center console AUDI S7 2014 User Guide

122 Park in g s ystems
& WARNING
- Always read and follow the applicable
warnings
Q .&. in General information on
page 116.
- If the posit ion or the installation angle
of a camera was changed, after a colli­
sion for example, do not continue to use
the system for safety reasons. Have it
checked by your authorized Audi dealer­
ship.
- Keep in m ind that the image i n the dis­
play is distorted if the ex ter ior mirro r
housing has been man ual ly adjusted.
- Use the
re ar mode and the corner vi ew
(re ar)
mode on ly when the luggage com­
partment lid is fully closed. Otherwise
the image in the display will be distort­
ed.
- The veh icle surroundings are shown us ­
ing the camera images. The vehicle im­
age is shown by the system. Objects and
obstacles above the camera are not dis­
played.
- Camera lenses en large and distort the
field of v is ion. The objects appear both
altered and inaccurate on the screen.
(D Note
-Always read and follow the applicab le
warnings
c:> (i) in General information on
page 116.
- The Infota inment display shows the di ­
rection in which the rear of the vehicle is
traveling based on the steering wheel
angle . The front of the veh icle front
swings out more than the rear of t he ve­
hicle. Ma intain plenty of distance so that
you r outside m irror or a corner of you r
vehicle does not coll ide wi th any obsta­
cles.
@ Tips
I f the 8/cr;iJ/r:;::::s symbol appea rs i n the
disp lay and the respec tive display area is
grayed out, then the power exter io r mir­
rors were fo lded in or the driver's door/ front passenger's door/
luggage compart ­
ment lid was opened.
Switching on or off
Applies to vehicles: with parking system plus with periph­
eral cameras
Fig . 1 34 Ce nte r console: f>• JI butto n
Fig . 1 35 Infota inment: select ing t he mode
Sw itching on
.. Shift into reverse, or
.. Press the P•QJ\. button in the center console
c:> fig. 134. A short confirmation tone
sounds and the
LED in the button turns on.
Selecting the mode
.. Turn the control knob to the symbol fo r the
desired mode @ through @¢
fig. 135 .
Switching off
.. Dr ive fo rward faster than 6 mph (10 km/ h),
or
.. Press the
P"li bu tton, or
.. Switch the ignition off .
You may sele ct from the following modes:
@ -Top view*
c:> page 123
@ -Corner view (front)* c:> page 123
©-Front * c:> page 123

Rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves vehicle handling
and enhances driver control.
F ig. 183 Center console: Switch for rear spo iler
The rear spoiler dep loys and retracts . Spo iler
ope rat ion can be set for automatic or manual
operat ion.
Automatic mode (no rmal oper at ion )
-Automatic deployment: At a speed of about
80 mph (130 km/h), the rear spoiler deploys
automatical ly .
- Automatic retraction: When speed drops be­ low about SO mph (80 km/h), the rear spo il­
er retracts automatically.
M anual mode
- Manual deployment: Tapping briefly on the
switch¢
fig. 183 deploys the rear spo iler .
- Manual retraction: At speeds up to about
10 mph (20 km/h), retract the rear spoiler
by pressing and holding the switch
¢ fig . 183. At speeds between 10 mph (20
km/h) and 80 mph (130 km/h), retract the
rear spoiler by tapping on the switch
¢fig. 183.
Indicat or light s
(I/. Re ar spoiler: syste m malfunct ion!
The rear spoiler may not have extended due to
a malfunction. This could change the vehicle's
driving characteristics at high speeds. Do not
exceed 85 mph (140 km/h). Drive to your au ­
thor ized Audi dealer immed iately to have the
malfunct ion corrected . The co lor of the indica­
tor light depends on the ve hicle speed.
Intelligen t technolog y 199
A WARNING
Driving at higher speeds without the rear
spoiler deployed can impair handling char ­
acter istics, making the vehicle ha rder to
control.
-Always make sure that the spo iler is de­
ployed when driving at speeds over
85 mph (140 km/ h).
If the rear spoiler
warn ing/ indi ca tor light in the inst ru­
men t cluster comes on, the rear spoiler
may not have deployed.
- Never d rive a t speeds h igher than
85 mph (140 km/ h) if the spoiler is not
deployed . Have the spoiler inspected as
soon as possible by an a uthorized Audi
dea ler or qualified workshop .
- Always obey speed limits and other traf ­
fic laws .
A WARNING
Improper operation of the rear spoi ler can
cause crushing injuries.
- Always make sure that nobody, especially
children, is in the way when the rear
spoiler is deployed or retracted.
(D Note
- Never push the vehicle or apply force to
the rear spoiler -it could be damaged.
- O nly operate the rear spoiler man ua lly
when the rea r lid is closed . Otherwise,
damage cou ld occur .
(D Tips
Clean the spoiler compa rtment every 2 to
3 months. The spoiler compartment must
a lways be free of ice, snow, leaves or other
debris.