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lights or in stop-and-go traffic. When the Audi hold assist function

is on, you don't have to keep your foot on the brake to prevent the

vehicle from accidentally rolling away. Once it detects that the

vehicle is stopped, Audi hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. The

green symbol  in the instrument cluster indicates that the func-

tion is activated. You can now take your foot off the brake pedal.

Note

• Audi hold assist can be switched on only when the driver's door

is closed, the driver's seat belt is buckled and the engine is running.

• Audi hold assist prevents automatic vehicles from creeping

forwards when the brake pedal is released with the car in gear.

As soon as you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will

automatically be released and the vehicle will start moving.

• When the vehicle has been stationary for an extended period,

Audi hold assist will automatically apply the parking brake. In this

case, the green symbol  in the instrument cluster display will

change to red .

If the conditions for Audi hold assist change and the function is

switched off as a result, the parking brake will be applied automati-

cally to ensure that the vehicle is parked safely. The diode in the

button will go out when the Audi hold assist function is switched

off.

Cruise control system

Introduction

WARNING

The cruise control system allows you to maintain a

constant speed.

The intelligent technology in Audi hold assist cannot defy the laws

of physics. Do not let the extra convenience provided by Audi hold

assist tempt you into taking a safety risk.

• Audi hold assist cannot keep the vehicle stationary in all condi-

tions on a gradient (e.g. if the road is slippery or icy).

• Audi hold assist must be switched on again each time the

engine is started – Risk of accident!

• Never get out of the vehicle when the engine is running and

Audi hold assist is switched on – Risk of accident!

Fig. 135 Control lever

and pushbutton for

cruise control system

• Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped properly and safely

to avoid injury to yourself and others.

Caution

Switch off the Audi hold assist function before driving the vehicle

into a car wash.

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WARNING (continued)

• When you take a turn-off, drive along a motorway exit lane or

pass through roadwork sections, please temporarily switch off the

cruise control system.

• Please make sure you do not unintentionally rest your foot on

the accelerator - this will override the cruise control system which,

as a result, will not brake the vehicle.

Fig. 136 Indicator

lamp for the cruise

control system - lights

up when the system is

operating.

Caution

The cruise control system allows you to drive at a constant speed of

30 km/h or higher.

On vehicles with a manual gearbox: do not move the gear lever into

neutral without depressing the clutch when the cruise control

system is active. Otherwise the engine could rev up and be

damaged.

A constant speed is maintained by adjusting the engine power or

braking the vehicle accordingly (while in cruise mode).

The cruise control system is set using the control lever ⇒ page 123,

fig. 135. The indicator lamp lights up while the system is operating

⇒ fig. 136.

Note

• On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the set speed cannot be

reached if the currently selected gear is too high or too low. Change

down to a lower gear when the engine no longer runs “smoothly” or

change up a gear to avoid overrevving the engine.

The cruise control system is automatically deactivated immediately

when you press the brake pedal.

On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the cruise control system will be

deactivated if the clutch is pressed for a long time.

• The brake lights come on when the system brakes the vehicle.

Cruise mode

WARNING

• Always direct your full attention to the road, even when you are

using the cruise control system. It is always you who is respon-

sible for determining your speed and for keeping a safe distance

to the other vehicles on the road.

• For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used

in city traffic, stop-go traffic, roads with a lot of bends or in diffi-

cult driving conditions (such as ice, fog, loose grit or gravel, heavy

rain, aquaplaning) - this could cause an accident!

Fig. 137 Symbol and

speed display while in

cruise mode (perma-

nent display)

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Adjusting speed (without storing it)

When the cruise control system is operating it is possible

to briefly drive at a higher speed without storing this new

speed.

– Press the accelerator, for example to overtake another

vehicle.

Fig. 138 Symbol and

speed display while in

cruise mode (short-

term display)

Once you release the accelerator the system will automatically

revert to the speed you stored initially. However, the system will only

function in this manner for as long as the symbol ⇒ page 124,

fig. 137 lights up green.

– Pull the lever A to position A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135 to

switch on the system.

If your speed is more than 10 km/h higher than the stored speed

over a period of more than 5 minutes the cruise control system will

temporarily be deactivated. The green symbol will go out and the

white symbol will light up. The stored speed will, however, be

retained ⇒ page 126, fig. 139.

– Drive at the speed you wish to set the system to (must be

higher than 30 km/h).

– Briefly press button A.

When the pushbutton is released, the current speed is stored in the

memory and the vehicle will maintain this speed. The cruise control

system is then operating. If you have selected the display for the on-

board computer 1 or 2, a green symbol in the instrument cluster

display indicates that the cruise control is operating ⇒ page 124,

fig. 137. The speed which is being maintained is displayed next to

the symbol.

Adjusting speed and storing new speed

To set a higher speed

– Move the lever A up towards A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.

– Release the lever to store the current cruising speed.

The information for the cruise control system is shown briefly in the

system status indicator if you have selected the display for the

digital speedometer or the route guidance ⇒ fig. 138. In addition,

the indicator lamp ⇒ page 124, fig. 136 lights up to tell you that the

system is in cruise mode.

To set a lower speed

– Move the lever A down towards A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.

– Release the lever to store the current cruising speed.

When you press and hold lever A the speed is changed in incre-

ments of 10 km/h. The speed selected can be higher/lower than the

current driving speed.

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Pressing lever A briefly

– Drive more than 10 km/h faster than the stored speed

over a period of more than 5 minutes ⇒ page 125.

You can increase the set speed in steps of 1 km/h by briefly pressing

the lever A up towards A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.

The green symbol will go out when the system is temporarily deac-

tivated. The stored speed is retained. You can use this stored speed

again the next time you activate cruise mode ⇒ page 126,

“Resuming cruise control”.

You can decrease the set speed in steps of about 1 km/h by briefly

pressing the lever A down towards A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.

Switching off cruise control temporarily

Resuming cruise control

You can reactivate cruise mode only if you are driving

faster than 30 km/h.

– Pull the lever to position A ⇒ page 123, fig. 135.

When you reactivate the cruise control system you resume driving

with the programmed cruising speed you stored earlier.

Fig. 139 Symbol:

Cruise control tempo-

rarily switched off

WARNING

Do not resume the programmed cruising speed if this is too high

for the traffic conditions - this can cause accidents.

Pre-selecting a speed

When the cruise control system is deactivated you can

pre-select a speed to use later.

Fig. 140 Symbol is

shown briefly in

system status indi-

cator

– Push the lever A up towards A or down towards A

⇒ page 123, fig. 135 in order to increase or reduce the

cruising speed setting.

– Press the brake pedal, or

– Release the lever to store the cruising speed setting

displayed.

– Push lever A in direction A (click stop not engaged)

⇒ page 123, fig. 135, or

This function allows you to enter the desired cruising speed ahead

of time, for example, before joining a motorway. Once you have

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joined the motorway you can then activate the cruise control system

as if you were resuming the function ⇒ page 126, “Resuming cruise

control”.

Pre-selection after starting the engine

After starting the engine there is no cruising speed stored in the

system. The current speed is stored when you briefly push lever A

up towards A (if the speed is above 30 km/h). If the speed is lower,

30 km/h is stored.

Switching off the cruise control system

While driving

– Press the lever A to position A (click stop engaged)

⇒ page 123, fig. 135.

When the vehicle is stationary

– Switch off the ignition.

The stored speed will be deleted when the ignition is switched off.

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