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an obstacle, you will be alerted to the danger by

the  indicator light.

matically preset every time the ignition is turned

on.

If you are in the Driver assistance display, the

display 1 ðfig. 123 and the message Warning!

will also appear. An audio signal will sound as

well. Your vehicle will drive more slowly when

starting. This may also occur in some situations

when there is no apparent obstacle.

Applies to: vehicles without Audi drive select

Driving program – Depending on the selected

driving program and distance, the vehicle han-

dling will be adjusted from Sport to Comfort.

Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select

Vehicle handling will be adjusted based on the

set distance and the selected Audi drive select

mode ðpage 116.

►

Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle if

necessary.

WARNING

Tips

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

Certain settings are automatically stored and

assigned to the remote control key being

used.

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.



– If the message

ready to drive appears,

your vehicle will start driving even if there is

an obstacle between your vehicle and the ve-

hicle traveling ahead. To reduce the risk of

an accident, always make sure there are no

obstacles between your vehicle and the vehi-

cle traveling ahead.

Messages

Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control



 

is displayed when there is a mal-

function, the adaptive cruise control or traffic

jam assist functions may be unavailable or may

be limited.

Tips

A message that indicates the cause and possible

solution may appear with some displays. The

weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor

may be obstructed. Clean the area in front of the

sensors ðpage 141 and try to turn on the sys-

tems again later.

For safety reasons, the adaptive cruise control

only controls actively if

– The driver’s safety belt is fastened.

– All doors and the hood are closed

– The vehicle has not been stationary for a

long period of time.

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

Adjusting adaptive cruise control

Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control

You can adjust the adaptive cruise control to your

preferences in the Driver assistance menu

ðpage 142. The settings depend on the vehicle

equipment.

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:



ACC: manual control!

This message appears if the vehicle rolls back

when starting on a slight incline, even though the

systems are active. Press the brake pedal to pre-

vent the vehicle from rolling or starting to move.

Possible settings:

Store last distance - The last distance that was

set will be stored after the ignition is turned off.

If the distance is not stored, distance  (time

distance of approximately 1.8 seconds) is auto-

This is not available in some countries.

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Always turn off traffic jam assist in the

Traffic jam assist

following situations:

Description

Applies to: vehicles with traffic jam assist

– When increased attention is needed.

– In construction zones

– In city driving

– On stretches of road with curves

– In unclear traffic situations such as at intersec-

tions or toll stations

– The turn signal was activated.

Indicator lights



Traffic jam assist is available.





and

- Traffic jam assist is turned on.

Fig. 124 Turn signal lever: button for traffic jam assist and

Audi active lane assist

Vehicles traveling ahead were detected. Your ve-

hicle adapts while driving.

Traffic jam assist offers support when driving in

traffic jams or in heavy traffic.



- Traffic jam assist turns off if you do not take

over steering after multiple driver intervention

requests. The system brakes the vehicle until it is

stationary.

In a speed range under 40 mph (65 km/h), the

system can help to keep the vehicle within a lane

calculated by the system. Within the limitations

of the system, the system controls the steering

automatically when adaptive cruise control is

turned on. Since traffic jam assist is only an assist

system, the driver must always keep their hands

on the steering wheel and be ready to steer. The

control can be overridden at any time by actively

steering.

Steering intervention request

If no steering activity is detected or the steering

power from the system is not sufficient, the driv-

er steering intervention request will alert the

driver using audio and visual signals, such as 

or . Actively take over steering immediately

and keep your hands on the steering wheel so

that you will be ready to steer at any time.

The system is designed for driving on express-

ways and highways.

If you do not take over steering, adaptive cruise

control (with traffic jam assist) will be turned off.

The system brakes the vehicle until it is station-

ary.*

Requirements for using traffic jam assist:

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The traffic jam assist is preselected in the Driv-

er assistance menu ðpage 142.

Adaptive cruise control must be turned on and

WARNING

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active ðpage 156.

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

– The activated traffic jam assist is only an as-

sist system, and the driver is still responsi-

ble for vehicle operation. The driver is espe-

cially responsible for braking, steering,

starting to drive, and controlling the speed

and the distance from other vehicles.

If you open the Driver assistance display in the

trip computer ðpage 19, the

and the message Traffic jam assist available will

turn on when a traffic jam is detected.



indicator light

Activating or deactivating traffic jam assist

►

To activate or deactivate traffic jam assist,

press the 1 button on the turn signal lever.

– Turn on the traffic jam assist only if the sur-

rounding conditions permit it. Always adapt

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