ESP inoperative AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Driver assist systems

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-The automatic brake application with in­
creasing brake force can be cancelled by ap­
plying the brakes yourself or by pressing the
accelerator firmly.
- In certain situations, a warning may be giv­
en by the rear cross-traffic assist even if
there is no traffic in the critical zone, for in­
stance when parking or manoeuvring the ve­
hicle in reverse.
- The rear cross-traffic assist is deactivated
automatically if you deactivate the
ESC.

-The rear cross-traffic assist is switched on/
off via the parking aid
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-The system is not available in towing mode.
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
Should the side assist be deactivated automati­
cally, a driver message will appear in the instru­
ment cluster display.

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Audi side assist: system fault!
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and
will be deactivated. The sensors are out of align­
ment or defective. Have the system checked by a
qualified workshop soon.

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable. No
sensor vision

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable.
Sen­

sor view restricted due to surroundings. See
owner's manual
The radar sensors are blocked. The area in front
of the sensors must not be obstructed by bicycle

racks,
stickers, deposits or any other substances.
If necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
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128, Fig. 120.

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Audi side assist: currently unavailable
The side assist is temporarily inoperative and
cannot be switched on (for instance if the battery
is not sufficiently charged).

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Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode

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Audi side assist: unavailable in towing mode
The side assist function will be switched off auto­
matically after a short time when the electrical
connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket. If
the towing bracket is not factory-fitted the side
assist function may not be switched off automat­
ically. The side assist must not be used when
towing a trailer.

O Rear
parking aid: obstacle detection limited
The rear cross-traffic assist is not available. Ei­
ther the ESC is switched off or the radar sensors
may be obstructed by a bicycle rack, stickers,
leaves, snow or similar objects. Switch on the ESC
or, if necessary, clean the area in front of the
sen­

sors
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128, Fig. 120. If this message re­
mains displayed, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have the fault rectified.
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Audi drive select alLows you to use different set­
ups on your vehicle. The modes efficiency*, com­
fort, auto and dynamic allow the driver, for ex­

ample,
to change from a sporty mode to a more
comfortable one via the
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button in the centre
console or via the infotainment system. In
addi­

tion,
the individual* mode allows you to adapt
the vehicle set-up to
suit
your personal driving

style.
For example, you might choose to combine
a more dynamic engine set-up with a lighter
steering response.
Description
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The possible vehicle set-up in each mode de­
pends on which equipment is installed on your
vehicle. The engine and steering are basic parts
of your vehicle which are always included in the

set-up.

Engine and automatic gearbox*
The response of the engine and automatic
gear­

box* to accelerator pedal movements will be
more spontaneous or balanced, depending on
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