2018-2026 Audi Q8 SUV Driver assistance -> Intersection assistant User Manual
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Driver assistance  
hitch. Do not use these functions when tow-  
ing a trailer.  
The coverage areas of the sensors ðfig. 119  
are schematic representations and do not  
represent a true-to-scale image of the sen-  
sor ranges.  
The system complies with United States FCC  
regulations and ISED regulations  
ðpage 330.  
Exit warning messages  
Applies to: vehicles with exit warning system  
If or is displayed when there is a malfunc-  
tion, the exit warning functions may be unavaila-  
ble 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 sensor area at the  
rear corners of the vehicle ðpage 130, fig. 92  
and try to turn the systems on again later.  
Fig. 122 Instrument cluster: intersection assistant direc-  
tion display with or without area view  
General information  
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 intersection assistant can warn about ap-  
proaching cross traffic in complex intersections  
ðfig. 121.  
The system monitors intersections and exit  
ramps using the sensors installed in the vehicle  
that detect the front and side areas around the  
vehicle. Moving objects that are approaching  
from behind, such as cars, are detected within  
the limitations of the system ð . In intersec-  
tions and exit ramps with poor visibility, the sys-  
tem can also warn about a potential collision  
with approaching cross traffic that is detected.  
Intersection assistant  
Description  
Applies to: vehicles with intersection assistant  
Requirements for using the intersection  
assistant:  
The speed must not be higher than approxi-  
mately 18 mph (30 km/h).  
The “D” position is selected.  
Fig. 121 Detected cross-traffic  
Displays, warnings, and braking  
Display: the red arrow 1 can indicate the di-  
rection from which the cross traffic is approach-  
ing. The indicator in the upper display only ap-  
pears when the parking aid is activated. For  
vehicles with peripheral cameras only in the  
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Driver assistance  
Front and Front corner camera views. The dis-  
play in the instrument cluster ðfig. 122 only  
appears if you have opened the driver assis-  
tance display in the trip computer ðpage 19.  
Depending on the equipment, the driver assis-  
tance display with area view will only appear if  
the tab has been selected in the instrument  
cluster.  
The system may not respond at all or it may  
not respond in time when vehicles are ap-  
proaching very quickly.  
Tips  
The coverage areas of the sensors ðfig. 121  
are schematic representations and do not  
represent a true-to-scale image of the sen-  
sor ranges.  
Warnings: the message Cross traffic!  
can  
warn about critical cross-traffic when driving  
forward. There may also be an audible signal.  
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 when driving forward at  
The system complies with United States FCC  
regulations and ISED regulations  
ðpage 330.  
Emergency assist  
speeds up to approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).  
Description  
Applies to: vehicles with emergency assist  
Turning the intersection assistant on or off  
Introduction  
You can turn the intersection assistant on or off  
in the Driver assistance menu ðpage 131.  
Within the limitations of the system, emergency  
assist can detect inactivity from the driver. In  
these instances, the system will give a warning,  
assume control of the vehicle if necessary, and  
automatically bring the vehicle to a stop in the  
lane.  
Messages  
If  
,
or is displayed when there is a mal-  
function, the intersection assistant 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 in front of the  
sensors ðpage 130 and try to turn the system on  
again later.  
Emergency assist availability  
The availability of emergency assist depends on  
whether you are driving with steering assist sys-  
tems or manually, and if the emergency assist is  
turned on or off in the Driver assistance menu:  
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You are driving with the adaptive cruise assist  
lane guidance function activated.  
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-  
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-  
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-  
ed.  
You are driving with the lane departure warn-  
ing.  
You are driving manually without steering as-  
sist systems.  
WARNING  
Observe the safety precautions and note the  
limitations of the assist systems, sensors,  
and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.  
The intersection assistant will not provide  
alerts about people and cannot warn you  
about every type of approaching objects,  
such as cyclists. Always monitor the traffic  
situation as well as the vehicle's surround-  
ings with direct eye contact.  
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