2021 AUDI Q7 audio

4M1012721BC
Driver assistance

Safe start monitor
The vehicle can still start to drive even if certain
obstacles are detected when starting to drive
> /\. If the surrounding area detection detects
an obstacle, you will be alerted to the danger by
the indicator light.
If you are in the Driver assistance display, the
display @ © fig. 111 and the message Warning!
will also appear. An audio signal will also sound.
Your vehicle will drive more slowly when starting.
This may also occur in some situations when
there is no apparent obstacle.
> Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle
down.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
— If the message ready to drive!) appears,
your vehicle will start driving even if there is
an obstacle between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle ahead. To reduce the risk of an acci-
dent, always make sure there are no obsta-
cles between your vehicle and the vehicle
driving ahead.

@) Tips
For safety reasons, adaptive cruise assist is
only active if:
— The driver's safety belt is fastened
— All doors and the hood are closed
— Your vehicle is not stopped for a long period
of time

D_ This is not available in some countries.
Tama n request
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 112 Instrument cluster: request for driver interven-
tion
The request for driver intervention instructs you
to resume manual control of the vehicle if the
adaptive cruise assist braking function is not able
to maintain a sufficient distance to the vehicle
ahead. The system will warn you of the hazard
with the A indicator light and the message Dis-
tance!. An audio signal will also sound.
The display @ only appears when the Driver as-
sistance display is open in the on-board comput-
er > page 15.

ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
Adjusting the adaptive cruise assist
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: VE-
HICLE > 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
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Driver assistance

Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning

B8V-0692


Fig. 115 Turn signal lever: lane departure warning button
RAZ-0107

Fig. 116 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display
Switching the lane departure warning on and
off
> To switch the system on or off, press the button
> fig. 115. The respective indicator light in the
instrument cluster will turn off or on.
Display and warning
The availability and readiness to provide warn-
ings will be indicated with the nan indica-
tor lights. You can also open the Driver assis-
tance display in the on-board computer
= page 15. The display matches the functions of
the indicator lights.
@ White lines: the lane departure warning is
switched on but not ready to provide warn-
ings.
@ Green line: the lane departure warning is
ready to provide warnings on the respective
side.
Corrective steering will be indicated with Jf.
If the lane departure warning must intervene
for a long period of time, a message will re-
quest the driver to drive in the center of the
lane. The steering wheel can also vibrate to
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warn you if lane boundaries are detected dur-
ing a passing maneuver.
The lane departure warning is ready to provide
warnings if an object is detected on at least one
side of the individual lane.
If the Hi indicator light turns on, the lane depar-
ture warning is not ready to provide warnings.
This may occur due to the following system limits
or situations:
— The necessary lane marker lines have not been
detected (for example, in a construction zone
or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
dirt, water, or lighting)
— The speed is below the activation speed
— The lane is too narrow or too wide
— The curve is too narrow
— The driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel
— Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.
Steering intervention request
If the lane departure warning intervenes multiple
times when no steering activity is detected, the
steering intervention request will provide a warn-
ing using audio and visual signals, such as El.
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 may no longer be
ready to provide warnings after a short time, and
it will only become active again later.
If the driver does not take over steering, the lane
departure warning will no longer be ready to pro-
vide warnings. If the vehicle is equipped with
emergency assist and it is ready to function, it
will be activated > page 159.
Behavior when a turn signal is active
Applies to: vehicles with side assist: The system
will not warn you if you activate a turn signal be-
fore crossing the lane marker line. In this case, it
assumes that you are changing lanes intentional-
ly.
Applies to: vehicles with side assist: If the turn
signal is activated, the lane departure warning is
ready, and a lane change has been classified as
critical by the lane departure warning due to >

Driver assistance

Audi pre sense preemptive safety measures
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense
Depending on the vehicle speed and the vehicle
equipment, the following functions may be initi-
ated in certain situations:
— Visual and audio warnings
— Reversible tensioning of safety belts
— Closing the windows and panoramic glass roof
— Adjusting the seats
— Other preemptive safety measures by individual
systems

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
@ Tips
— Depending on the risk situation that is de-
tected and the selected Audi drive select*
mode, not all preemptive safety measures
may be initiated under certain circumstan-
ces. Certain functions can be adjusted or
skipped if necessary.
— Audi pre sense may be restricted or unavail-
able under certain circumstances, for exam-
ple if:

— There are passengers with unfastened
safety belts
— After turning on the ignition, as long as
the 8 indicator light is on.
— When driving in reverse.
— There is an airbag control module mal-
function
— System functions may not be available if
the ESC is limited or switched off, or if
there is a malfunction.
Audi pre sense basic
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense basic
Audi pre sense basic is automatically active at
speeds of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) and
higher. Audi pre sense basic can trigger preemp-
tive safety measures during emergency braking
and dangerous braking maneuvers as well as in
unstable driving situations, such as oversteering
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or understeering > page 152, Audi pre sense pre-
emptive safety measures.
The message Audi pre sense © will warn you
about the danger.

A WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
Audi pre sense front
Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense front

Within the limits of the system, Audi pre sense
front can warn about an impending front end col-
lision and brake the vehicle strongly, if necessary.
The system uses the camera behind the wind-
shield and is available at speeds above approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Driving situations
The situations to which the system reacts de-
pends on the vehicle speed.
Up to speeds of approximately 50 mph
(85 km/h), the system may react to the following
situations:
— Pedestrians and cyclists in your lane
Up to speeds of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), the system may react to the follow-
ing situations:
—Avehicle driving ahead clearly applies the
brakes
— When approaching a vehicle ahead that is clear-
ly traveling more slowly
— When approaching a stationary vehicle
Prewarning
To warn about detected dangers, Audi pre
sense [@ will appear in the instrument cluster
and an audio signal will sound.
A brief application of the brakes
If a collision is imminent, there may be an acute
warning using a brief application of the brakes.
You
will also be warned about the danger by an
indicator in the instrument cluster display. You >

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Driver assistance

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. 121 when
the Driver assistance display is open in the on-
board computer > page 15.
— Warnings: the message Cross traffic! © can
warn about 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 126.
Messages
If Eo, 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 125 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 123.
— 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. 120
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 311.


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 152
— The brakes are applied until the vehicle is sta-
tionary
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4M1012721BC
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 161.
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 164.
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 164.
The rear cross-traffic assist can warn you of ap-
proaching cross traffic when driving in reverse or
exiting a parking space > page 168.
The maneuver assist!)”) helps the driver to ma-
neuver > page 180.
Assisted parking
The following systems help you to locate suitable
parking spaces > page 169 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 172 or, if equipped with Remote
park assist plus!)2), from outside the vehicle by
remote control using a mobile device
=> page 175. The systems control steering, gear
selection, acceleration, and braking.

)_ System availability may be limited depending on the mar-
ket.
2) In preparation at the time of printing.
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 175.
Settings options
You can adjust parking aid functions individually.
The adjustment options depend on the vehicle
equipment.
— Automatic activation > page 162
— Front and rear volume > page 163
— Entertainment fader > page 163.
— Clean rearview camera > page 164
— Trailer view > page 165
— View > page 167
— Rear cross-traffic assist > page 168
— Maneuver assist > page 181

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
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

[RAZ-1042)


Fig. 122 Center console: parking aid button
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Parking and maneuvering

General information
The parking aid assists when parking and maneu-
vering by providing warnings about obstacles. If
the ultrasonic sensors on the vehicle > page 124,
fig. 93 detect an obstacle, the system will pro-
vide audio and visual warnings.
Activating and deactivating
Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
> Press the Put or & button @ in the center con-
sole. When activating, a brief tone will sound
and the LED in the button will turn on.
Automatic activation
> The system activates automatically when re-
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run-
ning. A brief tone will sound.
> If Automatic activation is switched on in the
MMI and if the vehicle approaches an obstacle
at speeds below approximately 6 mph (10
km/h), the parking aid will switch on automati-
cally. Audible signals will sound once the obsta-
cle is within the sensor detection area.
» Applies to: MMI: To switch Automatic activa-
tion on or off, select on the home screen: VEHI-
CLE > Parking aid > Automatic activation.
Automatic deactivation
The distance indicator for the parking aid plus
will deactivate automatically when driving for-
ward faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).

ZA\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.

@) Note
Keep enough distance from the curb to avoid
damage to the rims.
G) Tips
— If the parking aid is deactivated, it can only
be reactivated automatically when one of
the following conditions is met:
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— The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h)
— The ignition is switched off and back on
again
— The parking brake is set and then released
— The “P” gear is engaged and released
again
Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

Fig. 123 Upper display: distance indicator
If the sensors detect an obstacle, audible and vis-
ual signals will warn you.
Visual warnings
The visual warnings in the upper display help you
to detect the critical vehicle area and to estimate
the distance to an obstacle.
Red segments (2) show detected obstacles that
are in your vehicle's path. The red lines @) mark
the expected direction of travel based on the
steering angle. A white segment (8) indicates a
detected obstacle that is outside of the vehicle's
path. The closer your vehicle comes to the obsta-
cle, the closer the segments will move to the ve-
hicle. The collision area has been reached when
the next to last segment is displayed. Obstacles
in the collision area, including those outside of
the vehicle's path, are shown in red. Do not con-
tinue driving farther.
Audio signals
The closer your vehicle gets to a detected obsta-
cle, the shorter the time between the audible sig-
nals. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle
is less than approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) away
from the front or rear of the vehicle. A continu-
ous tone sounds when an obstacle is less than
approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m) away from the >

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sides* of the vehicle. Do not continue driving for-
ward or in reverse >@.
> To deactivate audio signals while parking, press
(in the upper display. The audio signals will be
automatically activated again the next time the
parking aid is activated.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume to your preferences.
The settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Parking aid. Or
> Press |---| in the upper display when the parking
system is active.


Possible settings:
Front volume - Volume for the front and side*
area.
Rear volume - Volume for the rear area.
Entertainment fader —- The volume of the audio/
video source is lowered when the parking aid is
activated.
The new level is demonstrated briefly* when the
volume is adjusted.
Error messages
If P4 appears, the sensor in the respective area
or the speaker is faulty. Drive immediately to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility to have the malfunction repaired.
If Avis displayed in the MMI, the ultrasonic sen-
sor indicated is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front
of the sensors > page 125.
if or is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the parking aid functions may be unavaila-
ble 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 125 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 123.
— 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 detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

@) Note
— Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
— Applies to: vehicles with assisted parking
systems: If you park in short parking spaces
using assisted parking systems, a continu-
ous tone will sound from the parking aid
when the distance to an object is less than
approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m). Do not
continue driving farther.
@) Tips
— The side area* > page 124, fig. 93 is detect-
ed and evaluated when passing. There may
have been changes to the surrounding area
after switching the ignition off and on
again, after opening the doors, or if the ve-
hicle is left stationary for a period of time.
In this case, the area will appear black until
the area has been detected and evaluated.
— If the distance to an obstacle remains con-
stant, the volume of the distance warning
gradually lowers after a few seconds until it
is muted (this does not apply to the continu-
ous tone). If the obstacle comes closer than
it was before the sound was muted, the
tone will sound again. If the obstacle be-
comes farther away than it was before the
sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay
attention to the vehicle's surroundings
when you start to drive.
— There is no distance warning for the rear
and the sides* when trailer towing mode is
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> Move the window wiper lever S7 into the posi-
tion for cleaning the rear window & & page 58.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.



Warnings
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Applies to: vehicles with trailer view
Fig. 127 Upper display: trailer view
When parking with the rearview camera or pe-
ripheral camera, the parking system plus audio
and visual warnings* will also assist you
=> page 162.
Visual orientation lines
@ The orange orientation lines show the vehi-
cle's direction of travel >@. Turn the steer-
ing wheel until the orange orientation lines
align with the parking space.
@ Use the blue markings to help you estimate
the distance to an obstacle. Each marking
represents approximately 3 feet (1 meter).
The blue area represents an extension of the
vehicle's outline by approximately 16 feet (5
meters) to the rear.
@® You can recognize the rear bumper in the
lower display.
@ You should stop driving in reverse when the
red orientation line touches the edge of an
object, at the latest.
Trailer view
Applies to: vehicles with trailer view
The trailer view > fig. 127 assists you in position-
ing the vehicle in front of a trailer.
— Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras:
Switch to the Rear view > page 166, fig. 128.
— Select |---| > Trailer view in the upper display
when the parking aid is active.


Now you can position your vehicle in front of the
trailer. The orange orientation line G) ° fig. 127
indicates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch. Use the blue markings © to help you esti-
mate the distance to the trailer hitch. Each mark-
ing represents approximately 1 foot (0.30 me-
ters). The width of the blue surface represents
the maximum steering wheel angle.
Symbols
If $2/&9/< is displayed and the display area
represented by that symbol is not available, then
the camera on the that side is not available. The
power exterior mirrors may have been folded in
or a door or the luggage compartment lid may
have been opened.
If # is displayed, there is a system malfunction
and the display area represented by that symbol
is not available. The camera is not working in this
area.
If Avis displayed, the respective ultrasonic sensor
is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front of the sen-
sors > page 125.
If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,
drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-
function repaired.

A WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 123.
— Sensors and cameras have spots in which
the surrounding area cannot be detected. >

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