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Driver assistance 
  
Driving in stop-and-go traffic 
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist 
> Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle 
down. 
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ee 
  
Fig. 100 -Applies to: vehicles with safe start monitor-In- 
strument cluster: Safe start monitor 
Stopping with adaptive cruise assist 
The adaptive cruise assist also assists you in stop- 
and-go traffic. Within the limits of the system, 
your vehicle may brake  and remain at a stop if a 
vehicle driving ahead stops. 
Starting to drive with adaptive cruise assist 
As long as the message ready to drive and A is 
displayed, your vehicle will begin driving when 
the vehicle ahead starts to move > /\. 
If you are stopped for several seconds, your vehi- 
cle will no longer drive autonomously for safety 
reasons, and the message will turn off. 
> To extend ready to drive for several seconds or 
reactivate, pull the lever briefly towards you in 
the direction of the arrow > page 116, fig. 99. 
> To resume manual control of the vehicle, tap 
the accelerator pedal. 
Safe start monitor 
Applies to: vehicles with safe start monitor 
The vehicle can still start to drive even if certain 
obstacles are detected when starting to drive 
=> /\. For example, if an obstacle is detected by 
the ultrasonic sensors for the parking system, 
the A indicator light will warn you of the dan- 
ger. 
If you are in the Driver assistance display, the 
display @) © fig. 100 and the message WARN- 
ING! also appear. An audio signal will also sound. 
Your vehicle will drive more slowly when starting. 
This may also occur in some situations when 
there is no apparent obstacle. 
Z\ WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and respect 
the limits of the assist systems, sensors, 
and cameras > page 104. 
— If the message ready to drive appears, your 
vehicle will start driving even if there is an 
obstacle between your vehicle and the vehi- 
cle ahead. To reduce the risk of an accident, 
always make sure there are no obstacles be- 
tween your vehicle and the vehicle driving 
ahead. 
G) Tips 
For safety reasons, adaptive cruise assist is 
only active if: 
      
— The driver's safety belt is fastened 
— All doors and the hood are closed 
— Your vehicle is not stopped for a long period 
of time 
Tamia e cme [sid 
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist 
  
Fig. 101 Instrument cluster: Driver intervention request 
The request for driver intervention instructs you 
to resume manual control of the vehicle if the 
adaptive cruise assist braking function is not able 
to maintain a sufficient distance to the vehicle 
ahead. The system will warn you of the hazard 
with the A indicator light and the message Dis- 
tance!. 
The  display @ only appears when the Driver as- 
sistance display is open in the on-board comput- 
er > page 14. 
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Driver assistance 
  
vehicle onto a vehicle carrier, train, ship, or 
other type of transportation, or when tow- 
ing the vehicle. This can help to prevent an 
undesired intervention from the Audi pre 
sense system. 
Messages 
Applies to: vehicles with  Audi pre sense 
ry ° is displayed when there is a malfunc- 
tion, the Audi pre sense functions may be un- 
available or may be limited. 
  
A message that indicates the cause and possible 
solution may appear with some displays. The 
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor 
may be covered. Clean the area in front of the 
sensors > page 105, fig. 87 and try to turn on 
the systems again later. 
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author- 
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili- 
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct- 
ed. 
Side assist 
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Applies to: vehicles with side assist 
  
RAZ-0169| 
  
    
Fig. 106 For example: driving situations and exterior mir- 
ror display 
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General information 
Side assist monitors the blind spot and traffic be- 
hind your vehicle. Within the limits of the sys- 
tem, side assist can detect traffic that is ap- 
proaching from behind and provide a warning 
when you are changing lanes. The system uses 
the data from the radar sensors at the rear cor- 
ners of the vehicle. 
The side assist is active at walking speeds and 
higher. If an object that is classified as critical is 
approaching, the display in the exterior mirror @) 
on the corresponding side of the vehicle will light 
up. 
Driving situations 
The system can provide warnings about the fol- 
lowing risks: 
@ Vehicles that are approaching: a vehicle may 
be classified as critical in some cases, even if 
it  is farther  away.  The faster a vehicle ap- 
proaches, the sooner the display in the out- 
side mirror will turn on. 
@® Vehicles traveling in the same direction: the 
indicator will turn on in the outside mirror 
when vehicles traveling in the same direction 
are classified as critical. The side assist warns 
you of all detected vehicles when they are in 
the blind spot or before they reach that 
point. 
@ Vehicles you are passing: if you slowly pass a 
vehicle that side assist has detected (the dif- 
ference in speed between the vehicle and 
your vehicle is less than 9 mph (15 km/h )), 
the display in the exterior mirror will turn on 
when the vehicle enters your blind spot. The 
display will not turn on if you quickly pass a 
vehicle that side assist has detected (the dif- 
ference in speed is greater than approximate- 
ly 9 mph (15 km/h)). 
Information stage 
At the information level, the side assist informs 
you of detected objects that are classified as criti- 
cal. 
The  display remains dim in the information stage 
so that  you are not distracted while looking for- 
ward.  

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Warning stage 
If the display in a mirror blinks brightly when you 
activate a turn signal, side assist is warning you 
about detected objects classified as critical. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment and other 
driver assistance systems, the display on the re- 
spective mirror may also flash if you have not 
turned on the turn signal: If you are approaching 
a detected lane marker line and it appears you 
will be leaving the lane, the display on the mirror 
will warn you about detected vehicles that it has 
classified as critical. You can also be warned with 
corrective steering > page 119, Lane departure 
warning. 
Detection range 
The radar sensors are designed to detect the left 
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are 
the normal width. In some situations, the display 
in the exterior mirror may turn on even though 
there is no vehicle located in the area that is criti- 
cal for a lane change. For example: 
— If the lanes are narrow or if you are driving on 
the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the 
system may have detected a vehicle in another 
lane that is not adjacent to your current lane. 
— If  you are driving through a curve. Side assist 
may react to a vehicle that is in the same lane 
or one lane over from the adjacent lane. 
—If side assist reacts to other objects (such as 
roadside structures like guard rails). 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
— The  display may not appear on time when 
vehicles are approaching or being passed 
very quickly. 
      
@ Tips 
— The system is not available when towing a 
trailer. There is no guarantee the system 
will switch off when using a retrofitted trail- 
er hitch. Do not  use these functions when 
towing a trailer. 
— For an explanation on conformity with the 
FCC regulations in the United States and the 
Industry Canada regulations, see 
=> page 261. 
Oe ees 
Applies to: vehicles with side assist 
You can adjust the side assist to your preferences. 
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Side assist. 
Possible settings: 
The system can be switched on and off. If the sys- 
tem is switched on, the displays in the exterior 
mirrors will turn on briefly each time the ignition 
is switched on. 
Brightness - Change the brightness only when 
side assist is switched on, so that the selected 
setting can be checked in the exterior mirror dis- 
plays. Adjust the brightness to a level where the 
display will not interfere with your  view ahead. 
The  display brightness is automatically adapted 
to the ambient light. If the surrounding area is 
very dark or bright, the display may have already 
adjusted automatically to the lower or upper lev- 
el 
@® 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 incor- 
rect. 
Messages 
Applies to: vehicles with side assist 
fg or Eg is displayed in the instrument cluster 
when there is a malfunction, the side assist func- 
tions may be unavailable or may be limited. 
A message that indicates the cause and possible 
solution may appear with some displays. The 
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor 
may be covered. Clean the sensor area in the ve- 
hicle rear and try to turn the systems on again 
later. 
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Parking and maneuvering 
  
  
  
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which 
the surrounding area cannot be detected. 
Objects, animals, and people may only be 
detected with limitations may not be detect- 
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the 
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not 
become distracted. 
    
@) Note 
— Keep enough distance from the curb to 
avoid damage to the  rims. 
— Applies to: vehicles with park assist: If you 
park in short parking spaces using park as- 
sist, a continuous tone sounds from the 
parking system when the distance to an ob- 
ject is less than approximately 0.7 ft 
(0.20 m). Do not continue driving farther. 
G) Tips 
— The segments in the side area* are detected 
and analyzed when passing. There may have 
been changes to the surrounding area after 
switching the ignition off and on again, af- 
ter opening the doors, or if the vehicle is left 
stationary for a long period of time. In this 
scenario, the side area* will appear black 
until the area has been detected and evalu- 
ated. 
— If the distance to an obstacle remains con- 
stant, the volume of the distance warning 
gradually lowers after a few seconds until it 
is muted (this does not apply to the continu- 
ous tone). If the obstacle comes closer than 
it was before the sound was muted, the 
tone will sound again. If the obstacle be- 
comes farther away than it was before the 
sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay 
attention to the vehicle's surroundings 
when you start to drive. 
— There is no distance warning for the rear 
and the sides* when trailer towing mode is 
detected. The front sensors remain activat- 
ed. The visual display switches to trailer 
mode. There is no guarantee the functions 
will switch off when using a retrofitted trail- 
er hitch. 
  
Rearview camera and 
peripheral cameras 
Introduction 
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras 
  
B8V-0629 
    
Fig. 109 Diagram: orientation lines for parking 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a rearview 
camera or multiple peripheral cameras may be 
available. 
The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu- 
ver using the orientation lines. 
The peripheral cameras expand the vehicle over- 
view to include various views around the vehicle 
that can be selected. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
Switching on and off 
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras 
  
    
B8V-0643 
  
  
Fig. 110 Center console: parking aid button 
Switching on and off 
Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under 
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). 
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Parking and maneuvering 
  
> Press the P4 button in the center console. Or 
> Select J on the center display if the visual dis- 
tance indicator is shown > page 128, fig. 108. 
When switching on, a brief tone sounds and the 
LED in the button turns on. 
Switching on automatically 
The system switches on automatically when re- 
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run- 
ning. A brief tone will sound. 
Switching off automatically 
The system switches off automatically when driv- 
ing forward faster than approximately 6 mph (10 
km/h). 
  
ZX WARNING 
Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
      
  Warnings 
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras 
    
Fig. 112 -Applies to: vehicles with trailer view-Center dis- 
play: trailer view 
When parking with the rearview camera or pe- 
ripheral camera, the parking system plus audio 
and visual warnings* will also assist you 
=> page 128. 
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For vehicles with peripheral cameras, the area 
surrounding the vehicle is shown on the side of 
the center display. You can switch between the 
optical display and camera image > page 138. 
Visual orientation lines 
@ The orange orientation lines show the vehi- 
cle's direction of travel > ©. Turn the steer- 
ing wheel until the orange orientation lines 
align with the parking space. 
@ Use the blue markings to help  you estimate 
the distance to an obstacle. Each marking 
represents approximately 3 ft (1 m). The blue 
area represents an extension of the vehicle's 
outline by approximately 16 feet (5 meters) 
to the rear. 
@® You can recognize the rear bumper in the 
lower display. 
@ You should stop driving in reverse when the 
red orientation line touches the edge of an 
object, at the latest. 
Trailer view 
Applies to: vehicles with trailer view 
The trailer view > fig. 112 assists you in position- 
ing the vehicle in front of a trailer. 
— Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras: 
Switch to the Rear  view > page 131, fig. 113. 
— Select |--Jin the center display when the parking 
system is active. 
— Select the Trailer view > page 138. 
  
      
Now you can position your vehicle in front of the 
trailer. The orange orientation line ©) ° fig. 112 
indicates the expected path toward the trailer 
hitch. Use the blue markings © to help you esti- 
mate the distance to the trailer hitch. Each mark- 
ing equals approximately 12 inches (30 cm). The 
width of the blue surface represents the maxi- 
mum steering wheel angle. 
Symbols 
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras 
If $2/&9/< is displayed and the display area 
represented by that symbol is not available, then 
the camera on the that side is not available. The 
power exterior mirrors may have been folded in >  

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or a door or the luggage compartment lid may 
have been opened. 
If # is displayed, there is a system malfunction 
and the display area represented by that symbol 
is not available. The camera is not working in this 
area. 
If one of the symbols continues to be displayed, 
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or 
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal- 
function repaired. 
  
IX WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which 
the surrounding area cannot be detected. 
Objects, animals, and people may only be 
detected with limitations may not be detect- 
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the 
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not 
  
  
become distracted. 
  
@) Note 
— The orange orientation lines @ show the di- 
rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel- 
ing, based 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 an exterior mirror or a cor- 
ner of the vehicle does not  collide with any 
obstacles. 
— Keep enough distance from the curb to 
avoid damage to the rims. 
— Only use the images provided by the camera 
on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage 
compartment lid is completely closed. Make 
sure any objects you may have mounted on 
the luggage compartment lid do not block 
the rearview camera. 
@) Tips 
There is no distance warning for the rear and 
the sides* when trailer towing mode is detect- 
ed. The front sensors remain activated. The 
visual display switches to trailer mode. The 
rearview camera image will not show the ori- 
entation lines and the blue surfaces. There is 
no guarantee the functions will switch off 
when using a retrofitted trailer hitch. 
CO) eee mat eel ee 
Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras 
  
Fig. 113 Center display: peripheral cameras. 
On vehicles with peripheral cameras, you can se- 
lect among different views. 
  
) Requirement: the vehicle surroundings (Camera) must be 
selected and visible in the side View of the screen 
=> page 138. 
Selecting the views 
> To display the entire selection bar, tap  the cur- 
rent view (@) or swipe at the edge of the selec- 
tion bar from left to right. 
> To select a view, select the desired view @-@ 
on the center display, or tap in an area on the 
side View of the screen )). 
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Parking and maneuvering 
  
  
— Once an automatic brake activation occurs, 
the system cannot brake automatically 
again for several seconds. 
—If there is an acoustic warning signal from 
the rear cross-traffic assist, then the park- 
ing system may not warn you of detected 
obstacles under certain circumstances. 
— The system is not available when the vehicle 
detects that you are towing a trailer. There 
is no guarantee the functions will switch off 
when using a retrofitted trailer hitch. Do not 
use 
these functions when towing a trailer. 
— For an explanation on conformity with the 
FCC regulations in the United States and the 
Industry Canada regulations, see 
=> page 261. 
Assisted parking 
(er eee) 
Applies to: vehicles with  park assist 
If your vehicle is equipped with park assist, this 
system helps you find suitable parking spaces. 
Parking spaces are measured using ultrasonic 
sensors on the sides of the vehicle. 
If a parking space is found, the system helps you 
to park while the driver monitors the vehicle's 
surroundings with the parking aids, cameras”, 
and direct eye contact. The vehicle moves the 
steering wheel autonomously. 
  
Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
  
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Parking options 
Applies to: vehicles with  park assist 
  
Fig. 116 Diagram: street parking options 
Parking options 
Backing into parallel parking spaces 
Backing into perpendicular parking spaces 
Driving forward into perpendicular parking 
spaces that you have already driven past 
® 
©80 
Driving forward into perpendicular parking 
spaces if you have already driven to the space 
yourself and the front of the vehicle is al- 
ready in the space 
Options for exiting parking spaces 
@ Exiting parallel parking spaces 
    
You can also drive into a perpendicular park- 
ing space  yourself and then activate the sys- 
tem. If this is the case, the front of the vehi- 
cle should already be in the space (4) so that 
the sensors can measure the space.  

Parking and maneuvering 
  
The driver must decide if the parking space 
displayed is suitable for the vehicle. 
— Certain conditions near the parking space 
may cause the parking  process to fail, such 
as if the parking space is near trees or posts, 
or if the ground is covered, for example, 
with gravel, snow, or ice. 
G) Tips 
— If you did not drive past a suitable parking 
space too quickly, you can also select Pe to 
activate the system afterwards. 
— The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) 
must not be switched off during the parking 
process. If the ESC intervenes, the parking 
process 
will be canceled. 
— You can also drive into a perpendicular park- 
ing space  yourself and then activate the sys- 
tem. If this is the case, the front of the  vehi- 
cle should already be in the space (4) 
= page 134, fig. 116 so that the sensors 
can measure the space. 
— You cannot park  with the parking assist sys- 
tems when you are towing a trailer or have 
the connector inserted in the trailer socket. 
— The system is not available when certain as- 
sist systems are switched on. 
— If there are suitable parking spaces on both 
sides of the street, for example on a one- 
way street, you can change the side where 
the system is searching for parking spaces 
by activating the turn signal for the other 
side or by pressing on that side in the center 
display. 
— The park systems do not provide support for 
assisted parking on tight curves. 
Park assist 
(eT eeeeue lela) 
Applies to: vehicles with  park assist 
The park assist helps you when parking and exit- 
ing parking spaces after the parking space 
search. The park assist takes over the steering of 
the vehicle while the driver accelerates, brakes, 
and 
monitors the vehicle's surroundings. Park as- 
sist can be interrupted at any time. 
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Z\ WARNING 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
— The driver is always responsible when enter- 
ing or exiting a parking space and during 
similar maneuvers. 
— Do not use this function if the vehicle cannot 
move freely, for example when on a vehicle 
jack. 
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which 
the surrounding area cannot be detected. 
Objects, animals, and people may only be 
detected with limitations may not be detect- 
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the 
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not 
become distracted. 
@) Note 
— Do not use  the park assist systems when 
transporting cargo that extends out of the 
vehicle, when snow chains are mounted, or 
when the parking space is on a hill or in- 
cline. 
       
— Park assist guides the vehicle either away 
from curbs or onto them if other vehicles 
are parked on the curb. Make sure that your 
vehicle's tires and rims are not damaged. 
Resume control of the vehicle in time or 
stop the parking process if needed to pre- 
vent damage. 
G) Tips 
Follow the  legal regulations in the country 
where you are located when using Park assist. 
dem ne eee 
Applies to: vehicles with park assist 
Requirement: a suitable parking space must be 
found and selected > page 134. The vehicle must 
initially be stationary. 
> Select the reverse gear after stopping briefly. 
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel. 
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the 
traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully 
of.