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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.

– 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.

– 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

– 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.

– In trailer mode, some assist systems may be

limited, may not respond as usual, or may

be unavailable. Please refer to the instruc-

tions for towing a trailer located in

– 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.

ðpage 122.

– 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.

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– 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.

General messages

Driver assistance systems: currently limited. Af-

fected systems will be continuously updated in

message memory

Fig. 90 Rearview camera coverage area

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.

If this message appears, one or more driver assis-

tance systems is limited or unavailable. To dis-

play additional information, select the  tab

(messages) in the instrument cluster. Take note

of the information and adapt your driving style

accordingly.

Surrounding area

detection

Radar sensors

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area

surrounding the entire vehicle may be detected

ðfig. 89 1 .

Sensor and camera coverage areas

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.

Ultrasonic sensors

Depending on vehicle equipment, various areas

may be displayed in the MMI using the ultrasonic

sensors ðfig. 89.

The range of the displays depends on the location

of the ultrasonic sensors:

2

3

4

5

6

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)

Fig. 89 Sensor coverage area

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

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case, the area will appear black until the area has

been detected and evaluated.

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.

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. 90. Only this area is dis-

played on the upper display ð

.

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.

– 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.

– Sensors may be subject to physical system

limitations. External sources of interfer-

ence, for example from other vehicles, can

impair sensor functionality. The assist sys-

tems may be limited or may not function as

expected.

– 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.

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. 89

and cameras ðfig. 90 are schematic repre-

sentations and do not represent a true-to-

scale image of the sensor ranges.

– In some situations, the ability of the sensors

and cameras to detect and display certain

objects may be limited:

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

ðpage 330.

– Objects located above the coverage area,

such as bumpers on parked cars, garage

doors that are partially open, or objects

that are hanging

– Low obstacles

– 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

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Locations of the sensors and cameras

WARNING

Applies to: vehicles with laser scanner

– The surface of the laser scanner can become

hot during operation, which increases the

risk of burns.

– The laser scanner contains a class 1 laser in

accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014. When

used according to regulations, the laser is

not dangerous. Opening the laser module

and removing covers is not permitted. Doing

so could cause permanent injuries to the

eyes.

Fig. 91 Front area: sensors and cameras

– Any repair work on the laser module must

be performed by an authorized Audi dealer

or authorized Audi Service Facility; other-

wise the vehicle's operating license may be

voided. Incorrect repairs may cause limited

functionality and eye damage.

Tips

Applies to: vehicles with laser scanner

Fig. 92 Rear area: sensors and cameras

– The possible emissions are below the

threshold for class 1 lasers.

Front area

– Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and

1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to

Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-

ing sensors and cameras may be installed:

– Laser scanner in the front of the radiator grille

ð

Tips

– Camera behind the windshield

– Peripheral cameras on the exterior mirrors

– Front peripheral camera in the radiator grille

– Night vision camera in the radiator grille

– Front and side ultrasonic sensors

– Radar sensors at the front corners of the vehi-

cle

– 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.

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

ðpage 330.

– Radar sensor in the front in the radiator grille

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

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Driver assistance menu

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Tips

Applies to: vehicles with profile selection

– You can select profiles by pressing their

names or by pressing the  1 button re-

peatedly until the profile is active.

– To list systems included in a profile, select

 on the upper display.

Fig. 93 Center console: driver assistance systems button

In the Driver assistance menu, you can turn cer-

tain assist systems on or off, or adjust them to

your preferences.

Parking aid menu

Opening the Driver assistance menu

►

Press the  button 1 , or

►

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

HICLE > Driver assistance.

Customizing systems

►

To customize a system, press the  button in

the Driver assistance menu and select the de-

>

sired system

.

Fig. 94 Center console: parking aid button

►

Depending on the equipment, you can adjust

the systems to your preferences directly in the

In the Parking aid menu, you can turn certain

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

erences.

>

Driver assistance menu

.

Turning the systems on or off

►

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

HICLE > Parking aid, or

Press the button 1 in the center console and

Depending on the equipment, it may be in the

profile selection or the standard display.

►

Vehicles with profile selection



press

in the upper display when the parking

►

To activate all available systems, select the

system is active.

Maximum profile.

To activate only basic systems or none, select

the Basic profile, or All off

You can turn certain systems on/off by pressing

►

>

/ or adjust them to your preferences

.

1)

.

►

To activate single systems individually, first se-

lect the Individual profile. To turn individual

systems on and off in the Individual profile,

press  and / for the desired system.

Possible settings

The possible settings depend on the vehicle

equipment. Some settings are only available via



and under certain conditions.

– Automatic activation ðpage 174

– Front and rear volume ðpage 175

– Entertainment fader ðpage 175.

Applies to: vehicles with standard display

►

To turn a system on or off, press / for the



desired system.

1)

Depending on vehicle equipment

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– Clean rearview camera ðpage 176

– Trailer view ðpage 177

– View ðpage 179

– Rear cross-traffic assist ðpage 180

– Maneuver assist ðpage 193

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 Q8 SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

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