Assist systems
The time measurement on an individual lap ends
after 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds. A new
lap starts automatically after that.
The measurement ends after a maximum of 30
laps. You can then evaluate the lap times or start
a new time measurement.
You can control the lap timer using the controls
on the multifunction steering wheel > page 92.
ZA WARNING
Your focus should always be on driving your
vehicle safely. As the driver, you have com-
plete responsibility for safety in traffic. Only
use the functions such as the lap timer in such
a way that you always maintain complete con-
trol over your vehicle in all traffic situations.
G) Tips
You can retrieve information from the trip
computer while the lap timer stopwatch is
running.
Opening the lap timer and measuring time
Applies to: vehicles with lap timer
Fig. 96 Multifunction steering wheel: controls
RAH-8493
@— 0:07.2——_@
Best lap 0:29.0
To} 0:30.5
New Lap
Fig. 97 Instrument cluster: lap timer
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Opening the lap timer
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Lap times
> Turn the thumbwheel (@) > fig. 96 until Start
lap 1 by driving off or Start by driving off
> fig. 97 appears.
> Press the thumbwheel (@) to confirm the selec-
tion.
Timing laps
> To measure the lap time, press the thumb-
wheel (@) again while on the New lap menu
item. This starts timing the next lap at the
same time. The last time measurement moves
up to the top line @). The current lap time is in
the center line in area @).
As
long as the J symbol is green during the cur-
rent lap time measurement, the current time is
faster than your best time to date. If the [J sym-
bol is red, the current time is slower ©.
Displaying split time and pausing timing
> To display a split time @, turn the thumb-
wheel (@) until Split time appears in line @.
Press the thumbwheel (@) to confirm the selec-
tion. The split time appears for approximately
10 seconds in area @). The timing of the cur-
rent lap continues.
If you would like to insert a pause Oi immediate-
ly after the split time, first press the thumbwheel
@ to confirm the menu item Reset values with
OK.
> To insert a pause, turn the thumbwheel (@) until
Pause appears in line (@). Press the thumbwheel
@ to confirm the selection. The pause symbol
DH appears in area.
> To continue timing, press the thumbwheel ().
If timing is paused, you can continue it later even
if you switch the ignition off.
Meaning of the indicator in the Infotainment sys-
tem display > fig. 97:
Assist systems
the system, it warns you about vehicles that are
coming closer or that are traveling with you with-
in sensor range @) > fig. 99: if a lane change is
classified as critical, the display @) in the exterior
mirror > fig. 100 turns on.
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
detected and classified as critical. The display in
the mirror turns on, but is dim.
The display remains dim in the information stage
so that your view toward the front is not distur-
bed.
Warning stage
If you activate the turn signal, side assist warns
you about vehicles that are detected and classi-
fied as critical. The display in the respective mir-
ror blinks brightly. If this happens, check traffic
by glancing in the exterior mirrors and over your
shoulder > A\ in General information on
page 95.
@ Tips
You can adjust the brightness on of the dis-
play on the rearview mirror > page 95.
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General information
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
BFV-0260
BFV-0082
Fig. 102 Rear of the vehicle: position of the sensors (exam-
ple)
Side assist functions at speeds above approxi-
mately 19 mph (30 km/h).
@ Approaching vehicles
In certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
critical for a lane change even if it is still some-
what far away. The faster a vehicle approaches,
the sooner the display in the outside mirror will
turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Vehicles traveling in the same direction as your
vehicle are indicated in the exterior mirror if they
are classified as critical for a lane change. All >
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Assist systems
vehicles detected by side assist are indicated by
the time they enter your “blind spot”, at the lat-
est.
@ Vehicles you are passing
If you slowly pass a vehicle that side assist has
detected (the difference in speed between the ve-
hicle and your vehicle is less than 9 mph (15 km/
h)), the display in the exterior mirror turns on as
soon as the vehicle enters your blind spot.
The display will not turn on if you quickly pass a
vehicle that side assist has detected (the differ-
ence in speed is greater than 9 mph (15 km/h)).
Functional limitations
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 one lane over from
the adjacent lane.
— If side assist reacts to other objects (such as
high or displaced guard rails).
— In poor weather conditions. The side assist
functions are limited.
Do not cover the radar sensors > fig. 102 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob-
jects, because they will impair the function. For
information on cleaning, see > page 235.
ZA WARNING
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. Side assist cannot
replace a driver's attention. The driver alone
is always responsible for lane changes and
similar driving maneuvers.
—Insome situations, the system may not
function or its function may be limited. For
example:
—If vehicles are approaching or being left
behind very quickly. The display may not
turn on in time.
— 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
display in the exterior mirror may be incor-
he Ges
—
For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 260.
Sy ie mie Keli
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button >Driver as-
sistance > Audi side assist
If the system is activated, the displays in the ex-
terior mirrors will turn on briefly when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Adjusting the display brightness
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
The display brightness can be adjusted in the In-
fotainment system.
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button >Driver as-
sistance > Audi side assist
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Assist systems
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.
Adjust the brightness to a level where the display
in the information stage will not disrupt your
view ahead. If you change the brightness, the dis-
play 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 adjust-
ed along with the information stage.
@) Tips
— Side assist is not active while you are mak-
ing the adjustment.
— Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
If the side assist switches off automatically, a
message appears in the Infotainment system dis-
play.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sensor 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 94,
fig. 102.
Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
See owner's manual
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).
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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 drive select (drive
settings)
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif-
ferent types of vehicle characteristics in one vehi-
cle. With different driving modes, the driver can
switch the setting, for example from sporty to
comfortable. In the Individual mode, the set-
tings can be adjusted to your personal preferen-
ces. This makes it possible to combine settings
such as a sporty drivetrain setting with comforta-
ble steering.
Z\ WARNING
Using Audi drive select incorrectly can lead to
collisions, other accidents and serious inju-
ries.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
vehicle's features.
Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto-
matic transmission respond more quickly or ina
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements.
Suspension control (Audi magnetic ride)*
The suspension control uses sensors to record in-
formation regarding steering movements, brak-
ing and acceleration operations by the driver, as
well as information about the road surface, driv-
ing speed, and load. With drive select, you can
adjust the suspension control to sporty (dynam-
ic), comfortable (comfort) or balanced (auto). >
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Parking aid
Parking aid
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking system/parking system
plus
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma-
neuvering.
The rear parking system is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles behind the vehicle
=> page 100.
The parking system plus assists you while park-
ing by audibly and visually warning you of objects
detected in front of and behind the vehicle
=> page 100.
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 101.
ZA 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.
— 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.
— Make sure the sensors are not obstructed by
stickers, deposits or other materials. If they
are, the sensor function could be impaired.
For additional information on cleaning, see
=> page 235.
CG) 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.
G@) 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 of the signals.
— What appears in the display is slightly de-
layed.
— The sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for the parking aid to operate.
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Parking aid
Rear parking system
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking system
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid.
Description
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you.
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick-
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the sensor function. For information on
cleaning, see > page 235.
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
Side
Center
3 ft (0.90 m)
5.2 ft (1.60 m)
Rear
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals. A con-
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue backing up > A\ in Introduction
on page 99, >@ in Introduction on page 99!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
drops after about four seconds (this does not ap-
ply in the continuous tone range).
Activating
The rear parking assist activates automatically
when the reverse gear is engaged. A brief tone
will sound.
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Parking system plus
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus
Parking system plus provides audio and visual
signals when parking.
BFV-0262
Fig. 105 Principle of operation
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump-
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audible and visu-
al signals warn you.
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick-
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the sensor function. For information on
cleaning, see > page 235.
The display field begins approximately at:
@ 4 ft (1.20 m)
@ 3 ft (0.90 m)
® 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
@ 3 ft (0.90 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals. A con-
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue driving forward or in reverse
= A\ in Introduction on page 99, >© in Intro-
duction on page 99!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
drops after about four seconds (this does not ap-
ply in the continuous tone range).
Parking aid
General information
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
© © 3
S cz o
Fig. 109 Diagram: area covered @) and area not covered (2)
by the rearview camera.
BFV-0087
Fig. 110 Luggage compartment lid: location of the rear-
view camera
The rearview camera is located above the rear li-
cense plate bracket. Make sure that the lens for
the parking system > fig. 110 is not covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can impair the function of the parking system.
For information on cleaning, see > page 235.
The rearview camera coverage area includes (4)
=> fig. 109. Only this area is shown in the Info-
tainment display. Objects that are in area Q),
which is not covered, are not displayed.
ZA\ WARNING
— Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings > A in Introduction on page 99.
— If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed, for exam-
ple after a collision, do not continue to use
the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Only use the rearview camera to assist you if
it
shows a good, clear picture. For example,
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the image may be affected by the sun shin-
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens, or if there
is a malfunction.
— Use the rearview camera only if 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.
— The camera lens enlarges and distorts the
field of vision. The object appears both al-
tered and inaccurate on the screen.
—Incertain situations, people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther away:
— For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not
use the orientation lines in this case.
—If driven from a level surface onto an in-
cline, or a downward slope.
— If driven toward protruding objects.
— If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
@) Note
— Always read and follow the applicable warn-
ings >@ in Introduction on page 99.
— The orange-colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
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.
Sct Rolal
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
Switching on
> Shift into reverse, or
> Press the Pz button in the center console
=> page 101, fig. 106. A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching off
> Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
> Press the Pa button, or
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> Switch the ignition off.
@ Tips
— The visual display in the left part of the dis-
play should help you detect the critical vehi-
cle areas.
— You can change the volume of the signals
and the display > page 103.
leet hms L are)
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or ina parking space.
cS ale
ds. Look! Safe to move?
Fig. 112 Infotainment system: aligning the vehicle
> Turn the Infotainment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
> The orange orientation lines @ show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientation lines align with the
parking space fig. 111. Use the markings @
to help you estimate the distance to an obsta-
cle. Each marking represents approximately 3
feet (1 meter). The blue area represents an ex-
tension of the vehicle's outline by approximate-
ly 16 feet (S meters) to the rear.
> While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer-
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space using
the orange orientation lines for assistance > /\.
in General information on page 102, >@) in
General information on page 102. Area @) rep-
resents the rear bumper. At the very latest,
stop the vehicle when the red orientation line
@ borders an object.
Adjusting the display
and the warning tones
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus
The display and warning tones can be adjusted in
the Infotainment.
> Select in the Infotainment system: [MENU] but-
ton > Vehicle > left control button > Driver as-
sistance > Parking aid.
Signal tones
Front volume - Volume for the front area
Rear volume - Volume for the rear area
Entertainment fader - The volume of the audio/
video source is lowered when the parking system
is turned on
1@) Tips
—The settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key that is in
use.
— The new level is demonstrated briefly* when
the volume is adjusted.
Error messages
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking system/parking system
plus
Rear parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot
be detected
Parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot be
detected
There is a system malfunction if the LED in the
Pya button blinks when switching on the system.
If the error is not corrected before you switch off
the ignition, the LED in the P button will blink
the
next time you switch on the parking system
by shifting into reverse. As long as the error is
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