2018-2026 Audi Q8 SUV Driving information -> Driver alert warning User Manual
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Driving information  
With area view: Select in the instrument clus-  
ter: tab.  
The traffic light information does not adjust  
your vehicle's speed to the speed recom-  
mendation shown in the display.  
Tips  
Observe the safety precautions and note the  
limitations of the assist systems, sensors,  
and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.  
If another tab or another function is selected  
in the instrument cluster, the traffic light in-  
formation will appear in the status bar on the  
instrument cluster.  
Tips  
Traffic light information was only available  
in select cities at the time this manual was  
published.  
Messages  
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information  
Traffic light information is not available na-  
tionwide.  
The following messages may appear, depending  
on the vehicle equipment:  
The functions depend on the navigation da-  
ta* being up-to-date and correct identifica-  
tion by the traffic sign recognition*.  
Incorrect data from the camera-based traf-  
fic sign recognition* or outdated navigation  
system* map data may result in missing,  
implausible, or incorrect images in the dis-  
play.  
Malfunction! See owner's manual  
The system could not be configured, for example  
due to a network malfunction. Turn off the igni-  
tion and shut down the vehicle to restart the sys-  
tem. Wait several minutes until the vehicle has  
shut down completely and then turn the ignition  
back on.  
Certain traffic lights can automatically ad-  
just to the current traffic situation. If this  
occurs, the display of traffic light informa-  
tion can change suddenly.  
Function currently unavailable. See owner's  
manual  
There is a temporary system malfunction. Check  
if one or more of the following situations applies  
and correct the issue if necessary:  
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.  
Traffic light information is turned off  
Data transmission is deactivated  
The vehicle is not equipped with traffic sign rec-  
ognition.  
Units of measurement and language set-  
tings are displayed based on how they were  
set in the MMI system settings ðpage 248.  
There is no valid license  
Traffic light information is not available in that  
area  
Operation  
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information  
Driver alert warning  
Turning traffic light information on or off  
Description  
Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning  
You can turn the traffic light information on or  
off in the Driver assistance menu ðpage 131.  
Within the limitations of the system, the driver  
alert warning informs the driver if a break is  
needed.  
Accessing traffic light information  
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may  
have a driver assistance display with or without  
area view.  
After starting to drive, the driver alert warning  
analyzes the driving behavior and uses this data  
Without area view: Select in the instrument  
cluster: Vehicle functions tab > Traffic signs.  
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Driving information  
to assess drowsiness. This assessment is continu-  
ously compared with the current driving behav-  
ior.  
Tips  
In some situations, the system may interpret  
driving maneuvers incorrectly and then rec-  
ommend a break based on that incorrect in-  
terpretation.  
If this comparison suggests that the driver is  
drowsy while traveling at speeds of 40 mph (65  
km/h) or above, then the system will recommend  
a break. This suggestion will be provided by  
means of a display in the instrument cluster. If  
high levels of drowsiness are detected, there will  
also be an audio signal.  
Operation  
Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning  
Turning the driver alert warning on or off  
You can turn the driver alert warning on or off  
and adjust its settings in the Driver assistance  
menu ðpage 131. The settings depend on the  
vehicle equipment.  
System limitations  
In the some situations, the system may not be  
able to interpret the driver's behavior correctly:  
At speeds lower than approximately 37 mph  
(60 km/h)  
Possible settings:  
Sensitivity – You can set the sensitivity of the  
driver alert warning to High, Medium or Low.  
At speeds greater than approximately 80 mph  
(130 km/h)  
On curvy roads  
If you turn off the system, it will remain off the  
next time you turn on the ignition.  
With poor road conditions  
In construction zones  
In poor weather conditions  
When driving with a sporty driving style  
If you are distracted  
Messages  
Applies to: vehicles with driver alert warning  
If is displayed when there is a malfunction,  
the driver alert warning functions may be un-  
available or may be limited.  
If the Lane guidance* is activated  
If the driver starts to sleep or sleeps momen-  
tarily  
A message that indicates the cause and possible  
solution may appear with some displays. Try  
turning on the system again later.  
Resetting the system  
The system will be automatically reset in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-  
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-  
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-  
ed.  
When you turn off the ignition  
If you unbuckle the driver's safety belt and open  
the driver's door  
If the vehicle is stationary for some time  
The following messages may appear, depending  
on the vehicle equipment:  
WARNING  
Driver alert warning: please take a rest!  
Observe the safety precautions and note the  
limitations of the assist systems, sensors,  
and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.  
Never drive when you are tired, as this could  
increase the risk of an accident. On long  
drives, regularly take breaks that are long  
enough to provide sufficient rest. The driver  
is always responsible for their own driving  
capability.  
High levels of drowsiness have been detected.  
Take a break.  
Driver alert warning: rest recommended  
Low levels of drowsiness have been detected.  
Take a break if possible.  
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