2020 AUDI A7 instrument cluster

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Driver assistance

Audi pre sense rear
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense rear
Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense
rear uses data from radar sensors in the rear area
of the vehicle and calculates the probability of a
rear-end collision with the vehicle behind you.
Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures can
be initiated if the risk of a collision with the vehi-
cle behind you is detected.

ZA\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
— Audi pre sense rear does not react to pedes-
trians, animals, crossing objects, and ob-
jects not detected as vehicles.
G) Tips
Audi pre sense rear functions may also switch
off if there is a malfunction in the side assist
system.
PAU e ey LaB(e(-)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense side

Audi pre sense side uses data from the extra ra-
dar sensors installed in the front and rear areas
of the vehicle, and other sensors can react to side
impacts from cross-traffic and vehicles coming
from the side.
Audi pre sense side is active at speeds up to ap-
proximately 35 mph (60 km/h). The Audi pre
sense preemptive safety measures can be trig-
gered when a collision risk is detected.

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


) In preparation at the time of printing. The speed range
may be within approximately 30 mph - 90 mph (50 km/h -
150 km/h) depending on the vehicle production date.

— Audi pre sense side does not react to pedes-
trians, animals, and objects not detected as
vehicles.
(i) Tips
The Audi pre sense side functions may also
switch off if there is a malfunction in the in-
tersection assistant*.
SCC
Applies to: vehicles with swerve assist

The swerve assist can help you to steer the vehi-
cle around an obstacle detected in a critical area.
If you avoid an obstacle after the acute warning,
then swerve assist assists you by specifically
braking individual wheels and applying slight
steering adjustment to correct the steering
wheel angle as long as you are actively steering.
The swerve assist is available at speeds between
approximately 20 mph and 90 mph (30 km/h -
150 km/h) Y.

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
— Swerve assist does not react to pedestrians,
animals, crossing objects, and objects not
detected as vehicles.

@ Tips
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
— An indicator in the instrument cluster will
inform you when there is an intervention.
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Driver assistance

Turn assist
Applies to: vehicles with turn assist
When your vehicle is turning
The turn assist can assist you with a braking in-
tervention when starting to drive or when driving
slowly, to reduce the risk of your vehicle colliding
with an oncoming vehicle when you are making a
left turn). The braking intervention causes your
vehicle to stay in its lane. The function is only
available when the turn signal is turned on and at
speeds up to maximum of 6 mph (10 km/h).

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
— The turn assist does not react to pedes-
trians, animals, crossing objects, and ob-
jects not detected as vehicles.
@ Tips
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
— An indicator in the instrument cluster will
inform you when there is an intervention.
Adjusting Audi pre sense
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense

The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI & page 118.
You can adjust the Audi pre sense functions to
your preferences. The settings depend on the ve-
hicle equipment.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Audi pre
sense.
Possible settings:
— Turn assist
— Swerve assist

2) When making a right turn in countries with left-hand drive
vehicles.
2) Incertain countries
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Prewarning2 - The prewarning can be switched
off or the Audi pre sense warning time can be set
(Early/Medium/Late).
Set the warning time for the early warning to
Early at first. If you feel that the prewarnings ap-
pear too early, then set the warning time to Me-
dium. The Late warning time should only be set
in special circumstances.
G) Tips
— Switch Audi pre sense off when you are not
using public streets, when loading the vehi-
cle onto a vehicle carrier, train, ship, or oth-
er type of transportation, or when towing
the vehicle. This can help to prevent an un-
desired intervention from the Audi pre
sense system.
—If the system is switched off, it switches on
again automatically once the ignition is
switched on again”).
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
re) or 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 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.

Driver assistance

Intersection assistant
Applies to: vehicles with intersection assistant
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Fig. 110 Instrument cluster: directional display from the
intersection assistant
General information
The intersection assistant can warn the driver of
approaching cross traffic in complex intersections
> fig. 109.
The system monitors intersections and exit
ramps using the sensors installed in the vehicle
that detect the front and side areas around the
vehicle. Moving objects that are approaching
from behind, such as cars, are detected within
the limits of the system > A\. The system can al-
so warn the driver of a potential collision with de-
tected approaching cross traffic in intersections
and exit ramps with poor visibility.
Requirements for using the intersection
assistant:
— The speed must not be higher than approxi-
mately 18 mph (30 km/h).
— The “D” gear is selected.
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Displays, warnings, and braking
— Display: the red arrow (@ can indicate the direc-
tion from which the cross traffic is approaching.
The indicator in the upper display only appears
when the parking aid is activated. For vehicles
with peripheral cameras only in the Front and
Front corner camera views. The display only ap-
pears in the instrument cluster > fig. 110 when
the Driver assistance display is open in the on-
board computer > page 16.
— Warnings: the message Cross traffic! © can
warn you of critical cross traffic when driving
forward. There may also be an audible signal.
— Automatic brake activation: if you do not react
to a warning, a brief braking by the system can
warn you of a potential collision with an ap-
proaching object when driving forward at
speeds up to approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Switching the intersection assistant on and
off
— The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI = page 118.
Messages
If Ey, or > is displayed when there is a mal-
function, the intersection assistant functions
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 area in front of the
sensors = page 117 and try to turn on the sys-
tems 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.

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
— The intersection assistant will not provide
alerts about people and cannot warn you
about every type of approaching objects,
such as cyclists. Always monitor the traffic >

Driver assistance


— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 115.
— The emergency assist is an assist system
that should only be used in cases of emer-
gency to take over control of the vehicle and
bring it to a stop.


— Depending on the severity of the detected
situation, not all safety measures will be ini-
tiated. Certain functions can be adjusted or
skipped if necessary.
— If the emergency assist was triggered, it will
only be available again after a brief period.
— Certain settings are stored automatically in
the active personal profile.
—An indicator in the instrument cluster will
inform you when there is an intervention.
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Telephone

— You can purchase a USB adapter from an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility, or at specialty stores.
— Audi recommends using Audi Genuine Ac-
cessories. Audi has verified their reliability,
safety, and suitability.
Using the telephone
Accessing the telephone functions
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
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Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI > page 161.

Fig. 120 Upper —O selection menu
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
PHONE.
The following phone functions will be available:
@ Search
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® Voicemail ...............0.000. 167
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@ Switching between two mobile de-
VICES sevens x aeswnn « % euenoos wo seeomus «aoe 171
Selected phone functions are also available in the
instrument cluster > page 173.

Opening the call list
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
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Fig. 121 Upper display: call list
Requirement: the call list must contain a phone
number.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
PHONE > Call list.
Possible call list symbols:
Missed calls
Dialed numbers
Received calls
Edit call list
Displaying a business card ....... 166
Number of interactions with a con-
tact
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If more than one interaction with a contact has
already taken place, the last one is always dis-
played in the form of an arrow (a), @) or @).
Press and hold a contact or a phone number in
the list until the Options menu appears. Depend-
ing on your mobile device, the following options
may be available:
— Save as a shortcut > page 23, Shortcuts.
— Edit telephone number: edit a phone number
before dialing it. Press Dial and start the call.
— Show history*: Requirement: you must have al-
ready had more than one interaction with a
contact. All interactions with a contact or a
number are displayed.
— Store as favorite > page 166.
— Send text message > page 169.
— Send e-mail > page 170.
@) Tips
The call list can only be edited via the MMI.
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Telephone

Switching the car phone or data module on > Press the [=] button.
Applies to: vehicles with car phone/data module
See > page 171.
Instrument cluster
Telephone
Applies to: vehicles with multifunction steering wheel and
telephone
In the instrument cluster display, you can control
the MMI functions with the multifunction steer-
Possible options:
— Call list: Requirement: the call list must con-
tain a phone number.
— Favorites: Requirement: favorites must be stor-
ed in the MMI.
— Switch telephones: Requirement: two cell
phones must be connected to the MMI.
— Back to call: Requirement: there must be a call
in progress.
ing wheel. Operating > page 13 and page 29,
Additional function buttons.
Requirement: the Telephone tab must be select-
ed in the instrument cluster.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
(i) Tips
Depending on the selected function, it may be
necessary to use the MMI.
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.

Problem Solution

Pairing the mobile device to the
MMI failed.
Make sure the requirements for connecting a cell phone have been
met > page 161, or
make sure you did not accidentally decline the PIN for establishing
a connection on your cell phone. If necessary, repeat the pairing
process > page 161.

After pairing, not all contacts or
no contacts have been loaded in-
to the MMI.
Avoid using special characters in names.
Avoid using contact groups on your cell phone.
Check for prompts on your mobile device when connecting via
Bluetooth.

Certain telephone functions are
grayed out or not available.
The telephone functions depend on the mobile device service pro-
vider and the mobile device you are using.

Some telephone functions may
be switched off or not available,
even though the mobile device is
supported.
Check if the Bluetooth settings on your cell phone are limited or
individual Bluetooth settings are deactivated. This may be the
case with business cell phones.

Wireless cell phone charging is
not working or is interrupted.
Check if wireless charging with the Audi phone box is switched on.
Check if your mobile device is Qi-capable.
Check if your mobile device is positioned correctly in the Audi
phone box > page 163 and no other objects are between them.

The MESSAGES menu is not avail-

able.

Check if the Show messages option is on your mobile device and it
is enabled.

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Navigation

Navigation
Opening navigation
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
The navigation system directs you to your desti-
nation, around traffic incidents, and on alterna-
tive routes, if desired.

Fig. 125 Upper display: standard map: route guidance is
not started
Opening navigation
» Applies to: MMI: Press NAVIGATION on the
home screen.
After accessing the navigation for the first time,
the map is displayed.
Opening navigation using the multifunction
steering wheel
> Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Select
the Navigation tab in the instrument cluster.
> To display navigation when route guidance has
started, select in the instrument cluster: the
button > Map.
The following functions are available in the MMI:
@ Open the Select destination menu
=> page 183, fig. 126.
@ Open intelligent search directly > page 183.
@ Switch between the map and the menu:
press A repeatedly until the desired function
is displayed.
You can find additional information about the
map update at > page 189, Map operation.

the traffic regulations that are applicable in
the country where you are operating the ve-
hicle. In the event that the driving directions
contradict traffic regulations, always follow
the traffic regulations applicable in the
country where you are operating the vehicle


to reduce the risk of an accident.


Z\ WARNING
— The demands of traffic require your full at-
tention. Always read the chapter > page 20,
Traffic safety information.
— The route calculated by the navigation sys-
tem is a driving recommendation. Follow

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® Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 174.
@ Tips
— Snow and obstructions on the GPS antenna
or trees and large buildings can impair sat-
ellite reception and affect the system's abil-
ity to determine the vehicle position. Sever-
al deactivated or malfunctioning satellites
can also interrupt GPS reception and affect
the system's ability to determine the vehicle
position.
— Because street names sometimes change,
the names stored in the MMI may in rare
cases differ from the actual street name.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion using the upper display may be re-
quired.
— Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Info-
tainment: Depending on the country and ve-
hicle equipment, additional services may be
available.
— An additional indicator will appear in the
head-up display.
myAudi navigation
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
MMI navigation works seamlessly with the myAu-
di app.
Your destinations (favorites, last destinations)
are synchronized through your myAudi account.
All top destinations are available in the vehicle
and
in the myAudi app.
To download the destinations automatically into
the vehicle, we recommend linking the access >

Navigation

Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 174, Audi connect.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > © >G.
> Enter one or more search terms into the input
field.
> The search engine provider shows suggestions
to narrow down the search.
> Press on suggestions until the desired destina-
tion appears in the results list. If necessary, use
one finger to swipe upward or downward until
the suggestions © or destinations appear.
> Press on the desired destination 9. The Details
menu will be displayed.
> Press Start.
Route guidance will be activated and the map will
be displayed. > page 188, fig. 128
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 174.
@) Tips
— The MMI input suggestions depend on the
last navigated destinations.
— The navigation system always searches for
the fastest route. You can find information
on alternative routes under > page 190.
Entering an address
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
As an alternative to the intelligent search, you
can also enter an address in stages.
Opening a menu
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (és) > Enter address.
Enter a destination using an address
> Press on the respective input field and enter an
address.
> Press on Apply. The Details menu will be dis-
played.
> Press Start.
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Route guidance will be activated and the map will
be displayed > page 188, fig. 128.
Destination entry for a street intersection
> Select: Intersection > enter a street > Start.
Loading previous destinations
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Your last destinations and routes can be loaded
directly as a navigation destination.
As soon as you start route guidance, the destina-
tion is automatically saved in the last destina-
tions. Your previous destinations are marked with
the © symbol.
If you have met the requirements for myAudi
navigation, your previous destinations will be
synchronized with your myAudi account
> page 182.
Accessing previous destinations
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (65) > Last destinations > select
a desired destination > Start.
> Applies to: multifunction steering wheel: Select
in the instrument cluster: Navigation tab >
button > Last destinations > desired destina-
tion.
Changing and loading a previous destination
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (8) > Last destinations > Z >
7 > change the address > Use address > Start.
Restore last tour
Requirement: a route with at least two stopovers
must have already been canceled.
Your last route is labeled with the © symbol.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (6a) > Last destinations > Re-
store last tour. Route guidance will start imme-
diately.
Deleting previous destinations
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
NAVIGATION > (G5) > Last destinations > Z > >