Driver assistance
Possible settings:
Exit warning
Brightness
Description
Applies to: vehicles with exit warning system
Change the brightness only when side assist is
turned on, so that the selected setting can be
checked in the exterior mirror displays. Adjust
the brightness to a level where the display in the
information stage will not disrupt your view
ahead. Because the display brightness automati-
cally adapts to the ambient light, it may have al-
ready been adjusted to the highest or lowest set-
ting during the automatic adaptation.
Tips
Fig. 130 Approaching traffic detected
– If the system is turned on, the displays on
the exterior mirrors will turn on briefly each
time the ignition is turned on.
– If you turn side assist on or off, the exit
warning will also turn on or off.
– Certain settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote control key be-
ing used.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with side assist
Fig. 131 Front door: exit warning
General information
If or is displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the side assist and exit warning system
functions may be unavailable or may be limited.
Within the limitations of the system, the exit
warning system can detect traffic approaching
from behind such as vehicles, and provide assis-
tance based on this information when you are ex-
iting the vehicle ðfig. 130. The system uses the
data from the radar sensors at the rear corners of
the vehicle.
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 sensor area at the
rear corners of the vehicle ðpage 141, fig. 110
and try to turn the systems on again later.
Displays and warnings
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
If a door is opened while the vehicle is stationary,
the door handle frame 1 on that door and the
display 2 on that side of the vehicle will blink if
another road user is detected in a critical situa-
tion. If another road user that is classified as crit-
ical is approaching while a door is already open,
the displays on that door will turn on.
The same messages apply for the exit warning
system and side assist ðpage 173.
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