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Driver assistance

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Audi pre sense rear functions may also switch
off if there is a malfunction in the side assist
system.
Audi pre sense side
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense side
Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense
can warn about impending collisions with cross-
traffic and vehicles approaching from the side,
and trigger Audi pre sense preemptive safety
measures.
The system uses additional sensors in the front
and rear areas and is active at speeds up to ap-
proximately 35 mph (60 km/h).

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— Audi pre sense side does not react to pedes-
trians, animals, and objects not detected as
vehicles.


ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— Swerve assist does not react to pedestrians,
animals, crossing objects, and objects not
detected as vehicles.
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— 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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Applies to: vehicles with turn assist
When turning left, turn assist can help to reduce
the risk of a collision with an oncoming vehicle by
using braking action to keep your vehicle 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).

@) Tips
The Audi pre sense side functions may also
switch off if there is a malfunction in the in-
tersection assistant*.
Swerve assist
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 30 mph and 90 mph (50 km/h -
150 km/h).
Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— 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 141. You can adjust Audi pre sense
functions to your preferences. The adjustment
options depend on the vehicle equipment. >
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Driver assistance

» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance > (<3) > Audi pre
sense.
Setting the prewarning
You can adjust the warning time for the prewarn-
ing individually (Early/Medium/Late) or switch
the prewarning off.
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.
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— If the system is switched off, it switches on
again automatically once the ignition is
switched on again).
— 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.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
re is displayed when there is a malfunction,
the Audi pre sense 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. Bring the vehicle to a full stop,
switch the ignition off, and clean the area in front
of the sensors > page 140.
If the message still appears after switching the
ignition on again, have an authorized repair facili-
ty correct the malfunction as soon as possible.

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Side assist
Description
Applies to: vehicles with side assist
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Fig. 115 Driving situations and exterior mirror display
General information
Side assist monitors the blind spot and traffic in
the adjacent lanes behind the vehicle. Within sys-
tem limits, side assist can detect traffic that is
approaching from behind and provide a warning
when you are changing lanes and turning. The
system uses the data from the radar sensors at
the rear corners of the vehicle.
The side assist is active at walking speeds and
higher. If an object that is classified as critical is
approaching, the display in the exterior mirror @
on the corresponding side of the vehicle will light
up.
Driving situations
The system can provide warnings about the fol-
lowing risks:
@ Approaching vehicles: a vehicle may be clas-
sified as critical in some cases, even if it is
farther away. The faster a vehicle

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The display brightness is automatically adapted
to the ambient light. If the automatic adaptation
has already reached the upper or lower limit, no
change will be apparent when the setting is
changed, or it will only become visible when the
ambient light changes. 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 display will briefly show the
brightness level in the information stage.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with side assist

ri or Bg is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the side assist and exit warning system
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 sensor area at the rear
corners of the vehicle > page 140, fig. 94 and try
to turn the systems on 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.
Exit warning
Applies to: vehicles with exit warning system

Fig. 116 Approaching traffic detected
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Fig. 117 Front door: warning strip
General information
Within system limits, the exit warning system
can detect traffic approaching from behind such
as vehicles, and provide assistance based on this
information when you are exiting the vehicle
=> fig. 116. The system uses the data from the ra-
dar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle.
Displays and warnings
If you pull a door handle while the vehicle is sta-
tionary and an object classified as critical is ap-
proaching, the warning strip @ and the display
on the exterior mirror (2) will light up on the cor-
responding side of the vehicle. The opening of
the door will also be slowed briefly.
If the door is opened, the displays on that side
will flash. If another road user that is classified
as critical is approaching while a door is already
open, the displays on that door will turn on.
The same messages apply for the exit warning
system and side assist > page 172.
Switching the exit warning on and off
—The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI & page 141.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. The exit warning
system does not replace the attention of the
vehicle occupants. The vehicle occupants are
always responsible for opening the doors
and exiting the vehicle. >

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approaching 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 141.
Messages
if 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 140 and try to turn the system on
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.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— 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
as well as the vehicle's surroundings with di-
rect eye contact.
— The system may not react if vehicles are ap-
Proaching very fast.

G) Tips
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 118
are diagrams and do not represent a true-
to-scale image of the sensor ranges.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 329.

) This function is not available in every market and on all ve-
hicle equipment levels.
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Emergency assist
Applies to: vehicles with emergency assist
General information
Within the limits of the system, emergency assist
can detect inactivity from the driver. In these in-
stances, the system will warn the driver, assume
control of the vehicle if necessary, and bring the
vehicle automatically to a stop in the lane.
Regardless of the speed, the emergency assist is
automatically available when the adaptive cruise
assist* is activated. When the adaptive cruise as-
sist* is deactivated, the system is only available
at speeds above approximately 40 mph
(65 km/h).
Emergency assist functions
Measures may be initiated in stages. The vehicle
can be controlled with the limits of the system.
The measures depend on the dangerous situation
and the vehicle equipment:
— Visual and audio warnings
— Vehicle control
— Reduction of vehicle speed in stages
— Lowers the volume of the Infotainment system
— Tugs on the safety belt
— Activates the brakes
— The emergency flashers are activated
— Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures are
triggered > page 167
— The brakes are applied until the vehicle is sta-
tionary
As soon as the vehicle comes to a full stop, the
vehicle prepares for the vehicle passengers to be
rescued. The parking brake is set, “P” gear is en-
gaged, the doors are unlocked, and the interior
lighting is activated. The emergency call?) will be
started if necessary once the vehicle has been
stationary for several seconds.

Parking and maneuvering

Parking and
maneuvering
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma-
neuvering.
Parking aid
The parking aid plus assists you while parking
using audio and visual signals to warn you about
objects detected in front of, behind, and at the
sides* of the vehicle > page 176.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the MMI display. The lines in the rear-
view camera image help you to park and maneu-
ver > page 179.
The peripheral cameras are an addition to the
rearview camera and help you to see various
areas around the vehicle while parking and ma-
neuvering > page 179.
The rear cross-traffic assist can warn you of ap-
proaching cross traffic when driving in reverse or
exiting a parking space > page 183.
The maneuver assist!)”) helps the driver to ma-
neuver > page 195.
Assisted parking
The following systems help you to locate suitable
parking spaces > page 184 and to park in them
and exit them. The driver must always monitor
the area around the vehicle and supervise the
parking process.
Park assist plus!)2) helps you when parking in
available parking spaces and exiting them. This
occurs either in the vehicle by pressing a drive
button > page 186 or, if equipped with Remote
park assist plus!)2), from outside the vehicle by
remote control using a mobile device
= page 190. The systems control steering, gear
selection, acceleration, and braking.

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Remote park assist plus with garage func-
tion))2) enhances the remote controlled parking
by remote park assist to include parking in pri-
vate one-car and two-car garages > page 190.
Settings options
You can adjust parking aid functions individually.
The adjustment options depend on the vehicle
equipment.
— Automatic activation > page 177
— Front and rear volume > page 178
— Entertainment fader > page 178.
— Clean rearview camera > page 179
— View > page 181
— Rear cross-traffic assist > page 183
— Maneuver assist > page 196

x WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
G) Tips
Audi recommends practicing parking in a traf-
fic-free location or parking lot to become fa-
miliar with the systems. Practice parking in
good light and weather conditions.

Parking aid plus
Activating and deactivating
Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus


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Fig. 120 Center console: parking aid button

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ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with park assist plus

If the & or w indicator light turns on, the
park assist is not available or was interrupted.
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 140 and try to turn the system on
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.
Remote controlled
parking!)2)
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Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus
Remote controlled parking is part of park assist
plus/park assist plus with garage function. The
process for parking or exiting a parking space can
be controlled with a mobile device from outside
the vehicle. To do so, the driver must have both
the vehicle key and the mobile device with him or
her. While the driver controls the vehicle remote-
ly and monitors the vehicle's surroundings, the
system controls the steering, gear selection, ac-
celeration, braking, and locking the vehicle.

ZX WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.


)_ system availability may be limited depending on the mar-
ket.
2) In preparation at the time of printing.
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— Remote controlled parking is only an assist
system. The driver is always responsible for
maneuvering, driving, and stopping the ve-
hicle and performing other driving maneu-
vers.
— Do not use this function if the vehicle cannot
move freely, for example when on a vehicle
jack.
— Failing to pay careful attention to the vehi-
cle's surroundings increases the risk of an
accident. Sensors and cameras have spots in
which the surrounding area cannot be de-
tected. Objects, animals, and people may
only be detected with limitations may not
be detected at all. Always monitor the traf-
fic as well as the vehicle's surroundings with
direct eye contact. Stay near the vehicle
while controlling it. Make sure you have a
clear view of the vehicle and the area sur-
rounding it. Do not become distracted.
— Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm
system: There is a risk of fatal injury for peo-
ple locked in the vehicle, especially children.
The vehicle is locked during remote control-
led parking. Make sure there are no persons
inside the vehicle both before and after us-
ing
remote controlled parking.
— There is a risk of asphyxiation. Never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces. After
remote controlled parking, make sure the
engine is off.
— Malfunctions when using the myAudi app in-
crease the risk of an accident. Do not exit
the app during the parking process, and
make sure that it does not go into the device
background, for example by accepting an in-
coming call. Observe the operating instruc-
tions from the manufacturer of your mobile
device.
— There is a risk of accident if the connection is
interrupted. In certain situations, the con-
nection between the mobile device and the
vehicle can be interrupted, for example from
other radio devices or when the distance to

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cannot be guaranteed for all types of mobile de-
vices. The availability depends on the following
factors, among others:
— Brand and build version of the mobile device
— Version of the mobile device operating system
— Software version of the app used
— Individual settings on the mobile device

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— There is a risk of an accident if an incompati-
ble mobile device is used. If there is a dis-
play indicating that functionality is restrict-
ed, the vehicle’s reaction speed may be im-

ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.



paired due to reduced transmission speed.

Parking options?)2)
Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have the following options when using remote
controlled parking:
Driving into parking spaces
— Parallel parking on the left or right side of the
street @ > page 184, fig. 128
— Driving forward or backing into perpendicular
parking spaces (2)/@) > page 184, fig. 128.
— Parking in one-car or two-car garages) 6)/@)
=> page 184, fig. 129
Exiting parking spaces
— Leaving perpendicular parking spaces @
=> page 185, fig. 130.
— Exiting parallel parking spaces @).
— Exiting one-car or two-car garages?) @).

D_ System availability may be limited depending on the mar-
ket.
2) In preparation at the time of printing.
3) Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus with ga-
rage function
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G) Tips
— When parking in garages, you can be
straight in front of the garage or at a slight
angle in front of the garage. You will have
the best results when you align and stop
your vehicle as straight as possible in front
of the garage.
— If there is enough space in a two-car garage,
the system automatically selects the park-
ing position in front of the vehicle that the
driver has selected.

Parking with the my. app)2)
Applies to: vehicles with remote park assist plus
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Fig. 134 Upper display: remote controlled parking - pre-
paring the vehicle
Requirements
> The setup has been completed.
> You are logged into the vehicle with your myAu-
di user.
> Bluetooth is switched on in the mobile device
and in the MMI > page 250.
» A suitable parking space has been found anda
parking option selected, for example in a ga-
rage (4).
> The vehicle must initially be stationary.

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Preparing the vehicle
> To enable the selected parking space (2) for re-
mote controlled parking, press E @ on the up-
per display.
> If you have already approached a parking space
in the vehicle, remote controlled parking can be
activated to continue with the rest of the park-
ing process. To enable remote controlled park-
ing, press [J in the upper display.
> Exit the vehicle while the engine is running and
take the vehicle key with you. Always keep both
the vehicle key and the mobile device with you
during the entire remote controlled parking
process.
> Make sure that all doors and the luggage com-
partment lid are closed.
Starting the parking process
> Start the myAudi app soon, or the function will
be canceled.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits, park your vehicle in
the parking space using the mobile device
> JX. The vehicle key and the mobile device
cannot be more than approximately 20 feet
(6 m) away from the vehicle.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. In un-
clear situations, pause the parking process us-
ing
the mobile device. For example, this may be
necessary if an obstacle appears or the vehicle
comes very close to an obstacle.
> To resume the parking process, start it again on
the mobile device. The rest of the parking proc-
ess will be recalculated based on the vehicle po-
sition.
End of the parking process
If an obstacle appears, stop the parking process
=> page 194.
The parking process will end automatically once
the vehicle has reached the end point in the park-
ing space. Once parking is successfully complet-
ed, the parking lock will be engaged, the parking
brake will be set, and the engine will switch off.
The vehicle will also be locked.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— Failing to pay careful attention to the vehi-
cle's surroundings increases the risk of an
accident. Park your vehicle with the mobile
device only if you are sure that no obstacle is
in the vehicle's path or under the vehicle,
and that no obstacles will move into the ve-
hicle's path.
@ Tips
— If the parking space is located in a garage, it
must be detected correctly by the vehicle.
When the parking space is detected com-
pletely, the edges of the space will be high-
lighted @).
— The parking process can only be started if
the vehicle key is located outside the vehicle
after the vehicle is prepared. Always keep
both the vehicle key and the mobile device
with you during the entire remote control-
led parking process.
— Remote controlled parking may be restrict-
ed or unavailable in situations such as the
following:
—If the ESC is restricted or switched off, or
if there is a malfunction.
—If there is another vehicle key inside the
vehicle or nearby.
— The system can incorrectly interpret parking
space barriers (such as parking curbs). Take
over the parking process > page 194 if the
vehicle is not completely inside the parking
space or if the vehicle tries to drive over the
parking space barrier.


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