Further assist systems
– The hazard alerts are correctly transferred to
your vehicle from the third party.
CAUTION
Please observe the information on Audi con-
nect, particularly with regard to connection
costs ð in Information on Audi connect on
page 197.
Example causes of undetected hazards:
– Accident: The vehicle did not make an emergen-
cy call.
– Breakdown: The vehicle’s hazard warning lights
were not switched on.
Proactive occupant
protection
– Skidding risk: Vehicles travelling ahead did not
identify reduced friction between the tyres and
the road.
Introduction
– Poor visibility: The rear fog light or wipers were
not activated on vehicles travelling ahead.
Within certain limits imposed by the system, the
proactive occupant protection can identify critical
driving situations and initiate appropriate safety
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Using hazard alerts
When the system initiates occupant protection
Hazard alerts are shown in different displays.
When a current hazard alert is received, a warn-
ing symbol is shown in the instrument cluster
and the head-up display. A message is included in
some cases. Hazards are shown on the navigation
map in the centre display in the form of warning
symbols.
measures, the
symbol appears in the instru-
ment cluster and, if applicable, in the head-up
display.
WARNING
– Please note the safety precautions and sys-
tem limits of the supporting systems, sen-
sors and cameras ðpage 130 to
Important: The MMI must be connected to the in-
ternet.
ðpage 132.
Hazard alerts in the instrument cluster
– The protection provided by the proactive oc-
cupant protection is still subject to the pre-
vailing physical limits. It is a driver assist
function and cannot prevent a collision on
its own. The driver must always intervene
personally. It is always the driver's responsi-
bility to brake in good time. Do not let the
extra safety provided tempt you into taking
any risks when driving – risk of accident!
Depending on the hazard alert received, a notifi-
cation may be displayed in the instrument cluster
for several seconds.
OK
►
To hide the notification, press the
button
on the multi-function steering wheel.
Hazard alerts on the centre display
Hazards caused by accidents, breakdowns and
skidding risks are displayed on the map.
Proactive occupant protection functions
When route guidance is active, hazards on your
route are displayed as coloured warning symbols.
Hazards that are not on your route are displayed
as greyed-out warning symbols. All hazards are
displayed in colour on the map when route guid-
ance is not active.
The proactive occupant protection system con-
sists of several functions which are able to react
to different situations within the system limits by
implementing measures to protect the vehicle
occupants.
Proactive occupant protection
►
Select: > Navigation.
►
Press on a warning symbol in the map to view
detailed information about the hazard alert.
The main proactive occupant protection function
reacts in critical situations, e.g. if the vehicle un-
dersteers or oversteers, during preventative/
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