
p lus
Depending on your vehicle's equipment , various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma
neuvering.
The
rear park ing system is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢ page 83.
The parking system plus assists you when park
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de
tected
in front of and behind the veh icle
¢ page 83.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment system display . The
lines in the rearview camera image help you to
park or maneuver ¢
page 84. The parking sys
tem plus functions are also available
¢ page 83.
& 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 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 especially cautious of small children
and animals .
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator gr ille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park
ing system may be impaired as a result.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or author
ized Audi Service Facility check their func
tion .
- 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, see
¢ page 275.
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(D Note
- 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 certain surfaces or structures
such as chain link fences or powder snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low ob
ject, it may disappear from the sensor range. Note that you will no longer be
warned about th is obstacle.
- Keep enough distance from the curb to re
duce the risk of 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 :
- certain road surfaces or when there is tall
grass.
- external ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles .
- in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex
haust.
- 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 of the signals.
- What appears in the display is slightly de-
layed.
- The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for park aid to operate .
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Electronic stabilization
control (ESC)
Description
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) supports
driver safety.
It reduces the risk of slipping and
improves driving stability. ESC detects critical sit
uations such as the vehicle oversteering and un
dersteering or the wheels are spinning. The vehi
cle is stabilized by applying the brakes or reduc
ing engine torque. When ESC engages, the
G1 in
dicator light blinks in the instrument 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 easier to start, acceler
ate and drive up hills .
Electronic 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
will switch on again automatically when condi
tions have returned to normal.
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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 whee l on the inside of
the curve or both wheels on the inside of the
cu rve are braked selectively as needed. This al
lows more precise driving in curves. The applica
ble system may not activate when driving in wet
or snowy conditions.
A WARNING
- The ESC and its integrated systems cannot
overcome the limits imposed by natural physical laws. This is especially important
on slippery or wet roads. If the systems be
gin acting to stabilize your vehicle, you
should immediately 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
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
led and this can affect driving stability and
increase the risk of a collision.
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-The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a similar wear
condition. Different tire sizes can lead to a
reduction in engine power.
- You may hear noises when the systems de
scribed are working.
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Switching on and off
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine.
Fig. 91 Upper center console, fj. OFF b utton
The ESC is designed to function in levels . Depend
ing on the level selected, the ESC stabilization funct
ion is limited or switched off. The amount of
stab ilizat ion control will d iffer depending on the
level.
T he following examples are unusua l situat ions
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
o n in order to allow the wheels to spin:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Dr iving in deep snow or on loose g round
- Dr iving with snow chains
Sport mode on ESC/ASR off Sport mode off or ESC/ ASR
on
Behavio r
The ESC and ASR stabiliza- The stabilization funct ion is The f ull stabilization func-
tion funct ions are limited not availab le
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Operation Press the l.e OFFI but ton Press and hold the l.e OFFI Press the l .e OFFI but ton
briefly. button longer than 3 sec- aga in .
onds .
Indicator II turns on. II and l*JJ•U~* tu rn on. II turns off or II and
liil•IH * tu rn off. light s
Messages Stab
ilization control (ESC ): Stab ilization con trol (ESC ): Stab ilization cont rol
sport . Warning! Reduced off. Wa rning! Reduced sta -(ESC): on
stability
A WARNING
Y ou shou ld only swit ch spo rt m ode on or
switch ESC/ ASR off if your driving ab ilities
a n d roa d conditions permi t.
bility
- T he s tabiliz ation func tion is li mite d when
s por t mode is sw itched on. The driving
whee ls co uld spin and the vehicle cou ld
swerve, espec ially on s lick or s lippery roa d
surfaces.
- There is no vehicle stabi lization when ESC/
ASR are switched off.
(D Tips
Wh en the cruise cont rol sys tem is swi tched
on, ESC/ ASR can not be swi tched o ff or sport
mo de can not be swit ched on .
Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their fu ll braking
effect duri ng the first 250 mi (400 km) . They
must be "broke n in" first. Howeve r, you can com
pensate fo r th e slightly reduced braking force by
pressing f irm ly on the b rake pedal. Avo id heavy
bra king du rin g the brea k-in pe riod .
Wear
Brake pad wear depends largely on the way the
vehicle is driven and on operating conditions.
T his is espec ially true if yo u are dr iv ing freq uently
in t he ci ty and o n curves or w ith a spo rty d rivi ng
sty le.
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Facility immediately to have the malfunction cor
rected. The color of the indicator light depends
on the vehicle speed.
A WARNING
-
Driving at higher speeds without the rear
spoiler deployed can impair handling charac teristics, making the vehicle harder to con
trol.
- Always make sure that the spoiler is de
ployed when driving at speeds over 85 mph
(140 km/h). If the rear spoiler warning/indi
cator light in the instrument cluster comes
on, the rear spoiler may not have deployed.
- Never drive at speeds higher than 85 mph
(140 km/h) if the spoiler is not deployed .
Have the spoiler inspected as soon as possi
ble by an authorized Audi dealer or qualified
workshop.
- Always obey speed limits and other traffic
laws.
A WARNING t =
Improper operation of the rear spoiler can
cause crushing injuries.
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- Always make sure that nobody, especially
children, is in the way when the rear spoiler
is deployed or retracted.
(D Note
- Never push on the vehicle on the rear spoil
er. This could cause damage.
- To prevent damage to the rear spoiler do
not lean or place anything on it.
- Only operate the rear spoiler manually when
the luggage compartment lid is close and
the rear spoiler moving parts are not
blocked. Otherwise, damage could occur.
@ Tips
Clean the rear spoiler compartment every 2 to
3 months. To function correctly, the rear
spoiler must be free of ice , snow and leaves.
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Energy management
The starting ability is optimized
The energy management system manages the
electrical energy distribution and optimizes the
availability of electrical energy for starting the
engtne.
When a vehicle with a conventional energy sys
tem is not driven for a long time, the vehicle bat
tery is drained by equipment (for example, the
immobilizer). In certain circumstances , there
could may not be enough energy to start the en
gine.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent ener
gy management system for distributing electrici
ty. This significantly improves the starting ability
and increases the vehicle battery life.
The energy management system Is made up of
battery diagnosis, idling current management
and dynamic energy management.
Battery diagnosis
The battery diagnosis determines the vehicle bat
tery charge level. The sensors determine the bat
tery voltage, the battery current, and the battery
temperature. The current charge level and the
performance of the vehicle battery are deter
mined based on this.
Idling current management
The idling current management decreases the
energy used while parked. With the engine
switched off , it manages the energy distribution
to the different electrical components. Data from
the battery diagnosis is taken into account for
this.
Depending on the vehicle battery charge level,
electrical equipment is switched off one item af
ter the other to prevent the vehicle battery from draining and to maintain the starting ability.
Dynamic energy management
While driving , dynamic energy management dis
tributes the appropriate amount of energy to the
electrical equipment.
It controls the battery
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Voice recognition system
Voice recognition system Operating
Applies to: vehicles with vo ice recognition system
You con operate many Infotainment functions
conveniently by speaking.
Req uirement: the ignition and the MM I must be
sw itched on, there m ust be no p hone call in p rog
ress and the park ing system must not be active .
... Switching on : briefly press the~ but ton @
¢page 21, fig. 10 on the mu ltifunction stee r
ing whee l an d say the desired command after
the
Beep .
... Switching off :
press and hold the l2!J button.
Or: say the command C ancel.
.., Pause :
say the command Pause . To resume,
press the
l2!I button .
... Corre cting : press the ~ button one t ime
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page 20, fig. 8. Or: say the command Cor
r ec tion .
Input assistance
The system gu ides you through the input with
visual and audio feedback .
-Visual input assistance : after switching on
vo ice recognit ion, a display with a se lection of
poss ible commands appea rs. The command
display can be sw itched on/off under
I M ENU !>
Setting s> left control bu tton > MMI setting s>
Speech dialog sy stem .
-Audio input as sistance :
to have the poss ible
comma nds read, press the
10, I button on the
mul tifunction steering wheel briefly and say
Help .
For the syst em to understand you:
Speak clearly and dist inctly at a normal volume .
Speak louder when d riving faster .
Emphasize the words in the commands evenly
and do not leave long pauses .
Do not speak a command when the voice recogni
tion system is making an announcement .
Close the doors, the windows and the sunroof* to reduce bac kground noise. Make sure t hat passen-
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gers are not speaking when you are giv ing a voice
command .
Only use the system from the dr ive r's seat be
c au se the hands free microphone is direc ted to
ward that seat .
Additional settings
See¢ page 179, Voice recognition system .
&_ WARNING
-Dire ct yo ur full attention to dr iv ing. As the
d river, you have complete responsibili ty fo r
safety in traff ic. Only use the functions in
such a way that you a lways maintain com
p lete contro l over your vehicle in all traffic
situations .
- Do not use the voice recognition system i n
emergencies beca use your voice may change
in stressful s ituations. It may take longer to
dia l the number or the system may not be
ab le to dia l it at all. Dial the emergency
number manually.
(D Tips
- The d ia log pauses when there is an incom
ing phone call and will continue if you ig
nore the call. The dia log ends if you answer
the ca ll.
- There are no navigation prompts* when a di
alog is act ive .
- You can select an item in the list using ei
ther the vo ice recognit ion system or the
cont rol knob .
Command overview
information
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
The following overv iews des cribe the commands
t h at can be used to operate t he M MI using the
vo ice recognit ion system.
Alternative commands are separated using a"/",
fo r example say:
Telephone / (or) Navigation /
(or) Radio.
Sequences of commands used to perform an ac
tion are ident ified w ith a
"> ", fo r example say:
Enter addre ss > (then) Enter country /state . II>
Voice recognition system
Function Say:
Navigating w ith in a folder struc-Folder up / Line ( XV)
ture/ list
Selecting shuffle
Shuffl e on / Shuffle off
Correcting data input No I meant (XV)
Close the entire command list Clo se
External voice operation
Applies to: veh icles with exte rnal speech dialog system
Requirement:
The ignition and the MMI m ust be swi tched on.
There must not be a phone call in prog ress .
The parking a id as well as the Aud i voice recogni
tion system must not be active.
A cell phone must be co nnected to the MMI
through the
Handsfree profile ¢ page 114.
The ce ll phone being connected must have vo ice
control that can be controlled externally .
.,. Switching on : press and hold the 10° 1 button o n
the m ult if u nct ion s teer ing whee l and say the
desired command after the external speech di
alog begins .
... Resuming dialog : if necessary, press the 10•1
button and say a new command. Or: select and
confirm
Resume on the MMI control panel.
.,. Restarting dialog : the system remains ready to
use for a short t ime after end ing the d ialog.
You can sta rt a new dialog during this time .
B rief ly press the
10, I button. Or : select and con
firm
Start spe ech dialog sy stem on the M MI
c ontro l pane l.
... Switching off: press and ho ld the 5l b utton.
Or : select and confirm Cancel on the MM I con
trol pane l.
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- Voice guidance * and traffic announce
ments* are not given dur ing a d ialog .
- This func tion depends on the cell phone
u sed . You can obtain more information
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- AUDI AG s imply provides access to control
your cell phone with voice operation and does not take a ny responsibility fo r the con
tents a nd commands withi n the external
voi ce control.
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Telephone
You must have a myAu di account in order to im
port contacts from the account. Entering your
myAudi user data or your myAudi PIN is on ly re
qu ired one time . You w ill receive the myAudi PIN
in your my Audi account once you have reg istered
a vehicle in the account .
(D Tips
- Always read the chapter¢ page 132, About
Audi connect.
- For additional informat ion on the myAudi
account, v is it
www .aud i.com /myaud i.
-The imported contacts are stored in the lo
ca l memory of the directory.
- A maxim um of 1,000 contacts can be im
ported. You can check the memory capacity
for the d irectory at any time¢
page 124.
-Never save important data on memory cards
or USB storage dev ices. Audi is not respons i
ble for damaged or lost files and media.
- Contacts that were downloaded from a cell
phone cannot be exported.
- There should be no other files or folders on
the storage medium conta ining the contacts
to be imported.
Settings
Telephone settings
App lies to: ve hicles with telep hone
... Se lect: I MENU I but ton > Telephone > right con-
tro l button >
Telephone settings .
Call options* Multi -party calling :
can be switched on/off .
R ing tone and volume settings
1>
Using the Mute telephone funct ion, you can
sw itch the ringtone on your MMI on or off . The
ringtones are played using the
R ingtone func
tion . Se lect and confirm an entry from the list .
F or the
Rin gtone volume /Mes sage vo lume set
tings, see ¢
page 178. The Microphone input
l e vel
can be adjus ted during a phone call usi ng
the control knob.
l) Depend s on th e connected cell phone.
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(D Tips
- Severa l cell phones can be paired to the
MMI, but only two* ce ll phones can be ac
t ively connected.
- To delete a ll paired B luetoot h devices, the
Bluetooth function can be reset to the fac
tory default settings
¢page 175.
· Additional options
App lies to: vehicles wit h telepho ne
... Select: !ME NUI button> Telephone > right con-
trol b utton .
Connection manager
See ¢page 175.
Bluetooth settings
See¢ page 176.
Online settings *
See¢ page 177.
Wi-Fi settings
See ¢ page 130, Wi-Fi hotspot .
Directory settings
Applies to: vehicles wit h telephone
... Select: !MENUI button> Te lephone > left con
trol button >
Director y> right control button >
Direc tory settings .
M emory capacity
Shows the Memory capacit y for the directory.
You can manage up to 1 7,000 co ntacts with the
MM I di rectory. Yo u can load up to 4,000 contacts
from your cell phone into each directory. You can
also import up to 1,000 contacts from a storage
device .
Sort order
You can so rt the contacts in your d irec to ry alpha
betically ac co rding to
Last name or First name . IJ,-
Audi connect
~ Confirm your entry with OK .
Then yo u can open yo ur persona l sett ings from
your my Audi a ccount in you r vehicle.
@ Tips
You c an receive you r myAud i PIN if you have
se t up a myA udi account. For addi tional i nfor
mat ion, see
my .audiusa .com .
Audi connect services
Basic functions
Applies to: veh icles with Audi connect
Fig . 11 7 Example: A udi co nnect home page w ith preview
If available, se rvice-specific funct ions are in the
selec tion menu of that particular Aud i connec t
service¢
page 21. The bas ic functions are in the
corresponding options menu:
~ Se lect : the IMENU ! button> Audi connect > the
desir ed Audi connect servic e>
right contro l
button.
Depending on the Aud i connect service se lected,
the following basic funct ions are available:
Save a s preview
You can d isplay the preview in the overview of the
selected Audi con nect serv ices
(D ¢ fig. 117.
Show on map
You can show selected contents on the map and
use them for route guidance .
Read aloud
You can allow the MM I to read ou t the sele cted
con ten ts.
128 Start route guidance
If a
city was ad d ed to an e ntry (s uch as City
events ),
you c an use it as a nav igat io n destina
tion in the MM I.
Refresh
The contents for the selec te d Aud i connec t serv
ic e ar e refreshed.
Change search area
The set search area can be changed at any time .
Additional informat ion on search areas can be
fo und under ¢
page 138, Ent ering a point of in
terest.
Close Audi connect service
Regardless of wh ich fu nction is se lected, you can
close an A udi con nect service at any time a nd re
turn to t he Audi connect ove rview ¢
fig. 117
Parking information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
Info rmation on pa rking locat ions and fees in the
selected searc h area (for ex ample
Nearby ).
~ Select and confirm Parking information .
You can use the right control button to so rt the
parking locat ions
By distance or By availability .
Travel information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
Information on attractions in the selected search
area .
~ Select and confirm an attraction to disp lay the
details .
Fuel prices
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
Information on gas stations with the lowest f uel
prices for your vehicl e in the selected search area .
~ Select and confirm Fuel prices.
You can use the right control button to so rt the
fuel prices
By price or By distance .