Driver assistance
Requirement: all additional functions require
adaptive cruise control to be active.
vehicle when using these functions. The
driver is especially responsible for changing
lanes, applying the brakes, controlling the
speed, and maintaining the distance to oth-
er vehicles.
Overriding control
You can override control by the system complete-
ly, for example if you would like to pass another
vehicle or if you would like to accelerate faster.
Driving in stop-and-go traffic
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
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To accelerate manually, pull the lever toward
you in the direction of the arrow and hold it
there, or press the accelerator pedal.
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To resume the usual cruise control, release the
lever or remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
When you are in the Driver assistance display,
the message Overridden will appear.
Decreasing the distance
Applies to: vehicles with safe start monitor
Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: safe start monitor
You can temporarily decrease the distance even
more, for example if you would like to merge into
another lane because of lane closures. In this sit-
uation, the adaptive cruise control will accelerate
above the set speed if necessary.
Stopping with adaptive cruise control
The adaptive cruise control system also assists
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you in stop-and-go traffic . Within the limita-
tions of the system, your vehicle may brake and
remain at a stop if a vehicle traveling ahead
stops.
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To further reduce the distance temporarily to
the vehicle traveling ahead, pull the lever to-
ward you in the direction of the arrow and hold
it in that position.
Starting to drive with adaptive cruise control
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To resume the system control, release the lev-
er.
As long as the message
is displayed, your vehicle will begin driving when
the vehicle ahead starts to move ð
ready to drive and
.
The adaptive cruise control reduces the distance
and, if necessary, accelerates the vehicle above
the set speed. When you are in the Driver assis-
tance display, the message Overridden will ap-
pear.
If your vehicle is stopped for too long, it will not
begin driving again automatically for safety rea-
sons and the message will turn off.
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To extend
ready to drive mode for several
seconds or to reactivate it, pull the lever briefly
toward you in the direction of the arrow
ðpage 160, fig. 122.
To resume manual control of the vehicle, tap
the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
– Observe the safety precautions and note the
limitations of the assist systems, sensors,
and cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.
– Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal
could override the cruise control. Braking in-
terventions and corrective actions by the
system may not occur.
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Safe start monitor
Applies to: vehicles with safe start monitor
The vehicle can still start to drive even if certain
obstacles are detected when starting to drive
– The functions only provide assistance. The
driver is still responsible for controlling the
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. If the surrounding area detection detects
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Depending on the engine
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