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® Note sun shining into the lens, by dirt on the 
lens, or if there is a malfunction. 
— Obstacles may disappear from the measure- — The camera view on the display portrays an 
ment range when approaching them, even if enlarged and distorted image. Under cer- 
they were already detected. Under certain 
circumstances, the detection and display of 
certain surfaces and  objects may be limited: 
tain circumstances, objects may appear dif- 
ferent and unclear on the display. 
— Items and objects above the coverage 
area, for example cars parked bumper-to- 
bumper, half-open garage doors, or hang- 
ing objects that do not touch the ground 
— Low obstacles 
—Thin or narrow objects, such as barrier 
chains, foliage, poles or fences 
— Projecting objects, such as trailer draw 
bars 
— Objects with certain surfaces and struc- 
tures, such as fabric 
@ Tips 
— The coverage areas of the cameras > fig. 88 
and > fig. 89 are diagrams and do not repre- 
sent a true-to-scale image of the camera 
coverage areas. 
— Make sure all the cameras are clean and free 
of snow and ice, and that the lenses are not 
covered by stickers, deposits, or any other 
obstructions, because this may impair the 
function of the systems. Follow the infor- 
mation about cleaning > page 236. 
— Do not use a license plate bracket different 
from the one installed by the factory in the 
front of the vehicle, because it may impair 
the function of dependent systems. 
— The camera can shift from an accident, man- 
ual force, impacts, or from damage to the 
radiator grill, bumper, wheel housing or un- 
derbody. Have an authorized Audi dealer or 
authorized Audi Service Facility check their 
function. 
— The function of the cameras may be limited 
when light and visibility conditions are poor, 
for example when driving into a tunnel, 
when there is glare, or when there are re- 
flective objects. 
— Use the image on the display to assist you 
only if it shows a good, clear picture. For ex- 
ample, the image  may be affected by the 
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Driving information 
  
Driving information 
Speed warning system 
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system 
The speed warning system helps the driver to 
stay below a specified maximum speed. A warn- 
ing threshold can be set for this purpose. 
Once the speed slightly exceeds the stored 
threshold, the speed warning system will alert 
the driver with an indicator in the instrument 
cluster and a warning tone. Once the speed drops 
below the stored maximum speed, the indicator 
will turn off. 
Setting a threshold is recommended if you would 
like to be reminded when you reach a certain 
maximum speed. Situations where you may  want 
to do so include driving in a country with a gener- 
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum 
speed for winter tires. 
G) Tips 
Regardless of the speed warning system, you 
should always monitor your speed using the 
speedometer and make sure you are following 
the  legal speed limit. 
Setting the warning threshold 
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system 
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Speed warning. 
CEE Tel 
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system 
cy Manually set XX speed limit warning 
threshold exceeded 
The stored speed was exceeded. 
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Traffic light information 
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information 
  
Fig. 90 Instrument cluster: traffic light information dis- 
play (diagram) 
The traffic light information gives you a speed 
recommendation in order to reach the next traffic 
light 
when it is green ©, or it informs you of the 
wait time at the next red light  2). Once traffic 
light data is received, the traffic light information 
will be displayed in the instrument cluster and in 
the head-up display*. If the vehicle is in an area 
with traffic light information but cannot receive a 
traffic light signal, then a gray traffic  light sym- 
bol will be displayed @). 
General information 
The traffic light information is subject to system 
limitations and may be unavailable or only parti- 
ally available in the following situations: 
— Ifthe permitted speed limit is exceeded 
— If driving below a certain speed limit 
—If the next traffic  light is less than approxi- 
mately 100 feet (30 m) away 
—If the estimated wait time at a red light is less 
than four seconds 
—If there is no traffic  light data available 
— If emergency response vehicles or public transit 
systems are active 
— If traffic lights are in construction zones or be- 
ing serviced 
— If the data connection has been interrupted 
— If data transmission is deactivated in the priva- 
cy settings 
— If the subscription has expired  

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If this is the  case, the menu item will be grayed- 
out or it will not be possible to select it. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
— When traffic  light information is shown, al- 
so always pay attention to the traffic situa- 
tion, the distance to other vehicles and the 
area around the vehicle. The driver is always 
responsible for assessing the traffic situa- 
tion. 
— Always adapt your speed to the current 
weather, road and traffic conditions. The dis- 
played information must never cause you to 
ignore legal traffic regulations and pose a 
safety risk. 
— Regardless of the traffic  light information, 
you should always monitor your speed using 
the speedometer and make sure you are ad- 
hering to the  legal speed limit. 
— The traffic light information does not adjust 
your vehicle's speed to the speed recom- 
mendation shown in the display. 
— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
      
@) Tips 
— Traffic light information was only available 
in select cities at the time this manual was 
printed. 
— Traffic light information is not available na- 
tionwide. 
— These functions depend on how up-to-date 
the navigation data’ is. 
— Outdated map content in the navigation 
system can cause information on the display 
to be omitted or incorrect. 
— Certain traffic lights can automatically ad- 
just to the current traffic situation. If this 
occurs, the display of traffic light informa- 
tion can change suddenly. 
— The traffic signs on the road always take pri- 
ority over the display. The driver is always 
responsible for adhering to the regulations 
applicable in the country where the vehicle 
is being operated. 
— Units of measurement and language set- 
tings are displayed based on how they were 
set in the MMI system settings > page 195. 
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information 
Switching traffic light information on and 
off 
The system and be switched on and off in the 
MMI. 
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: 
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Traffic light in- 
formation. 
Accessing traffic light information 
> Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func- 
tions tab > Traffic signs. 
@) Tips 
If another tab or another function is selected 
in the instrument cluster, the traffic  light in- 
formation will appear in the status bar on the 
instrument cluster. 
WEE Te 
Applies to: vehicles with traffic  light information 
Malfunction! See owner's manual 
The system could not be configured, for example 
due to a network malfunction. Switch the igni- 
tion off and shut down the vehicle to restart the 
system. Wait several minutes until the vehicle 
has shut down completely and then switch the 
ignition back on. 
Function currently unavailable. See owner's 
manual 
There is a temporary system malfunction. Check 
if one or more of the following situations applies 
and  correct the issue if necessary: 
— Traffic light information is switched off 
— Data transmission is deactivated 
— There is no valid license 
— Traffic light information is not available in that 
area 
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Changing the cruise control speed 
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system 
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed 
in increments, tap  the lever toward @)/G) 
=> page 110, fig. 91. 
> To increase or decrease the cruise control speed 
continuously, press and hold the  lever to- 
ward @/(). 
Overriding or deactivating the cruise 
control speed 
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system 
You can override or deactivate the cruise control 
system. When you deactivate the system, your 
cruise control speed will be stored and  you can 
resume that speed. 
Requirement: the system must be switched on 
and activated. 
Overriding 
> To temporarily override the cruise control 
speed, press the accelerator pedal. 
> Once you release the accelerator pedal, the sys- 
tem will adjust back to the stored cruise control 
speed. 
If you override the cruise control system for a 
long period of time, the cruise control system 
will be deactivated. The  indicator light will be 
displayed and the cruise control speed will be 
saved. 
Deactivating 
> To deactivate the cruise control speed, press 
the lever toward (2) (not locked into place) 
=> page 110, fig. 91. 
> Press the brake pedal. 
  
ZA\ WARNING 
Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal 
could override the cruise control. This will pre- 
vent braking interventions by the system. 
      
Seem Leal 
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system 
When you switch the system off completely, the 
cruise control speed will be deleted. 
Requirement: the system must be switched on. 
> To switch the system off, press the lever toward 
@ (locked into place) > page 110, fig. 91, or 
> Switch the ignition off. 
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system 
Gk / 3) Speed control system: currently un- 
available. See owner's manual 
If the indicator light turns on and this message 
appears, the cruise control system has been deac- 
tivated. There is a temporary malfunction, for ex- 
ample the brakes are overheating. Switch the 
cruise control system on again later. 
Adaptive speed/cruise 
assist 
General information 
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist 
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the adap- 
tive cruise assist may consist of the following 
functions: 
The adaptive speed/cruise assist (called only 
adaptive cruise assist in the vehicle display and in 
the rest of the Owner's Manual) consists of a 
speed and distance control system. It assists the 
driver by both regulating the speed and main- 
taining the set distance to the vehicle driving 
ahead, within the limits of the system. If the sys- 
tem detects a vehicle driving ahead, the adaptive 
cruise assist can brake and accelerate your vehi- 
cle within the limits of the system. On open roads 
with no traffic, it functions like a cruise control 
system. The stored speed is maintained. When 
approaching a vehicle driving ahead, the adaptive 
cruise assist automatically brakes to match that 
vehicle's speed and then maintains the set dis- 
tance as much as possible. As soon as the system 
does not detect a vehicle driving ahead, adaptive 
cruise assist accelerates up to the set speed. 
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Display overview 
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist 
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Fig. 95 Instrument cluster: Driver assistance display 
Indicator lights and messages in the speedome- 
ter @ -@) inform you about the driving situation 
and the settings. In the Driver assistance display 
@- ©, you can find more detailed information 
about the system. The displays depend on the 
country and equipment. 
Display in the speedometer 
@ Marking for the set speed 
@ Current vehicle speed 
@® Available speed range for adaptive cruise as- 
sist (example) 
Image in the Driver assistance display 
The display only appears when the Driver assis- 
tance display is open in the on-board computer 
> page 14. 
Messages and settings 
Detected vehicle driving ahead 
Set target distance 
If you fall below the set distance, the dis- 
tance bars  turn red from the bottom upward. 
Your vehicle 
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Lane departure warning availability 
=> page 119, Lane departure warning 
Indicator lights 
Ba - The speed/distance control is active. No ve- 
hicles were detected ahead. The stored speed is 
maintained. 
Aa ~The speed/distance control is active. A vehi- 
cle was detected ahead. The adaptive cruise as- 
sist controls the speed and distance from the ve- 
hicle driving ahead, and accelerates and brakes 
automatically. 
EA - The speed/distance control is active but the 
vehicle is not ready to drive. A vehicle was de- 
tected ahead. Your vehicle is stationary and will 
not start driving automatically. 
BS - The speed/distance control is active but the 
vehicle is not ready to drive. No vehicles were de- 
tected ahead. Your vehicle is stationary and will 
not start driving automatically. 
A - The automatic braking is not enough to 
maintain a sufficient distance to a vehicle driving 
ahead. You must intervene > page 117, Driver in- 
tervention request. 
  
Z\ WARNING 
Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
  
    
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responsible for controlling the vehicle. The 
driver is especially responsible for braking, 
starting to drive, controlling the speed, and 
maintaining the distance to other vehicles. 
— Turn on the adaptive cruise  assist only if the 
surrounding conditions permit it. Always 
adapt your driving style to the current visu- 
al, weather, road, and traffic conditions. 
— Switch the adaptive cruise assist off tempo- 
rarily when driving in turning lanes or high- 
way exits. This prevents the vehicle from ac- 
celerating to the stored speed when in these 
situations. 
     
  
ZA WARNING 
If you press the SETI2) button when driving 
at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h), then 20 
mph (30 km/h) will be set because that is the 
minimum speed that can be set. If no vehicle 
is detected ahead of you, the vehicle will ac- 
celerate up to that speed. 
  
    
@ Tips 
— Always keep  your hands on the steering 
wheel. The driver is always responsible for 
adhering to the regulations applicable in 
the country where the vehicle is being oper- 
ated. 
— If you switch the ignition or the adaptive 
cruise assist off, the stored speed is erased 
for safety reasons. 
— When the adaptive cruise assist is switched 
on, the ESC and the ASR are switched on  au- 
tomatically. 
— The system cannot be switched off if the 
road exceeds the maximum possible grade 
for safe operation. 
— If you signal to pass and the adaptive cruise 
assist suggests a passing maneuver, the 
adaptive cruise assist will accelerate just be- 
fore changing lanes to shorten the distance 
to the vehicle driving ahead. 
Setting the distance 
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist 
  
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Fig. 98 Operating lever: Setting the distance 
If you adjust the speed, you must also change the 
time gap to the vehicle driving ahead. The higher 
the speed, the greater the distance that is need- 
ed. 
> Tap the rocker switch to display the distance 
that is currently set. 
>» To increase or decrease the distance in incre- 
ments, tap  the switch again toward G) or C). 
The newly set distance is shown briefly, for exam- 
ple with the [eg indicator light. In the Driver as- 
sistance display, a graphic display is shown in- 
stead of the indicator lights > page 113, fig. 95. 
The  display matches the functions of the indica- 
tor lights. 
When approaching a vehicle driving ahead, the 
adaptive cruise assist brakes to the set speed and 
then maintains the set distance. If the vehicle 
driving ahead accelerates, then the adaptive 
cruise assist will also accelerate up to the speed 
that you have set. 
The following distances can be set: 
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Sym- |Meaning tance may be more or less than these target 
bol distances. 
The time between is approximately 1 
eee second. This setting corresponds toa 
= distance of approximately 92 feet (28 Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise  assist 
= m) when traveling at 62 mph (100 3 
km/h). i 
The time between is approximately 1.3 * 
Z seconds. This setting corresponds toa 
= distance of approximately 118 feet (36 
ieee) when traveling at 62 mph (100 
km/h). 
The time between is approximately 1.8 
seconds. This setting meets the general 
_ recommendation of “half the speed Fig. 99 Operating lever: Overriding control 
= shown on the speedometer”. This cor- 
am responds to a distance of approximate-  Requirement: the adaptive cruise assist must be 
ly 164 feet (50 m) when traveling at switched on. 
fezmphQookmh. Overriding control 
The time between is approximately 2.4 
: seconds. This setting corresponds to a  > To accelerate manually, pull the  lever toward 
SI distance of approximately 219 feet you in the direction of the arrow and hold it 
a (67 m) when traveling at 62 mph (100 there, or press the accelerator pedal. 
km/h). > To resume the usual cruise control, release the 
i = as Ue lever or remove your foot from the accelerator 
The time between is approximately 3.6 
seconds. This setting corresponds to a Wega 
eS distance of approximately 328 feet When you are in the Driver assistance display, 
= (100 m) when traveling at 62 mph (100 the message Adaptive cruise assist: overridden 
km/h). appears. 
ZA WARNING Z\ WARNING 
Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
    
G) Tips 
— When setting the distance, the driver is re- 
sponsible for adhering to any applicable le- 
gal regulations. 
— Depending on the selected driving program 
and distance, driving behavior when acceler- 
ating may vary from moderate to sporty 
= page 118, Adjusting the adaptive cruise 
assist. 
— The distances provided are specified values. 
Depending on the driving situation and how 
the vehicle ahead is driving, the actual dis- 
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— Follow the safety precautions and note the 
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and 
cameras > page 104. 
— Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal 
could override the cruise control. Braking in- 
terventions and corrective actions by the 
system may not occur. 
       

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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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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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