Get Parking and maneuvering -> Rearview camera and peripheral cameras Guide for Audi A5 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

Parking and maneuvering

The new level is demonstrated briefly* when the

volume is adjusted.

Tips

– The segments in the side area* are detected

and analyzed when passing. If you turn the

ignition off and on again or open the door,

or if the vehicle is stationary for a period of

time, the surrounding area may have

changed in the meantime. In this case, the

area will appear black until the area has

been detected and evaluated.

Error messages

If  appears, the sensor in the respective area

or the speaker is faulty. Drive immediately to an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility to have the malfunction corrected.



is displayed when there is a malfunc-

tion, the parking aid functions may be unavaila-

ble or may be limited.

– If the distance to an obstacle remains con-

stant, the volume of the distance warning

gradually lowers after a few seconds until it

is muted (this does not apply to the continu-

ous tone). If the obstacle comes closer than

it was before the sound was muted, the

tone will sound again. If the obstacle be-

comes farther away than it was before the

sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay

attention to the vehicle's surroundings

when you start to drive.

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 on the sys-

tems 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.

Rearview camera and

peripheral cameras

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– 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.

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Note

Fig. 128 Orientation line display when parking

– Keep enough distance from the curb to

avoid damage to the rims.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a rearview

camera or multiple peripheral cameras may be

available.

– Applies to: vehicles with park assist: If you

park in short parking spaces using park as-

sist, a continuous tone will sound from the

parking aid when the distance to an object is

less than approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m).

Do not continue driving forward or in re-

verse.

The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-

ver using orientation lines.

The peripheral cameras expand the vehicle over-

view to include various views around the vehicle

that can be selected.

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Warnings

WARNING

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Activating and deactivating

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Fig. 130 Center display: aiming at a parking spot

When parking with the rearview camera or pe-

ripheral camera, the parking aid audio and visual

warnings* ðpage 164 will also assist you.

Visual orientation lines

The orange orientation lines show the vehi-

cle's direction of travel ð . Turn the steer-

ing wheel until the orange orientation lines

align with the parking space.

Fig. 129 Center console: parking aid button

Activating and deactivating

►

Press the  button in the center console, or

You can use the horizontal blue markings to

help you estimate the distance to an obsta-

cle. Each marking represents approximately

3 feet (1 meter). The blue surface is a static

display and represents an extension of the

vehicle perimeter to the rear.

►

Press  on in the center display if the visual

distance indicator ðpage 164, fig. 127 is

shown.

The system can be activated at low speeds, such

when maneuvering.

You can recognize the rear bumper in the

lower display.

Automatic activation

The system activates automatically when the ig-

nition is on and the reverse gear is engaged.

You should stop driving in reverse when the

red orientation line touches the edge of an

object, at the latest.

Automatic deactivation

Symbols

Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras

The system will deactivate automatically once

the vehicle exceeds a certain speed while driving

forward.

If // is displayed and the display area

represented by that symbol is not available, then

the camera on the that side is not available. The

power exterior mirrors may have been folded in

or a door or the luggage compartment lid may

have been opened.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

If  is displayed, there is a system malfunction

and the display area represented by that symbol

is not available. The camera is not working in this

area.

If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,

drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or 

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authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-

function corrected.

ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The

front of the vehicle swings out more than

the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of

distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-

ner of the vehicle does not collide with any

obstacles.

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– 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.

– Keep enough distance from the curb to

avoid damage to the rims.

– 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.

Note

– The orange orientation lines 1 show the di-

rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-

Operating the peripheral cameras

Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras

►

To select a view, press 1 - 7 or tap in an area

to show the vehicle in the side view

Selecting a view in the side area

The vehicle surroundings are shown in the side

area of the display. You can adjust the view to

your preferences in the Parking aid menu

ðpage 130. You can switch between a visual dis-

play (Graphic) and the vehicle surroundings

(Camera).

Fig. 131 Center display: peripheral cameras

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On vehicles with peripheral cameras, you can se-

lect among different views.

Selecting the views

►

To display the entire selection bar, tap the cur-

rent view 1 or swipe at the edge of the selec-

tion bar from left to right.

Requirement: The vehicle surroundings (Camera) is select-

ed and visible in the View in the side area.

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Symbol/Descrip-

Description

tion

Front corner

or Display selection intersections with poor visibility. It shows an almost 180° panoramic view

This view makes it easier to drive out of tight parking spaces or areas and

bar

in front of the vehicle.

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

vehicle.

Front

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-

Surroundings

Rear

cle image is shown by the system ð

This view assists you in using the full area for maneuvering behind the ve-

hicle. This is the rearview camera image.

This view can assist you when driving out of tight parking spaces or areas

with poor visibility. It shows an almost 180° panoramic view behind the

vehicle.

Rear corner

This view helps you to see the distance between the front tires and the

curb and the steering wheel angle when parking.

Front tires

Rear tires

This view helps you to detect the distance between the rear wheels and

the curb when parking.

Steering wheel an- The red lines represent the estimated direction of travel based on the

gle steering wheel angle ð

– When first activated while a forward gear is

engaged, the Front corner is displayed.

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– The Surroundings view is created from the

individual camera images. The vehicle image

is shown by the system. Objects and obsta-

cles 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.

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.

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– Audio warnings: an audio signal may sound as

an additional warning when driving in reverse.

– 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.

Rear cross-traffic assist

Description

Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist

The audio warning signal and the automatic

brake activation occur only when driving in re-

verse.

Turning the rear cross-traffic assist on or off

You can turn the rear cross-traffic assist on or off

in the Parking aid menu ðpage 130.

Fig. 132 Sensor detection range for rear cross-traffic assist

Messages

If  ,  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 obstructed. Clean the area of the sensors

at the rear corners of the vehicle ðpage 129,

fig. 104 and try to turn the system on again later.

Fig. 133 Center display: rear cross-traffic assist display

General information

Rear cross-traffic assist monitors the area behind

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 ðfig. 132. A display in the MMI 1 and

various warnings provide assistance when exiting

a parking space.

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide

alerts about people and cannot warn you

about every type of approaching object,

such as bicycles. Always monitor the traffic

situation as well as the vehicle's surround-

ings with direct eye contact.

Requirements for using the rear cross-traffic

assist:

– The parking aid is active ðpage 163 or reverse

gear is selected.

– The speed when driving in reverse must not be

higher than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).

Displays, warnings, and braking

– The system may not respond at all or it may

not respond at the right time when objects

are approaching very quickly.

– Display: the display 1 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.

– The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide

alerts if your vehicle is parallel or diagonally

parked or if your vehicle is pulled too far in-

to the parking space so that it is hidden by

adjacent vehicles.

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