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Turning Predictive messages on or off

cruise control automatically brakes to match that

vehicle's speed and then maintains the set dis-

tance as much as possible. Once the system does

not detect a vehicle traveling ahead, adaptive

cruise control will accelerate up to the set speed.

You can turn the predictive messages on or off in

the Efficiency assist menu ðpage 146.

WARNING

Within the limitations of the system, lane guid-

ance provides corrective steering to assist the

driver with keeping the vehicle in the center of

the lane as much as possible. You can adjust if

the adaptive cruise assist will provide support

with lane guidance ðpage 151, Turning lane

guidance on or off.

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– Pay attention to traffic and the area around

your vehicle when efficiency assist is turned

on. The driver is always responsible for as-

sessing the traffic situation.

In stop-and-go traffic and in traffic jams, the ve-

hicle may brake to a full stop and then may also

start driving again automatically under certain

conditions.

Tips

– 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.

Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist: In traf-

fic jams or in stop-and-go traffic, the traffic jam

assist can assist you in staying within the lane

detected by the system ðpage 152.

– When a route is planned using the naviga-

tion system*, then system displays messag-

es based on an assumed route. Without

route guidance, the system displays mes-

sages based on an assumed route.

Applies to: vehicles with predictive control: pre-

dictive control can adjust the speed based on

traffic and road conditions ðpage 153, Predic-

tive control.

– The wording of the message may vary de-

pending on the Audi drive select* mode and

the selector position that are selected. No

messages are displayed when in the "S" driv-

ing program.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Adaptive cruise assist

Tips

General information

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations ðpage 330.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the adap-

tive cruise assist may consist of the following

functions:

Within the limitations of the system, the adap-

tive cruise control assists you while driving in

controlling the speed and the set distance to the

vehicle traveling ahead. If the system detects a

vehicle traveling ahead, the adaptive cruise con-

trol can brake and accelerate your vehicle within

the limitations of the system. On open roads with

no traffic, it functions like a cruise control sys-

tem. The stored speed is maintained. When ap-

proaching a vehicle traveling ahead, the adaptive

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– The system does not respond to people, ani-

mals, or objects that are crossing or approach-

ing from the opposite direction.

Limitations

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Display overview

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

Fig. 99 Example: driving into a curve

In some situations, the adaptive cruise assist

function is limited and you must assume control

of the vehicle when necessary, for example by ap-

plying the brakes.

– When driving into a curve ðfig. 99 and out of a

curve, the system may respond to a vehicle in

the neighboring lane and apply the brakes. You

can override the system by pressing the acceler-

ator pedal briefly.

Fig. 100 Instrument cluster: display in speedometer

– The system works with the various sensors and

cameras in the vehicle. Vehicles can only be de-

tected once they are within the area and range

covered by the sensors ðpage 128, fig. 89.

– When driving around tight curves, a vehicle

traveling ahead that was previously detected

may no longer be detected, and the adaptive

cruise assist may accelerate unexpectedly.

– The system does not respond to a stationary ve-

hicle in the same lane if it expects that you can

easily drive around the stationary vehicle by

turning the steering wheel.

– The system cannot respond to stationary obsta-

cles, such as vehicles at the end of a traffic jam,

especially when traveling at high speeds.

– The system has a limited ability to detect

vehicles that are traveling a short distance

ahead, off to the side of your vehicle, or moving

into your lane.

Fig. 101 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display with

or without area view

– Objects that are difficult to detect, such as mo-

torcycles traveling ahead, vehicles with high

ground clearance, or vehicles with an overhang-

ing load, may be detected late or not detected

at all.

The driving situation and the settings are dis-

played in the instrument cluster ðfig. 100. The

displays depend on the country and equipment.

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Display in the speedometer

Indicator lights

The display in the speedometer is not available in

all layouts*.

 – The speed/distance control is active. No

vehicles traveling ahead were detected. The stor-

ed speed is maintained.

1

2

3

Marking for the set speed

Current vehicle speed

 – The speed/distance control is active. A vehi-

cle traveling ahead was detected. The system

controls the speed and distance from the vehicle

traveling ahead, and accelerates and brakes auto-

matically.

Available speed range for adaptive cruise as-

sist (example)

View in the driver assistance display

Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may

have a driver assistance display with or without

area view.

Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist

 – Traffic jam assist with improved lane guid-

ance is active ðpage 152.

The driver assistance display without area view

ðfig. 101 (top) provides information about the

system status. The display only appears if it was

opened in the trip computer ðpage 19.

 – The speed/distance control is active but the

vehicle is not ready to drive. A vehicle traveling

ahead was detected. Your vehicle is stationary

and will not start driving automatically

ðpage 157.

The driver assistance display with area view

ðfig. 101 (bottom) will also show other vehicles

that are detected, within the limitations of the

system. The display of the objects will be simpli-

fied and might differ from the actual objects. The

area view will only appear if the  tab has been

selected in the instrument cluster.

 – The speed/distance control is active but the

vehicle is not ready to drive. No vehicles traveling

ahead were detected. Your vehicle is stationary

and will not start driving automatically.

 - The vehicle has been stationary for too long

and is not ready to drive. The indicator light and a

message indicate that the ready to drive status

can be activated again ðpage 157, Starting to

drive with adaptive cruise assist.

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5

6

7

Messages and settings

Your vehicle

Detected vehicle traveling ahead

Highlight on the vehicle for which the system

is currently adjusting

 – Take over. The braking power is not suffi-

cient ðpage 152, Brake intervention request or

the safe start monitor is providing a warning

ðpage 157.

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9

Messages and settings

Set target distance

10

If you fall below the set distance, the dis-

tance bars turn red from the bottom upward.



– Lane guidance is active.

11

12

Lane departure warning availability or inter-

vention display



– Actively take over steering immediately. The

system limitations have been reached

ðpage 153, Steering intervention requests.

Availability of lane guidance for adaptive

cruise assist



– Lane guidance is turned on but it is not ac-

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14

Width of the sensor coverage area

tive ðpage 152, Lane guidance limitations.

Green markings in the direction of the vehicle

for which the system is currently adjusting

 /  – Actively take over steering immediate-

ly. No steering detected or a system limitation

has been reached ðpage 153, Steering interven-

tion requests.

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16

Side assist display

Vehicle detected in the adjacent lane

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Driver assistance

SET

►

Press the

cated with a marking in the speedometer

ðpage 148, fig. 100 and shown in the instru-

ment cluster ð

button 2 . The set speed is indi-

WARNING

1

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

.

To store the speed while the vehicle is station-

ary, also hold the brake pedal down.

Tips

You can set any speed between 15 mph

(20 km/h) and the maximum possible speed

range 3 ðpage 148, fig. 100.

– The sensor coverage area and the area view

ðfig. 101 are schematic diagrams that do

not display actual dimensions.

Pausing cruise control

– Applies to: vehicles with area view: Objects

approaching from behind will be depicted as

vehicles, regardless of the actual object

type.

The control can be stopped at any time:

►

While driving or when the vehicle is stationary:

Press the lever away from you in the direction

of the arrow, or

While driving: Press the brake pedal.

Using adaptive cruise assist

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

►

The  indicator light turns off.

Resuming regulation

The previously set speed can be resumed at any

time after a pause.

►

To resume cruise control while driving, pull the

lever toward you in the direction of the arrow.

►

To resume cruise control when stationary, pull

the lever toward you in the direction of the ar-

row while pressing the brake pedal.

Fig. 102 Lever: using adaptive cruise assist

Changing the speed

►

To increase or decrease the set speed in smaller

increments, briefly tap the lever toward

to the first level.

To increase or decrease the set speed in larger

increments, briefly tap the lever toward or

to the second level.

To increase or decrease the set speed continu-

ously, hold the lever toward or until the

+

or

-

►

+

-

+

-

Fig. 103 Lever: changing the speed

marking in the speedometer 1 ðpage 148,

fig. 100 has reached the desired speed.

Turning on

Applies to: vehicles with predictive control: Pre-

dictive control can automatically adjust the set

speed based on traffic and road condi-

tions ðpage 153.

►

To turn on the adaptive cruise assist, pull the

lever up to position 1 until it engages.

Storing the speed and activating regulation

If you have turned on the system, you can set the

current speed as the “regulated speed” and acti-

vate regulation:

Preselecting a speed

You can also preselect the speed when adaptive

cruise assist is not active by moving the lever in

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Driver assistance

the desired direction + / - . Activate the previ-

ously selected speed by pulling the lever toward

you in the direction of the arrow.

the country where the vehicle is being oper-

ated.

– If you turn off the ignition or the adaptive

cruise assist, the stored speed is erased for

safety reasons.

Turning off

If you do not want to use the adaptive cruise as-

sist for a longer period of time, you can turn it

off.

– When the adaptive cruise assist is turned

on, the ESC and the ASR are turned on auto-

matically.

– The system cannot be turned off or it may

be interrupted if the road exceeds the maxi-

mum possible grade for safe operation.

►

Push the lever away from you into position

until it clicks into place.

0

The indicator light and the set speed will turn off.

Turning lane guidance on or off

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and lane guid-

ance

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– Adaptive cruise assist is only an assist sys-

tem, and the driver is still responsible for

vehicle operation. The driver is especially re-

sponsible for braking, steering, starting to

drive, and controlling the speed and the dis-

tance from other vehicles.

– Turn on adaptive cruise assist only if the sur-

rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt

your driving style to the current visual,

weather, road, and traffic conditions.

Fig. 104 Turn signal lever: button for lane guidance and

lane departure warning

Within the limitations of the system, lane guid-

ance provides corrective steering to assist you

with keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane

as much as possible. This feature can be deacti-

vated.

– Turn off adaptive cruise assist temporarily

when driving in turning lanes or highway ex-

its. This prevents the vehicle from accelerat-

ing to the stored speed when in these situa-

tions.

SET

– If you press the

button 2 when driving

In a traffic jam, lane guidance also helps with

leaving a space for emergency vehicles by

steering your vehicle as close to the edge of your

lane as possible.

at speeds below 15 mph (20 km/h), the

minimum possible speed that the system

can maintain will be set. If no vehicle is de-

tected ahead of you, the vehicle will acceler-

ate up to that speed.

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Turning lane guidance on or off

►

You can turn the availability of lane guidance on

Tips

or off under Adaptive cruise assist in the driver

assistance menu ðpage 131, or

Briefly press the 1 button on the turn signal

– Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel so you can be ready to steer at any

time. The driver is always responsible for

adhering to the regulations applicable in

►

lever.

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1)

In certain countries.

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Driver assistance

The availability of lane guidance is indicated by

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

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arrows ðpage 148, fig. 101 and indicator

lights ðpage 149 in the driver assistance display.

WARNING

The system can assist you by providing corrective

steering only when adaptive cruise assist is ac-

tively regulating and availability is turned on.

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Lane guidance limitations

Tips



If

turns white, lane guidance is turned on but

is not active. This may occur due to the following

system limitations or situations:

– Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel so you can be ready to steer at any

time. The driver is always responsible for

adhering to the regulations applicable in

the country where the vehicle is being oper-

ated.

– The necessary lane marker lines have not been

detected (for example, in a construction zone

or because the lines are obstructed by snow,

dirt, water, or lighting)

– Audi recommends only turning on lane

guidance on well-constructed roads.

– The lane is too narrow or too wide.

– The curve is too narrow.

– Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.

– The turn signal was activated.

– The driver's hands are not on the steering

wheel.

Driver intervention requests

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

Traffic jam assist with improved lane

guidance

Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist

The  indicator light will be on when the traffic

jam assist with improved lane guidance is active.

A vehicle traveling ahead was detected. The sys-

tem controls the speed and distance from the ve-

hicle traveling ahead, and accelerates and brakes

automatically. Traffic jam assist is available at

speeds below 40 mph (60 km/h).

Applies to: driver assistance display without area view

Fig. 105 Instrument cluster: brake intervention request

Messages



If

is displayed when there is a malfunction,

the functions may be unavailable or 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 in front of the

sensors ðpage 130 and try to turn on the sys-

tems again later.

Applies to: driver assistance display with area view

Fig. 106 Instrument cluster: brake intervention request

Brake intervention request

If the  indicator light turns on and the mes-

1)

sage Distance! appears, press the brake pedal

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

to slow down your vehicle ð

.

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1)

Depending on vehicle equipment

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The braking effect by the adaptive cruise assist is

not strong enough to maintain a sufficient dis-

tance to the vehicle traveling ahead in this situa-

tion.

– The intervention requests may be accompa-

nied by additional audio or visual signals,

depending on the situation.

Predictive control

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and predictive

control

This view 1 will also appear if you have selected

the driver assistance display in the trip computer

ðpage 19 or if you selected the  tab.

Steering intervention requests



If the

indicator light turns on, actively take

over steering immediately. The limitations of the

system have been reached, for example because

the system’s steering power is not sufficient in

curves that are too narrow. The system will be-

come inactive after a short time and will only be-

come available again later.

Fig. 107 Instrument cluster: speedometer: predictive con-

trol display

If the  or  indicator lights turn on and a cor-

responding message appears, actively take over

steering immediately. Sufficient steering activity

was not detected or a system limitation has been

reached. Keep your hands on the steering wheel

so you can be ready to steer at any time. If you do

not take over steering, adaptive cruise assist will

be canceled. If the vehicle is equipped with emer-

gency assist and it is ready to function, it will be

activated ðpage 170.

General information

With predictive control, efficiency assist adapts

the set speed in adaptive cruise control 1 based

on detected speed limits and the upcoming

route. Once the system no longer detects any in-

cidents, adaptive cruise control will accelerate

again to the last speed that you set. After turning

on the ignition, a message appears when adap-

tive cruise assist is first activated to indicate if

predictive control is available

1)

.

WARNING

Incident symbols indicate the situation to which

predictive control is responding ðpage 146, Sit-

uation symbols.

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– Adaptive cruise assist is only an assist sys-

tem, and the driver is still responsible for

vehicle operation. The driver is especially re-

sponsible for braking, steering, and main-

taining the distance to other vehicles.

Requirements

– At least one predictive control function is

turned on in the Driver assistance menu under

Adaptive cruise assist ðpage 131.

– Adaptive cruise assist must be actively regulat-

ing ðpage 150.

Tips

– The system can only respond to speed limits

that are 15 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

– The map content of the navigation system*

must be updated regularly in order for the sys-

tem to work without restrictions ðpage 223.

– Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel so you can be ready to steer at any

time. The driver is always responsible for

adhering to the regulations applicable in

the country where the vehicle is being oper-

ated.

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1)

Depending on vehicle equipment

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Display in the speedometer

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 display depends on vehicle equipment and is

not available in all layouts*.

1

The marking shows the set speed (regulated

speed that was set by you or by the predictive

control).

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– Pay attention to traffic and the area around

your vehicle when predictive control is

turned on. The driver is always responsible

for assessing the traffic situation.

2

3

The red band shows the difference between

the speed limit and the set speed that is set.

The gray band shows if the vehicle speed is

planned to drop below the set speed due to

the road layout.

Overriding control

– The system does not consider “right of way”

rules and does not respond to traffic lights,

so lack of driver attention in these situations

can increase the risk of an accident.

You can override the predictive control at any

time by pressing the accelerator pedal. If the sys-

tem changes the vehicle speed to adapt to speed

limits, you can change the speed using the lever

ðpage 150, fig. 103.

– The speed when driving through curves may

be different from what you as a driver would

do or may not be suitable for the weather

and road conditions. If necessary, apply the

brakes and reduce the selected speed to be

maintained in the Adjustment to curves

along route setting to reduce the risk of an

accident.

Setting predictive control

You can turn the predictive control on or off or

adjust its settings in the Driver assistance menu

under Adaptive cruise assist ðpage 131. The

settings depend on the vehicle equipment.

Set speed limit – adaptation to speed limits can

be turned On or Off. Regulation With tolerance

can also be selected, if desired. In this scenario,

you may fall below or exceed the set speed in fa-

vor of increased efficiency.

Tips

– Predictive control can exceed or drop below

the maximum permitted speed. The driver

is always responsible for adhering to the

permitted speed limits.

Adjustment to curves along route – the adjust-

ment to the route ahead can be turned Off or set

individually from Slow to Fast. The setting influ-

ences vehicle handling with predictive control,

for example the speed for driving through curves.

– 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.

Messages

– If a speed limit is detected, the marking

1

of the set speed limit will be adjusted even

if the adaptive cruise assist is not actively

regulating.



If

and a message with Predictive control is

displayed when there is a malfunction, the func-

tions are unavailable or limited.

– Control by the system depends on which

adaptive cruise assist driving program is set

or on the selected Audi drive select* mode.

– After turning on the ignition and first driv-

ing onto a freeway or similar road without a

speed limit, the system will regulate the

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 130 and try to turn on the sys-

tems again later.

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speed to 80 mph (130 km/h) . Then the

er the speed, the greater the distance that is

needed. The following distances can be set:

system adjusts to the last speed set by the

driver.

Sym- Time distance

bol

Distance at 62

mph (100 km/h)

– There is no adaptation to speed limits when

driving through highway interchanges and

when driving on or off the expressway.

– The system can fail to provide control or the

control may be faulty if the values from the

camera-based traffic sign recognition* are

incorrect or the navigation system* map da-

ta is outdated.

Approximately 1

second

92 feet (28 m)

118 feet (36 m)



Approximately 1.3

seconds



Approximately 1.8

seconds (the set-

ting corresponds to

– When route guidance is turned on, the sys-

tem adapts to the route provided by the

navigation system. Driving without route

guidance or leaving a route can result in

faulty control.

164 feet (50 m)



a distance that is

“half of the vehicle

speed”)

Approximately 2.4

seconds

219 feet (67 m)

328 feet (100 m)



Setting the distance

Approximately 3.6

seconds

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist



WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Tips

– When setting the distance, the driver is re-

sponsible for adhering to any applicable le-

gal regulations.

Fig. 108 Lever: setting the distance

– In the driver assistance display, a graphic

view is shown instead of the indicator lights.

The display matches the functions of the in-

dicator lights.

When approaching a vehicle traveling ahead, the

adaptive cruise assist brakes to the set speed and

then maintains the set distance. If the vehicle

traveling ahead accelerates, then the adaptive

cruise assist will also accelerate up to the speed

that you have set.

– Depending on the selected driving program

and distance, driving behavior when acceler-

ating may vary from moderate to sporty

ðpage 158, Adjusting the adaptive cruise

assist.

►

Tap the rocker switch to display the distance

that is currently set.

►

To increase or decrease the distance in incre-

– The distances provided are specified values.

Depending on the driving situation and the

driving style of the vehicle traveling ahead,

the actual distance may be more or less

than these target distances.

ments, tap the switch again toward

+

or - .

The newly-set distance will be shown briefly, for

example with the  indicator light.

If you adjust the speed, you must also change the

time gap to the vehicle traveling ahead. The high-

1)

In certain countries.

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When the driver assistance display is open, the

Additional functions

message Overridden will appear.

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

Behavior when a turn signal is active (for

1)2)

merging)

When you use the turn signal, for example when

merging, then the system extends its area of

control into the adjacent lane. When the function

is active, the adaptive cruise assist will reduce the

speed so that you can merge behind the next ve-

hicle more easily ð

.

Requirements: the system is activated and has

detected that you are driving on a highway, the

difference in speed compared to other vehicles is

sufficiently small, and the distance between the

vehicles is great enough. The vehicles are driving

in traffic that is flowing consistently.

Fig. 109 Lever: using adaptive cruise assist

Requirement: all additional functions require

adaptive cruise assist control to be active.

Overriding control

You can override control by the system complete-

ly, for example if you would like to pass another

vehicle or if you would like to accelerate faster.

►

To activate the function, activate the turn sig-

nal in the direction of the lane in which you

would like to merge.

►

To cancel the function after a short period of

►

To accelerate manually, pull the lever toward

time, turn off the turn signal. System control

will be canceled immediately if you press the

accelerator pedal.

you in the direction of the arrow and hold it

there, or press the accelerator pedal.

To resume the usual cruise control, release the

►

lever or remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal.

The system will continue to maintain distance to

the vehicle traveling ahead in your own lane,

within the limitations of the system.

When the driver assistance display is open, the

message Overridden will appear.

WARNING

Decreasing the distance

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal

could override the cruise control. Braking in-

terventions and corrective actions by the

system may not occur.

You can temporarily decrease the distance even

more, for example if you would like to merge into

another lane because of lane closures. In this sit-

uation, the adaptive cruise assist will accelerate

above the set speed if necessary.

►

To further reduce the distance temporarily to

– The functions only provide assistance. The

driver is still responsible for controlling the

vehicle when using these functions. The

driver is especially responsible for changing

lanes, applying the brakes, controlling the

the vehicle traveling ahead, pull the lever to-

ward you in the direction of the arrow and hold

it in that position.

To resume the system control, release the lev-

er.

►

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1)

This is not available in some countries.

2)

The function or equipment that is described was in devel-

opment at the time this manual was published and may

not be available in your vehicle.

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►

To extend ready to drive status for a brief time

or to reactivate it, pull the lever briefly toward

you in the direction of the arrow ðpage 156,

fig. 109.

To resume control of the vehicle immediately,

tap the accelerator pedal.

speed, and maintaining the distance to oth-

er vehicles.

Driving in stop-and-go traffic

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

Safe start monitor

The vehicle can still start to drive even if certain

obstacles are detected when starting to drive

ð

. If the surrounding area detection detects

an obstacle, you will be alerted to the danger by

the  indicator light.

If the driver assistance display is open, the

view 1 ðfig. 110 and the message Warning!

will also appear. An audio signal will sound as

well. Your vehicle will drive more slowly when

starting. This may also occur in some situations

when there is no apparent obstacle.

Applies to: driver assistance display without area view

Fig. 110 Instrument cluster: safe start monitor

►

Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle if

necessary.

WARNING

Applies to: driver assistance display with area view

Fig. 111 Instrument cluster: safe start monitor

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Stopping with adaptive cruise assist

1)

The adaptive cruise assist also assists you in stop-

and-go traffic. Within the limitations of the sys-

tem, your vehicle may brake and remain at a stop

if a vehicle traveling ahead stops.

– As long as the ready to drive message is

displayed, your vehicle will start driving

even if there is an obstacle between your ve-

hicle and the vehicle traveling ahead. To re-

duce the risk of an accident, always make

sure there are no obstacles between your ve-

hicle and the vehicle traveling ahead.

1)

Starting to drive with adaptive cruise assist

As long as the ready to drive message is dis-

played, your vehicle will begin driving automati-

cally when the vehicle traveling ahead starts to

Tips

move ð

.

For safety reasons, adaptive cruise assist only

starts driving actively if:

The touching of the steering wheel will be evalu-

ated in stop-and-go traffic. As long as at least

one hand is detected on the steering wheel, the

driver will be considered ready for driving and the

ready to drive status can be extended.

– The driver’s safety belt is fastened.

– All doors and the hood are closed

– The vehicle has not been stationary for a

long period of time.

If your vehicle is stopped for too long, it will not

begin driving again automatically for safety rea-

sons and the message will turn off.

1)

This is not available in some countries.

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Driver assistance

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

Adjusting the adaptive cruise assist

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

You can adjust the adaptive cruise assist to your

preferences in the Driver assistance menu

ðpage 131. The settings depend on the vehicle

equipment.

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

Narrow area

Possible settings:

Depending on vehicle equipment, this message

will appear in the driver assistance display if the

adaptive cruise assist is adjusting the speed in a

narrow area, for example in a construction zone.

The display 1 will only appear in vehicles equip-

ped with area view and if the  tab has been se-

lected in the instrument cluster.

Lane guidance – If lane guidance is also active

when adaptive cruise assist control is active, you

can turn it on or off.

Driving program – Depending on the driving pro-

gram and the distance that are set, the vehicle

handling will be adjusted from Sport to Comfort

and the lane guidance haptic feedback will be ad-

justed.



Adaptive cruise assist: Please take over!

Adaptive cruise assist was ended, for example be-

cause the vehicle rolled backwards when starting

on a slight incline even though the system was

active. You must take over further control of the

vehicle.

Store last distance - The last distance that was

set will be stored after the ignition is turned off.

If the distance is not stored, distance  (time

distance of approximately 1.8 seconds) is auto-

matically preset every time the ignition is turned

on.



Adaptive cruise assist: limited availability.

See owner's manual

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

This message appears when the sensor view is

limited, for example, when weather conditions

are too poor or a sensor is covered. You can turn

on the adaptive cruise assist, but certain func-

tions such as assistance in narrow areas will not

be available. Under certain circumstances, some

objects may be detected late or may not be de-

tected at all. Be especially careful. Cleaning the

area in front of the sensors ðpage 130 may cor-

rect the malfunction.

Applies to: driver assistance display with area view

Fig. 112 Instrument cluster: narrow area



If

or

is displayed when there is a malfunc-

tion, the adaptive cruise assist functions or traffic

jam assist* functions may be unavailable or limit-

ed.

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 130 and try to turn on the sys-

tems again later.

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View in the driver assistance display

Distance warning

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist

Description

Applies to: vehicles with distance warning

This view will only appear if you have selected the

driver assistance display in the trip computer

ðpage 19 or if you selected the  tab.

1

Driver assistance display without area view:

vehicle traveling ahead detected

2

Driver assistance display without area view:

you can estimate the distance to an obstacle

with the help of the markings. Each marking

represents approximately one second.

3

4

Driver assistance display without area view:

set warning threshold. Depending on the set-

tings, the display will be colored in from the

bottom to the top.

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist and without

area view

Fig. 113 Instrument cluster: display of the current dis-

tance

The actual distance is smaller than the set

distance and you will be informed about the

danger.

Adjusting the distance warning

You can turn the distance warning on or off in the

Driver assistance menu, or adjust it to your pref-

erences ðpage 131. The settings depend on the

vehicle equipment.

Possible settings:

– Warning threshold

Messages

If  or  is displayed when there is a malfunc-

tion, the distance warning functions may be un-

available 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 in front of the

sensors ðpage 130 and try to turn the system on

again later.

Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist:

Fig. 114 Instrument cluster: distance warning with or

without area view

General information

At speeds above approximately 40 mph (65

km/h), this function measures the distance to

the vehicle traveling ahead as a time interval, as

long as the adaptive cruise assist is not actively

regulating. If the distance falls below the warn-

ing threshold and remains there, the system will

warn you of the hazard with the  indicator

light.

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.

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