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Assist systems

System limitations

Observe the limitations of the assist systems,

Assist systems

General information

Safety precautions

sensors, and cameras ð

WARNING

Observe the safety information for the assist sys-

– The use of an assist system cannot over-

come the natural laws of physics. A collision

cannot be prevented in certain circumstan-

ces.

tems, sensors, and cameras ð

WARNING

– As the driver, you have complete responsi-

bility for all driving operations at all times.

The assist systems cannot replace the driv-

er's attention. Give your full attention to

driving the vehicle, and be ready to inter-

vene in the traffic situation at all times.

– Activate the assist systems only if the sur-

rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt

your driving style to the current visual,

weather, road, and traffic conditions.

– Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-

hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-

ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of

an accident. Store objects securely while

driving.

– Warnings, messages, or indicator lights may

not be displayed or initiated on time or cor-

rectly, for example, if vehicles are approach-

ing very fast.

– Corrective interventions by the assist sys-

tems, such as steering or braking interven-

tions, may not be sufficient or they may not

occur. Always be ready to intervene.

Tips

– Due to the system limitations when detect-

ing the surrounding area, the systems may

warn or intervene unexpectedly or too late

in certain situations. The assist systems may

also interpret a driving maneuver incorrectly

and then warn or intervene unexpectedly.

– The systems may not function as expected

in unusual driving situations, such as driving

offroad, on unpaved roads, on loose ground,

on inclines, or on grooves in the road.

– For the assist systems to be able to respond

correctly, the function of the sensors and

cameras must not be restricted. Note the in-

formation on sensors and cameras

ðpage 128.

Tips

– The systems may not function correctly in

unclear traffic situations, such as turn lanes,

exit ramps, construction zones, rises or dips

that obstruct visibility, intersections, traffic

circles, toll booths, or city traffic.

– Pay attention to applicable local regulations

relating to driving tasks, leaving space for

emergency vehicles, vehicle distance, speed,

parking location, wheel placement, etc. The

driver is always responsible for following

the laws that are applicable in the location

where the vehicle is being operated.

– The detection of the surrounding area can

be limited, for example by vehicles traveling

ahead or by rain, snow, heavy spray, or light

shining into the camera.

– You can cancel a steering or braking inter-

vention by the system by braking or acceler-

ating noticeably, steering, or deactivating

the respective assist system.

– The steering wheel touch recognition may

be limited when you wear gloves. Steering

intervention requests from the steering as-

sist systems may occur more frequently.

– If accessories have been mounted on the

steering wheel, the steering assist systems

may be limited. The frequency of steering

intervention requests from the steering as-

sist systems may vary as well.

– Always check the assist systems settings be-

fore driving. The settings may have been

changed, for example by turning off the ig-

nition or by other persons.

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The wheel sensors on the rear corners of the ve-

hicle are positioned so that the adjacent lanes to

the left and right are detected on roads with a

normal lane width.

Surrounding area

detection

Sensor and camera coverage areas

Ultrasonic sensors

Depending on vehicle equipment, various areas

may be displayed in the MMI using the ultrasonic

sensors ðfig. 101.

The range of the displays depends on the location

of the ultrasonic sensors:

Approximately 4 feet (1.20 m)

Approximately 3 feet (0.90 m)

Approximately 5.2 feet (1.60 m)

Approximately 3 feet (0.90 m)

The side area 6 is detected and evaluated when

passing. There may have been changes to the sur-

rounding area after turning off the ignition and

on again, after opening the doors, or if the vehi-

cle is left stationary for a period of time. In this

case, the area will appear black until the area has

been detected and evaluated.

Fig. 101 Sensor detection ranges

Cameras

Use the camera image in the display to assist you

only if it shows a good, clear picture. Keep in

mind that the image in the display is enlarged

and distorted. Under certain circumstances, ob-

jects may appear different and unclear in the dis-

play.

The rearview camera can only detect the area

marked in red ðfig. 102. Only this area is dis-

Fig. 102 Rearview camera coverage area

played on the center display ð

The assist systems analyze the data from various

sensors and cameras installed in the vehicle. Do

not use any assist systems if there is damage in

the area of the sensors and cameras or on the ve-

hicle underbody. Damage can impair the function

of the sensors and cameras or cause malfunc-

tions. Have an authorized Audi dealer or author-

ized Audi Service Facility check their function.

WARNING

– Sensors and cameras have spots in which

the surrounding area cannot be detected.

Objects, animals, and people may only be

detected with limitations or may not be de-

tected at all. Always monitor the traffic sit-

uation and the vehicle's surroundings direct-

ly and do not become distracted.

Radar sensors

– Sensors may be subject to physical system

limitations. External sources of interfer-

ence, for example from other vehicles, can

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area in

front of and behind the vehicle may be detected

ðfig. 101 1 .

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– The function of the sensors and cameras

may be limited when light and visibility con-

ditions are poor, for example when driving

into a tunnel, when there is glare, or when

there are reflective objects.

impair sensor functionality. The assist sys-

tems may be limited or may not function as

expected.

Note

– External ultrasonic sensors, such as those in

other vehicles, can interfere with the sen-

sors.

– Obstacles may disappear from the measure-

ment range when approaching them, even if

they were already detected.

– The coverage areas of the sensors ðfig. 101

and cameras ðfig. 102 are schematic repre-

sentations and do not represent a true-to-

scale image of the sensor ranges.

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

– In some situations, the ability of the sensors

and cameras to detect and display certain

objects may be limited:

– Objects located above the coverage area,

such as bumpers on parked cars, garage

doors that are partially open, or objects

that are hanging

ðpage 310.

– Low obstacles

Locations of the sensors and cameras

– Narrow objects, such as barrier chains, fo-

liage, poles, or fences

– Projecting objects, such as trailer draw

bars

– Objects with certain surfaces and struc-

tures, such as fabric

Tips

– Exterior mirrors equipped with peripheral

cameras must always be folded out fully to

ensure correct functionality. Make sure the

mirrors are folded out fully when driving.

– The sensors and cameras and the areas

around them must not be obstructed or

painted, because this can impair the func-

tion of the systems that depend on them.

Make sure that the sensors and cameras are

free of snow, ice, and other deposits. At-

tachments, stickers, adhesive, paint or simi-

lar objects must not be applied to sensors

or extend into the visual field of the sensors

and cameras.

Fig. 103 Front area: sensors and cameras

Fig. 104 Rear area: sensors and cameras

– On vehicles that have factory-installed li-

cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-

hicle, the brackets may only be replaced

with ones that are the same size and made

of the same material. Do not install any li-

cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles

that do not have factory-installed brackets.

Otherwise, the function of the system could

be impaired.

Front area

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-

ing sensors and cameras may be installed:

– Camera behind the windshield

– Peripheral cameras on the exterior mirrors

– Front peripheral camera in the radiator grille

– Front and side ultrasonic sensors

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– Front radar sensors at the corners of the bump-

Parking aid menu

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

Fig. 105 Center console: parking aids button

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.

In the Parking aid menu, you can turn certain

parking aids on or off or adjust them to your pref-

erences.

►

Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-

HICLE > Parking aid, or

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

ðpage 310.

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Press the  button ðfig. 105 in the center



console and press

in the center display when

the parking system is active.

Driver assistance menu

You can turn certain systems on/off by pressing

/ or adjust them to your preferences

In the Driver assistance menu, you can turn cer-

tain assist systems on or off, or adjust them to

your preferences.

Possible settings

The possible settings depend on the vehicle

►

equipment. Some settings are only available via

Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-

HICLE > Driver assistance.

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and under certain conditions.

– Automatic activation ðpage 163

– Front and rear volume ðpage 164

– Entertainment fader ðpage 164.

– View ðpage 167

You can turn certain systems on/off by pressing

/ or adjust them to your preferences

WARNING

– Rear cross-traffic assist ðpage 169

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

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Assist systems for Your Audi A5 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

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