Audi A4: General information
Safety precautions
WARNING
Tips
- Pay attention to applicable local regulations
relating to driving tasks, leaving space for
emergency vehicles, vehicle distance, speed,
parking location, wheel placement, etc. The
driver is always responsible for following
the laws that are applicable in the location
where the vehicle is being operated.
- You can cancel a steering or braking intervention
by the system by braking or accelerating
noticeably, steering, or deactivating
the respective assist system.
- Always check the assist systems settings before
driving. The settings could have been
changed, for example by other drivers.
System limitations
WARNING
- The use of an assist system cannot overcome
the natural laws of physics. A collision
cannot be prevented in certain circumstances.
- Warnings, messages, or indicator lights may
not be displayed or initiated on time or correctly,
for example, if vehicles are approaching
very fast.
- Corrective interventions by the assist systems,
such as steering or braking interventions,
may not be sufficient or they may not
occur. Always be ready to intervene.
Tips
- Due to the system limitations when detecting
the surrounding area, the systems may
warn or intervene unexpectedly or too late
in certain situations. The assist systems may
also interpret a driving maneuver incorrectly
and then warn the driver unexpectedly.
- The systems may not function as expected
in unusual driving situations, such as driving
offroad, on unpaved roads, on loose ground,
on inclines, or on grooves in the road.
- The systems may not function correctly in
unclear traffic situations, such as turning
lanes, exit ramps, construction zones, rises
or dips that obstruct visibility, intersections,
toll stations, or city traffic.
- The detection of the surrounding area can
be limited, for example by vehicles driving
ahead or by rain, snow, heavy spray, or light
shining into the camera.
- The steering wheel touch recognition may
be limited when you wear gloves. Steering
intervention requests from the steering assist
systems may occur more frequently.
- If accessories have been mounted on the
steering wheel, the steering assist systems
may be limited. The frequency of steering
intervention requests from the steering assist
systems may vary as well.
Surrounding area detection
Sensor and camera coverage areas
Fig. 100 Sensor detection rangers
Fig. 101 Rearview camera coverage area
The assist systems analyze the data from various
sensors and cameras installed in the vehicle. Do
not use any assist systems if there is damage in
there area of the sensors and cameras or on the
vehicle underbody. Damage can impair the function
of the sensors and cameras or cause malfunctions.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility check their function.
Radar sensors
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area in
front of and behind the vehicle may be detected
> fig. 100 (1).
The wheel sensors on the rear corners of the vehicle
are positioned so that the adjacent lanes to
the left and right are detected on roads with a
normal lane width.
Ultrasonic sensors
Depending on vehicle equipment, various areas
may be displayed in the MMI using the ultrasonic
sensors > fig. 100.
The range of the displays depends on the location
of the ultrasonic sensors:
- Approximately 4 feet (1.20 m)
- Approximately 3 feet (0.90 m)
- Approximately 5.2 feet (1.60 m)
- Approximately 3 feet (0.90 m)
- Approximately 3 feet (0.90 m)
The side area (6) is detected and evaluated when
passing. There may have been changes to the surrounding
area after switching the ignition off and
on again, after opening the doors, or if the vehicle
is left stationary for a period of time. In this
case, the area will appear black until the area has
been detected and evaluated.
Cameras
Use the camera image on the display to assist you
only if it shows a good, clear picture. Keep in
mind that the image in the display is enlarged
and distorted. Under certain circumstances, objects
may appear different and unclear on the display.
The rearview camera can only detect the area
marked in red > fig. 107. Only this area is displayed
on the center display.
WARNING
Sensors and cameras have spots in which the
surrounding area cannot be detected. Objects,
animals, and people may only be detected
with limitations may not be detected at all.
Always monitor the traffic and the vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.
Note
- Obstacles may disappear from the measurement
range when approaching them, even if
they were already detected.
- In some situations, the ability of the sensors
and cameras to detect and display certain
objects may be limited.
- Objects located above the coverage area,
such as bumpers on parked cars, garage
doors that are partially open, or objects
that are hanging
- Low obstacles
- Narrow objects, such as barrier chains, foliage,
poles, or fences
- Projecting objects, such as trailer draw
bars
- Objects with certain surfaces and structures,
such as fabric
Tips
Locations of the sensors and cameras
Fig. 102 Front area: sensors and cameras
Fig. 103 Rear area: sensors and cameras
Front area
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following
sensors and cameras may be installed:
- Camera behind the windshield
- Peripheral cameras on the exterior mirrors
- Front peripheral camera in the radiator grille
- Front and side ultrasonic sensors
- Front radar sensors at the corners of the bumper
Rear area
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following
sensors and cameras may be installed:
- Rearview camera in the luggage compartment
lid
- Radar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle
- Rear and side ultrasonic sensors
Tips
- The locations of the sensors may differ
slightly depending on vehicle equipment.
- Some sensors are installed under vehicle
components and cannot be seen from the
outside.
- The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
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Fig. 104 Instrument cluster: traffic sign recognition
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You should only perform the steps that follow if
you have the necessary tools and technical expertise.
If the engine does not start because the vehicle
battery is drained, you can jump start your vehicle
using another vehicle. Jump start cables are
needed to do this.
Both vehicle batter
General information
Applies to: touch display
The center display is a touchscreen. Operation is
very similar to operating a smartphone.
Tips
Certain gestures are not available in every
menu.
Pressing
Applies to: touch display
Fig. 8 Touch display: pressing
Selecting a function or button
Press the