2020 AUDI A7 lane assist

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Assist systems

Assist systems
General information
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ZA WARNING
— As the driver, you are always completely re-
sponsible for all driving tasks. The assist
systems cannot replace the driver's atten-
tion. Give your full attention to driving the
vehicle, and be ready to intervene in the
traffic situation at all times.
— Activate the assist systems only if the sur-
rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt
your driving style to the current visual,
weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— 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.
— For the assist systems to be able to react
correctly, the function of the sensors and
cameras must not be restricted. Note the in-
formation on sensors and cameras
=>page 116.



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— Pay attention to applicable local regulations
relating to driving tasks, leaving space for
emergency vehicles, vehicle distance, speed,
parking location, wheel placement, etc. The
driver is always responsible for following
the laws that are applicable in the location
where the vehicle is being operated.
— You can cancel a steering or braking inter-
vention by the system, by braking or accel-
erating noticeably, steering, or deactivating
the respective assist system.
— Always check the assist systems settings be-
fore driving. The settings could have been
changed, for example, by other drivers or if
another personal profile was used.
System limitations
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—The use of an assist system cannot over-
come the natural laws of physics. A collision
cannot be prevented in certain circumstan-
ces.
— Warnings, messages, or indicator lights may
not be displayed or initiated on time or cor-
rectly, for example, if vehicles are approach-
ing very fast.
— Corrective interventions by the assist sys-
tems, such as steering or braking interven-
tions, may not be sufficient or they may not
occur. Always be ready to intervene.
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— Due to the system limitations when detect-
ing the surrounding area, the systems may
warn or intervene unexpectedly or too late
in certain situations. The assist systems may
also interpret a driving maneuver incorrectly
and then warn the driver unexpectedly.
— The systems may not function as expected
in unusual driving situations, such as driving
offroad, on unpaved roads, on loose ground,
on inclines, or on grooves in the road.
— The systems may not function correctly in
unclear traffic situations, such as turning
lanes, exit ramps, construction zones, rises
or dips that obstruct visibility, intersections,
toll stations, or city traffic.
— The detection of the surrounding area can
be limited, for example by vehicles driving
ahead or by rain, snow, heavy spray, or light
shining into the camera.
— If accessories have been mounted on the
steering wheel, the ability for the steering
systems to react may be limited.



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Surrounding area
detection
Sensor and camera coverage areas

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Fig. 82 Diagram: coverage area of the rearview camera
The assist systems analyze the data from various
sensors and cameras installed in the vehicle. Do
not use any assist systems if there is damage to
the vehicle in an area where sensors and cameras
are located or on the vehicle underbody, or if the
vehicle was involved in a collision. The functional-
ity of the sensors and cameras could be impaired,
or they could malfunction. Have an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
check their function.
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Radar sensors
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area
surrounding the entire vehicle may be detected
fig. 81 ©.
The wheel sensors on the rear corners of the vehi-
cle are positioned so that the adjacent lanes to
the left and right are detected on roads with a
normal lane width.
The radar sensors can detect vehicles traveling up
to approximately 650 feet (200 m) ahead.
Ultrasonic sensors
Depending on vehicle equipment, various areas
may be displayed in the MMI using the ultrasonic
sensors > fig. 81.
The range of the displays depends on the location
of the ultrasonic sensors:
@ Approximately 4 ft (1.20 m)
® Approximately 3 ft (0.90 m)
@® Approximately 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
© Approximately 3 ft (0.90 m)
Peripheral cameras*
Use the camera image on the display to assist you
only if it shows a good, clear picture. Keep in
mind that the image in the display is enlarged
and distorted. Under certain circumstances, ob-
jects may appear different and unclear on the dis-
play.
The rearview camera can only detect the area
marked in red > fig. 82. Only this area is dis-
played on the upper display > A\.

Z\ WARNING
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 detected at all.
Always monitor the traffic and the vehicle's
surroundings directly and do not become dis-
tracted. >

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Driver assistance

Driver assistance
Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed above approxi-
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.

ZA\ WARNING
— Always pay attention to the traffic around
your vehicle when the cruise control system
is in operation. As the driver, you are always
responsible for controlling your vehicle
speed and the distance between your vehicle
and
other vehicles.
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
winding roads, and when road conditions are
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain,
and conditions that could lead to hydroplan-
ing), because this increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits,
or in construction zones.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable
for the current traffic conditions.


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Before driving downhill a long distance ona
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a
lower gear. This makes use of the engine brak-
ing effect and reduces the load placed on the
brakes.
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The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
applied automatically.
Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

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Fig. 89 Lever: switching on the cruise control system
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position @.
The ICRUISE| or i$) indicator light and the corre-
sponding message will appear in the instrument
cluster.

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If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example,
overheating) while the cruise control system
is switched on, it may shut off automatically.
Preselecting or activating a cruise control
speed
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system


When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect
the cruise control speed or activate the speed
while driving.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To preselect a cruise control speed when the ve-
hicle is stationary, tap the lever toward @)/C)
=> page 127, fig. 89.
> To activate the cruise control speed, pull the
lever toward position @ while driving, or
> To set the current driving speed as the cruise
control speed, press the button @) on the lever.
The active cruise control speed is indicated with
the Gs or El indicator light in the instrument
cluster.
An additional indicator appears in the head-up
display*.
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and then maintains the set distance as much as
possible. As soon as the system does not detect a
vehicle driving ahead, adaptive cruise assist ac-
celerates up to the set speed.
The additional lane guidance assists the driver
with corrective steering in order to stay in the
lane. You can adjust if the adaptive cruise assist
will provide support with lane guidance
= page 135, Switching lane guidance on and off.
In stop-and-go traffic and in traffic jams, the ve-
hicle may brake to a full stop and then may also
start driving again automatically under certain
conditions.
Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist: Predic-
tive control can adjust the speed based on traffic
and road conditions > page 130, Predictive con-
trol.

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Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.


For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see > page 289.
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

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Fig. 91 Example: vehicle changing lanes and stationary ve-
hicle
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Fig. 92 Example: driving into a curve
In some situations, the adaptive cruise assist
function is limited and you must assume control
of the vehicle when necessary, for example by ap-
plying the brakes.
— If a vehicle that was already detected @ turns
or changes lanes, the adaptive cruise assist will
react to the vehicle ahead of it @).
— When driving into a curve > fig. 92 and out of a
curve, the adaptive cruise assist may react to a
vehicle in the adjacent lane and apply the
brakes. You can override the system by pressing
the accelerator pedal briefly.
— The adaptive cruise assist works with the vari-
ous sensors and cameras in the vehicle.
Vehicles can only be detected once they are
within the area and range covered by the sen-
sors > page 116, fig. 81.
— When driving around tight curves, a vehicle
driving ahead that was previously detected may
no longer be detected, and the adaptive cruise
assist may accelerate unexpectedly.
— The adaptive cruise assist does not react toa
stationary vehicle in the same lane if the sys-
tem expects that you can easily drive around
the stationary vehicle by turning the steering
wheel.
— The adaptive cruise assist may not react to sta-
tionary obstacles, such as the end of a traffic
jam, especially at high speeds.
— The adaptive cruise assist has a limited ability
to detect vehicles that are a short distance
ahead, off to the side of your vehicle, or moving
into your lane.
— Objects that are difficult to detect, such as mo-
torcycles, vehicles with high ground clearance,
or vehicles with an overhanging load, may be
detected late or not detected at all.

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— The adaptive cruise assist does not respond to
people, animals, or objects that are crossing or
approaching from the opposite direction.

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
Display overview
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

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Fig. 94 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
The display in the speedometer is not available in
all layouts*.
@ 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 16.
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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CC®
Availability of lane departure warning
= page 141 and lane guidance
© Lane guidance for adaptive cruise assist is ac-
tive © or not active
Indicator lights
A - The speed/distance control is active. No
vehicles were detected ahead. The stored speed
is maintained.
a - 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.
A - 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 138, Driver in-
tervention request.
& This indicator light appears if steering activity
is no longer detected. Always keep your hands on
the steering wheel so you can be ready to steer at
any time. The indicator light will also turn off, for
example if the steering power from the system is
not sufficient and adaptive cruise assist is can-
celed > page 136.
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A WARNING Switching lane guidance on and off
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and lane guid-
— Follow the safety precautions and note the ance
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
— The activated adaptive cruise assist is only
an assist system, and the driver is still re-
sponsible for controlling the vehicle. The
driver is especially responsible for braking,
steering, starting to drive, and controlling
the speed and the distance from 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.

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Fig. 97 Turn signal lever: button for lane guidance and lane
departure warning (example)
Within the limits of the system, lane guidance

— Switch the adaptive cruise assist off tempo- provides corrective steering to assist the driver
rarily when driving in turning lanes or high- with keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane
way exits. This prevents the vehicle from ac- as much as possible. This feature can be deacti-
celerating to the stored speed when in these vated,
situations.
— If you press the [SET|@) button when driving Switching lane guidance on and off
at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h), then 20 Requirement: lane guidance must be preselected
mph (30 km/h) will be set because that is in the MMI & page 139.
the minimum speed that can be set. If no
vehicle is detected ahead of you, the vehicle » Press the 9 fig. 97 button.

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will accelerate up to that speed. When adaptive cruise assist is actively regulating
and lane guidance is switched on, the system will
@ Tips assist the driver with corrective steering.
— Always keep your hands on the steering
Overview of displays and lane guidance
wheel. The driver is always responsible for limitations
adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper- In the Driver assistance display, the awe indi-
cator light informs you if lane guidance is availa-
ated.
— If you switch the ignition or the adaptive bleiEg. page.133, fig. 94.
cruise assist off, the stored speed is erased If the Hi or | indicator light
on at least one
for safety reasons. side turns while (applies to vehicles with Audi Vir-
— When the adaptive cruise assist is switched tual Cockpit) or the indicator light in the Driv-
on, the ESC and the ASR are switched on au- er assistance display turns white, lane guidance
tomatically. is not active. This may be due to the following
— The system cannot be switched off if the reasons:
road exceeds the maximum possible grade — The necessary lane marker lines have not been
for safe operation. detected (for example, in a construction zone
or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
dirt, water, or lighting)
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.
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— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
Steering intervention request
If no steering activity is detected or the steering
power is not sufficient, the driver steering inter-
vention request will alert the driver using audio
and visual signals. Take over the steering and
keep your hands on the steering wheel so that
you will be ready to steer at any time. The system
will become inactive after a short time and will
only be active again later.
If the driver does not take over steering, adaptive
cruise assist will be canceled. If the vehicle is
equipped with emergency assist and it is ready to
function, it will be activated > page 151.

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.

G@) 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.
— It is recommended to only switch on lane
guidance on well-constructed roads.
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
—The & fig. 97 button switches lane guidance
availability and the lane departure warning
on or off simultaneously, if lane guidance is
preset in the adaptive cruise assist settings.
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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 ().
The newly-set distance will be shown briefly, for
example with the indicator light. In the Driv-
er assistance display, a graphic display is shown
instead of the indicator lights > page 133,
fig. 94. The display matches the functions of the
indicator 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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The display @ only appears when the Driver as-
sistance display is open in the on-board
computer > page 16.

Z\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
Oe dem ater) eke eS
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

You can adjust the adaptive cruise assist to your
own preferences. The settings depend on the ve-
hicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Adaptive
cruise assist.
Possible settings:
Lane guidance - If lane guidance is also active
when adaptive cruise assist control is active, you
can switch it on or off.
Driving program - Depending on the driving pro-
gram and the distance that are set, the vehicle
handling will be adjusted from Sport to Moder-
ate and the lane guidance haptic feedback will be
adjusted.
Store last distance - The last distance that was
set will be stored after the ignition is switched
off. If the distance is not stored, distance
(time distance of approximately 1.8 seconds) is
automatically preset every time the ignition is
switched on.
Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist
Predictive control - When predictive control is
switched on, the system reacts automatically to
situations > page 130.
@) Tips
Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
ri or is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the adaptive cruise assist functions may be
unavailable or 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 117, fig. 83, > page 117, fig. 84
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.
Applies to: vehicles with narrowed road assist
Narrow area
Depending on vehicle equipment, this message
appears in the Driver assistance display if the
adaptive cruise assist is adjusting the speed ina
narrow area, for example a construction zone.
Adaptive cruise assist: Please take over!
This message appears if the vehicle rolls back
when starting on a slight incline, even though the
systems are active. Press the brake pedal to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling or starting to move.
The message will also appear, for example if the
steering power from the system is not sufficient
and adaptive cruise assist is switched off.
Applies to: vehicles with laser scanner
Adaptive cruise assist: limited availability.
See owner's manual
This message appears when the sensor view is
limited, for example, when weather conditions
are too poor or a sensor is covered. You can
switch on the adaptive cruise assist, but certain
functions such as assistance in narrow areas will
not be available. Under certain circumstances,
some objects may be detected late or may not be
detected at all. Be especially careful. However,
cleaning the area in front of the sensors
=> page 117, fig. 83, > page 117, fig. 84 may cor-
rect the malfunction.
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