2021 AUDI Q8 center console

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Driving dynamic

Driving dynamic
Audi drive select
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. This allows you to adjust the set-
tings to your personal preferences. This makes it
possible to combine settings such as a sporty
drivetrain setting with comfortable steering.
Selecting an Audi drive select mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The size button is located above the selector lever
in the center console.
> Press the left or right arrow key until the de-
sired mode appears in the MMI. Or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Audi drive select.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per-
mits, briefly remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal after changing modes so that the mode
you have selected will be activated for the drive
system.
The following modes may be available depending
on the equipment:
offroad - Provides assistance when driving off-
road. The vehicle will be raised to the second-
highest level using the air suspension*. The ESC
will be restricted and the hill descent assist* will
be activated. The vehicle will exit this mode after
the ignition is switched off.
allroad - Provides balanced vehicle handling. The
vehicle will be raised to the second-highest level
using the air suspension*.
comfort - Provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
auto - Provides an overall comfortable yet dy-
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
dynamic - Gives the driver a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty driving style. The “S”
driving program is selected.
Individual - Provides the option for personalized
vehicle settings. Press ¥ to configure the mode
=> page 111, Individual settings.
G) Tips
When the ignition is being switched on, indi-
vidual systems, such as the drive system, will
be reset to a balanced setting. Select the cur-
rent mode again to attain its full configura-
tion.
Selecting RS mode
Applies to: RS models
In RS models, there are two individual adjustable
RS modes instead of the individual mode.
Selecting the mode
> Press the fase button on the multi-function
steering wheel to switch between the RS modes
and the last selected Audi drive select mode.
Or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Audi drive select.
Adjusting the mode
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Audi drive select.
> Press to configure the respective RS mode
= page 111, Individual settings.
Individual settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The equipment in your vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust.
Drive
The drive system will react to accelerator pedal
moves more quickly or in a more balanced man-
ner. The shift points are placed in higher or lower
speed ranges.
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Assist systems

— Radar sensors at the front corners of the vehi-
cle
— Radar sensor in the front in the radiator grille
Rear area
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sensors and cameras may be installed:
— Rearview camera in the luggage compartment
lid
— Radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle
— Rear and side ultrasonic sensors
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
> page 311.
Switching the systems
on and off


A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with laser scanner
— The surface of the laser scanner can become
hot during operation, which increases the
risk of burns.
— The laser scanner contains a class 1 laser in
accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014. When
used according to regulations, the laser is
not dangerous. Opening the laser module
and removing covers is not permitted. Doing
so could cause permanent injuries to the
eyes.
— Any repair work on the laser module must
be performed by an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility; other-
wise the vehicle's operating license may be
voided. Incorrect repairs may cause limited
functionality and eye damage.

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@ Tips
Applies to: vehicles with laser scanner
— The possible emissions are below the
threshold for class 1 lasers.
— Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
@) Tips
— The locations of the sensors may differ
slightly depending on vehicle equipment.
— Some sensors are installed under vehicle
components and cannot be seen from the
outside.
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Fig. 92 Center console: driver assistance systems button
Description
You can switch some assist systems on and off in
the MMI. Depending on the equipment, it may be
in the standard display or the profile selection.
> Press the button (, or
>» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance.
Standard display
Applies to: vehicles with standard display
> To switch a system on or off, press CD for the
desired system.
> To show the brief description of a system, press
© for the desired system.
Profile selection
Applies to: vehicles with profile selection
> To select a profile, press the profile name on
the upper display or press the & button @ re-
peatedly until the profile is active.
> To list systems included in a profile, select EJ
on the upper display.
> To show the brief description of a system, se-
lect @ for the desired system.
> To switch individual systems on and off in the
Individual profile, select ¥ and CD for the de-
sired systems.
The following profiles can be selected:

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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 159.
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 162.
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 162.
The rear cross-traffic assist can warn you of ap-
proaching cross traffic when driving in reverse or
exiting a parking space > page 166.
The maneuver assist!)”) helps the driver to ma-
neuver > page 178.
Assisted parking
The following systems help you to locate suitable
parking spaces > page 167 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 170 or, if equipped with Remote
park assist plus!)2), from outside the vehicle by
remote control using a mobile device
=> page 173. 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 173.
Settings options
You can adjust parking aid functions individually.
The adjustment options depend on the vehicle
equipment.
— Automatic activation > page 160
— Front and rear volume > page 161
— Entertainment fader > page 161.
— Clean rearview camera > page 162
— Trailer view > page 163
— View > page 165
— Rear cross-traffic assist > page 166
— Maneuver assist > page 179

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
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. 117 Center console: parking aid button
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Parking and maneuvering

detected. The front sensors remain activat-
ed. There is no guarantee the functions will
be deactivated when using a retrofitted
trailer hitch.
Rearview camera and
peripheral cameras
Intro ion
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

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Fig. 119 Orientation line display when parking
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a rearview
camera or multiple peripheral cameras may be
available.
The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-
ver using the orientation lines.
The peripheral cameras expand the vehicle over-
view to include various views around the vehicle
that can be selected.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.

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Activating and deactivating
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

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Fig. 120 Center console: parking aid button
Activating and deactivating
> Press the { button @ in the center console.
When activating, a brief tone will sound and
the LED in the button will turn on. Or
> Press b_J in the upper display if the visual dis-
tance indicator is shown > page 160, fig. 118.
The system can be activated at low speeds, such
when maneuvering.
Automatic activation
The system activates automatically when reverse
gear is engaged while the engine is running. A
brief tone will sound.
Automatic deactivation
The system will deactivate automatically once
the vehicle exceeds a certain speed while driving
forward.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
(ela Wa)
Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

You can manually start the cleaning of the rear-
view camera. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.

> Select |---| > Clean rearview camera in the upper
display when the parking aid is active. Or

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Parking and maneuvering

— % Maneuver assist is temporarily deacti-
vated.
— A (symbol shown in gray) Maneuver assist
is not available.
— No symbol: maneuver assist was switched
off completely in the settings.
Braking intervention
Braking intervention can be initiated if there is an
impending possible collision with a detected sta-
tionary object. If the brakes were applied until
the vehicle stopped, Maneuver assist: vehicle
has been braked. Obstacle detected will appear
in the instrument cluster and you must take over
control of the vehicle.
If you continue driving toward the obstacle after
the vehicle is braked to a stop, maneuver assist
will automatically be temporarily deactivated un-
til the next maneuvering situation.

Z\ WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
G@) Tips
— The system is only partially available when a
trailer is detected. The white outline is hid-
den at the inoperative areas. There is no
guarantee the functions will be deactivated
when using a retrofitted trailer hitch.
—Ifthe BB indicator light blinks while driving,
ESC will intervene to regulate and maneuver
assist will be canceled.
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
— The system will not be available when cer-
tain assist systems are switched on or if
park assist plus is used.
Activating or deactivating maneuver assist
Applies to: vehicles with maneuver assist


Requirements
> Maneuver assist must be switched on in the
parking system settings in the MMI.
> The speed must not be higher than approxi-
mately 6 mph (10 km/h).
Automatic activation
Maneuver assist activates automatically when re-
verse gear is engaged while the engine is run-
ning. A brief tone will sound.
Deactivating temporarily
If you do not want to use maneuver assist during
a parking cycle, you can deactivate it temporarily.
If maneuver assist is deactivated temporarily, it
will be activated again automatically the next
time park assist is activated.
> To deactivate maneuver assist temporarily,
press & @) > page 178, fig. 133 in the upper
display. The 7% symbol will appear.
If you continue driving toward the obstacle after
the vehicle is braked to a stop, maneuver assist
will automatically be temporarily deactivated un-
til the next maneuvering situation.
Activating manually
You can activate maneuver assist in various ways
depending on the situation:
> To activate maneuver assist manually (such as
when driving forward), press the 4 button in
the center console.
> To reactivate maneuver assist after it has been
deactivated temporarily, press 74 @,
=> page 178, fig. 133 in the upper display. The
= symbol will appear.
Switching on or off permanently
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Parking aid > Maneuver assist. Or
> Select |-] > Maneuver assist in the upper dis-
play when the parking aid is active.


If maneuver assist is switched off permanently,
there will be no symbol in the center of the vehi-
cle graphic @) > page 178, fig. 133.

ZA WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.


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