parking sensors AUDI A4 2021 Owner´s Manual

Parking and maneuvering

Rear cross-traffic assist
Applies to: vehicles with rear cross-traffic assist

Fig. 130 Center display: rear cross-traffic assist display
General information
The rear cross-traffic assist monitors the area be-
hind and next to the vehicle using radar sensors
at the rear corners of the vehicle. The system can
detect moving objects that are approaching, such
as vehicles > fig. 129. A display in the MMI and
various warnings provide assistance when exiting
a parking space.
Requirements
— The parking aid is switched on > page 150 or
reverse gear is selected.
— The speed when driving in reverse must not be
higher than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
Displays, warnings, and braking
— Display: the display @ appears only when the
parking aid is active. For vehicles with peripher-
al cameras, this only happens in the Rear and
Rear corner camera views. Arrows show the di-
rection from which the cross traffic is approach-
ing.
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— Audible warnings: a continuous tone may
sound as an additional warning when driving in
reverse.
— Automatic brake activation: if you do not react
to a warning, a brief braking by the system can
warn you of a potential collision with an ap-
proaching object.
The audible warning signal and the automatic
brake activation occur only when driving in re-
verse.
Switching on and off
— Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Parking aid > Rear cross-traffic assist.
Or:
— Select L.--] > Rear cross-traffic assist in the cen-
ter display when the parking system is active.


Messages
re or > is displayed when there is a mal-
function, the rear cross traffic assist functions
may be unavailable or may be limited.
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 covered. Clean the sensor area in the ve-
hicle rear and try to turn the systems on 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.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 117.
— The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide
alerts about people and cannot warn you
about every type of approaching objects,
such as cyclists. Always monitor the traffic
as well as the vehicle's surroundings with di-
rect eye contact.
— The system may not react if objects are ap-
proaching very quickly.
— The rear cross-traffic assist will not provide

alerts if your vehicle is parallel or diagonally

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parked or if your vehicle is pulled too far in-
to the parking space so that it is hidden by
adjacent vehicles.


— Once an automatic brake activation occurs,
the system cannot initiate another activa-
tion for several seconds.
— System functions may not be available if the
ESC is limited or switched off, or if there is a
malfunction.
— If there is an audio warning signal from the
rear cross-traffic assist, then the parking aid
may not be able to provide audio warnings
about detected obstacles under certain cir-
cumstances.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
=> page 284.
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 129
are diagrams and do not represent a true-
to-scale image of the sensor ranges.
Assisted parking
(ee eile laced)
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
If your vehicle is equipped with park assist, this
system helps you find suitable parking spaces.
Parking spaces are measured using ultrasonic
sensors on the sides of the vehicle.
The system helps you to park while the driver
monitors the vehicle's surroundings with the
parking aids, cameras*, and direct eye contact.
The vehicle moves the steering wheel autono-
mously.


Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 117.

ing options
Applies to: vehicles with park assist

Fig. 131 Parking options overview
Parking options
@ Backing into parallel parking spaces
@ Backing into perpendicular parking spaces
@®) Driving forward into perpendicular parking
spaces that you have already driven past
@) Driving forward into perpendicular parking
spaces if you have already driven to the space
yourself and the front of the vehicle is al-
ready in the space
Options for exiting parking spaces
@ Exiting parallel parking spaces


You can also drive into a perpendicular park-
ing space yourself and then activate the sys-
tem. If this is the case, the front of the vehi-
cle should already be in the space () so that
the sensors can measure the space.
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Parking space search
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
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Fig. 133 Center display: activated parking space search
Activating the parking space search
> To activate the parking space search, press the
Pe button in the center console, or
> To activate the parking space search when the
parking aid is switched on, press P@ in the cen-
ter display.
The LED in the button will turn on and the display
for finding a parking space will appear in the cen-
ter display > fig. 133.
Searching for parking spaces
> Drive forward to the row of parking spaces at a
low speed. For the best parking results, the ve-
hicle should be approximately 3 feet (1 m) from
the row of parking spaces.
> The parking space search is first done on the
side of your lane. To switch the side for the
parking space search, activate the turn signal
for that side. Depending on vehicle equipment,
you may also be able to press on the side next
to your vehicle in the center display.
Selecting the parking space
If the system finds a parking space that could be
suitable for the vehicle length and width, it will
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be displayed. The system automatically suggests
a parking option @).
If the parking space allows different parking op-
tions, they can be selected manually. Press one of
the suggested parking options (@ in the center
display.
Starting the parking process
As soon as the vehicle has reached the correct po-
sition, a P will appear in the center display above
the selected parking space @). The roof in the
parking aid display @) may show the required
braking or driving direction.
> Keep the vehicle as parallel as possible to the
parked vehicles or to the side of the road.
>» Make sure that the parking space is suitable for
your vehicle >@).
> Start the assisted parking process > page 159.
Maneuvering area
The vehicle can go off course during the parking
process > A\. If there are obstacles within the
maneuvering area that block or endanger the
parking process, for example on the opposite
side of the street, a message may appear. You
may need to drive farther forward and stay closer
to the row of parking spaces.

Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 117.
— The driver is always responsible when enter-
ing or exiting a parking space and during
similar maneuvers.
— 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 detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.
@) Note
— Parking spaces classified as suitable by the
system may have been detected incorrectly.

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The driver must decide if the parking space
displayed is suitable for the vehicle.
— Certain conditions near the parking space
may cause the parking process to fail, such
as if the parking space is near trees or posts,
or if the ground is covered, for example,
with gravel, snow, or ice.
@) Tips
— Ifyou did not drive past a suitable parking
space too quickly, the parking space search
can also be activated afterward by pressing
Pe.
— The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
must not be switched off during the parking
process. If the ESC intervenes, the parking
process
will be canceled.
— You can also drive into a perpendicular park-
ing space yourself and then activate the sys-
tem. If this is the case, the front of the vehi-
cle should already be in the space @)
=> page 157, fig. 131 so that the sensors
can measure the space.
— The system is not available when certain as-
sist systems are switched on.
— If there are suitable parking spaces on both
sides of the street, for example on a one-
way street, you can change the side where
the system is searching for parking spaces
by activating the turn signal for the other
side or by pressing on that side in the center
display.
— The park systems do not provide support for
assisted parking on tight curves.
Park assist
ere eure)
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
The park assist helps you when parking and exit-
ing parking spaces after the parking space
search. The park assist takes over the steering of
the vehicle while the driver accelerates, brakes,
and monitors the vehicle's surroundings. Park as-
sist can be interrupted at any time.

ZA\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 117.
— The driver is always responsible when enter-
ing or exiting a parking space and during
similar maneuvers.
— Do not use this function if the vehicle cannot
move freely, for example when on a vehicle
jack.
— 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 detect-
ed at all. Always monitor the traffic and the
vehicle's surroundings directly and do not
become distracted.

@) Note
— Do not use the park assist systems when
transporting cargo that extends out of the
vehicle, when snow chains are mounted, or
when the parking space is on a hill or in-
cline.
— Park assist guides the vehicle either away
from curbs or onto them if other vehicles
are parked on the curb. Make sure that your
vehicle's tires and rims are not damaged.
Resume control of the vehicle in time or
stop the parking process if needed to pre-
vent damage.
G) Tips
Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when using Park assist.
Parking with the park assists
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
Requirement: a suitable parking space must be
found and selected > page 157. The vehicle must
initially be stationary.
In the center display, arrows and symbols on the
vehicle roof 2) > page 158, fig. 133 indicate
what action is needed, such as applying the
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brakes or changing the direction. Park assist au-
tomatically steers the vehicle into the parking
space while the driver presses the pedals.
>» After stopping the vehicle briefly, make sure
the actual direction the vehicle is traveling
matches the direction indicated by the park as-
sist.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully
> AX. The maximum parking speed is approxi-
mately 4 mph (7 km/h).
> Follow the visual instructions in the center dis-
play and the warning tones until the parking
process has ended.

ZX WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 117.
— The park assist is an assist system. The driv-
er is still responsible for monitoring the ve-
hicle's surroundings and preventing colli-
sions when using the system.
— When using park assist to drive into or out
of a parking space, the steering wheel turns
quickly on its own. Reaching into the steer-
ing wheel spokes while this is happening can
result in injury.

tomatically steers the vehicle out of the parking
space while the driver presses the pedals.
> Start the engine.
> Press the Pe button in the center console.
> Wait until a message appears in the center dis-
play that specifies the direction of travel re-
quired to exit the parking space.
> Activate the turn signal on the desired side or,
depending on vehicle equipment, press that
side next to the vehicle in the center display.
» Make sure the actual direction the vehicle is
traveling matches the direction indicated by the
park assist.
> Remove your hands from the steering wheel.
> Pay attention to the path of the vehicle. If the
traffic situation permits, accelerate carefully
> AX. The maximum speed for exiting a parking
space is 3 mph (5 km/h).
> Follow the visual instructions in the display and
the warning tones until the vehicle has finished
exiting the parking space.
>» The process of exiting the parking space has
ended if additional corrective movements are
no longer necessary and the specified steering
wheel angle is sufficient to drive out of the
parking space. Resume control of the steering
wheel >@).


G) Tips
You can also cancel the driving direction set
by the system by shifting between a forward
gear and reverse gear. Based on the position
of the vehicle, the system then calculates the
additional steering and driving directions for
maneuvering.

Exiting parking spaces with park assist
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
If you parked the vehicle in a parallel parking
space, park assist can help you drive out of it.
In the center display, arrows and symbols on the
vehicle roof @) > page 158, fig. 133 indicate
what action is needed, such as applying the
brakes or changing the direction. Park assist au-
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ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 117.
— The park assist is an assist system. The driv-
er is still responsible for monitoring the ve-
hicle's surroundings and preventing colli-
sions when using the system.
— When using park assist to drive into or out
of a parking space, the steering wheel turns
quickly on its own. Reaching into the steer-
ing wheel spokes while this is happening can
result in injury.

@) Note
Resume steering immediately after the last
corrective movement and the takeover
prompt, so that the specified steering wheel
angle is not recentered.

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Interrupting the park assists
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
Park assist will be canceled automatically in the
following scenarios:
— You switch the system off.
— You start steering.
— The speed is too high.
— The time limit is exceeded.
— An obstacle is detected.
— ESC intervenes.
Resume control of the vehicle, end the parking
process manually, or:
—
You can resume the parking process in some sit-
uations. Press the Pe button in the center con-
sole.
— To continue exiting the parking space, switch
the engine off and on. Press the Pe button.

ZX WARNING
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 117.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with park assist
If the Be oe] or fd indicator light turns on, the
park assist is not available or was interrupted.

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 covered. Clean the area in front of the
sensors > page 119 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.
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Fuses and bulbs






Fuse panel @) (brown) Fuse panel (© (black)
14 | Fuel injectors, engine control module 11 Left rear door control module, left rear
15 |Ignition coils, heated oxygen sensors power window
16 | Fuel pump 12 | Parking heater
Fuse panel (®) (red) Fuse panel (0) (black)
No. | Equipment No. | Equipment

Anti-theft alarm system

Front seat electronic, seat ventilation,
rearview mirror, rear climate control sys-

































tem control panel, windshield heating, di-
agnostic connection
2 Diagnostic interface, vehicle electrical sys-
tem control module
3 |Sound generator
4 |Clutch position sensor
5S |Engine start, emergency shut-off
6 Diagnostic connection, traffic information
antenna (TMC)
7 |USB input
8 |Garage door opener
9 Audi adaptive cruise control, distance reg-
ulation
11 | Front camera
12 | Right headlight
13 | Left headlight
14 | Transmission fluid cooling
Fuse panel (©) (red)
No. | Equipment
1 {Ignition coils
2 |Climate control system compressor
S |Left headlight
6 |Automatic transmission
7 |Instrument panel
8 | Climate control system blower
9 |Right headlight
10 | Dynamic steering
11 | Engine start



2 | Engine control module
3 Left front seat electronics, lumbar sup-
port, massaging seat
4 | Automatic transmission selector lever
5 |Horn
6 |Parking brake
7 | Diagnostic interface
8 | Roof electronics control module
9 |Emergency call module
10 | Airbag control module
11 Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC), An-
ti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
12 | Diagnostic connection, light/rain sensor
13 | Climate control system
14 | Right front door control module
15 | Climate control system compressor
16 | Brake system pressure reservoir
Fuse panel (©) (black)
No. | Equipment
Front seat heating
2 |Windshield wipers
Left headlight electronics
4 Panoramic glass roof / sliding/tilting sun-
roof
5 |Left front door control module
6 | Sockets
7 Right rear door control module, right rear
power window
All wheel drive control module
9 | Right headlight electronics
10 Windshield washer system/headlight

washer system control module

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Index

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Offroad
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On-board computer.............00 0-0 eee 16
On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)... 220,277
Online map
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Online radio...................0.00005 197
also refer to Online radio.......... 197,198
Online roadside assistance.............. 179
Online services
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Online system update.............00005 213
Online traffic information............... 190
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Automatic luggage compartment lid...... 41
Convenience opening...........-...005- 46
Fuel filler door...........00 eee cece eee 218
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Luggage compartment lid............... Al
Luggage compartment lid with foot motion . 42
Panoramic glass roof............00 eee ee 47
Sliding/tilting sunroof..............0005 46
Sunshade (roof) « « wcscine ow cence mv owarne wa ow 47
Windows ...... 0... e cece eee eee eee eee 45
Opening and closing
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Operating
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Multifunction steering wheel............ 13
Multi Media Interface............... 17,20
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Voice recognition system............... 26
Optional equipment number............. 286
Options
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Panoramic glass roof................-04. 47
Convenience opening and closing......... 46
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Quick opening............... eee eee eee 47
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Parking. .... 0... cece cece eee eee 96
Parking aideecs os csvsens vo somes ve ssecers oa mse 150
Adjusting the volume................. 151
Automatic activation................4. 150
Cleaning the sensors/camera........... 256
Park assist... 20... eee eee eee eee 159
Parking aid plus: : sss ss sees se ewes 5 es 150
Parking space search................05. 157
Peripheral cameras...........--.000-5 152
REAlVIEW CAMEL a eins «i oes bs aes 5 a oe 152
Parking and maneuvering.............-- 150
Parking brake
refer to Electromechanical parking brake. 106
Parking lightSic<s « sees ¢ anaes + eres & ¥ Hees 51
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Replacement key........ cece eee eeee eens 37
Replacement parts’ « exw « « ques yo eawes x oe 283
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Reporting Safety Defects................ 283
Reverse gear
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Reversible cargo floor..............0000e 88
RIMS 2... eee ee 250
Cleaning = « sss + © seovs 3 & sees to ews ee oe 257
ROUING’s = wanes « ween os woe eo Ree ee BeeE Ye 96
Rolling ability
Electromechanical parking brake........ 106
Transmission idley. . 5 sso + saene oo siecaun oa an 98
Roof
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Roof load. ...........2.. 020222 e eee eee 287
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also refer to Roof rack..........-...0-4. 88
Route guidance
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also refer to Navigation............... 181
Running direction (tires)..............-. 266
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Cleaning.......... 0. ec eee eee eee 258
LOCKING... 6.6.6 c cece eee eee 79
Securing child safety seats.............. 79
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Saving fuel
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Recuperation........ 00. c eee eee eee ee 16
Screen
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Search function
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Seat heating............. ee eee eee eee 92
Seats
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Cleaning « « cia se even eo one oo ae oo os 258
Folding the rearseats............... 85, 86
Head feStraints): « sass ¢ « maven ss sane ¢ ¢ ners 67
Memory function « ses + 2 vei se eens see 71

Resetting the position.................. 65
Storing a seat profile...............000. 71
Seat ventilation....................000. 92
Securing the vehicle...............0.-00. 96
Selecting a source (media).............. 203
Selector lever. « o svvne 2 x wos 2 x ames w a anes & 97
Selector lever position
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Sensors
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Service interval display................. 233
SET REAR (button).............00000000e 92
Setting measurement units.............. 212
SettingS ..... 0... eee eee eee eee eee 212
Announcements and tones............. 212
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Daterand time < s ecine « 2 ovens w 5 xneee 3 3 212
Language
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Setting the language................... 212
Setting the time&#39;s « « saws ve ees ve cee vo 212
Shift paddles-sies < y esas ¢ weeew y ween ss ewe 99
SHGprs « s seams © o EtOH 7c REGS FOE ROR EE ese = 175
Shuffle... 2... eee eee eee 205
Side assist... 0.6... eee eee eee ee 147
Cleaning the sensors...............-.. 256
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Sliding/tilting sunroof...............005- 46
Emergency closing...........--+eeeeeee 46
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also refer to Panoramic glass roof........ 47
Smart Favorites
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Smartphone
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STOW CHAINS): « 2 qs a 2 ews a @ eee a x ReE x 251
Socket
refer to Power sourceS..........--.20-05 82
297