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sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

ðpage 174.

Audi pre sense

Overview

Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense

– The system initiates a corrective steering in-

put to warn you that the vehicle is about to

leave the lane. It is always the driver's re-

sponsibility to keep in the lane.

The Audi pre sense functions can take action to

protect the vehicle occupants and other road

users in certain situations within the system lim-

its. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, vari-

ous Audi pre sense systems may be fitted:

– In certain situations, e.g. during heavy brak-

ing, the system may not correct the steer-

ing. Be prepared to assume control at all

times.

– The Audi pre sense basic system can react in

unstable driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle

oversteers/understeers), or in the event of

emergency/preventative braking.

Note

– If the lane departure warning is switched

off, it will be automatically activated again

– The Audi pre sense front system can detect

the next time you switch on the ignition

an impending frontal collision and can react by

giving warnings, applying the brakes and acti-

vating protective functions for the safety of the

occupants.

– Always keep your hands on the steering

wheel and be ready to steer at all times. As

the driver you are always responsible for ad-

hering to the locally applicable laws and

regulations.

– The Audi pre sense rear system monitors the

traffic travelling behind the vehicle and can re-

act to an impending rear-end collision.

– The Audi pre sense side system can detect an

impending side collision with intersecting traf-

fic or vehicles approaching from the side, and

can activate protective functions.

– The steering will not be corrected and the

steering wheel will not vibrate if the system

detects a situation where it is clear that an

overtaking manoeuvre is intended.

– The graphic will only appear in the driver as-

sist display if you have called it up on the

on-board computer ðpage 22 or selected

the  tab.

– The swerve assist system can help you to steer

around an obstacle in critical situations where

you take sudden evasive action.

– The turn assist system can detect oncoming

vehicles in the opposite lane when you are turn-

ing off and can react by applying the brakes if

they are identified as critical.

Driver messages

Applies to: vehicles with lane departure warning

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is displayed in the event of a fault,

the lane departure warning function and the lane

guidance function of the adaptive cruise assist

are unavailable or restricted.

Audi pre sense protective functions

Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense

Depending on the vehicle’s speed and equip-

ment, the following functions may be activated

in certain situations:

A driver message indicating the cause and possi-

ble remedy may appear for some of the displays.

The weather conditions may not be good enough,

or the camera may be obstructed. Clean the area

in front of the camera ðpage 174 and attempt

to switch the systems on again later.

– Visual and acoustic warnings.

– Activation of hazard warning lights

– Reversible seat belt tensioners.

– Automatic closing of windows and panoramic

glass roof.

If a fault persists, drive to a qualified workshop

soon and have it rectified.

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Varies depending on country and model

Not available on vehicles for some markets.

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– Adjustment of the seats.

Audi pre sense front

– Additional protective functions provided by the

individual systems.

Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense front

In certain situations, Audi pre sense front can

give a warning if there is a danger of a frontal

collision, and can apply the brakes firmly if nec-

essary. The system uses the camera behind the

windscreen and is active at speeds above approx.

10 km/h.

WARNING

Please note the safety precautions and system

limitations of the supporting systems, sen-

sors and cameras ðpage 171 to ðpage 174.

Driving situations

Note

– Only some of the protective functions may

be activated depending on the hazard situa-

tion and the Audi drive select* mode selec-

ted. Some functions may be modified or

skipped.

The system can react to certain events, depend-

ing on how quickly the vehicle is travelling.

The system can react to the following events up

to a speed of approx 85 km/h:

– Pedestrians and cyclists in your lane.

– Audi pre sense may also be restricted or un-

available in situations such as the following:

The system can react to the following events up

to a speed of approx 250 km/h:

– If the occupants are not wearing seat

belts.

– A vehicle ahead brakes significantly.

– You are approaching a much slower vehicle

from behind.

– After the ignition is switched on while the

indicator lamp



is lit.

– If the vehicle is reversing.

– You are approaching a stationary vehicle.

– If there is a fault in the airbag control unit.

– The system’s functions may not be availa-

ble if the ESC is restricted or deactivated

or if a fault has occurred.

Advance warning



Audi pre sense

will appear in the instrument

cluster and a tone will sound to warn you of any

dangers detected by the system.

– Applies to RS model: The system functions

may not be available when an RS mode is

activated in Audi drive select.

Brake jolt

In the event of an impending collision, an acute

warning may also be given in the form of a brake

jolt. In addition, your attention is drawn to the

danger in the instrument cluster display. You may

need to take evasive action or brake hard to avoid

a collision.

Audi pre sense basic

Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense basic

Audi pre sense basic is activated automatically at

speeds above approx. 30 km/h. In unstable driv-

ing situations (e.g. if the vehicle oversteers/

understeers) or in the event of emergency/

preventative braking, Audi pre sense basic can ac-

tivate protective functions ðpage 208, Audi pre

sense protective functions.

Automatic brake pressure increase

If you do not brake hard enough in the event of

an impending collision, the brake pressure may

be increased automatically in certain situations.

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The driver message Audi pre sense

your attention to danger.

draws

Automatic braking

If you do not respond to the acute warning, the

system can, subject to general system limita-

tions, apply the brakes heavily in order to reduce

the impact of a potential collision.

WARNING

Please note the safety precautions and system

limitations of the supporting systems, sen-

sors and cameras ðpage 171 to ðpage 174.

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If the vehicle has been braked to a standstill,

Audi pre sense rear

Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense rear

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Please take control! will appear in the instru-

ment cluster and you must take control of the ve-

hicle.

Audi pre sense rear uses the data from the radar

sensors fitted at the rear corners of the vehicle to

calculate the probability of a collision with the

vehicle behind, within certain system limits.

WARNING

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limitations of the supporting systems,

sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

ðpage 174.

The protective functions of the Audi pre sense

system may be activated if it detects a collision

risk from the vehicle behind.

– The protection provided by Audi pre sense

front is still subject to the prevailing physi-

cal limits. It is a driver assist function and

cannot prevent a collision in every situation.

The driver must always intervene personally.

It is always the driver's responsibility to

brake in good time. Do not let the extra

safety provided tempt you into taking any

risks when driving – this can cause acci-

dents.

WARNING

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limitations of the supporting systems,

sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

ðpage 174.

– Audi pre sense rear does not react to people,

animals, intersecting traffic or objects that

are not recognised as vehicles.

– Among other things, Audi pre sense front

does not react to animals, crossing and on-

coming traffic or objects such as poles, fen-

ces and railbound vehicles.

Note

– The functions of the Audi pre sense rear sys-

tem are deactivated if towing mode is de-

tected. If the towing bracket is not factory-

fitted the functions may not be switched off

automatically.

– Audi pre sense front may be restricted or un-

available in corners.

– Loose objects can be flung around in the

passenger compartment in the event of sud-

den driving or braking manoeuvres – risk of

accident! Stow objects away safely while the

vehicle is moving.

– The functions of the Audi pre sense rear sys-

tem may be deactivated if a fault develops

in the side assist.

Audi pre sense side

Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense side

– Ensure that all occupants have their seat

belts fastened correctly and are seated

properly as described in this manual

ðpage 70.

Within certain system limits, Audi pre sense side

can warn the driver in the event of an impending

side collision with intersecting traffic or vehicles

approaching from the side, and can activate the

Audi pre sense protective functions.

– If the brakes are applied automatically when

towing a trailer, the behaviour of the trailer

under braking may be different than usual.

The reaction of Audi pre sense front may be

restricted or the system may be unavailable

if the vehicle is towing a heavy load.

The system uses additional sensors fitted at the

front and rear of the vehicle and is active at

speeds of up to approx. 60 km/h.

Note

WARNING

Certain Audi pre sense front functions are de-

activated while the downhill assist system is

controlling the vehicle speed.

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limitations of the supporting systems,

sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

ðpage 174.

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Turn assist

Applies to: vehicles with turn assist

– Audi pre sense side does not react to peo-

ple, animals, or objects that are not recog-

nised as vehicles.

When you start to take a turn-off to the left

the turn assist can prevent a collision with an on-

coming vehicle by applying the brakes and keep-

ing the vehicle in the lane you are in. This func-

tion is only available when you operate the turn

signals and are driving at less than 10 km/h.

Note

– The functions of the Audi pre sense side sys-

tem are restricted in towing mode.

– The Audi pre sense side functions may be

deactivated if a fault develops in the inter-

section assist*.

WARNING

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limitations of the supporting systems,

sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

ðpage 174.

Swerve assist

Applies to: vehicles with swerve assist

The swerve assist can help you to steer around an

obstacle in critical situations where you take sud-

den evasive action. If you take action to avoid an

obstacle following an acute warning, the swerve

assist will help you by braking individual wheels

and applying a small amount of steering torque

to correct your steering angle while you are steer-

ing actively. The swerve assist is available at

speeds of between approx. 50 km/h and

150 km/h.

– The turn assist does not react to people, ani-

mals, intersecting traffic or objects that are

not recognised as vehicles.

Note

– The system’s functions may not be available

if the ESC is restricted or deactivated or if a

fault has occurred.

– You will be alerted on the instrument clus-

ter display when the system intervenes.

Depending on the country, the  symbol may

appear in the instrument cluster when the

swerve assist intervenes.

Adjusting Audi pre sense settings

Applies to: vehicles with Audi pre sense

WARNING

You can switch Audi pre sense and the associated

systems on/off in the Driver assist menu

ðpage 175. The systems can only be switched

off/on when the vehicle is stationary.

– Please note the safety precautions and sys-

tem limitations of the supporting systems,

sensors and cameras ðpage 171 to

ðpage 174.

If you switch Audi pre sense off, the indicator

– The swerve assist does not react to people,

animals, intersecting traffic or objects that

are not recognised as vehicles.

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lamp

will light up and a corresponding mes-

sage will appear.

Note

– If the system is switched off, it will be auto-

matically activated again the next time you

switch on the ignition.

– The system’s functions may not be available

if the ESC is restricted or deactivated or if a

fault has occurred.

– Switch off Audi pre sense on private roads

and if the vehicle is being towed away or

loaded onto a car transporter, train or ferry,

etc. This prevents the Audi pre sense system

– You will be alerted on the instrument clus-

ter display when the system intervenes.

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In countries with left-hand traffic: A turn-off to the right

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