Get Parking and maneuvering -> Rearview camera and peripheral cameras Guide for Audi Q8 SUV First Generation (2018-2026)

Parking and maneuvering

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Press  in the upper display if the visual dis-

tance indicator is shown ðpage 174, fig. 124.

Rearview camera and

peripheral cameras

The system can be activated at low speeds, such

when maneuvering.

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Automatic activation

The system activates automatically when reverse

gear is engaged while the engine is running.

Automatic deactivation

The system will deactivate automatically once

the vehicle exceeds a certain speed while driving

forward.

WARNING

Fig. 125 Orientation line display when parking

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a rearview

camera or multiple peripheral cameras may be

available.

The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-

ver using orientation lines.

Clean rearview camera

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

The peripheral cameras expand the vehicle over-

view to include various views around the vehicle

that can be selected.

You can manually start the cleaning of the rear-

view camera. The settings depend on the vehicle

equipment.

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Select

> Clean rearview camera in the upper

WARNING

display when the parking aid is active, or

Move the window wiper lever  into the posi-

tion for cleaning the rear window  ðpage 62.

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

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WARNING

Activating and deactivating

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Fig. 126 Center console: parking aid button

Activating and deactivating

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Press the  button 1 in the center console, or

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Trailer view

Applies to: vehicles with trailer view

Warnings

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Requirement: the rearview camera or peripheral

cameras are activated.

– Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras:

Switch to the Rear view ðpage 178, fig. 129.

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– Select

> Trailer view in the upper display

when the parking aid is active.

The trailer view ðfig. 128 assists you in position-

ing the vehicle in front of a trailer. The orange

orientation line 5 ðfig. 128 indicates the ex-

pected path toward the trailer hitch. Use the blue

markings 6 to help you estimate the distance to

the trailer hitch. Each marking represents ap-

proximately 1 foot (0.30 meters). The width of

the blue surface represents the maximum steer-

ing wheel angle.

Fig. 127 Upper display: aiming at a parking space

Symbols

Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras

Applies to: vehicles with trailer view

Fig. 128 Upper display: trailer view

If // is displayed and the display area

represented by that symbol is not available, then

the camera on the that side is not available. The

power exterior mirrors may have been folded in

or a door or the luggage compartment lid may

have been opened.

When parking with the rearview camera or pe-

ripheral camera, the parking aid plus audio and

visual warnings* will assist you ðpage 174.

Visual orientation lines

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The orange orientation lines show the vehi-

cle's direction of travel ð . Turn the steer-

ing wheel until the orange orientation lines

align with the parking space.

If  is displayed, there is a system malfunction

and the display area represented by that symbol

is not available. The camera is not working in this

area.

2

You can use the horizontal blue markings to

help you estimate the distance to an obsta-

cle. Each marking represents approximately

3 feet (1 meter). The blue surface is a static

display and represents an extension of the

vehicle perimeter to the rear.

If  is displayed, the respective ultrasonic sensor

is icy or dirty. Clean the area in front of the sen-

sors ðpage 130.

If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,

drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or

authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-

function corrected.

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4

You can recognize the rear bumper in the

lower display.

You should stop driving in reverse when the

red orientation line touches the edge of an

object, at the latest.

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– 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

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sure any objects you may have mounted on

the luggage compartment lid do not block

the rearview camera.

detected at all. Always monitor the traffic

situation and the vehicle's surroundings di-

rectly and do not become distracted.

Tips

Note

– Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: The

accuracy of the orientation lines and blue

surfaces on the camera display decreases

when the vehicle is raised or lowered with

the air suspension.

– The orange orientation lines 1 show the di-

rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-

ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The

front of the vehicle swings out more than

the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of

distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-

ner of the vehicle does not collide with any

obstacles.

– There is no distance warning for the rear

and the sides* when trailer towing mode is

detected. The front sensors remain activat-

ed. The visual display switches to trailer

mode. There is no guarantee the functions

will be deactivated when using a retrofitted

trailer hitch.

– Keep enough distance from the curb to

avoid damage to the rims.

– Only use the images provided by the camera

on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage

compartment lid is completely closed. Make

Operating the peripheral cameras

Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras

Fig. 129 Upper display: left: rear view. Right side: 3D surroundings.

Selecting the views

On vehicles with peripheral cameras, you can se-

lect among different views.

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To display the entire selection bar, tap the cur-

rent view 2 or swipe at the edge of the selec-

tion bar from left to right.

The camera views can be controlled with the

touch display. In certain views, you can zoom in

or out on the displayed area, and move, tilt, or

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To select a view, press 2 - 8 or tap in an area

1)

to show the vehicle in the side view

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rotate the 3D surroundings.

1)

Requirement: The vehicle surroundings (Camera) is select-

ed and visible in the View in the side area.

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To select a 3D surroundings view, press the 

To re-center the 3D surroundings, tap the cam-

symbol 1 . Then select the desired 3D sur-

era image twice.

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roundings view 9 -

.

Tilting or rotating the views

Applies to: 3D surroundings view

Switching the views quickly

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To tilt or rotate the 3D surroundings, use your

To switch the views quickly (for example, from

finger to drag it in any direction ðfig. 129, on

Front corner to Front):

the right side.

To re-center the 3D surroundings behind the

vehicle, tap the camera image twice.

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Tap the camera image twice, or

Pull two fingers apart or together in a sideways

motion on the camera image.

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Selecting a view in the side area

Zooming in and out on the views

The vehicle surroundings are shown in the side

area of the display. You can adjust the view to

your preferences in the Parking aid menu

ðpage 131. You can switch between a visual dis-

play (Graphic) and the vehicle surroundings

(Camera).

Applies to: surroundings and 3D surroundings views

►

To zoom in or out on an area, place two fingers

on that area and push them apart or pull them

together ðfig. 129, left side.

Moving the view

Applies to: surroundings and 3D surroundings views

►

To move the view, press and pull it in any direc-

tion using one finger.

Symbol/Descrip-

Description

tion

1

2

3

4

5

6

Switch between 3D surroundings and Surroundings

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Front corner

This view makes it easier to drive out of tight parking spaces or areas and

or Display selection intersections with poor visibility. It shows an almost 180° panoramic view

bar

in front of the vehicle.

This view assists you in using the full area for maneuvering in front of the

vehicle.

Front

This view helps you to maneuver and position the vehicle more precisely.

The area around the vehicle is shown using the camera images. The vehi-

Surroundings

Rear

cle image is shown by the system ð

.

This view assists you in using the full area for maneuvering behind the ve-

hicle. This is the rearview camera image.

This view can assist you when driving out of tight parking spaces or areas

with poor visibility. It shows an almost 180° panoramic view behind the

vehicle.

Rear corner

This view helps you to see the distance between the front tires and the

curb and the steering wheel angle when parking.

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Front tires

Rear tires

This view helps you to detect the distance between the rear wheels and

the curb when parking.

In these views, you can see the areas surrounding the vehicle in 3D when

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3D surroundings parking. The vehicle surrounding views are created from the camera im-

ages and sensor data. The vehicle image is shown by the system ð

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WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 127 to ðpage 130.

– The Surroundings and 3D surroundings are

created from the individual camera images.

The vehicle image is shown by the system.

Objects and obstacles above the camera are

not displayed.

Fig. 131 Upper display: rear cross-traffic assist display

General information

Note

Rear cross-traffic assist monitors the area behind

and next to the vehicle using radar sensors at the

rear corners of the vehicle. The system can detect

moving objects that are approaching, such as

vehicles ðfig. 130. A display in the MMI 1 and

various warnings provide assistance when exiting

a parking space.

Only use the images provided by the camera

on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage

compartment lid is completely closed. Make

sure any objects you may have mounted on

the luggage compartment lid do not block the

rearview camera.

Requirements for using the rear cross-traffic

assist:

Tips

– Depending on the selected gear, it will auto-

matically switch between the Front and

Rear views. If you switch the view manually,

the automatic front/rear camera change

will be temporarily deactivated.

– The parking aid is active ðpage 173.

– The speed while driving backwards is not higher

than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

Displays, warnings, and braking

– When first activated while a forward gear is

engaged, the Front corner is displayed.

– Display: the display 1 appears only when the

parking aid is active. In vehicles with peripheral

cameras, the display only appears in the Rear

and Rear corner camera views. Arrows show the

direction from which the cross traffic is ap-

proaching.

Rear cross-traffic assist

Description

Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist

– Audio warnings: an audio signal may sound as

an additional warning when driving in reverse.

– 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.

The audio warning signal and the automatic

brake activation occur only when driving in re-

verse.

Fig. 130 Sensor detection range for rear cross-traffic assist

Turning the rear cross-traffic assist on or off

You can turn the rear cross-traffic assist on or off

in the Parking aid menu ðpage 131.

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