Get Driving information -> Driver alert warning Guide for Audi A5 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

Driving information

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fic sign recognition* or outdated navigation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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