2018-2026 Audi Q8 SUV Driving information -> Traffic light information User Manual
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Driving information  
camera may be obstructed. Clean the area in  
front of the front camera ðpage 130 and try to  
turn the system on again later.  
an area with traffic light information but cannot  
receive a traffic light signal, then a gray traffic  
light symbol will be displayed 3 .  
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-  
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-  
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-  
ed.  
General information  
Traffic light information is subject to system limi-  
tations and may be unavailable or only partially  
available in the following situations:  
The following messages may appear, depending  
on the vehicle equipment:  
If the permitted speed limit is exceeded  
If driving below a certain speed limit  
If the next traffic light is less than approximate-  
ly 100 feet (30 m) away  
Traffic sign recognition: currently limited.  
See owner's manual  
If the estimated wait time at a red light is less  
than four seconds  
This message appears if navigation system data  
is not available, for example on newly-construct-  
ed roads. The speed limit display will be tempo-  
rarily limited, which increases the risk of an incor-  
rect display.  
If there is no traffic light data available  
If emergency response vehicles or public transit  
systems are active  
If traffic lights are in construction zones or be-  
ing serviced  
No traffic sign information available  
Depending on the area, there is no valid naviga-  
tion data and no speed limits were detected. This  
may also appear if there is a recommended  
speed, but no speed limit (for example when  
driving on and off the expressway).  
If there are warnings from the camera-based  
traffic sign recognition*  
If the camera-based traffic sign recognition* is  
malfunctioning or not available  
If the data connection has been interrupted  
If data transmission is deactivated in the priva-  
cy settings  
Traffic light information  
If the subscription has expired  
Description  
If this is the case, the menu item will be grayed  
out or it will not be possible to select it.  
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information  
WARNING  
When traffic light information is shown, al-  
so always pay attention to the traffic situa-  
tion, the distance to other vehicles, and the  
area around the vehicle. The driver is always  
responsible for assessing the traffic situa-  
tion.  
Always adapt your speed to the current  
weather, road and traffic conditions. The dis-  
played information must never cause you to  
ignore legal traffic regulations and pose a  
safety risk.  
Fig. 96 Instrument cluster: traffic light information display  
The traffic light information gives you a speed  
recommendation in order to reach the next traf-  
fic light when it is green 1 , or it informs you of  
the wait time at the next red light 2 . Once traf-  
fic light data is available, the traffic light infor-  
mation will be displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter and in the head-up display*. If the vehicle is in  
Regardless of the traffic light information,  
you should always monitor your speed using  
the speedometer and make sure you are ad-  
hering to the legal speed limit.  
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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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