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Speed warning

Camera-based traffic

sign recognition

Description

Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system

Description

The speed warning system helps to stay below a

specified maximum speed. A warning threshold

can be set in the MMI for this purpose.

Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni-

tion

Once the speed slightly exceeds the stored

threshold, the speed warning system will provide

an alert using an indicator in the instrument clus-

ter and a warning tone. Once the speed drops be-

low the stored maximum speed, the display will

turn off.

Setting a threshold is recommended if you would

like to be reminded when you reach a certain

maximum speed. Situations where you may want

to do so include driving in a country with a gener-

al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum

speed for winter tires.

Fig. 106 Instrument cluster: traffic sign recognition

The traffic sign recognition shows the traffic

signs detected by the front camera in the instru-

ment cluster display and in the head-up display*.

Data from the navigation system is also included

in the display. Up to three traffic signs can be dis-

played in the instrument cluster at once. The

speed limit that is currently applicable is dis-

played in the status bar. If necessary, it will be

hidden if the system detects that turning right is

prohibited at a red light. The display in the head-

up display* can be turned off ðpage 29.

Tips

Regardless of the speed warning system, you

should always monitor your speed using the

speedometer and make sure you are adhering

to the legal speed limit.

Setting the warning threshold

Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system

Within the limitations of the system and depend-

ing on the market, speed limit restrictions 1 in

school zones, highways, construction zones, or at

night may be displayed.

You can adjust the warning threshold to your

preferences in the Driver assistance menu

ðpage 130. The settings depend on the vehicle

equipment.

Limitations

Possible settings:

The traffic sign recognition is subject to certain

system limitations and may be unavailable or on-

ly partially available in the following situations:

Speed warning – adjust the speed for the warn-

ing threshold.

– When visibility is poor, such as in snow, rain,

fog, or heavy spray

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system

– When there is glare, for example from oncom-

ing traffic or the sun

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

– At high speeds

– If the camera's visual field ðpage 128 is cov-

ered, for example by dirt or stickers. For infor-

mation on cleaning, see ðpage 278.

/  Manually set (XY)) warning threshold

exceeded

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– If the traffic signs are completely or partially

covered, for example by trees, snow, dirt, or

other vehicles

Possible settings:

Traffic sign based speed warning

You can turn visual and audio speed warnings on

or off. The setting that was last used will be used

again after restarting the vehicle.

– If traffic signs do not conform to the standard

format

– If traffic signs are damaged or bent

– If traffic signs are displayed on sign holders

with electronic signs

Traffic sign-based warning threshold – you can

select a warning threshold. If you exceed this,

then the current detected speed limit will be

shown in the display with an exclamation point

for the duration that it is exceeded and it will

blink for a short time. Additionally, a warning

tone will sound for a short time. The setting will

be saved when restarting.

– If the traffic signs or the roadways have

changed, and the navigation data is no longer

up-to-date

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– Under some circumstances, traffic sign rec-

ognition may not detect traffic signs correct-

ly or detect them at all. As a result, the sys-

tem may not display the correct speed limit

or any speed limit.

Warning tone when exceeding the speed limit –

you can turn the audio warning tone for exceed-

ing the speed limit on or off. The setting that was

last used will be used again after restarting the

vehicle.

Speed limit change notification tone – you can

turn the audio notification tone for speed limit

changes on or off. The setting that was last used

will be used again after restarting the vehicle.

Tips

– Traffic sign recognition only informs and

warns about speed limits. Depending on the

vehicle equipment, additional driver assis-

tance systems can adjust the vehicle speed.

– The display in the instrument cluster is

based on the units of measurement used for

speed in the country where the vehicle is be-

ing operated. As a result, a display of 50 in

the instrument cluster can mean either mph

or km/h, depending on the country.

Deactivate when using cruise control – you can

turn the visual and audio warnings during active

cruise control on or off. Restarting the vehicle

will reset the setting to the default setting.

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni-

tion



If

is displayed when there is a malfunction,

the camera-based traffic sign recognition func-

tions may be unavailable or may be limited.

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with camera-based traffic sign recogni-

tion

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 obstructed. Clean the area in front of the

sensors ðpage 129 and try to turn the system on

again later.

Accessing traffic sign recognition

►

Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-

tions tab > Traffic signs.

Setting a traffic sign based speed warning

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

You can adjust the speed warning threshold to

your preferences in the Driver assistance menu

ðpage 130. The settings depend on the vehicle

equipment.

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– If the permitted speed limit is exceeded

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

– If driving below a certain speed limit

– If the next traffic light is less than approximate-

ly 100 feet (30 m) away



Traffic sign recognition: currently limited.

See owner's manual

– If the estimated wait time at a red light is less

than four seconds

This message appears if navigation system data

is not available, for example on newly-construct-

ed roads. The speed limit display will be tempo-

rarily limited, which increases the risk of an incor-

rect display.

– If there is no traffic light data available

– If emergency response vehicles or public transit

systems are active

– If traffic lights are in construction zones or be-

ing serviced

No traffic sign information available

– If there are warnings from the camera-based

traffic sign recognition*

Depending on the area, there is no valid naviga-

tion data and no speed limits were detected. This

may also appear if there is a recommended

speed, but no speed limit (for example when

driving on and off the expressway).

– If the camera-based traffic sign recognition* is

malfunctioning or not available

– If the data connection has been interrupted

– If data transmission is deactivated in the priva-

cy settings

Traffic light information

– If the subscription has expired

Description

Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information

If this is the case, the menu item will be grayed-

out or it will not be possible to select it.

WARNING

– When traffic light information is shown, al-

so always pay attention to the traffic situa-

tion, the distance to other vehicles, and the

area around the vehicle. The driver is always

responsible for assessing the traffic situa-

tion.

– Always adapt your speed to the current

weather, road and traffic conditions. The dis-

played information must never cause you to

ignore legal traffic regulations and pose a

safety risk.

Fig. 107 Instrument cluster: traffic light information dis-

play

The traffic light information gives you a speed

recommendation in order to reach the next traf-

fic light when it is green 1 , or it informs you of

the wait time at the next red light 2 . Once traf-

fic light data is available, the traffic light infor-

mation will be displayed in the instrument clus-

ter and in the head-up display*. If the vehicle is in

an area with traffic light information but cannot

receive a traffic light signal, then a gray traffic

light symbol will be displayed 3 .

– Regardless of the traffic light information,

you should always monitor your speed using

the speedometer and make sure you are ad-

hering to the legal speed limit.

– The traffic light information does not adjust

your vehicle's speed to the speed recom-

mendation shown in the display.

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

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General information

Traffic light information is subject to system limi-

tations and may be unavailable or only partially

available in the following situations:

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Messages

Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information

Tips

– Traffic light information was only available

in select cities at the time this manual was

published.

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

– Traffic light information is not available na-

tionwide.

Malfunction! See owner's manual

The system could not be configured, for example

due to a network malfunction. Turn off the igni-

tion and shut down the vehicle to restart the sys-

tem. Wait several minutes until the vehicle has

shut down completely and then turn the ignition

back on.

– The functions depend on the navigation da-

ta* being up-to-date and correct identifica-

tion by the traffic sign recognition*.

– Incorrect data from the camera-based traf-

fic sign recognition* or outdated navigation

system* map data may result in missing,

implausible, or incorrect images in the dis-

play.

Function currently unavailable. See owner's

manual

– Certain traffic lights can automatically ad-

just to the current traffic situation. If this

occurs, the display of traffic light informa-

tion can change suddenly.

There is a temporary system malfunction. Check

if one or more of the following situations applies

and correct the issue if necessary:

– Traffic light information is turned off

– Data transmission is deactivated

– The vehicle is not equipped with traffic sign rec-

ognition.

– The traffic signs on the road always take pri-

ority over the display. The driver is always

responsible for adhering to the regulations

applicable in the country where the vehicle

is being operated.

– There is no valid license

– Units of measurement and language set-

tings are displayed based on how they were

set in the MMI system settings ðpage 230.

– Traffic light information is not available in that

area

Driver alert warning

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information

Description

Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning

Turning traffic light information on or off

Within the limitations of the system, the driver

alert warning informs the driver if a break is

needed.

You can turn the traffic light information on or

off in the Driver assistance menu ðpage 130.

Accessing traffic light information

After starting to drive, the driver alert warning

analyzes the driving behavior and uses this data

to assess drowsiness. This assessment is continu-

ously compared with the current driving behav-

ior.

►

Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-

tions tab > Traffic signs.

Tips

If this comparison suggests that the driver is

drowsy while traveling at speeds of 40 mph (65

km/h) or above, then the system will recommend

a break. This suggestion will be provided by

means of a display in the instrument cluster. If

high levels of drowsiness are detected, there will

also be an audio signal.

If another tab or another function is selected

in the instrument cluster, the traffic light in-

formation will appear in the status bar on the

instrument cluster.

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System limitations

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning

In the some situations, the system may not be

able to interpret the driver's behavior correctly:

Turning the driver alert warning on or off

– At speeds lower than approximately 37 mph

(60 km/h)

You can turn the driver alert warning on or off

and adjust its settings in the Driver assistance

menu ðpage 130. The settings depend on the

vehicle equipment.

– At speeds greater than approximately 80 mph

(130 km/h)

– On curvy roads

Possible settings:

– With poor road conditions

– In construction zones

Sensitivity – You can set the sensitivity of the

driver alert warning to High, Medium or Low.

– In poor weather conditions

– When driving with a sporty driving style

– If you are distracted

Opening the drowsiness display

The current drowsiness assessment is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

– If the Lane guidance* is activated

– If the driver starts to sleep or sleeps momen-

tarily

►

Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-

tions tab > Driver state estimat.

Resetting the system

If you turn off the system, it will remain off the

next time you turn on the ignition.

The system will be automatically reset in the fol-

lowing situations:

– When you turn off the ignition

– If you unbuckle the driver's safety belt and open

the driver's door

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning

If  is displayed when there is a malfunction,

the driver alert warning functions may be un-

available or may be limited.

– If the vehicle is stationary for some time

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– Never drive when you are tired, as this could

increase the risk of an accident. On long

drives, regularly take breaks that are long

enough to provide sufficient rest. The driver

is always responsible for their own driving

capability.

A message that indicates the cause and possible

solution may appear with some displays. Try

turning on the system 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.

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

Tips



Driver alert warning: please take a rest!

In some situations, the system may interpret

driving maneuvers incorrectly and then rec-

ommend a break based on that incorrect in-

terpretation.

High levels of drowsiness have been detected.

Take a break.



Driver alert warning: rest recommended

Low levels of drowsiness have been detected.

Take a break if possible.

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Sensitivity – You can set the sensitivity of the dis-

traction warning to High, Medium or Low.

Distraction warning

Description

If you turn off the system, it will remain off the

next time you turn on the ignition.

Applies to: vehicles with distraction warning

The distraction warning will provide an alert if

the system detects that the driver is distracted

from the traffic situation.

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with distraction warning

The system detects if you are performing opera-

tions while driving that could distract you from

the traffic situation, such as adjusting the power

seat*.

If  is displayed when there is a malfunction,

the distraction warning functions may be unavail-

able or may be limited.

A message that indicates the cause and possible

solution may appear with some displays. Try

turning on the system again later.

In this case, the system will prompt you to con-

centrate on the traffic situation starting at low

speeds with a display in the instrument cluster,

as well as with an audio signal if you are very dis-

tracted.

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

System limitations

In some cases, the system may be limited or may

not operate at all:

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

– At speeds lower than approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h)

 Supervision needed. Focus on the road at all

times!

– If driver distraction is high due to external in-

fluences (such as the traffic situation)

– If driver distraction is high due to operating

equipment that is not part of the vehicle (such

as mobile devices)

High levels of distraction have been detected.

 Supervision needed. Focus on the road at all

times!

Low levels of distraction have been detected.

– If driver distraction is high due to use of the In-

fotainment system

Lap timer

WARNING

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with lap timer

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

You can record and evaluate lap times with the

lap timer. You can operate the lap timer using the

multifunction steering wheel ðpage 16.

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with distraction warning

Opening the lap timer

Turning the distraction warning on or off

►

Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-

tions tab >  button > Lap times.

You can turn the distraction warning on or off

and adjust its settings in the Driver assistance

menu ðpage 130. The settings depend on the

vehicle equipment.

An additional indicator will appear in the head-up

display*.

WARNING

Possible settings:

Your focus should always be on driving your

vehicle safely. As the driver, you have

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complete responsibility for safety in traffic. To

reduce the risk of an accident, only use the lap

timer functions in such a way that you always

maintain complete control over your vehicle in

all traffic situations.

Tips

– A maximum of 99 lap times can be meas-

ured.

– If timing is paused, you can continue it later

even if you turn off the ignition.

– Saved lap times cannot be individually de-

leted from the total results.

Tips

You can retrieve information from the trip

computer while the lap timer stopwatch is

running.

– The saved lap timer values will remain after

turning off the ignition.

Lap statistics

Applies to: vehicles with lap timer

Lap times and timing

Applies to: vehicles with lap timer

Displaying lap statistics

Requirement: the lap timer must be open.

You can display the number of laps driven , the

fastest lap +, the slowest lap , and the average

time ∅ in the instrument cluster.

Timing laps

►

To start timing manually, select Start lap 1 in

the menu.

►

Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle func-

►

To start timing automatically as soon as you be-

tions tab >  button > Lap statistics.

gin to drive, select Start lap 1 by driving off or

Start by driving off in the menu.

►

Turn the thumbwheel down or up to display the

individual lap times.

►

To start timing a new lap after driving a lap, se-

►

To return to the lap timing that was started, se-

lect New lap in the menu. This starts timing

lect the  button > Lap times.

the next lap at the same time.

Resetting lap statistics

After completing a lap, the difference between

the last lap and the previous best lap time will be

indicated with a  or +.

Requirement: the lap statistics menu must be

displayed.

►

To reset the lap statistics, press and hold the

left thumbwheel until the message No lap

times have been recorded yet. appears.

Pausing timing and displaying a split time

►

To take a break , select Pause in the menu.

►

To resume timing, select Resume in the menu.

►

To display a split time, select Split time in the

Tips

menu. The split time  appears for approxi-

mately ten seconds in the instrument cluster.

The current lap timing will continue running.

The lap statistics list the lap times for the last

30 laps. The fastest and slowest lap times out

of up to 99 measured laps are also displayed.

Canceling lap timing

Acceleration

measurement

The timing of the current lap will stop. The lap

time will be erased and will not be included in the

statistics.

1)

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with acceleration measurement

►

Select Cancel lap in the menu.

Resetting the time

With the acceleration measurement, you can

measure the time that you need to reach a



►

Select Reset lap times in the menu.

1)

Not available in all countries

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specific speed/distance. For the best possible

measurement readings, Audi recommends limit-

ing the ESC or turning it off. Keep in mind that

the environmental conditions and tire properties

can affect the results of the measurement.

ule (ITM). It replaces a separate transponder for

detecting toll fees. The system electronics are in-

tegrated in the rearview mirror housing.

To use the ITM in toll zones, you must register

and activate it.

Opening the acceleration measurement

Registration

►

Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-

►

Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:

tions tab >  button > Acceleration measure.

VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Integrated Toll

Module.

WARNING

►

Note the Integrated Toll Module ID.

Your focus should always be on driving your

vehicle safely. As the driver, you have com-

plete responsibility for safety in traffic. Only

use the acceleration measurement function

on closed courses to reduce the risk of acci-

dents.

►

To register the ITM, go to the displayed web ad-

dress and follow the instructions.

Activation

►

To activate the ITM, press  in the MMI.

Entering the number of passengers

Tips

A lower toll fee may be charged depending on the

number of passengers and the region. You must

either enter the number of passengers or deacti-

vate the ITM based on the laws applicable in the

area where you are driving.

The acceleration measurement was calibrated

using the largest possible summer tire/rim

combination available at the factory. Using a

different tire/rim combination could affect

the accuracy of the measurement.

►

To enter the number of passengers, select the

appropriate button in the MMI.

►

To deactivate the ITM, press  in the MMI.

Using the acceleration measurement

Applies to: vehicles with acceleration measurement

Tips

Requirement: the acceleration measurement

must be opened.

– The driver is responsible for specifying the

correct number of passengers and activat-

ing or deactivating the ITM.

►

Bring the vehicle to a full stop.

►

Select and confirm the desired speed or dis-

– Malfunctions can occur when detecting tolls

if both the ITM and transponder are activat-

ed. Deactivate the system not being used or

remove it as necessary.

tance.

►

Wait briefly until the  symbol appears in the

instrument cluster next to the time measure-

ment.

– If the rearview mirror is replaced, you must

register the new ITM and remove the old

ITM from the account.

►

To start the acceleration measurement, acceler-

ate the vehicle. The measurement ends auto-

matically once you have reached the selected

speed or distance.

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

ðpage 310.

Integrated Toll Module

Display

Description

Applies to: vehicles with Integrated Toll Module

The selected number of passengers is displayed

in the MMI status bar ðpage 25.

Depending on the region, you can pay toll fees in

certain countries using the Integrated Toll Mod-

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The  symbol in the status bar and a notifica-

tion in the MMI will indicate if there is a faulty

connection between the ITM and the MMI or if

the ITM is faulty. If the connection remains inter-

rupted or the ITM is faulty, drive immediately to

an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi

Service Facility.

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