2021 AUDI Q8 sensor

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> To select a 3D surroundings view, press the »@)
symbol @). Then select the desired 3D sur-
roundings view () - @.
Switching the views quickly
To switch the views quickly (for example, from
Front corner to Front):
> Tap the camera image twice. Or
> Pull two fingers apart or together in a sideways
> To re-center the 3D surroundings, tap the cam-
era image twice.
Tilting or rotating the views
Applies to: 3D surroundings view
> To tilt or rotate the 3D surroundings, use your
finger to drag it in any direction > fig. 123, on
the right side.
> To re-center the 3D surroundings behind the
vehicle, tap the camera image twice.
motion on the camera image.
Selecting a view in the side area
Zooming in and out on the views
Applies to: surroundings and 3D surroundings views
> To zoom in or out on an area, place two fingers
on that area and push them apart or pull them
together > fig. 123, left side.
Moving the view
Applies to: surroundings and 3D surroundings views
The vehicle surroundings are shown in the side
area of the display. You can switch between a vis-
ual display (Graphic) and the vehicle surround-
ings (Camera).

> Select |--] > View in the upper display when the
parking system is active.

> To move the view, press and pull it in any direc-
tion using one finger.

Symbol/Descrip-
tion
Description


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Switch between 3D surroundings and Surroundings

Front corner
or Display selection
bar
This view makes it easier to drive out of tight parking spaces or areas and
intersections with poor visibility. It shows an almost 180° panorama view
in front of the vehicle.

Front
This view assists you in using the full area for maneuvering in front of the
vehicle.

Surroundings
This view helps you to maneuver and position the vehicle more precisely.
The area around the vehicle is shown using the camera images. The vehi-
cle image is shown by the system > A\.

Rear
This view assists you in using the full area for maneuvering behind the ve-
hicle. This is the rearview camera image.

Rear corner
This view can assist you when driving out of tight parking spaces or areas
with poor visibility. It shows an almost 180° panorama view behind the
vehicle.

Front tires
This view helps you to see the distance between the front tires and the
curb and the steering wheel angle when parking.

Rear tires
This view helps you to detect the distance between the rear wheels and
the curb when parking.

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3D surroundings

In these views, you can see the areas surrounding the vehicle in 3D when
parking. The vehicle surrounding views are created from the camera im-
ages and sensor data. The vehicle image is shown by the system > A\.

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A WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— The Surroundings and 3D surroundings are
created from the individual camera images.
The vehicle image is shown by the system.
Objects and obstacles above the camera are
not displayed.
@) Note
Only use the images provided by the camera
on the rear of the vehicle when 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.
iG) Tips
— Depending on the selected gear, it will auto-
matically switch between the Front and
Rear views. If you switch the view manually,
the automatic front/rear camera change will
be temporarily deactivated.
— When first activated while a forward gear is
engaged, the Front corner is displayed.


Rear cross-traffic assist
Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist
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Fig. 124 Sensor detection range for rear cross-traffic assist
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Fig. 125 Upper display: rear cross-traffic assist display
General information
The rear cross-traffic assist monitors the area be-
hind and next to the vehicle using radar sensors
at the rear corners of the vehicle. The system can
detect moving objects that are approaching, such
as vehicles > fig. 124. A display in the MMI and
various warnings provide assistance when exiting
a parking space.
Requirements for using the rear cross-traffic
assist:
— The parking system is switched on > page 159.
— Reverse gear must be engaged and the speed
while driving in reverse must not be higher than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Displays, warnings, and braking
— Display: the display @ appears only when the
parking aid is active. In vehicles with peripheral
cameras, the display only appears in the Rear
and Rear corner camera views. Arrows show the
direction from which the cross traffic is ap-
proaching.
— Audible warnings: an audio signal may sound
as an additional warning when driving in re-
verse.
— 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.
The audible warning signal and the automatic
brake activation occur only when driving in re-
verse.
Switch rear cross-traffic assist on and off
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Parking aid > Rear cross-traffic assist.
Or

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— Select | > Rear cross-traffic assist in the upper
display when the parking aid is active.

Messages
ire or > is displayed when there is a mal-
function, the rear cross traffic assist 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 in the ve-
hicle rear and try to turn the system on again lat-
er.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— The rear cross-traffic assist 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 objects are ap-
proaching very quickly.
— The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide
alerts if your vehicle is parallel parked or if
your vehicle is pulled too far into the park-
ing space so that it is hidden by adjacent
vehicles.

@) Tips
— Once an automatic brake activation occurs,
the system cannot initiate another activa-
tion for several seconds.
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
— If there is an acoustic warning signal from
the rear cross-traffic assist, then the park-
ing aid may not warn you of detected obsta-
cles under certain circumstances.
— The system is not available when the vehicle
detects that you are towing a trailer. There
is no guarantee the functions will be deacti-
vated when using a retrofitted trailer hitch.
Do not use these functions when towing a
trailer.
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 124
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.
Assisted parking
Applies to: vehicles with assisted parking
If your vehicle is equipped with park assist plus
or remote park assist plus, these systems will
help you to find suitable parking spaces. Parking
spaces are measured using ultrasonic sensors on
the sides of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle
equipment, the laser scanner may also improve
the measurement.
If a parking space is found, the systems will help
you to park while the driver monitors the vehi-
cle's surroundings with the parking aids, cam-
eras*, and direct eye contact.

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

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Applies to: vehicles with assisted parking

Fig. 127 Overview of parking options in garages
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing parking options may be available:
@ Backing into parallel parking spaces
@ Backing into perpendicular parking spaces
@®) Driving forward into perpendicular parking
spaces that you have already driven past
@)
Driving forward into perpendicular parking
spaces if you have already driven to the space
yourself
and the front of the vehicle is al-
ready in the space
One-car garages) @

D_ Only remote controlled parking.
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© Two-car garages)
— 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.
— You can also drive into a perpendicular park-
ing space yourself and then activate the sys-
tem. If this is the case, the front of the vehi-
cle should already be in the space () so that
the sensors can measure the space.

go P is as
Applies to: vehicles with assisted parking


Fig. 128 Overview of options for exiting a parking space
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing options for exiting parking spaces may be
available:
@ Leaving perpendicular parking spaces»)
@ Leaving parallel parking spaces
® Exiting parking spaces in garages)

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Parking space sea
Applies to: vehicles with assisted parking


Fig. 129 Upper display: activated parking space search
Activating the parking space search
> Press P@ in the lower display. Or:
> To activate the parking space search when the
parking aid is activated, press Pe in the upper
display.
Searching for parking spaces
> Drive forward to the row of parking spaces at a
low speed. For the best parking results, the ve-
hicle should be approximately 3 feet (1 m) from
the row of parking spaces.
> The parking space search is first done on the
side of your lane. To switch the side for the
parking space search, activate the turn signal
for that side. Depending on vehicle equipment,
you may also be able to press on the side next
to your vehicle in the upper display.
Selecting the parking space
If the system finds a parking space that could be
suitable for the vehicle length and width, it will
be displayed. The system automatically suggests
a parking option @.
If the parking space allows different parking op-
tions, they can be selected manually. Press one of
the suggested parking options @.
Starting the parking process
Once the vehicle has reached the correct position,
a P will appear above the selected parking space
©. The roof in the parking aid display @) may
show the required braking or driving direction.
> Keep the vehicle as parallel as possible to the
parked vehicles or to the side of the road.
> Make sure that the parking space is suitable for
your vehicle >().
Depending on vehicle equipment and the applica-
ble legal regulations, you may start the assisted
parking process after selecting the parking space
@:
— In the vehicle: parking with the park assist plus
and the |>>P] button > page 171.
— Outside of the vehicle: remote controlled park-
ing with a mobile device > page 173


Maneuvering area
The vehicle can go off course during the parking
process > A\. If there are obstacles within the
maneuvering area that block or endanger the
parking process, for example on the opposite
side of the street, a message may appear. You
may need to drive farther forward and stay closer
to the row of parking spaces.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— The driver is always responsible when enter-
ing or exiting a parking space and during
similar maneuvers.
— 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
— Parking spaces classified as suitable by the
system may have been detected incorrectly.
The driver must decide if the parking space
displayed is suitable for the vehicle.
— Certain conditions near the parking space
may cause the parking process to fail, such
as if the parking space is near trees or posts,
or if the ground is covered, for example,
with gravel, snow, or ice.


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@) Tips
— If you did not drive past a suitable parking
space too quickly, the system can also be ac-
tivated afterward by pressing Pe.
— The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
must not be switched off during the parking
process. If the ESC intervenes, the parking
process will be canceled.
— You can also drive into a perpendicular park-
ing space yourself and then activate the sys-
tem. If this is the case, the front of the vehi-
cle should already be in the space (4)
=> page 168, fig. 126 so that the sensors
can measure the space.
— You cannot park with the parking assist sys-
tems when you are towing a trailer or have
the connector inserted in the trailer socket.
— The system is not available when certain as-
sist systems are switched on.
— If there are suitable parking spaces on both
sides of the street, for example, on a one-
way street, you can change the side where
the system is searching for parking spaces
by activating the turn signal for the other
side or by pressing on that side in the upper
display.
— The park systems do not provide support for
assisted parking on tight curves.
Park assist plus!)2)
General information
Applies to: vehicles with park assist plus
Park assist plus parks the vehicle after the park-
ing space search and also exits the parking space.
While the driver presses and holds the [>>P] but-
ton and monitors the vehicle's surroundings, park
assist plus controls the steering, gear selection,
acceleration, and braking.



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ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— The driver is always responsible when enter-
ing or exiting a parking space and during
similar maneuvers.
— Do not use this function if the vehicle cannot
move freely, for example when on a vehicle
jack.
— 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
— Do not use park assist plus when transport-
ing cargo that extends outside of the vehicle
or when snow chains are mounted.
— Park assist plus and remote controlled park-
ing guides the vehicle either away from
curbs or onto them if other vehicles are
parked on the curb. Make sure that your ve-
hicle's tires and rims are not damaged. Re-
sume control of the vehicle in time or stop
the parking process if needed to prevent
damage.
— In parking spaces without curbs, maintain a
distance of at least 19 inches (50 cm) from
walls and buildings in order to reduce the
risk of vehicle damage.
G) Tips
Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are operating the vehicle when us-
ing park assist plus. Park assist plus may be
prohibited in some countries. The system may
be unavailable in countries where it has been
deactivated in order to comply with legal reg-
ulations. Data will not be transmitted to Audi. >

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The driver is always responsible for adhering
to the regulations applicable in the country
where the vehicle is being operated.
Parking with park assist plus!)2)
Applies to: vehicles with park assist plus



Fig. 131 Upper display: park assist plus display
Requirement: a suitable parking space must be
found and selected > page 167. The vehicle must
initially be stationary and the brakes must be
pressed.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits it, press and hold the
>>P] button @ and release the brakes > /A\.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. In sit-
uations where conditions are unclear, pause the
parking process by releasing the |>>P] button.
For example, this may be necessary if an obsta-
cle appears or the vehicle comes very close to
an obstacle.
> To resume the parking process, press and hold
the 2>P] button again. The rest of the parking






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process will be recalculated based on the vehi-
cle position.
LED in the button @)
The LED informs about the availability of park as-
sist plus:
— Blinking white - park assist plus is ready to
control the parking process automatically or to
resume after an interruption.
— Green - park assist plus is active.
— Red - park assist plus was paused or stopped. A
message will appear in the instrument cluster
display > page 173.
Indicator in the upper display
The current driving maneuver and the status of
the park assist plus are shown in the upper dis-
play:
@ Path that the vehicle will travel during the
current parking maneuver
@® End point of the current parking maneuver/
direction change
@ 8 Park assist plus active
© Driving direction display
End of the parking process
The parking process will end automatically once
the vehicle has reached the end point in the park-
ing space. After park assist plus finishes parking
successfully, the parking lock will be engaged
and the parking brake will be set.
Pause park assist plus > page 173.

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

— Press and hold the [>>P] button only if you
are sure that there are no obstacles in the
vehicle's path or under the vehicle, and that
no obstacles will move into the vehicle's
path. >


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— Park assist plus is an assist system. The driv-
er is still responsible for monitoring the ve-
hicle's surroundings and preventing colli-
sions when using the system.
— When using park assist plus to drive into or
out of a parking space, the steering wheel
turns quickly on its own. Reaching into the
steering wheel spokes while this is happen-
ing can result in injury.
— 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.

@) Tips
— You can reduce the speed specified by the
system at any time by pressing the brake
pedal.
— The system can incorrectly interpret parking
space barriers (such as parking curbs). Take
over the parking process = page 173 if the
vehicle is not completely inside the parking
space or if the vehicle tries to drive over the
parking space barrier.
— The image in the display is an enlarged and
distorted image. Under certain circumstan-
ces, objects may appear different and un-
clear on the display. This is especially true if
there are objects that do not touch the
ground, such as the bumper of a parked ve-
hicle or the rear of a truck. Drive with spe-
cial care and do not use the image if neces-
sary.
— Applies to vehicles with air suspension: The
accuracy of the orientation lines and green
surfaces in the display decreases when the
vehicle is raised or lowered with the air sus-
pension.

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Exiting a parking space with park assist
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Applies to: vehicles with park assist plus
If you parked the vehicle in a parallel parking
space, park assist plus can help you drive out of
it.
> Start the engine.
> Press P@ in the lower display.
> Wait until a message appears on the upper dis-
play that requests you to select the direction to
travel in when exiting the parking space.
> Activate the turn signal on the desired side or
press that side next to the vehicle in the upper
display.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits it, press and hold the
>>P] button @ > page 171, fig. 130 and re-
lease the brakes > A\.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If an
obstacle appears, interrupt the parking process
by releasing the [>>P] button. The vehicle re-
mains stopped.
> To resume the parking process, press and hold
the [>>P| button again.
> The process of exiting the parking space has
ended if additional corrective movements are
no longer necessary and the specified steering
wheel angle is sufficient to drive out of the
parking space. Resume control of the steering
wheel >@).






Pause park assist plus > page 173.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 121.
— Press and hold the [>>P] button only if you
are sure that there are no obstacles in the
vehicle's path or under the vehicle, and that
no obstacles will move into the vehicle's
path. >