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strongly. The message Audi pre sense A
=> fig. 120 and a warning tone will warn you
about the danger.
If there is an impending collision with vehicles,
there will also be an acute warning in the form of
sharp braking. If you do not react to the acute
warning, pre sense front can brake with increas-
ing force within the limits of the system. This re-
duces the vehicle speed in the event of a colli-
sion.
Automatic deceleration
Depending on the speed, pre sense front can de-
celerate automatically shortly before a collision:
— if there are stationary vehicles when you are
traveling at speeds up to approximately 28
mph (45 km/h)
— if there are vehicles driving or stopped ahead
when you are traveling at speeds up to approxi-
mately 155 mph (250 km/h)
Automatic braking force increase
If pre sense front determines that you are not
braking strongly enough when a collision is immi-
nent, it can increase the braking force, depending
on the situation and speed:
— if there are stationary vehicles when you are
traveling at speeds up to approximately 50
mph (85 km/h)
— if there are vehicles driving or stopped ahead
when you are traveling at speeds up to approxi-
mately 155 mph (250 km/h)

— The system can deploy incorrectly due to
system-specific limits.
— Please note that the sensor does not always
detect all objects. This increases the risk of a
collision.
— Pre sense front does not react to vehicles
traveling toward you in the same lane, to
people, groups of people, animals, objects
that are crossing the road, or objects that
are difficult to detect > A\ in General infor-
mation on page 119.



ZA\ WARNING
Pre sense front may be restricted or not avail-
able in the following example situations:
— If there are other reflective objects nearby,
such as guard rails or vehicles
— When driving into a tunnel
— In heavy fog, rain, spray, or snow
—If the radar sensor is dirty, covered in ice,
damaged, or covered
— In curves
— If the ESC was switched off.


Z\ WARNING
Pre sense front cannot overcome the laws of
physics. It is a system designed to assist and
it cannot prevent a collision in every circum-
stance. The driver must always intervene. The
driver is always responsible for braking at the
correct time. Do not let the increased safety
provided tempt you into taking risks. This
could increase your risk of a collision.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.

@) Note
The sensor can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. Pre sense front can be impaired by
this. Have an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility check their func-
tion.
(i) Tips
— You can cancel the braking with increasing
force that is initiated by the system by brak-
ing yourself, by accelerating noticeably or by
swerving.
— When driving in reverse, certain pre sense
front functions are switched off.
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
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Settings in the Infotainment system
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense

> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Audi pre sense.

System - The pre sense functions can be switched
on and off.
If the system is switched off, it switches on again
automatically once the ignition is switched on
again.
Prewarning - The early warning can be switched
off permanently or the pre sense front warning
point can be set (Early/Medium/Late).
Set the warning time for the early warning to
Early at first. If this causes undesired early warn-
ings to appear, then set the warning time to Me-
dium. The Late warning time should only be set
in special circumstances.
@ Tips
If the system is switched off, it switches on
again automatically once the ignition is
switched on again.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
& Audi pre sense: malfunction! Please contact
Service
This message appears when the pre sense func-
tion
is affected. For example, this could be
caused by a faulty sensor. If the message stays
on, drive immediately to an authorized Audi deal-
er or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction corrected.
Audi pre sense: currently limited. Sensor
view limited due to surroundings.

This message appears if the sensor view is ob-
structed, for example by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensor if necessary
=> page 119, fig. 109.

Audi pre sense: currently limited
This message appears if the ESC is restricted or
switched off, for example.
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udi pre sense: currently limited. See own-
er's manual
This message appears when there is a temporary
failure in a subsystem, such as the ESC. If this
message appears repeatedly, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty to have the malfunction corrected.
Audi pre sense: emergency braking system
off
This message appears if the pre sense functions
are switched off through the Infotainment sys-
tem or if the system is not ready.
Audi active lane assist
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist
Active lane assist (lane departure warning) de-
tects lane marker lines within the limits of the
system using a camera in the windshield. If you
are approaching a detected lane marker line and
it appears likely that you will leave the lane, the
system will warn you with corrective steering.
You can override this steering at any time. If you
pass over a line, the steering wheel will vibrate
lightly. In order for this warning vibration to oc-
cur, it must first be switched on in the Infotain-
ment system. Active lane assist is ready for oper-
ation when the lane marker line is detected on at
least one side of the vehicle.
The system is designed for driving on express-
ways and highways and therefore only activates
at speeds above approximately 40 mph (65
km/h).
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
If you activate a turn signal when active lane as-
sist is ready and it classifies a lane change as crit-
ical because of vehicles traveling alongside you or
approaching you, there will be noticeable correc-
tive steering shortly before you leave the lane.
This will attempt to keep your vehicle in the lane.
Applies to: vehicles without Audi side assist
The system will not warn you before crossing a
lane marker line if you have activated the turn >

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signal. In this case, it assumes that you are
changing lanes intentionally.

Z\ WARNING
— The system warns the driver that the vehicle
is leaving the lane using corrective steering.
The driver is always responsible for keeping
the vehicle within the lane.
— The system can help you keep the vehicle in
the lane, but it does not drive by itself. Al-
ways keep your hands on the steering wheel.
— Corrective steering may not occur in certain
situations, such as during heavy braking.
— There may be cases where the camera does
not recognize all lane marker lines. Correc-
tive steering can only take place on the side
of the vehicle where lane marker lines are
detected.
— Other road structures or objects could possi-
bly be identified unintentionally as lane
marker lines. As a result, corrective steering
may be unexpected or may not occur.
— The camera view can be restricted, for exam-
ple by vehicles driving ahead or by rain,
snow, heavy spray light shining into the
camera or by dirt on the window. This can
result in active lane assist not detecting the
lane marker lines or detecting them incor-
rectly.
— Under certain conditions such as ruts in the
road, an inclined roadway or crosswinds, the
corrective steering alone may not be enough
to keep the vehicle in the middle of the lane.
— For safety reasons, active lane assist must
not be used when there are poor road and/or
weather conditions such as slippery roads,
fog, gravel, heavy rain, snow and the poten-
tial for hydroplaning. Using active lane as-
sist under these conditions may increase the
risk of a crash.

SY iicealiaremelilie Rela
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

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Fig. 121 Turn signal lever: switching Active lane assist on
and off (example)

B4M-0090


Fig. 122 Windshield: camera window for active lane assist
> Press the button to switch the system on and
off > fig. 121. The indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster turns on or off.
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Analog instru- | Audi virtual
ment cluster | cockpit*
Meaning on
the corre-
sponding side

Green lines Green line(s) | Active lane as-
7% (left/right) sist is activat-
1% ed and ready
to provide
warnings.
- Red line Active lane as-
(left/right) sist will warn
4X you before the
vehicle leaves
a lane. The
steering wheel
will also vi-
brate lightly.

Yellow lines Gray line(s) Active lane as-
7% (left/right) sist is activat-
1\ ed, but is not
ready to pro-
vide warnings.

Display in the instrument cluster
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: active lane assist is switched
on and ready to provide warnings
You can open the active lane assist display using
the buttons in the multifunction steering wheel
=> page 17 or > page 20.

If the system is switched on but is not ready to
provide warnings, one of the following could be
the cause:
— There is no lane marker line
— The relevant lane marker lines are not detected
(for example, markings in a construction zone
or because they are obstructed by snow, dirt,
water or lighting)
— The vehicle speed is below the activation speed
of approximately 40 mph (65 km/h)
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
@) Tips
— Make sure the camera's field of view
=> fig. 122 is not obstructed by stickers or
anything else. For information on cleaning,
see > page 342.
—In certain markets: if the system is switched
on, it will switch on automatically each time
the ignition is switched on.
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Display in the in-
strument cluster
Meaning on the corre-
sponding side

Green line(s)
(left or right)
Active lane assist is acti-
vated and ready to pro-
vide warnings.

Red line
(left or right)
Active lane assist will
warn you before the vehi-
cle leaves a lane. The
steering wheel will also
vibrate lightly.

Active lane assist is acti-
vated, but is not ready to
provide warnings.
Gray line(s)
(left or right)

Messages in the instrument cluster display
If the active lane assist switches off automatical-
ly, the indicator light in the display turns off and
one of the following messages appears:
B Audi active lane assist: malfunction! See
owner's manual
Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the
malfunction repaired.
Audi active lane assist: currently unavaila-
ble. No camera view
This message appears if the camera is unable to
detect the lines. This could happen if:

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— The camera field of view > page 129, fig. 122 is
dirty or covered in ice. Clean this area on the
windshield.
— The camera field of view is fogged over. Wait
until the fog has cleared before switching the
active lane assist on again.
— The system has been unable to detect the lanes
for an extended period of time due to road con-
ditions. Switch active lane assist back on when
the lines are more visible.
BB audi active lane assist: currently unavailable
There is a temporary active lane assist malfunc-
tion. Try switching the active lane assist on again
later.
HB audi active lane assist: Please take over
steering!
This message appears if you are not steering by
yourself. Active lane assist is activated, but is not
ready to provide warnings.

ZX WARNING
Note that messages may be delayed or not
displayed on vehicles with accessories mount-
ed on the steering wheel, such as a steering
wheel spinner knob. Always keep your hands
on the steering wheel.
Setting the vibration warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

You can adjust individual Audi active lane assist
settings in the Infotainment system.

MENU > Select in the Infotainment system: but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Audi active lane assist.

Vibration warning
You can switch the additional vibration warning
in the steering wheel on or off.

-Z\ WARNING
With the vibration warning switched off, there
will also be no visual warning in the instru-
ment cluster display when crossing a lane
marker line.

@) Tips
In certain markets: certain settings are stored
automatically and assigned to the remote
control key in use.
Audi side assist
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

B4H-0761


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Fig. 125 Display on the exterior mirror
Side assist (lane change assist) helps you monitor
your blind spot and traffic behind your vehicle.
Within the limits of the system, it warns you
about vehicles that are coming closer or that are
traveling with you within sensor range @)
> fig. 124. If a lane change is classified as criti-
cal, the display @) in the exterior mirror turns on
> fig. 125.
The display in the left exterior mirror provides as-
sistance when making a lane change to the left,
while the display in the right exterior mirror pro-
vides assistance when making a lane change to
the right.
Information stage
As long as you do not activate the turn signal,
side assist informs you about vehicles that are
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— If the lanes are narrow or if you are driving on display in the exterior mirror may be incor-
the edge of your lane. If this is the case, the rect.
system may have detected a vehicle in another —For an explanation on conformity with the
lane that is not adjacent to your current lane. FCC regulations in the United States and the
— If you are driving through a curve. Side assist Industry Canada regulations, see
may react to a vehicle that is one lane over from => page 377.
the adjacent lane.
— If side assist reacts to other objects (such as Switching on and off
high or displaced guard rails). Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
— In poor weather conditions. The side assist
Th te b itched on/off in the Info- Furiedionsara limited. e system can be switched on/off in the Info
tainment system.
Do not cover the radar sensors > fig. 127 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob-
jects, because they will impair the function. For
information on cleaning, see > page 342.
If the system is activated, the displays in the ex-
terior mirrors will turn on briefly when the igni-
tion is switched on.
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
AN WARNING ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the sistance > Audi side assist. Off switches the
area around your vehicle. Side assist cannot system off.
replace a driver's attention. The driver alone
is always responsible for lane changes and Setting the display brightness
similar driving maneuvers. Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
—Insome situations, the system may not
The display bright be adjusted in the In-
function or its function may be limited. For Meee ea anor eee ee oN et


exainple: fotainment system.
—If vehicles are approaching or being left > Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
behind very quickly. The display may not ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
turn on in time. sistance > Audi side assist.
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— 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.

() Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. This can impair the system. Have
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility check their function.
@ Tips
— If the window glass in the driver's door or
front passenger's door has been tinted, the
> Adjust the brightness to a level where the dis-
play in the information stage will not disrupt
your view ahead. 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 ad-
justed along with the information stage.
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 automatic
adjustment will set the display to the minimum
or maximum level. In such cases, you may notice
no change when adjusting the brightness, or the
change may only be noticeable once the sur-
roundings change.
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parked or if your vehicle is pulled too far in-
to the parking space so that it is hidden by
adjacent vehicles.

@) Note
Also read the information in >@ in General
information on page 133.
@ Tips
— You can cancel the automatic brake activa-
tion with increasing braking force if you ap-
ply the brakes yourself or accelerate consid-
erably.
—In some situations, rear cross-traffic assist
may warn you even if there is no cross traffic
in a critical area, for example when backing
into a parking space or maneuvering.
— The rear cross-traffic assist also switches off
when you switch off the ESC.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 377.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
& Audi side assist: malfunction! Please contact
Service
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The
sensors have been moved or are faulty. Have the
system checked by an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility soon.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. No
sensor view
Audi side assist: currently unavailable. Sen-
sor vision restricted due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
The radar sensor vision is impaired. Do not cover
the area in front of the sensors with bike wheels,
stickers, dirt or other objects. Clean the area cov-
ering the sensors, if necessary > page 132,
fig. 127.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable
Side assist cannot be switched on at this time be-
cause there is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
Rear parking aid: obstacle detection restrict-
ed
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei-
ther the ESC is switched off, or the radar sensors
may be covered by a bike rack, stickers, leaves,
snow or other objects. Switch the ESC on, or
clean the area in front of the sensors if necessary
= page 132, fig. 127. If this message continues
to be displayed, drive immediately to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty to have the malfunction repaired.
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Parking aid

Parking aid
General information
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/rearview cam-
era/park assist
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma-
neuvering.
The parking system plus assists you when park-
ing by audibly and visually indicating objects de-
tected in front of and behind the vehicle
=> page 137.
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 138.
Park assist helps you to locate suitable parking
spaces when parallel or perpendicular parking,
and also helps when leaving a parallel parking
space > page 140.

Z\ 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 exiting 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.
— Always pay attention to the area around the
vehicle - using the rearview mirror, too.
— The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, 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.

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@) 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 this obstacle.
— Maintain enough distance from the curb to
reduce the risk of damage to the rims.
@) Tips
— 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. Practice
parking in good light and weather condi-
tions.
— You can change the volume and pitch of the
signals as well as the display > page 144.
— What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.
— The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate.