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Audi parking system

Parking aid systems

Applies to vehicles: with parking system

General notes

Depending on the optional equipment fitted, there are

various parking aid systems to assist you when parking or

manoeuvring in tight spaces.

parking system*:

The parking system comprises the rear acoustic parking aid

⇒ page 137.

The rear acoustic parking system uses ultrasonic sensors to

measure the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle which

has been detected. There are four sensors which are located in the

rear bumper (two in the centre, two at the sides).

parking system plus*:

The parking system plus* comprises the rear and front acoustic

parking aid ⇒ page 138 in conjunction with a graphic display.

The parking system plus* uses ultrasonic sensors to measure the

distance between the vehicle and an obstacle which has been

detected. There are a total of 8 sensors located in the front and rear

bumpers (2 in the centre and 2 on the side of each bumper).

parking system advanced*:

The parking system advanced* comprises the rear and front

acoustic parking aid in conjunction with the graphic display as well

as a reversing camera (Rear View) ⇒ page 140.

The reversing camera is located in the boot lid ⇒ page 140, fig. 154

and assists the driver when parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces.

The reversing camera provides an image which is shown in the MMI

display. It represents the mirror image of a section of the area

behind the vehicle ⇒ page 144, fig. 159.

Note

There is a slight delay in the picture display.

parking system

Applies to vehicles: with parking system

Rear parking aid

The parking aid gives an acoustic warning if it detects any

obstacles behind the vehicle.

– Engage reverse gear. You will hear a short beep to

confirm that the rear parking aid has been activated. The

rear parking aid remains active for as long as the reverse

gear is engaged.

The measuring range of the sensors in the rear bumper starts at

approximately:

Reversing

When the vehicle is reversing, the system starts to beep when it

registers an obstacle within its detection range (see above). The

warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle approaches

the obstacle.

Rear

Side 0.60 m

Centre 1.60 m

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When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle

the warning tone will sound continuously. From here at the latest,

the driver should then not reverse any further.

The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after

about 4 seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from

a detected obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer

than 0.30 m). The warnings will then return to the normal volume if

the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle again.

Warning beeps

The warning beeps are produced by sound boxes. The volume and

pitch of the beeps can be adjusted in the MMI ⇒ page 148.

WARNING

• The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-

tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small

children or animals near the vehicle, as the sensors may not

always be able to detect them.

• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the

driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking

and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area

around the vehicle.

• Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no

longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the

system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obsta-

cles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw

bars, etc.) may not always be detected by the system (accident

risk).

Note

• To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the

sensors must be kept clean and free of snow and ice. Please observe

the additional notes on ⇒ page 152.

• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 147.

parking system plus

Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus

Parking aid (front and rear), with display

The parking aid gives an acoustic and a visual warning if

it detects any obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle.

The parking aid switch  is located in the centre console or

next to the selector lever, depending on the equipment

fitted.

Fig. 152 Parking aid

switch in centre

console

Fig. 153 MMI display:

proximity graphic

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Activating

– Engage reverse gear to automatically activate the

parking system plus, or

– Press the switch

 ⇒ page 138, fig. 152 in the centre

console to activate the parking system plus manually.

You will hear a short beep to confirm that the parking

system has been activated. The indicator lamp in the

switch will light up.

Deactivating

– Drive forwards faster than approx. 10 km/h, or

– Switch off the ignition to automatically deactivate the

complete parking system, or

– Press the switch

 ⇒ page 138, fig. 152 to deactivate the

parking system plus manually. The indicator lamp in the

switch will go out.

Activate the system manually if you are driving forwards and would

like the system to give a warning as you approach potential obsta-

cles, for instance when parking.

The measuring range of the sensors in the front and rear bumpers

starts at approximately:

Warning beeps

The warning beeps are produced by sound boxes. The volume and

pitch of the beeps can be adjusted in the MMI ⇒ page 148.

Mute function

An acoustic proximity warning is cancelled when you apply the

parking brake or move the selector lever of the automatic gearbox

to position P. However, the system remains active. The warning

beeps will start again as soon as you release the parking brake or

move the selector lever out of position P if the system has detected

an obstacle.

Reversing/driving forwards

When the vehicle is reversing/driving forwards, the system starts to

beep if it registers an obstacle within its detection range (see

above). The warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle

approaches the obstacle.

When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle

the warning tone will sound continuously. From here at the latest,

the driver should then not reverse/drive forwards any further.

The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after

about 4 seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from

a detected obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer

than 0.30 m). The warnings will then return to the normal volume if

the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle again.

Parking

If the parking manoeuvre involves shunting backwards and

forwards, the warning sound will be switched off temporarily while

you change gear. The proximity graphic will, however, still be

displayed on the MMI screen. The warnings will then return to the

normal volume if the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle

again.

Graphic display

The segments in the MMI display indicate the distance between the

vehicle and a detected obstacle. The number of segments shown

depends on the obstacle in front of or behind the vehicle. The closer

the vehicle gets to the obstacle the closer the segments move

towards the vehicle in the graphic ⇒ page 138, fig. 153. At the latest

when the penultimate segment is highlighted the vehicle has

Front

Side 0.90 m

Centre 1.20 m

Rear

Side 0.60 m

Centre 1.60 m

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reached the danger (collision) zone. The driver should then not

move backwards/forwards any further ⇒ .

The graphic display in the MMI screen ⇒ page 149 can be switched

off. The acoustic proximity warning will, however, remain activated.

The graphic display will be deactivated as soon as you press a func-

tion selector button on the MMI control console. The graphic

display will appear again the next time you park the vehicle. The

graphic display in the MMI screen can also be switched on again

manually using the switch  ⇒ page 138, fig. 152. For more infor-

mation on the MMI control console please refer to the MMI Oper-

ating Manual.

WARNING

• The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-

tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small

children or animals near the vehicle, as the sensors may not

always be able to detect them.

• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the

driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking

and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area

around the vehicle.

• Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no

longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the

system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obsta-

cles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw

bars, etc.) may not always be detected by the system (accident

risk).

Note

• There is a slight delay in the picture display.

• You can change the settings for the graphic display in the MMI

⇒ page 149.

• To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the

sensors must be kept clean and free of snow and ice. Please observe

the additional notes on ⇒ page 152.

• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 147.

parking system advanced

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Parking aid (front and rear), with display and

reversing camera

The parking aid gives an acoustic and visual warning if it

detects any obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle. The

reversing camera provides further assistance when

parking.

Fig. 154 Boot lid: Loca-

tion of reversing

camera

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Activating

– Engage reverse gear to automatically activate the

parking system advanced, or

– Press the switch

 in the centre console ⇒ page 138,

fig. 152 to manually activate the parking system

advanced. You will hear a short beep to confirm that the

parking system has been activated. The indicator lamp in

the switch will light up.

Deactivating

– Drive forwards faster than approx. 10 km/h, or

– Switch off the ignition to automatically deactivate the

complete parking system, or

– Press the switch

 in the centre console ⇒ page 138,

fig. 152 to deactivate the parking system advanced. The

indicator lamp in the switch will go out.

Activate the system manually if you are driving forwards and would

like the system to give a warning as you approach potential obsta-

cles, for instance when parking.

The measuring range of the sensors in the front and rear bumpers

starts at approximately:

Warning beeps

The warning beeps are produced by sound boxes. The volume and

pitch of the beeps can be adjusted in the MMI ⇒ page 148.

Mute function

An acoustic proximity warning is cancelled when you apply the

parking brake or move the selector lever of the automatic gearbox

to position P. However, the system remains active. The warning

beeps will start again as soon as you release the parking brake or

move the selector lever out of position P if the system has detected

an obstacle.

Reversing/driving forwards

When the vehicle is reversing/driving forwards, the system starts to

beep if it registers an obstacle within its detection range (see

above). The warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle

approaches the obstacle.

When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the obstacle

the warning tone will sound continuously. From here at the latest,

the driver should then not reverse/drive forwards any further.

The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after

about 4 seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from

a detected obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer

than 0.30 m). The warnings will then return to the normal volume if

the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle again.

Parking

If the parking manoeuvre involves shunting backwards and

forwards, the warning sound will be switched off temporarily while

you change gear. The proximity graphic will, however, still be

Fig. 155 MMI display:

proximity graphic

Front

Side 0.90 m

Centre 1.20 m

Rear

Side 0.60 m

Centre 1.60 m

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displayed on the MMI screen. The warnings will then return to the

normal volume if the vehicle approaches the detected obstacle

again.

Graphic display

The segments in the MMI display indicate the distance between the

vehicle and an obstacle. The number of segments shown depends

on the obstacle in front of or behind the vehicle. The closer the

vehicle gets to the obstacle the closer the segments move towards

the vehicle in the graphic ⇒ page 141, fig. 155. At the latest when

the penultimate segment is highlighted the vehicle has reached the

danger (collision) zone. The driver should then not move back-

wards/forwards any further ⇒ .

The graphic display in the MMI screen ⇒ page 149 can be switched

off. The acoustic proximity warning will, however, remain activated.

The graphic display will be deactivated as soon as you press a func-

tion selector button on the MMI control console. The graphic

display in the MMI screen can also be switched on again manually

using the switch . For more information on the MMI control

console please refer to the MMI Operating Manual.

Reversing camera (Rear View)

The mirrored image of the picture supplied by the reversing camera

⇒ page 145, fig. 160 is shown in the MMI display. The picture

supplied by the reversing camera also includes orientation lines

and area markings which are projected onto the image to assist you

when parking ⇒ page 143. The red line in the picture ⇒ page 143,

fig. 156/⇒ page 143, fig. 157 shows the collision zone. From here at

the latest, the driver should not reverse any further ⇒ .

If your vehicle is near an obstacle, the proximity graphic will also

appear in the reversing camera image. This superimposed graphic

helps the driver to localise the critical area of the vehicle.

If the MMI screen is showing the graphic display you can switch to

the image of the reversing camera by pressing the control button

for the function Rear View ⇒ page 141, fig. 155.

If the MMI screen is showing the image of the reversing camera you

can switch to the graphic display by pressing the control button for

the function Graphic ⇒ page 145, fig. 160.

The image of the reversing camera in the MMI screen ⇒ page 149

can be switched off. The acoustic proximity warning will, however,

remain activated.

The image of the reversing camera will be deactivated as soon as

you press a function selector button on the MMI control console.

The image of the reversing camera will be shown again the next

time you park the vehicle. The image of the reversing camera can

also be switched on again manually using the switch . For more

information on the MMI control console please refer to the MMI

Operating Manual.

WARNING

• The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-

tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small

children or animals near the vehicle, as the sensors may not

always be able to detect them.

• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the

driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking

and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area

around the vehicle.

• Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no

longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the

system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obsta-

cles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw

bars, etc.) may not always be detected by the system (accident

risk).

Note

• There is a slight delay in the picture display.

• You can change the settings for the graphic display and the

reversing camera in the MMI ⇒ page 149.

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• To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the

sensors and the lens of the reversing camera must be kept clean

and free of snow and ice. Please observe the additional notes from

⇒ page 152 onwards.

• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 147.

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Reversing camera (Rear View)

The reversing camera image in the MMI display shows the

area behind the vehicle.

Parking mode

There are two different parking modes available when you park your

vehicle with the help of the reversing camera. These are referred to

as “Parking mode 1” ⇒ page 145 and “Parking mode 2” ⇒ page 146.

“Parking mode 1” ⇒ fig. 156 can, for example, be used when

parking your vehicle in a carport or a garage ⇒ page 145.

“Parking mode 2” ⇒ fig. 157 can be used, for example, when

parking your vehicle at the roadside ⇒ page 146.

When you activate the reversing camera ⇒ page 140 the MMI

display will automatically show “Parking mode 1”. You can switch to

“Parking mode 2” by pressing the control button Mode

⇒ page 145, fig. 161. Press the control button Mode repeatedly to

switch between “Parking mode 1” and “Parking mode 2”.

Orientation lines and area markings

Orientation lines and area markings (⇒ page 145, fig. 160 and

⇒ page 146, fig. 162) are also projected onto the reversing camera

images. They differ, depending on the parking mode you have

selected. These orientation markings are intended to assist the

driver when parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces. They are

projected onto the image at road surface level (not on a gradient).

At the latest when the orientation lines and blue area markings

overlap with vehicles or other objects the distance to the vehi-

cles/objects is no longer sufficient ⇒ page 151.

The orientation lines and blue area markings will not be displayed if

the boot lid is open or the factory-fitted power socket for the trailer

is in use ⇒ page 147. This may not apply if the power socket was

NOT factory-fitted.

You can adjust the settings in the MMI to select which system you

want to be displayed on the MMI screen ⇒ page 149:

• Graphic display, or

• Reversing camera images (Rear View), or

• Automatic (switches automatically between graphic display and

reversing camera), or

Fig. 156 Viewed from

above: Parking mode 1

Fig. 157 Viewed from

above: Parking mode 2

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• Off (no display).

The reversing camera can be switched on and off in the MMI

⇒ page 149. The acoustic proximity warning will, however, remain

activated.

WARNING

• The reversing camera has blind spots in which obstacles are

not registered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are

no small children or animals near the vehicle, as the reversing

camera may not always be able to detect them (accident risk).

• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the

driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking

and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area

around the vehicle.

• Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no

longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the

system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obsta-

cles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw

bars, etc.) may not always be detected by the system (accident

risk).

Note

• There is a slight delay in the picture display.

• To ensure that the reversing camera works properly, the lens of

the camera ⇒ page 140, fig. 154 must be kept clean and free of

snow and ice. Please observe the additional notes on ⇒ page 152.

• If the boot lid is open the angle covered by the camera will

change. For this reason, the image of the reversing camera will then

be shown without orientation lines and blue area markings.

• Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒ page 147.

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Detection range of the reversing camera

The section of the "Rear View" image shown in the MMI display is

roughly the same as the area covered by the camera as shown in

⇒ fig. 158 or in ⇒ fig. 159. Objects which are in area

⇒ fig. 159 of the reversing camera or in close proximity to the

bumper cannot be identified.

Fig. 158 Viewed from

above: Area covered by

the reversing camera

Fig. 159 Side view: :

Area covered by the

reversing camera; :

area NOT covered by

the reversing camera

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WARNING

Please note that objects which are not touching the ground may

appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the bumper

of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a truck). In

this case you should not use the orientation lines for judging the

distance (accident risk).

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Parking mode 1

“Parking mode 1” can, for example, be used to assist you

when parking in a garage or carport.

– Activate the reversing camera ⇒ page 140.

“Parking mode 1” ⇒ fig. 160 is the standard setting.

Dynamic orange-coloured orientation lines and static

blue area markings will be projected onto the image

of the reversing camera.

– When the vehicle is stationary, use the orange orienta-

tion lines as a guide for turning the steering to the

correct angle for the parking space.

– Reverse into the space and adapt the steering angle to

the parking space, using the orange lines to assist you

⇒ .

– Align your vehicle according to the blue area marking.

The blue area marking should be parallel to the lines of

the parking space ⇒ fig. 161.

Blue area marking

The marking behind the vehicle (in different shades of blue) is an

extension of the vehicle outline. It reaches about five metres to the

rear of the vehicle. The shade of blue changes at a distance of

approx. 1m, 2m and 5m from the vehicle.

and Orange orientation lines

The orientation lines change direction according to the steering

angle. These lines represent the path which the rear of the vehicle

would take if you were to reverse using the current steering angle.

The dynamic orientation lines also have additional markers

which are spaced approx. 1 metre apart. These markers help you to

judge the distance up to an obstacle.

Red line

The distance from your rear bumper to the red line is approx.

40 cm ⇒ . From here at the latest, the driver should not reverse

any further ⇒ page 151.

Fig. 160 MMI display:

Driving into the

parking space with the

correct steering angle

Fig. 161 MMI display:

Aligning the vehicle

with the help of the

blue area markings

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Rear bumper

For better orientation the rear bumper of your vehicle is also shown

in the MMI display.

WARNING

Please note that objects which are not touching the ground may

appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the bumper

of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a truck). In

this case you should not use the orientation lines for judging the

distance (accident risk).

Caution

The MMI display shows the path of the rear end of the vehicle if you

were to reverse using the current steering angle. NB: The front end

of the vehicle swings out further than the rear.

Note

• To ensure that the reversing camera works properly, the lens of

the camera ⇒ page 140, fig. 154 must be kept clean and free of

snow and ice. Please observe the additional notes on ⇒ page 152.

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Parking mode 2

“Parking mode 2” can be used, for example, when parking

at the roadside.

– To park in a parking space on the right side of the road:

– Position your vehicle parallel to the roadside, about a

metre away from the next parked vehicle ⇒ page 143,

fig. 157. If you are parking next to obstacles please

observe ⇒ page 150.

– Activate the reversing camera ⇒ page 140.

“Parking mode 1” is the standard setting.

Fig. 162 MMI display:

Blue area marking

aligned in parking

space

Fig. 163 MMI display:

Blue marking touches

edge of pavement

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– Press the control button for Mode ⇒ page 145,

fig. 161. “Parking mode 2” ⇒ fig. 162 will appear in the

MMI display.

– Reverse and align the position of your vehicle in such a

way that the dark blue area marking ⇒ fig. 162

borders onto the vehicle behind or onto the parking

space line marking. If you are not parking next to obsta-

cles ⇒ page 150 the long side of the dark blue marking

should border onto the kerb. The complete dark blue

area marking must fit into the parking space ⇒ page 143,

fig. 157.

– When the vehicle is stationary turn the steering wheel to

the right as far as it will go.

– Reverse into the parking space. If you are not parking

next to obstacles ⇒ page 150 the dark blue marking

should touch the kerb ⇒ page 146, fig. 163. Stop your

vehicle.

– Turn the steering wheel to the left as far as it will go

(vehicle is stationary).

– Continue to reverse into the parking space until the

vehicle is standing parallel to the kerb. When reversing

you must also keep a close watch on the front end of the

vehicle ⇒ .

You can use “Parking mode 2” to park on the left or the right side of

the road. For this reason, the blue markings are shown in various

shades of blue. The dark blue area marking and the dark blue

curve are used when parking on the right side of the road. The

light blue area marking and the light blue curve are used

when parking on the left side of the road.

When the turn signals are on, the display will only show the mark-

ings for the relevant side. To change the display to the other side,

just switch on the opposite turn signals.

The light blue and dark blue curves show you when to turn the

steering wheel in the other direction, i.e. when the curve touches

the kerb. ⇒ page 146, fig. 163.

The distance from your rear bumper to the red line is approx.

40 cm. From here at the latest, the driver should not reverse any

further ⇒ page 151.

WARNING

Please note that objects which are not touching the ground may

appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the bumper

of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a truck). In

this case you should not use the orientation lines for judging the

distance (accident risk).

Caution

The MMI display shows the path of the rear end of the vehicle if you

were to reverse using the current steering angle. NB: The front end

of the vehicle swings out further than the rear.

Note

To ensure that the reversing camera works properly, the lens of the

camera ⇒ page 140, fig. 154 must be kept clean and free of snow

and ice. Please observe the additional notes on ⇒ page 152.

Applies to vehicles: with parking system and towing bracket

Towing bracket

Once the electrical connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on

vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket the rear sensors for the

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parking aid are NO LONGER activated when reverse gear is engaged.

This results in the following restrictions:

parking system:

There is no distance warning.

parking system plus*:

There is no rear distance warning ⇒ page 138. However, the system

will still give a warning when obstacles are detected while driving

forwards. The graphic display ⇒ page 138, fig. 153 will switch over

to towing mode.

parking system advanced*:

There is no rear distance warning ⇒ page 140. However, the system

will still give a warning when obstacles are detected while driving

forwards. The graphic display ⇒ page 141, fig. 155 will switch over

to towing mode. The image of the reversing camera will then be

shown without orientation lines and blue area markings.

Settings

Applies to vehicles: with parking system

Adjusting warning beeps

The volume and frequency (pitch) of the beeps can be

adjusted on the sound system or MMI.

– Select: Function selector button > Audi parking

system.

• Rear volume - to adjust the rear volume.

• Rear frequency - to adjust the rear frequency.

• Front volume* - to adjust the front volume.

• Front frequency* - to adjust the front frequency.

When you change the volume or frequency, the front or rear loud-

speaker will give a test warning beep at the new setting for about

2 seconds.

The volume and frequency settings will be automatically stored and

assigned to the remote control key.

Fig. 164 MMI display:

Selection menu

CAR

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Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus

Switching graphic display on and off

The settings for the graphic display can be selected on the

sound system or MMI.

– Select: Function selector button > Audi parking

system > Display.

If you have selected Graphic in the settings, the screen ⇒ page 149,

fig. 167 will automatically show the graphic display when the

parking system is activated.

Note

If you change the settings on the sound system or MMI, the changes

will not take effect until the next time you switch on the parking

system.

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Switching graphic display/reversing camera

on and off

The settings for the graphic display and reversing camera

can be selected on the sound system or MMI.

– Select: Function selector button > Audi parking

system > Display ⇒ fig. 166.

When parking, you can use the reversing camera (Rear View) and

the graphic display separately or in combination.

If you manually switch over to the reversing camera by pressing the

control button marked Rear View ⇒ fig. 167 the control button in

the bottom right-hand corner will show Graphic ⇒ page 146,

Fig. 165 MMI display:

Display APS - submenu

CAR

Fig. 166 MMI display:

Display APS - submenu

Fig. 167 MMI display:

proximity graphic

CAR

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fig. 163. You can use the control buttons to switch between the Rear

View camera and Graphic display at any time as desired. The

settings selected on the sound system or MMI remain stored.

Setting “Graphic”:

If you have selected Graphic in the settings, the screen ⇒ fig. 167

will automatically show the graphic display when the parking

system is activated.

Setting “Rear View”

If you have selected Rear View the reversing camera image

⇒ page 145, fig. 161 will be displayed whenever you activate the

parking system (both when reversing and when driving forwards).

Setting “Automatic”:

If you have selected Automatic the screen will automatically show

the reversing camera image when you engage reverse gear and the

graphic display when you drive forwards.

Setting “Off”:

If you select off the reversing camera and graphic display are both

deactivated. The acoustic parking aid will, however, remain acti-

vated.

Note

If you change the settings on the sound system or MMI the changes

will not take effect until the next time you switch on the parking

system.

Special parking situations

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Parking next to an obstacle

When parking next to an obstacle it is important to keep

sufficient distance at the side.

When using “Parking mode 2” you can park your vehicle very close

to the kerb of the pavement ⇒ page 143, fig. 157.

However, if you are parking, for example, next to a wall, you must

keep a greater distance to the side in order to avoid any collision

damage. Position the long side of the blue area marking in such a

way that there is sufficient distance to the kerb. The area marking

must NOT touch the kerb ⇒ fig. 168.

You also have to steer in the opposite direction a lot earlier. This

means that the blue curve ⇒ page 146, fig. 163 must not touch the

kerb - make sure there is a sufficient distance to the kerb ⇒ .

WARNING

• Please make sure you keep a sufficient distance between the

vehicle and any obstacles to make sure that the exterior mirror or

edge of the vehicle do not collide with the obstacle (accident risk).

Fig. 168 Viewed from

above: Parking next to

a wall

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• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the

driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking

and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area

around the vehicle.

• When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI

display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the

resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory

manner or may not be displayed at all.

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Note on distances

The red line in the MMI display ⇒ fig. 169 marks the distance which

you should keep to an obstacle when parking. If the obstacle is

located at road surface level you can approach the obstacle until the

red line (40 cm distance) makes contact with the obstacle. However,

if the obstacle is not at road surface level (e.g. the bumper of

another vehicle) you should not approach the obstacle allowing the

red line to make contact with the obstacle.

If you, for example, reverse towards a vehicle, the orientation lines

and area markings in the MMI display appear to be overlapping onto

the vehicle behind ⇒ page 151, fig. 169. In the example shown in

the picture the red line in the MMI display is directly on the bumper

of the vehicle behind. In actual fact, however, the red line

⇒ page 151, fig. 170 is not making contact with the bumper but has

already moved underneath the bumper. The actual distance to the

vehicle behind (broken line ) is already much less than 40 cm. You

must also include the bumper of your own vehicle in the calculation

of the distance ⇒ .

WARNING

• Please note that objects which are not touching the ground

may appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the

bumper of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a

truck). In this case you should not use the orientation lines for

judging the distance (accident risk).

• Please make sure you keep a sufficient distance between the

vehicle and any obstacles to make sure that the exterior mirror or

edge of the vehicle do not collide with the obstacle (accident risk).

• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the

driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking

and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area

around the vehicle.

• When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI

display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the

resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory

manner or may not be displayed at all.

WARNING (continued)

Fig. 169 MMI display:

Red line makes contact

with bumper

Fig. 170 Actual

distance to bumper

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Safety notes

Applies to vehicles: with parking system

Fault warning for the acoustic parking aid

parking system:

If you hear a long beep when you engage reverse gear, the rear

parking aid is not functioning correctly.

parking system plus*/parking system advanced*:

If you hear a long beep for a few seconds when you engage reverse

gear and the diode in the switch * starts flashing, there is a fault

in the rear and front parking system with graphic display.

You will be notified of a system fault

• when you manually activate the parking system via the switch

* ⇒ page 138

• the first time you engage reverse gear after switching on the

ignition, or

• immediately, if the fault is identified while you are using the

parking system.

Note

If the system alerts you to a fault please have the fault rectified by

an Audi workshop or other qualified workshop.

Applies to vehicles: with parking system advanced

Notes on reversing camera

We recommend that you practise parking with the reversing camera

in a quiet location (car park or similar) in order to become familiar

with the system, including the orientation lines and all the other

features. Ideally, the weather and light conditions should be good.

Vehicles or other objects shown in the MMI display appear to be

further away or closer, if:

• you are reversing from a horizontal surface up a gradient or

down a hill,

• you are reversing towards protruding objects,

• the vehicle has been loaded with a greater load on the rear.

The accuracy of the orientation lines and the blue area markings

decreases if:

• the reversing camera does not provide a reliable image, e.g. if

visibility is poor or the lens is dirty,

• the sun is so dazzling that you cannot see the image on the

display screen.

How to clean the lens of the reversing camera:

• Moisten the lens using a commercially available, alcohol-based

glass cleaning agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth.

• Remove snow using a small brush.

• If possible, use de-icing spray to remove any ice ⇒ .

WARNING

• Even when using the reversing camera, the driver must still

keep a close watch on the area behind the vehicle and use the

mirrors.

• For technical reasons, the reversing camera cannot show the

complete area behind the vehicle ⇒ page 144, fig. 159. It is partic-

ularly important to ensure that there are no small children or

animals near the vehicle, as the reversing camera may not always

be able to detect them (accident risk).

• The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the

driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking

and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area

around the vehicle.

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• Do not allow the camera images in the MMI display to distract

you from watching the traffic.

• When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI

display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the

resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory

manner or may not be displayed at all.

• Only use the reversing camera to assist you if it is supplying

you with a good and clear picture. The quality of the picture could

be impaired by adverse light, dirt on the lens or a defect (accident

risk).

• If the MMI display is switched on and the picture is obscured or

the area behind the vehicle is not visible (e.g. due to a dirty or

defective lens) you must not use the reversing camera to assist

you when manoeuvring (accident risk).

• The reversing camera produces two-dimensional images.

Please remember that ridges in the ground, parts protruding on

other vehicles or fixed objects jutting out are all more difficult to

detect on the MMI display screen due to a lack of spatial depth. In

some cases it may not be possible to detect them at all.

• For safety reasons, you should not use the system if the posi-

tion and installation angle of the camera have been changed, e.g.

in a rear-end collision. Have it checked by a qualified workshop.

• Only use the reversing camera when the boot lid is completely

closed. Please make sure that there are no objects mounted to the

rear end of the vehicle which could block the view of the reversing

camera.

Caution

• Never remove snow and ice from the lens of the reversing

camera using warm or hot water - danger of cracks appearing on the

lens.

• Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the lens.

WARNING (continued)

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