2021 AUDI Q2 warning

Driver assist systems
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

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Fig.
119 Driving situations

Fig.
120 Rear of
vehicle:
Location of the sensors
The side assist is active above a speed of
about 15 km/h.

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Vehicles approaching from behind
In certain cases, a vehicle
is
judged to be critical
in the event of
a
lane change even if it is still
some distance away. The faster a vehicle ap­
proaches, the earlier the warning will appear on
the exterior mirror.
(2) Vehicles moving at a similar speed
The warning lamp in the relevant exterior mirror
will warn you of vehicles that are moving with the
flow of traffic at about the same speed as you if
they are judged to be critical in the event of
a

lane change. In all cases, the side assist will give
a warning for the vehicles it has detected at the
latest when they enter the "blind spot".

(§)
Other vehicles being overtaken
When you are overtaking another vehicle slowly,
with a speed differential of Less than about
15 km/h, the warning lamp in the exterior mirror
will light up as soon as the other vehicle enters
your blind spot.
If
you
are overtaking another vehicle quickly,
with a speed differential of more than about
15 km/h, the warning lamp will not light up.
System limitations
The radar sensors are designed for normal lane
widths and monitor the lanes immediately to the
left and right of your vehicle. In certain situations
the warning lamp on one of the exterior mirrors
may light up even if no vehicle is travelling in an
area that could be critical in the event of
a
lane
change. For example:
- When you are travelling in a narrow Lane or
when you are not travelling in the centre of the

lane.
In this case the system may monitor an­
other lane and register a vehicle that is nor in
fact travelling in an adjacent lane.
- When you are driving into a bend. The side as­
sist may react to a vehicle two lanes away.
- If the system detects other objects (such as
crash barriers, etc).
- In poor weather conditions. The functionality of
the side assist is then restricted.
The radar sensors
^>Fig.
120 must not be ob­
structed by stickers, bicycle racks, deposits or any
other substances which could impair the function
of the system. The side assist must not be used
when towing a trailer. For notes on cleaning,
please refer to
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312.
WARNING
- Always watch the road and the area sur­
rounding the vehicle. The side assist feature
is not
a
substitute for the full concentration
of the driver. The driver is always responsi­
ble for the safety of Lane changes and other
manoeuvres.
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- In certain situations, the system may not
function properly, or the functionality of the
system may be restricted. For example:
- If other vehicles are approaching very
quickly, or if
you
are overtaking other
vehicles quickly. The warning lamp may
not light up
intime.

- In poor weather conditions, such as heavy

rain,
snow or road spray.
- If
you
are travelling in very wide lanes, in
tight bends or over crests. The system
may not detect vehicles in the adjacent
lane because they are outside the area
covered by the sensors.
© CAUTION
Impacts or damage to the bumper, wheel
arches or underbody can cause misalignment
of the sensors. This can impair the functional­
ity of the system. Have the systems checked
by
a
qualified workshop.
The warning lamps on the exterior mirrors
may not be properly visible if tinted foil is af­
fixed to the side windows on the driver's or
passenger's side.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

The
system can be switched on and off
on
the in­
fotainment system.
The warning Lamps in the exterior mirrors light
up briefly each time the ignition is switched on to
indicate that the system is activated.

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Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Driver assist
>
Audi side assist. SeLect off to
switch off the system.
Adjusting brightness of warning lamp
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist

The
brightness of the warning lamp can be ad­
justed on the infotainment system.

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Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left controL button
> Driver assist
>
Audi side assist.
The brightness of the warning lamp in both the
information and warning modes is regulated au­
tomatically according to the ambient Light Level.
If
you
are in very dark
or
very Light surroundings
when you adjust the brightness of the warning

lamp,
the automatic brightness control may al­
ready have reached the lowest or the brightest

setting.
In such a case it is possible
that
you
won't notice a difference while you are adjusting
the brightness or that you will only notice it once
the light surroundings have changed.
Please adjust the brightness of the warning lamp
for the information mode so that it does not dis­
tract you while you are looking at the road in
front. When you change the brightness, the
warning lamp on the exterior mirror will light up
briefly with the intensity set for the information

mode.
The intensity of the lamp in the warning
mode is Linked to the intensity in the information
mode and is adjusted automatically.
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- The side assist is not active while the set­
tings are being adjusted.
- Your personal settings are stored automati­
cally and assigned to the remote control key
which is being used.
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Driver assist systems
Rear cross-traffic assist
Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist

Fig.
121 Example diagram

Fig.
122 Infotainment: Rear cross-traffic assist display
While you are reversing, the rear cross-traffic as­
sist can warn against a potential collision with
traffic approaching perpendicular to the rear of
the vehicle. The system uses the radar sensors

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128, Fig. 120 to monitor the area behind
and to the side of the vehicle when you are leav­
ing a parking space. Where possible, it detects
objects, such as cars, as they approach the
vehi­

cle
of/g.
121.
If critical cross-traffic is detected when reversing
out of a parking space, the system reacts as
fol­

lows:

- Graphic display: A graphic with a red arrow
symbol appears on the infotainment display.
The arrow indicates the direction from which
the object is approaching
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122.
- Warning tone: A tone may sound continuously
as an additional signal when you are reversing.
-Automatic
brake
jolt: A short sharp application
of the brakes may also warn against a potential
collision with an approaching object.
Requirements for the use of the rear cross-
traffic assist:
-The parking aid must be switched on

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134.
- Reverse gear must be engaged.
- The speed must not be higher than approxi­
mately 12 km/h.

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WARNING
- The purpose of the rear cross-traffic assist is
to assist the driver; it cannot prevent a
colli­

sion on its own. The driver must always in­
tervene personally. As the driver you are al­
ways responsible for braking in good time.
- Please note that the rear cross-traffic assist
may apply the brakes unexpectedly. Always
secure your luggage to prevent damage and
possible injury.
-After an automatic brake jolt, no further
brake jolt will occur within 10 seconds.
- If the rear cross-traffic assist gives an
acoustic warning signal, the parking aid may
no Longer be able to warn you against obsta­
cles it has detected.
- The radar sensor vision can be impaired, e.g.
by leaves, snow, heavy road spray or dirt.
Clean the area in front of the sensors

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128, Fig. 120.

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WARNING
The rear cross-traffic assist has certain inher­
ent limitations and cannot warn against an
impending collision in every situation:
- It cannot give a warning if the vehicle is so
far into a parking space that it is hidden by
the vehicles in front and behind.
- People such as cyclists, joggers, inline skat­
ers and pedestrians may not be detected in
certain situations.
- It cannot give a warning when you are
parked at an angle or parallel to the
road­

side.

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CAUTION
Please also observe the notes
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General
notes on page 129.
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-The automatic brake application with in­
creasing brake force can be cancelled by ap­
plying the brakes yourself or by pressing the
accelerator firmly.
- In certain situations, a warning may be giv­
en by the rear cross-traffic assist even if
there is no traffic in the critical zone, for in­
stance when parking or manoeuvring the ve­
hicle in reverse.
- The rear cross-traffic assist is deactivated
automatically if you deactivate the
ESC.

-The rear cross-traffic assist is switched on/
off via the parking aid
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134.
-The system is not available in towing mode.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
Should the side assist be deactivated automati­
cally, a driver message will appear in the instru­
ment cluster display.

O
Audi side assist: system fault!
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and
will be deactivated. The sensors are out of align­
ment or defective. Have the system checked by a
qualified workshop soon.

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable. No
sensor vision

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sen­

sor view restricted due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
The radar sensors are blocked. The area in front
of the sensors must not be obstructed by bicycle

racks,
stickers, deposits or any other substances.
If necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
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128, Fig. 120.

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable
The side assist is temporarily inoperative and
cannot be switched on (for instance if the battery
is not sufficiently charged).

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Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode

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Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode
The side assist function will be switched off auto­
matically after a short time when the electrical
connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket. If
the towing bracket is not factory-fitted the side
assist function may not be switched off automat­
ically. The side assist must not be used when
towing a trailer.

O Rear
parking aid: obstacle detection limited
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei­
ther the ESC is switched off or the radar sensors
may be obstructed by a bicycle rack, stickers,
leaves, snow or similar objects. Switch on the ESC
or, if necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
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128, Fig. 120. If this message re­
mains displayed, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have the fault rectified.
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Audi drive select alLows you to use different set­
ups on your vehicle. The modes efficiency*, com­
fort, auto and dynamic allow the driver, for ex­

ample,
to change from a sporty mode to a more
comfortable one via the
&&
button in the centre
console or via the infotainment system. In
addi­

tion,
the individual* mode allows you to adapt
the vehicle set-up to
suit
your personal driving

style.
For example, you might choose to combine
a more dynamic engine set-up with a lighter
steering response.
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The possible vehicle set-up in each mode de­
pends on which equipment is installed on your
vehicle. The engine and steering are basic parts
of your vehicle which are always included in the

set-up.

Engine and automatic gearbox*
The response of the engine and automatic
gear­

box* to accelerator pedal movements will be
more spontaneous or balanced, depending on
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Select the following on the infotainment sys­

tem:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control button
> Audi drive select.

•
Select and confirm the desired setting.
You can change the mode while the vehicle is sta­
tionary or moving. If traffic conditions permit,
take
your
foot off the accelerator briefly after you
change the mode so that the new mode is also
activated for the engine.
efficiency* - trims the vehicle to a fuel-saving
set-up and helps the driver adopt an economical
driving style.
comfort - alters the vehicle set-up for a more
comfortable ride and is suitable for long motor­
way trips, for instance.
auto - gives an overall impression of
a
comforta­
ble but dynamic ride and is a good choice of set­
up for everyday use.
dynamic - gives the vehicLe a tighter set-up and is
ideal for performance driving.
individual* -
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133.
A WARNING
Always keep an eye on the traffic when using
the drive select controls - Risk of accident!

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Configuring individual mode

You
can configure your own personal vehicle set-up.

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Select: |MENU| button > Car
>
Audi drive select
> individual
>
right control button.
The individual* driving mode will automatically
be activated when you have finished configuring
the settings.
Your vehicle's equipment and engine determine
which systems you can select. The following ta­
ble provides an overview of the characteristics.
Systems
Engine/Gearbox
Steering
Audi adaptive cruise control*
Suspension control*
comfort
Comfortable
Comfortable
Comfortable
Comfortable
auto dynamic
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
© Note
Your settings in individual* mode are stored
automatically and assigned to the remote
control key currently in use.
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Parking aids
Parking aids
General notes
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid/parking system
plus/reversing camera/park assist
Various systems are available to help you when
parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces, depend­
ing on the equipment fitted on your vehicLe.
The rear parking aid gives an acoustic warning if
there are any obstacles behind the car

cépage
135.
When you are parking, the parking system plus
warns you acoustically and optically about obsta­
cles detected in front of and behind the vehicLe

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135.
The reversing camera uses the infotainment sys­
tem display to show a picture of the area behind
the vehicle captured by the camera. This picture
helps you to park the vehicle parallel or perpen­
dicular to the roadside. In addition, you are assis­
ted by the functions of the parking system plus

^>page
137.
The park assist helps you to find suitable parking
spaces, to manoeuvre the vehicLe into spaces par­
allel or perpendicular to the roadside and to drive
out of spaces parallel to the kerb
^>page
139. It
also includes the functions of the parking system
plus
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135 and additionally monitors the
area at the side of the vehicle
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135,
Fig. 124.

A
WARNING
- Always watch the road and the area sur­
rounding the vehicLe. The electronic systems
cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for
safety during parking and all other manoeu­

vres.

- Please note that certain surfaces, such as
clothing fabrics, cannot be detected or dis­
played by the system - risk of accident!
- The sensors and cameras have bLind spots in
which neither people nor objects are regis­

tered.
It is particularly important to ensure
that there are no small children or animals
near the vehicLe - risk of accident!
- Always keep a close watch on the area
around the vehicLe and make full use of the
rear-view mirrors.
- Impacts or damage to the radiator grille,
bumper, wheel arches or underbody can
cause misalignment of the sensors. This can
impair the effectiveness of the parking aids.
Have the systems checked by a qualified
workshop.

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CAUTION
- The system may not always be able to de­
tect objects such as the following:
- Chains, trailer draw bars, posts or fences
- Objects above the sensors, such as wall
protrusions, etc.
- Objects with certain surfaces or struc­

tures,
such as wire fences or powder snow
- As your car moves closer to low obstacles,
they may disappear from the sensors' field
of vision. Please note
that
you will no longer
be warned about these obstacles.
- Remember to maintain sufficient clearance
from the kerb to avoid damaging the wheel

rims.

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Note
- In certain situations, a warning may be giv­
en by the system even if there is no obstacle
within range of the sensors. This can be
caused by the following, for instance:
- Certain road surfaces or long grass
- External ultrasound sources, e.g. from
street cleaning vehicles
- Heavy rain or snow or dense exhaust
fumes
-To familiarise yourself with the system, we
recommend
that
you practise parking in a
quiet location or a car park. The weather
and light conditions should be good.
- You can change the display and adjust the
volume and pitch of the beeps
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143.
- Please refer to the notes on the use of a
towing bracket
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144.
- There is a slight delay in the picture dis­
played on the infotainment display. •
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- To ensure that the acoustic parking aid
works properly, the sensors must be kept
clean and free of snow and ice.

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Rear parking aid
Description
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking aid

The
rear parking aid is an acoustic parking
sys­

tem.
Description
Sensors are located in the rear bumper. When
the sensors detect an obstacLe, you are alerted by
acoustic signals (beeps).
Please ensure that the sensors are kept free of
stickers, deposits and any other substances
which could impair the function of the system.
Notes on cleaning
^>page
312.
The measuring range of the sensors starts at
about:
Rear Side
Centre
0.90 m
1.60 m
The acoustic signals sound with increasing
fre­

quency as you approach the obstacle. A warning
tone will sound continuously when the vehicLe is
less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacLe.
Stop reversing immediately
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The volume of the warning beeps will be reduced
after
a
few seconds until it is muted if the vehicLe
remains at a constant distance from a detected
obstacle (but not if the obstacle is closer than
0.30 m). If the tone is muted and the obstacLe
comes closer than before, the tone will sound

again.
If the tone is muted and the obstacle is
further away than before, no tone will sound.
Please watch the area surrounding the vehicle
when driving off.
Activating
The parking aid is switched on automatically
when reverse gear is engaged. You will hear a
brief acknowledgement tone.
Parking system plus
Description
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/park assist

The
parking system plus provides acoustic and
visual assistance when parking.

Fig.
124 Diagram
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump­

ers.
When the sensors detect an obstacle, you are
alerted by acoustic signals (beeps) and a graphic
display.
Please ensure that the sensors are kept free of
stickers, deposits and any other substances
which could impair the function of the system.
Notes on cleaning
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312.
Approximate range for each display zone:
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1.20 m
0.90 m
1.60 m
0.90 m

0.90
ma)

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Applies to vehicles with park assist
The acoustic signals sound with increasing
fre­

quency as you approach the obstacle. A warning
tone will sound continuously when the vehicLe is
less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacLe
(or less than approx. 0.20 m away in zone (D*).
Stop moving immediately
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The volume of the warning beeps will be reduced
after
a
few seconds until it is muted if the vehicLe
remains at
a
constant distance from a detected
obstacLe (but not if the obstacLe is closer than
0.30 m). If the tone is muted and the obstacle
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Parking aids

comes
closer than before, the tone will sound

again.
If the tone is muted and the obstacLe is
further away than before, no tone will sound.
Please watch the area surrounding the vehicle
when driving off.
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Zone
(§)*
is detected and analysed as the
vehi­

cLe is moving past. When you switch the
igni­

tion off and on again or open the door, or af­
ter the vehicle has been stationary for
a
while,
the ambient surroundings may have changed.
Zone
0*
is displayed in black on the infotain­
ment display for this reason.
Switching on/off
Applies to: vehicles with parking system plus/park assist

Fig.
125 Centre console: Button for parking aid

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Fig.
126 Infotainment display: Proximity graphic
Switching on

•
Engage reverse gear, or

•
Press the
P»i
button in the centre console

^>Fig.
125. You will hear
a
brief acknowledge­
ment tone and the LED in the button will light

up-

Switching
off

• Drive forwards faster than 10 km/h, or

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Press the
?">k
button, or

•
Switch off the ignition.
Automatic activation
The parking aid is activated automatically when
the vehicLe approaches an obstacLe from a dis­
tance of approx. 95 cm at speeds below 10 km/h.
You will hear the warning beeps when the obsta­
cle is within a distance of approx. 50 cm. If the
parking aid is switched off by pressing the
P*A

button,
it is only reactivated automatically if one
of the following conditions has been met:
- The vehicle is driven faster than 10 km/h.
- The ignition is switched off and on again.
-The parking brake is applied and released

again.

- The selector lever is in position P (automatic
gearbox).
Segments in the graphic display
You can estimate the distance to an obstacle by
referring to the segments in front of and behind
the vehicLe or the segments surrounding the ve­
hicle (on
vehicLes
with park assist*)
^>Fig.
126.
The red lines* indicate the anticipated path of the
vehicle, depending on the steering wheel angle.
A white segment indicates an obstacle that has
been detected beyond the path of
travel.
Red
segments represent objects detected within the
path of
travel.
The closer the vehicle gets to the
obstacLe the closer the segments move towards
the vehicLe in the graphic. At the Latest when the
penultimate segment is highlighted the vehicle
has reached the danger (collision) zone. Obsta­
cles within the danger (collision) zone are shown
in red, even if
they
are beyond the path of travel.
Stop moving immediately
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