Get Assist systems -> Surrounding area detection Guide for Audi Q8 SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

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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:

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

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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