AUDI S4 2017 Owners Manual

_& WARNING
The exit warning system is subject to limita­
tions and cannot warn you before every im­
pending collision:
- If the vehicle is too wide for the parking
space and covered by the neighboring
vehicles.
- Approaching objects or people such as cy­
cl ists o r skateboarders may not be detected
under certain circumstances.
- The system does not react to stationary ob­
jects.
- The view of the radar sensors may be im­
paired by leaves, snow, heavy spray or d irt.
Clean the area in front of the sensors
r:!vpage 116, fig. 112.
(D Note
Also read this information ¢0 in General in­
formation on page 117.
@ Tips
- The ex it warning system is switched on and
off through the side assist¢
page 117.
-The display brightness for the exit warning
system cannot be adjusted.
- The system is not available when towing a
trailer.
Rear cross-traffic assist
A ppl ies to: vehicl es with rear cross-traffic assist
Fig. 115 Example display
Assist
Fig. 116 Infotainment system: rear c ross -tra ffic assist dis­
play
The rear cross-traffic ass ist can warn the driver of
a potential collision with approach ing cross-traf­
fic when driving in reve rse. Within its limits, the
system monitors the areas behind and next to
the vehicle using the radar sensors when leaving
a parking space
r:!vpage 116, fig. 112. Moving ob­
j ects that are approaching, such as cars, are de­
tected
¢ fig. 115.
If the system detects critical cross traffic when
backing out of a parking space, it wi ll react as fol­
lows:
- Visual indicator : an indicator appears in the In­
fotainment system disp lay with a red arrow
symbo l. The arrow points in the direction from
which the object is approaching
¢fig. 116.
-Audible warning signal: a continuous tone may
sound as an additional indicator when driving in
reverse.
- Automatic brake activation : a brief activation
of the brakes may also warn you of a potent ial
collision with an approaching object.
Requirements for using the rear cross-traffic
assist :
-The parking aid m ust be switched on
¢page 124.
-Reverse gear m ust be engaged.
- The speed must not be higher than approxi-
mate ly 9 mph (15 km/h).
A WARNING
- The rear cross-traffic assist is an assist sys­
tem and cannot prevent a co llision by itself.
The driver must always intervene. The driver
is always responsible for braking at the cor-
rect time .
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Ass is t
- Please note that the rear cross-traffic assist
may act ivate the brakes unexpectedly. Se­
cure any cargo that you are transporting to
reduce the risk of damage or injury .
- An additional brake act ivat ion may be tr ig­
gered within 20 seconds after an automat ic
brake activation.
- If there is an acoustic warning signa l from
the rear cross-traff ic assist, then the park­
ing system may not warn you of detected
obstacles under certa in circumstances .
- The view of the radar sensors may be im­ paired by leaves, snow, heavy spray or d irt.
Clean the a rea in front of the sensors
~ page 116, fig . 112.
A WARNING
T he rear cross-t raff ic assist is s ubject to lim i­
t at ions and cannot warn you before every im­
pending collision:
- If the vehicle is too w ide fo r the pa rki ng
spa ce and covered by the ne ighbor ing
vehicles.
- People , such as cyclis ts, jogge rs, in line skat­
ers and pedestrians, may not be detected
under certain circ umstances.
- If you are in a par allel par king sp ace.
(D Note
Also read this info rmation ~ CD in General in­
formation on page 117.
(0 Tips
- You can cancel the automatic brake activa ­
tion with increasing braking force if you ap­
ply the bra kes yourself or accele rate cons id­
e rab ly.
- In some s ituations, rea r cross-traffic ass ist
may warn you even if t here is no cross traffi c
i n a critic al are a, for examp le w hen ba cking
i nto a parking space or maneuver ing.
- T he rea r cross -traffic ass ist also switches off
whe n you swi tch off the ESC.
- T he rea r cross traffic assist switches on and
off thro ugh the p arking aid<:?
page 12 4.
- T he system is not ava ilable when towing a
trailer.
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' Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi side assist
A message appea rs in the ins trument cluster dis­
play if the side ass ist sw itches off automat ica lly.
@j Audi side assist: currently unavailable . Sen­
sor vi sion re stricted due to surroundings. See
owner' s manual
@j Audi side ass ist and ex it warning: currently
unav ailable . Sensor vi sion restricted due to sur­
rounding s
The radar sensors ' vision is affected . The area in
front of the sensors must not be covered by bike
racks, stickers, leaves, snow or any other objects .
Clean the area in front of the sensors, if necessa­
r y
<:? page 116, fig . 112.
@j Audi side ass ist: currently unavailable . See
owner's manual
@j Audi side ass ist and exit warning: currently
unavailable. See owne r's manual
Side assist ca nnot be switched on at this time be­
cause ther e is a malfunction (for example, the
battery charge level may be too low).
@j Audi side as sist: malfunction! Plea se contact
Service
@j Audi side assi st and exit warning: malfunc ­
tion! Plea se contact Service
The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correct ly and it has sw itched off. The
senso rs have been moved or are fa ulty . Have the
system checked by an authori zed Aud i dea ler o r
a uthorized Aud i Serv ice Facility soon.
@j Audi side assi st: unavailable in towing mode
@j Audi side ass ist and ex it warning: currently
unavailable. Towing mode
Side assist switches off automatically when the electrical connector in the factory-installed trail­
er hitch is connected . There is no guarantee the
system will sw itch off when using a retrofitted
trailer hitch . Do not use side assist and the ex it
warning when tow ing a tra ile r.
Ill Rea r parking aid: obstacl e detection res trict-
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The rear cross-traffi c assist is not ava ila ble . E i­
ther the ESC is switched off, or the radar sensors may be covered by a b ike rack, stickers, leaves,
snow or other objects. Switch the ESC on, or
clean the area in front of the sensors if necessary
c> page 116, fig. 112 . If this message cont inues
to be d isplayed, d rive immed iate ly to an au thor­
iz ed A udi dealer o r autho rized Audi Servi ce Fac ili­
ty to have t he malfunc tion repa ired.
Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive se lect makes it possible to experience dif­
fe rent types of vehicle settings in one vehicle.
The dr ive r can se lect
Comfort , Auto a nd Dynamic
modes in the I nfota inme nt system to switch be­
tween , fo r exa mple, a sporty and a co mfo rtable
d riving mo de. Settings ca n be ad justed to your
p e rs o nal pr efe ren ces in
Individual m ode. This
makes it poss ible to comb ine settings su ch as a
sporty eng ine setting w ith smooth stee ring.
Descript ion
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The fo llow ing systems, among other things, are
i nfluenced by drive select:
Engine and automatic transmission
D epending on the mode, the en gine and auto­
mat ic transmission respond more quickly o r in a
mo re balanced ma nner to accelerator pe dal
movements . In the spo rty
Dynamic mode, the
transmission shifts at higher speed ranges.
Steering
The power s teering adapts. Ind irect s teer ing t hat
moves easi ly as in
comfort mode is espec ia lly
suited to long drives on highways . The
dynamic
mode p rovides sporty, d irect steering.
The fo llow ing applies to vehicles wi th dynam ic
steer ing* : the stee ring rat io chan ges base d on
ve hicle speed in or der to ma inta in optim um
steer ing effort for the drive r at all times. This
sets the steer ing to be less sensitive at higher
speeds i n order to prov ide improved vehicle con-
Assist
t ro l. At r educed spee ds, steeri ng is more direct in
o rder to kee p the steering effort as minima l as
poss ib le when the drive r is maneuvering t he vehi­
cle. Dynam ic steer ing* also p rovides more re­
spons ive steering performance at low and aver­
age speeds .
Suspension control*
The ada ptive dampers * use sensors to reco rd in ­
f ormat ion regard ing steering movements, b rak ­
ing and accele ration operations by the dr iver,
road s urface, driving speed, and load. This makes
it possible to adapt damping to the d riv in g situa­
t io n virtu ally in rea l ti me . Wi th drive select, you
can ad just th e adap tiv e dam pers to sporty
(Dy ­
nami c),
comfo rtable (Comfort ) or balan ced (Au­
to ).
Cornering light*
T he co rne ring light adapts the high beams to the
direction of the curve de pending on the speed .
T he pivo ting ac tion and the lighting also a dapt to
t h e mode.
Adaptive cruise cont rol (ACC)*
The behavio r whe n accelerati ng ca n be adjusted
from comfortable to s porty, depending on the
dr ive selec t mode . Adap tive cruise control also
r espon ds to the dr iv ing behav ior of t he vehicle
ahea d in a m ore conse rv a tive or sporty m an ner.
Engine sound*
The eng ine sound adapts to the c urrent mode
and can be subtle to sporty .
(D Tips
The S selector leve r posit ion automatically en­
gages whe n the
Dynamic mode is select ed.
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Assist
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
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Fig. 117 Center console: controls for drive select
Fig. 118 Infotainment: drive select
• Press the left or rig ht arrow key<=> fig. 117 until
the desired mode appears in the instrument
cluster/Infotainment system display. Or
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
• Select in the Infotainment system: IMENU ! but­
ton
> Vehicle > Audi drive select.
• Select and confirm the des ired sett ing
qfig. 118.
You can change the driv ing mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or while driving . If traffic per­
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for the engine.
Comfort -provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
Auto -provides an overall comfortab le yet dy­
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic -gives the dr ive r a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
Individual-q page 122.
&_ WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when ope rating the
drive select to reduce the risk of an accident.
-
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences .
• Se lect in the Infotainment system: I MENU I but­
ton
>V ehicle > Audi drive select> Individual >
right control button.
After you have closed the sett ings, you will a uto­
mat ically drive in the
Individual mode.
Systems Comfort
Engine/trans .
balanced
Steering comfortable The equipment in you
r vehicle will determine
which sett ings you can adjust. The fo llowing ta­
ble gives an overview of the characteristics.
Auto Dynamic
balanced sporty
balanced sporty
Dynamic
steering* comfortable/indirect balanced/direct sporty/direct
Suspension control* comfortab le
balanced sporty
Engine
sound* subtle subtle/sporty
a)
sporty
ACC* comfortab le balanced sporty
•> Subtle in the selector lever position D and sporty in$.
122

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@ Tips
Your settings are automatically saved in Indi­
vidual
mode.
Assist
123

Parking systems
Parking systems
General information
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith a rea r parking sys te m /pa rking sys ­
tem p lus/rearv iew camera/peripheral ca meras
Depending on your vehicle's equipment , various
parking aids will help you when parking and ma­
neuvering.
The
rear parking system is an audible parking aid
that warns you of obstacles
behind the vehicle
¢ page 125.
Parking system plus assists you when parking by
using audio and visual signals to indicate objects
detected in
front of and behind the vehicle
¢ page 125.
The rearview camera shows the area behind the
vehicle in the Infotainment display . The lines in
the rearview camera image help you to park or
maneuver ¢
page 126. The parking system plus
functions are also available
¢page 125.
The peripheral cameras give various views to
help you when parking or maneuvering
¢ page 128 . fhe parking system plus functions
are also available
¢ page 125.
A WARNING
- Always look for traffic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it directly
as well. The parking system cannot replace
the driver 's attention. The driver is always
responsible when entering or leaving a park­
ing space and during similar maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system.
-
- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
which people and objects cannot be detect­ ed . Be especially cautious of small children
and animals .
- Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's sur­
roundings, using the rearview mirror as
well .
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator grille, bumper,
wheel housing and the underbody . The park­
ing system may be impaired as a result.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or author-
124
ized Audi Service Facility check their func­
tion .
(D Note
-Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
- Objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles or fences
- Objects above the sensors such as wall ex­
tensions
- Objects with certain surfaces or structures
such as chain link fences or powder snow
- If you continue driving closer to a low ob­
ject, it may disappear from the sensor range. Note that you will no longer be
warned about th is obstacle .
- Keep enough distance from the curb to
avoid damage to the rims.
(D Tips
-The system may provide a warning even
though there are no obstacles in the cover­
age area in some situations, such as :
- certain road surfaces or when there is tall
grass.
- external ultrasonic sources such as from
cleaning vehicles .
- in heavy rain, snow, or thick vehicle ex­
haust.
- We recommend that you practice parking in
a traffic-free location or parking lot to be­
come familiar with the system . When doing
this, there should be good light and weath­
er conditions.
- You can change the volume of the signals
and the display ¢
page 131.
-Please refer to the instructions for trailer
towing in
¢page 132.
- What appears in the infotainment display is
somewhat time-delayed.
- Th e sensors must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice for park assist to operate.

Rear parking system
Description
Applies to: vehicles with rear parking system
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid .
Descr iption
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system . For informa­
tion on cleaning, refer to
c:> page 337.
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
side 3 ft (0 .90 m)
rear
center 5.2
ft (1.60 m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue backing up
c:::> &. in General infor­
mation on page 124,
c:> Q) in General information
on page
124!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning lowers down
to mute after a few seconds (this does not apply
in the continuous tone range). If the obstacle
comes closer before the system mutes, the tone
sounds again. If the obstacle moves farther away
before the system mutes, a tone will not sound.
Pay attention to the vehicle's surround ings when
you start to drive.
Activating
The rear parking assist activates automatically
when the reverse gear is engaged. You will hear a
brief confirmation tone.
Parking systems
Parking system plus
Description
Applies to: veh icles w ith park ing system plus
Parking system plus provides audio and visual
signals when parking.
Fig. 119 Illustration:
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump­
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audib le and visu­
al signals warn you.
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick­
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the function of the system. For informa ­
tion on cleaning, refer to
c:::>page 337.
The display field begins approximately at:
® 4 ft (1.20 m)
® 3 ft (0.90 m)
© 5.2 ft (1.60 m)
@ 3 ft (0.90 m)
T he close r you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con­
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue driving forward or in reverse
c:::> &. in General information on page 124, c:>(i) in
General information on page 124!
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning lowers down
to mute after a few seconds (this does not apply
in the continuous tone range).
If the obstacle
comes closer before the system mutes, the tone
sounds again .
If the obstacle moves farther away
before the system mutes, a tone will not sound.
Pay attention to the vehicle's surroundings when
you start to drive.
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Parking systems
Switching on/off
Applies to: ve hicles w ith park ing system p lus
F ig. 120 Center console: pa rking a id b utto n
Fig. 121 Infotainment system: visual distance displa y
Switching on
• Shift in to reverse, or
• Press the P"1~ button in the center console
¢
fig. 120 . A short confirmation tone sounds
and the LED in the button turns on .
Switching off
• Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h) , or
• Press the P"1~ button, or
• Switch the ignition off .
Segments in the visual display
The segments in front of and behind the vehicle
¢
fig . 121 help you to determine the distance be­
tween your vehicle and an obstacle. The red
lines* mark the expected direction of travel ac­
cord ing to the steering angle. A white segment
indicates an identified obstacle that is outside of
the vehicle's path. Red segments show identified
obstacles that are in your vehicle's path. As your
veh icle comes closer to the obstacle, the seg­
ments move closer to the vehicle. The collision
area has been reached when the next to last seg­
ment is displayed. Obstacles in the collision area,
includ ing those outs ide of the vehicle's path, a re
shown in red. Do not continue dr iv in g forward or
126 in reverse
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page 124,
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page
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Rearview camera
Introduction
App lies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera
Fig. 122 Dia gram: lines to aid in parking
The rearview camera he lps you to park or maneu­
ver using the orientation lines.
General information
Applies to: vehicles with rearv iew camera
Fig. 123 A rea cove red (!) and area not covered @by t he
rear view camera.
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Fig. 124 Luggage comp artmen t lid: location of the rear­
view camera
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The rearview camera is located above the rear li­
cense plate bracket. Mak e sure that the lens for
the rearview camera
c::> fig. 124 is not covered by
deposits or any other obstructions because this
can impair the function of the rearview camera .
For information on cleaning, refer to
c::> page 337 .
The rearview camera coverage area includes (D
c::> fig. 123. Only this a rea is shown in the Info­
tainment display . Objects that are outside of this
area @are not displayed.
A WARNING
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
c::> .&. in General information on
page 124.
- If the position and the installation angle of
the rearview camera was changed, for ex­
ample after a collision, do not continue to
use the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
- Only use the rearview camera to assist you if
it shows a good, clear picture. For example,
the image may be affected by the sun shin­
ing into the lens, dirt on the lens or if there
is a malfunction.
- Use the rearview camera only if 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 .
- The camera lens enlarges and distorts the field of vision . The object appears both al­
tered and inexact on the screen .
- In certain situations , people or objects in
the display appear closer or farther away:
- For objects that do not touch the ground,
such as the bumper of a parked vehicle, a
trailer hitch or the rear of a truck. Do not use the orientation lines in this case.
- If driven from a level surface onto an in­
cline, or a downward slope.
- If driven toward protruding objects.
- If the vehicle is carrying too much load in
the rear.
Parking systems
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicable warn­
ings
c::> (D in General information on
page 124.
- The orange colored orientation lines in the
Infotainment display show the vehicle path
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.
Switching on/off
Appl ies to: vehicles wi th rearv iew camera
Switching on
.,. Shift into reverse, or
.,. Press the
PwA button in the center console
c::> page 126, fig. 120. A short confirmation
tone sounds and the LED in the button turns
on.
Switching off
.,. Drive faster than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
.,. Press the
p,qA button , or
.,. Switch the ignition off.
@ Tips
- The visual display in the right part of the
display should help you detect the critical
vehicle area.
- You can change the volume of the signals
and the display
<=:>page 131.
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Parking system s
Perpendicular parking
Applies to: ve hicles w ith rearview camera
This view may be used when parking in a garage
or in a parking space .
Fig. 125 Infotainment system: aiming at a parking space
Fig . 126 Infotainment system: aligning the vehicle
.. Turn the Infotainment system on and shift into
reverse gear.
.. The orange orientation lines
(I) show the ve hi­
cle's direction of travel. Turn the steering wheel
until the orange orientat ion lines appear in the
parking space
c:::> fig. 125 . Use the mark ings @
to help you estimate the distance from an ob­
stacle. Each marking represents approximate ly
3 feet ( 1 m). The b lue area rep resents an exten­
s ion of the vehicle 's o utline by approximate ly
16 feet (5 meters) to the rear.
.. While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer ­
ing wheel ang le to f it the parking space with
the a id of the orange orientation lines
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General information on page 127,
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eral information on page 127. @ represents
the rear bumper. Stop the vehicle, at the latest,
when the red or ientat ion line @ borders an ob­
ject.
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Trailer view
App lies to : vehicles wit h rearview camera/peripheral cameras
and trailer hitch
This view assists you in positioning the vehicle in
front of a trailer.
Fig . 127 Infota inment system: tra iler view
Requirement: Tr ail er view must be selected
c:::> page 131 .
.. Now you can posit ion your veh icle in front of
the trailer
c:::> .&, in General information on
page 129,
c:::> (D in General information on
page 129. The orange orientation line indi­
cates the expected path toward the trailer
hitch. Use the blue lines to help you estimate
the distance to the tra iler hitch.
Peripheral cameras
Introduction
App lies to: vehicles wit h peripheral cameras
With this equipment, the parking system plus* is
supplemented with various peripheral cameras
c:::> page 125. The four cameras give you the fol­
lowing views: area around the vehicle, front cor­
ner view and rear corner view, view in front of the
vehicle and behind the vehicle.