Get Parking and maneuvering -> Rearview camera and peripheral cameras Guide for Audi S Q5 SUV Third Generation (2025-2026)

Parking and maneuvering

Parking and

WARNING

maneuvering

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

Introduction

Depending on the vehicle equipment, various

parking aids will help you when parking and ma-

neuvering.

Tips

Audi recommends practicing parking in a traf-

fic-free location or parking lot to become fa-

miliar with the systems. Practice parking in

good lighting and weather conditions.

Parking aid

The parking aid plus assists you while parking

using audio and visual signals to warn you about

objects detected in front of, behind, and next to*

the vehicle ðpage 175.

Parking aid plus

Activating and deactivating

Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

The rearview camera shows the area behind the

vehicle in the center display. The lines in the rear-

view camera image help you to park and maneu-

ver ðpage 177.

The peripheral cameras are an addition to the

rearview camera and help you to see various

areas around the vehicle while parking and ma-

neuvering ðpage 177.

The rear cross-traffic assist can warn you of ap-

proaching cross traffic when driving in reverse or

exiting a parking space ðpage 181.

Fig. 132 Center console: parking aid button

Assisted parking

General information

Park assist helps you to locate suitable parking

spaces and to park in them and exit them. Park

assist controls the steering movements when

parking in free parking spaces. The driver is still

responsible for accelerating, braking, and shift-

ing gears. You must always monitor the area

around the vehicle and supervise the process of

parking or exiting a parking space ðpage 185.

The parking aid assists when parking and maneu-

vering by providing warnings about obstacles. If

the ultrasonic sensors on the vehicle ðpage 140,

fig. 107 detect an obstacle, the system will pro-

vide audio and visual warnings.

Activating and deactivating

Requirement: the vehicle speed must be under

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

Possible settings

►

You can adjust parking aid functions in the Park-

ing aid menu according to your preferences

ðpage 142. Some settings are only available via

Press the  button in the center console.

Depending on the country, the system may not

be deactivated when the reverse gear is selected.



and under certain conditions.

Automatic activation

– Automatic activation ðpage 175

– Front and rear volume ðpage 176

– Entertainment fader ðpage 176.

– Trailer view ðpage 179

►

The system activates automatically when the

ignition is on and the reverse gear is engaged,



– View ðpage 180

– Rear cross-traffic assist ðpage 181

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Visual warnings

If Automatic activation is turned on ðpage 142

in the Parking aid menu and if the vehicle ap-

proaches an obstacle when driving forward at

speeds below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h),

the parking aid will activate automatically. Audio

signals will sound once the obstacle is within the

sensor detection area.

The visual warnings in the center display help you

to detect the critical vehicle area and to estimate

the distance to an obstacle.

Red segments 1 show detected obstacles that

are in your vehicle's path. The red lines 2 mark

the expected direction of travel based on the

steering angle. A white segment 3 indicates a

detected obstacle that is outside of the vehicle's

path. The closer your vehicle comes to the obsta-

cle, the closer the segments will move to the ve-

hicle. The collision area has been reached when

the next to last segment is displayed. Obstacles

in the collision area, including those outside of

the vehicle's path, are shown in red. Do not con-

tinue driving forward or in reverse.

Automatic deactivation

The distance indicator for the parking aid will de-

activate automatically when driving forward fast-

er than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

Audio warnings

Note

The closer your vehicle gets to a detected obsta-

cle, the shorter the time between the audio sig-

nals. A continuous tone sounds when an obstacle

is less than approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) away

from the front or rear of the vehicle. A continu-

ous tone sounds when an obstacle is less than

approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m) away from the

sides* of the vehicle. Do not continue driving for-

Keep enough distance from the curb to avoid

damage to the rims.

Tips

– If the parking aid is deactivated, it can only

be reactivated automatically when one of

the following conditions is met:

ward or in reverse ð

– The vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph

(10 km/h)

►

To deactivate audio signals when parking or ex-

iting a parking space, press  in the center dis-

play. Depending on the country, the audio

warnings will be reactivated after changing the

selector position or when activating the parking

aid again.

– The ignition is turned off and on again

– The parking brake is set and then released

– The “P” position is engaged and released

again

Warnings

Applies to: vehicles with parking aid plus

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume to your preferences in

the Parking aid menu ðpage 142. The settings

depend on the vehicle equipment.

Possible settings:

Front volume - Volume for the front and side*

area.

Rear volume – Volume for the rear area.

Fig. 133 Center display: distance display

Entertainment fader – The volume of the audio/

video source is lowered when the parking aid is

activated.

If the sensors detect an obstacle, audio and visu-

al signals will warn you.

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The new level is demonstrated briefly* when the

volume is adjusted.

Tips

– The segments in the side area* are detected

and analyzed when passing. If you turn the

ignition off and on again or open the door,

or if the vehicle is stationary for a period of

time, the surrounding area may have

changed in the meantime. In this case, the

area will appear black until the area has

been detected and evaluated.

Error messages

If  appears, the sensor in the respective area

or the speaker is faulty. Drive immediately to an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility to have the malfunction corrected.



is displayed when there is a malfunc-

tion, the parking aid functions may be unavaila-

ble or may be limited.

– If the distance to an obstacle remains con-

stant, the volume of the distance warning

gradually lowers after a few seconds until it

is muted (this does not apply to the continu-

ous tone). If the obstacle comes closer than

it was before the sound was muted, the

tone will sound again. If the obstacle be-

comes farther away than it was before the

sound was muted, no tone will sound. Pay

attention to the vehicle's surroundings

when you start to drive.

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.

If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-

ed.

– There is no distance warning for the rear

and the sides* when trailer towing mode is

detected. The front sensors remain activat-

ed. There is no guarantee the functions will

be deactivated when using a retrofitted

trailer hitch.

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

– Sensors and cameras have spots in which

the surrounding area cannot be detected.

Objects, animals, and people may only be

detected with limitations or may not be de-

tected at all. Always monitor the traffic sit-

uation and the vehicle's surroundings direct-

ly and do not become distracted.

Rearview camera and

peripheral cameras

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Note

– Keep enough distance from the curb to

avoid damage to the rims.

– Applies to: vehicles with park assist: If you

park in short parking spaces using park as-

sist, a continuous tone will sound from the

parking aid when the distance to an object is

less than approximately 0.7 feet (0.20 m).

Do not continue driving forward or in re-

verse.

Fig. 134 Orientation line display when parking

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a rearview

camera or multiple peripheral cameras may be

available.

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The rearview camera helps you to park or maneu-

Clean rearview camera

ver using orientation lines.

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

The peripheral cameras expand the vehicle over-

view to include various views around the vehicle

that can be selected.

Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be

able to manually initiate rear view camera clean-

ing.

►

Move the window wiper lever  into the posi-

tion for cleaning the rear window  ðpage 59.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

Activating and deactivating

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Warnings

Applies to: vehicles with rearview camera/peripheral cameras

Fig. 135 Center console: parking aid button

Fig. 136 Center display: aiming at a parking spot

Activating and deactivating

►

Press the  button in the center console, or

►

Press  on in the center display if the visual

distance indicator ðpage 176, fig. 133 is

shown.

The system can be activated at low speeds, such

when maneuvering.

Applies to: vehicles with trailer view

Fig. 137 Center display: trailer view

Automatic activation

The system activates automatically when the ig-

nition is on and the reverse gear is engaged.

When parking with the rearview camera or pe-

ripheral camera, the parking aid audio and visual

warnings* ðpage 176 will also assist you.

Automatic deactivation

The system will deactivate automatically once

the vehicle exceeds a certain speed while driving

forward.

Visual orientation lines

The orange orientation lines show the vehi-

cle's direction of travel ð . Turn the steer-

ing wheel until the orange orientation lines

align with the parking space.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

You can use the horizontal blue markings to

help you estimate the distance to an obsta-

cle. Each marking represents approximately

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3 feet (1 meter). The blue surface is a static

display and represents an extension of the

vehicle perimeter to the rear.

WARNING

– Observe the safety precautions and note the

limitations of the assist systems, sensors,

and cameras ðpage 139 to ðpage 142.

– Sensors and cameras have spots in which

the surrounding area cannot be detected.

Objects, animals, and people may only be

detected with limitations or may not be de-

tected at all. Always monitor the traffic sit-

uation and the vehicle's surroundings direct-

ly and do not become distracted.

You can recognize the rear bumper in the

lower display.

You should stop driving in reverse when the

red orientation line touches the edge of an

object, at the latest.

Trailer view

Applies to: vehicles with trailer view

Requirement: the rearview camera or peripheral

cameras are activated.

Note

– Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras:

– The orange orientation lines 1 show the di-

rection the rear of the vehicle will be travel-

ing, based on the steering wheel angle. The

front of the vehicle swings out more than

the rear of the vehicle. Maintain plenty of

distance so that an exterior mirror or a cor-

ner of the vehicle does not collide with any

obstacles.

Switch to the Rear view ðpage 180, fig. 138.



– Select

> Trailer view in the center display

when the parking aid is active.

With the trailer view ðfig. 137, it will be easier

for you to position your vehicle in front of a trail-

er. The orange orientation line 5 ðfig. 137 indi-

cates the expected path toward the trailer hitch.

Use the blue markings 6 to help you estimate

the distance to the trailer hitch. Each marking

represents approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters).

The width of the blue surface represents the

maximum steering wheel angle.

– Keep enough distance from the curb to

avoid damage to the rims.

– Only use the images provided by the camera

on the rear of the vehicle when the luggage

compartment lid is completely closed. Make

sure any objects you may have mounted on

the luggage compartment lid do not block

the rearview camera.

Symbols

Applies to: vehicles with peripheral cameras

If // is displayed and the display area

represented by that symbol is not available, then

the camera on the that side is not available. The

power exterior mirrors may have been folded in

or a door or the luggage compartment lid may

have been opened.

Tips

– Applies to: vehicles with air suspension: The

accuracy of the orientation lines and blue

surfaces on the camera display decreases

when the vehicle is raised or lowered with

the air suspension.

If  is displayed, there is a system malfunction

and the display area represented by that symbol

is not available. The camera is not working in this

area.

– There is no distance warning for the rear

and the sides* when trailer towing mode is

detected. The front sensors remain activat-

ed. The visual display switches to trailer

mode. There is no guarantee the functions

will be deactivated when using a retrofitted

trailer hitch.

If one of the symbols continues to be displayed,

drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or

authorized Audi Service Facility to have the mal-

function corrected.

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