instrument cluster AUDI A4 2020 Owner's Manual

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Driver assistance
Cruise control system
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed above approxi-
mately 15 mph (20 km/h). The system maintains
the desired speed by braking and accelerating.

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— Always pay attention to the traffic around
your vehicle when the cruise control system
is in operation. As the driver, you are always
responsible for controlling your vehicle
speed and the distance between your vehicle
and
other vehicles.
— For safety reasons, cruise control should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traffic, on
winding roads, and when road conditions are
poor (such as ice, fog, gravel, heavy rain,
and conditions that could lead to hydroplan-
ing), because this increases the risk of an ac-
cident.
— Switch the cruise control off temporarily
when driving in turning lanes, highway exits,
or in construction zones.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, you should
only resume the stored speed if it is suitable
for the current traffic conditions.


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Before driving downhill a long distance ona
steep hill, decrease your speed and select a
lower gear. This makes use of the engine brak-
ing effect and reduces the load placed on the
brakes.
@) Tips
The brake lights turn on when the brakes are
applied automatically.
Switching the system on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system

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Fig. 110 Lever: switching on the cruise control system
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
> To switch the system on, pull the lever toward
you to position @).
The ICRUISE| or i$) indicator light and the corre-
sponding message will appear in the instrument
cluster.

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If the brakes are malfunctioning (for example,
overheating) while the cruise control system
is switched on, the regulating functions may
shut off automatically.


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Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
When the vehicle is stationary, you can preselect
the cruise control speed or activate the speed
while driving.
Requirement: the system must be switched on.
> To preselect a cruise control speed when the ve-
hicle is stationary, tap the lever toward (@)/G)
=> page 123, fig. 110.
> To activate the cruise control speed, pull the
lever
toward position @ while driving.
> To set the current driving speed as the cruise
control speed, press the button @) on the lever.
The active cruise control speed is indicated with
the Gl or indicator light in the instrument
cluster. >
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Situation symbols
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following
symbols may be shown. The symbols indicate the
situation to which the efficiency assist is respond-
ing.
Some symbols only appear if Predictive messag-
es are switched on, and some symbols only ap-
pear if Predictive control is switched on and Audi
adaptive cruise control* is actively regulating the
vehicle.


Symbol |Description

Slow down
(predictive messages only)
Adjustment to curves along route
(predictive control only) Additional
symbols are shown in the Driver as-
sistance display.
Speed limit
Speed limit
Exit ahead
Intersection ahead
Traffic circle ahead

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and

cameras > page 114.

@ Tips
— The functions depend on the navigation da-
ta* being up-to-date and correct identifica-
tion by the traffic sign recognition*.
— The system only detects traffic signs that
specify a speed limit.
— The display in the instrument cluster is
based on the units of measurement used for
speed in the country where the vehicle is be-
ing operated. As a result, a display of 50 in
the instrument cluster can mean either
km/h or mph, depending on the country.
— Except for the road network, which is re-
corded in the navigation system’s map infor-
mation, certain functions may not be availa-
ble.
— Certain settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote control key be-
ing used.
Predictive messages
Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist
The symbol BS appears in the instrument cluster
display if efficiency assist recommends removing
your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Additional symbols that indicate the situation to
which the efficiency assist is reacting are shown
in the Driver assistance display > page 125, Sit-
uation symbols.
Requirements
— The cruise control system* or Audi adaptive
cruise control* must not be actively regulating.
— The vehicle speed must be at least 20 mph
(30 km/h).
— The remaining distance until the situation is
reached must be large enough to allow the sys-
tem to react to the situation.
Switching messages on and off
Depending on vehicle equipment, you may be
able to switch the predictive messages on or off.
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Efficiency assist > Predictive messages.

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
— Pay attention to traffic and the area around
your vehicle when efficiency assist is switch-
ed on. The driver is always responsible for
assessing the traffic situation.
(i) Tips
— The traffic signs on the road always take pri-
ority over the display. The driver is always
responsible for adhering to the regulations
applicable in the country where the vehicle
is being operated.

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— When a route is planned using the naviga-
tion system*, then system displays messag-
es based on an assumed route. Without
route guidance, the system displays mes-
sages based on an assumed route.
— The wording of the message may vary de-
pending on the selected Audi drive select*
mode and the selected gear. No messages
are displayed when in the "S" driving pro-
gram.
Predictive control
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control and effi-
ciency assist
With predictive control, efficiency assist adapts
the set speed in adaptive cruise control @
=> page 128 based on detected speed limits and
the upcoming route. Once the system no longer
detects any incidents ahead, adaptive cruise con-
trol will accelerate back up to the last speed that
the driver set. After switching on the ignition, the
availability of predictive control is indicated by a
message when the adaptive cruise control is first
activated.
The displays depend on the vehicle equipment.
Requirements
— Adaptive cruise control is actively regulating
=> page 129.
— The system can only react to speed limits that
are 15 mph (20 km/h)2) or higher.
Overriding control
The driver can override the predictive control to
the route ahead at any time by pressing the ac-
celerator or brake pedal. If the system changes
the vehicle speed to adapt to speed limits, you
can change the speed using the lever
=> page 129, fig. 116.
Setting predictive control
You can switch off predictive control functions or
adjust them individually. The settings depend on
the vehicle equipment.

D_ This is not available in some countries.
2) Analog instrument cluster: 20 mph (30 km/h)
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Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance > Audi adaptive cruise
control > Predictive control.
Possible settings:
Set speed limit - Adjusts to speed limits. You can
also set With tolerance if desired. In this scenar-
io, you may fall below or exceed the set speed in
favor of increased efficiency.
Adjustment to curves along route - Regulates
based on the route ahead, for example by con-
trolling the speed at which the vehicle drives
through curves.
Messages
Ife and a message with Predictive control is
displayed when there is a malfunction, the effi-
ciency assist functions are unavailable or 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 area in front of the
sensors > page 116 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.

ZX WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
— Pay attention to traffic and the area around
your vehicle when predictive control is
switched on. The driver is always responsible
for assessing the traffic situation.
— The system does not consider “right of way”
rules and does not respond to traffic lights,
so lack of driver attention in these situations
can increase the risk of an accident.
— The speed when driving through curves may
be different from what you as a driver would
do or may not be suitable for the weather

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Limitat

Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control

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Fig. 111 Example: vehicle changing lanes and stationary
vehicle
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Fig. 112 Example: driving into a curve
In some situations, the adaptive cruise control
function is limited and you must assume control
of the vehicle when necessary, for example by ap-
plying the brakes.
— When driving into a curve > fig. 112 and out of
acurve, the system may react to a vehicle in the
neighboring lane and apply the brakes. You can
override the system by pressing the accelerator
pedal briefly.
— The system works with the various sensors and
cameras in the vehicle. Vehicles can only be de-
tected once they are within the area and range
covered by the sensors > page 115, fig. 104.
— When driving around tight curves, a vehicle
driving ahead that was previously detected may
no longer be detected, and the system may ac-
celerate unexpectedly.
— The system does not react to a stationary vehi-
cle in the same lane if it expects that you can
easily drive around the stationary vehicle by
turning the steering wheel.
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— The system cannot react to stationary objects,
such as vehicles at the end of a traffic jam, es-
pecially when traveling at high speeds.
— The system has a limited ability to detect
vehicles that are a short distance ahead, off to
the side of your vehicle, or moving into your
lane.
— Objects that are difficult to detect, such as mo-
torcycles, vehicles with high ground clearance,
or vehicles with an overhanging load, may be
detected late or not detected at all.
— The system does not respond to people, ani-
mals, or objects that are crossing or approach-
ing from the opposite direction.

ZA\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.



Fig. 114 Instrument cluster: driver assistance display
Indicator lights and messages in the speedome-
ter inform you about the driving situation
and the settings. In the Driver assistance display
(4) - @, you can find more detailed information
abour the system. The displays depend on the
country and equipment.

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You can set any speed between 15 mph
(20 km/h)» and the maximum possible speed
range @)?) > page 128, fig. 113.
Pausing cruise control
The control can be stopped at any time:
>» While driving or when the vehicle is stationary:
Press the lever away from you in the direction
of the arrow. Or
» While driving: Press the brake pedal.
The A indicator light turns off.
Resuming regulation
The previously set speed can be resumed at any
time after a pause.
> To resume cruise control while driving, pull the
lever toward you in the direction of the arrow.
> To resume cruise control when stationary, pull
the lever toward you in the direction of the ar-
row while pressing the brake pedal.
Changing the speed
> To increase or decrease the set speed in smaller
increments, briefly tap the lever toward @) or
© to the first level.
> To increase or decrease the set speed in larger
increments, briefly tap the lever toward (@) or
© to the second level.
> To increase or decrease the set speed quickly,
hold the lever toward () or () until the mark-
ing in the speedometer (@) > page 128, fig. 113
has reached the desired speed.
Applies to: vehicles with efficiency assist: Predic-
tive control can adjust the set speed automati-
cally based on traffic and road condi-
tions > page 126.
Preselecting a speed
You can also preselect the speed when adaptive
cruise control is not active by moving the lever in
the desired direction @)/(). Activate the previ-
ously selected speed by pulling the lever toward
you in the direction of the arrow.

D Analog instrument cluster: 20 mph (30 km/h)
2) Depends on the country and engine
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Switching off
If you do not want to use the adaptive cruise con-
trol for a long period of time, you can switch it
off.
> Push the lever away from you into position ©)
until it clicks into place.
The indicator light and the set speed will turn off.

Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
— The activated adaptive cruise control is only
an assist system, and the driver is still re-
sponsible for controlling the vehicle. The
driver is especially responsible for braking,
steering, starting to drive, and controlling
the speed and the distance from other
vehicles.
— Turn on the adaptive cruise control only if
the surrounding conditions permit it. Always
adapt your driving style to the current visu-
al, weather, road, and traffic conditions.
— Switch adaptive cruise control off temporari-
ly when driving in turning lanes, on express-
way exits or in construction zones. This pre-
vents the vehicle from accelerating to the
stored speed when in these situations.
— Ifyou press the [SETIQ) button when driving
at speeds below 15 mph (20 km/h)”, the
minimum possible speed that the system
can maintain will be set. If no vehicle is de-
tected ahead of you, the vehicle will acceler-
ate up to that speed.


(i) Tips
— Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so you can be ready to steer at any
time. The driver is always responsible for
adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.

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distance may be more or less than these tar-
get distances.
Overriding control
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control

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Fig. 118 Operating lever: decreasing the distance
Requirement: adaptive cruise control must be
switched on.
Overriding control
You can completely override the control, for ex-
ample when passing or if you would like to accel-
erate more quickly.
> To accelerate manually, pull the lever toward
you in the direction of the arrow and hold it
there, or press the accelerator pedal.
> To resume the usual cruise control, release the
lever or remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
When you are in the Driver assistance display,
the message Overridden will appear.
Decreasing the distance
The function decreases the set distance and pro-
vides assistance, for example when merging
when a lane is ending.
> To further reduce the distance to the vehicle
ahead temporarily, pull the lever toward your-
self in the direction of the arrow and hold it in
that position.
> To resume the system control, release the lever.
The adaptive cruise control reduces the distance
and, if necessary, accelerates the vehicle above
the set speed.
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Z\ WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
— Resting your foot on the accelerator pedal
could override the cruise control. Braking in-
terventions and corrective actions by the
system may not occur.

Driving in stop-and-go traffic
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
RAZ-0398
Applies to: vehicles with safe start monitor
Fig. 119 Instrument cluster: safe start monitor
Stopping with adaptive cruise control
The adaptive cruise control system also assists
you in stop-and-go traffic. Within the limits of
the system, your vehicle may brake and remain at
a stop if a vehicle driving ahead stops.
Starting to drive with adaptive cruise control
As long as the message | ready to drive and Aa
is displayed, your vehicle will begin driving when
the vehicle ahead starts to move > /\.
If you are stopped for several seconds, your vehi-
cle will no longer drive autonomously for safety
reasons, and the message will turn off.
> To extend a ready to drive mode for several
seconds or reactivate, pull the lever briefly to-
wards you in the direction of the arrow
=> page 132, fig. 118.
> To resume manual control of the vehicle, tap
the accelerator pedal.
Safe start monitor
Applies to: vehicles with safe start monitor
The vehicle can still start to drive even if certain
obstacles are detected when starting to drive
=> /\. For example, if an obstacle is detected by >

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the sensors or cameras, the A indicator light The request for driver intervention instructs you
will warn you of the danger. to take over if the adaptive cruise control braking
function is not able to maintain a sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle driving ahead. The system
will warn you of the hazard with the A indicator
light and the message Distance!. An audio signal
will also sound.
If you are in the Driver assistance display, the
display @) © fig. 119 and the message Warning!
will also appear. An audio signal will also sound.
Your vehicle will drive more slowly when starting.
This may also occur in some situations when


there is no apparent obstacle. The display @ only appears when the Driver as-
> Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle sistance display is open in the on-board comput-
er > page 15.
down.
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Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
— If the message BS ready to drive!) appears,
your vehicle will start driving even if there is CE Tere Tac
- Applies to: vehicl ith Audi adapti i trol
an obstacle between your vehicle and the ve- PP ISS ROS MENICIES REE AMEL 2lapenercrutseiconnr
hicle ahead. To reduce the risk of an acci- You can adjust the system individually. The set-
dent, always make sure there are no obsta- tings depend on the vehicle equipment.
cles between your vehicle and the vehicle
driving ahead.

> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE> Driver assistance > Audi adaptive
@ Tips cruise control.
For safety reasons, the adaptive cruise control Possible settings:
will only be active if

Applies to: vehicles without Audi drive select
Driving program - Depending on the selected
driving program and distance, the vehicle han-
dling will be adjusted from Sport to Moderate.
—The driver's safety belt is fastened
— All doors and the hood are closed
— Your vehicle is not stopped for a long period
of time
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Driver intervention request Vehicle handling will be adjusted based on the
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control set distance and the selected Audi drive select
mode > page 106.

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Store last distance - The last distance that was
set will be stored after the ignition is switched
off. If the distance is not stored, distance
(time distance of approximately 1.8 seconds) is
automatically preset every time the ignition is
switched on.

Fig. 120 Instrument cluster: request for driver interven-
tion

D_ This is not available in some countries.
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Distance warning
Applies to: vehicles with distance warning
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Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise control:
Fig. 122 Instrument cluster: display of the current dis-
tance
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: distance warning
General information
At speeds above approximately 40 mph (65
km/h), this function measures the distance to the
vehicle ahead as time. If the distance falls below
the warning threshold and remains there, the
system will warn you of the hazard with the BB
indicator light.
Image in the Driver assistance display
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
The display only appears if the Driver assistance
display is selected in the on-board computer
= page 15 and the adaptive cruise control is not
actively controlling the vehicle.
@ Detected vehicle driving ahead
@ Use the markings to help you estimate the
distance to an obstacle. Each marking repre-
sents approximately one second.
@®) Set warning threshold. Depending on the set-
tings, the display will be colored in from the
bottom to the top.
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@ The actual distance is smaller than the set
distance and you will be informed about the
danger.
Adjusting the distance warning
The system can be switched on or off in the MMI
and you can customize the distance warning
threshold. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Distance warn-
ing.
Messages
ir °
tion, the distance warning functions may be un-
available or may be limited.

is displayed when there is a malfunc-
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 116 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.

ZA WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.

Gi) Tips
— The driver is always responsible for adhering
to the regulations applicable in the country
where the vehicle is being operated.
— You may fall below the warning threshold
briefly when passing or when quickly ap-
proaching a vehicle driving ahead. There is
no warning in this scenario. A warning is giv-
en only if you fall below the warning thresh-
old for an extended period of time.

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Au d i a ctive la ne ass i st Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
If the conditions are met, traffic jam assist
General information switches on at speeds under approximately

Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist 40 mph (65 km/h) => page 134.
The active lane assist can detect lane marker A WARNING
lines within the limits of the system. If you are
approaching a detected lane marker and it ap- Follow the safety precautions and note the
pears likely that you will leave the lane, the sys- limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
tem can warn you with corrective steering and a cameras > page 114.
steering wheel vibration, if necessary.
The system functions in the speed range of ap-
proximately 40 mph - 155 mph (65 km/h -
250 km/h).
Display and warning
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

The availability, readiness to provide warnings,
and the warnings are indicated with indicator
lights. Active lane assist is ready to provide warn-
ings if an object is detected on at least one side
of the lane where your vehicle is traveling.
RAZ-0768)
The displays depend on the vehicle equipment.

Fig. 124 Instrument cluster (multi-color display): driver
assistance display



Driver assistance display Indicator lights
Multi-color Monochrome Audi virtual | Instrument Meaning
display display cockpit cluster (ana-
log)
@ White Dark gray lines 7x 1% Active lane assist is activated, but is
lines not ready to provide warnings.
@ Green Light gray line eit 1X Active lane assist is activated and
lines ready to provide warnings.
@ Red Blinking line 7% ait Active lane assist will warn you be-
line fore the vehicle leaves a lane. The
steering wheel will also vibrate
lightly.
If the system is switched on but is not ready to — The speed is below the activation speed
provide warnings, one of the following could be —The lane is too narrow or too wide
the cause: — The curve is too narrow
— There is no lane marker line — The driver's hands are not on the steering
— The necessary lane marker lines have not been wheel
detected (for example, in a construction zone — Visibility is obstructed by a rise or dip.
or because the lines are obstructed by snow,
dirt, water, or lighting)
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Steering intervention request
If no steering activity is detected or the steering
power from the system is not sufficient, the driv-
er steering intervention request will alert the
driver using audio and visual signals. Take over
the steering and keep your hands on the steering
wheel so that you will be ready to steer at any
time. The system may no longer be ready to pro-
vide warnings after a short time, and it will only
become active again later.
If the driver takes over steering, active lane assist
will be switched off.
Behavior when a turn signal is active
Applies to: vehicles with side assist: The system
will not warn you if you activate a turn signal be-
fore crossing the lane marker line. In this case, it
assumes that you are changing lanes intentional-
ly.
Applies to: vehicles with side assist: If the side
assist system classifies a lane change as critical
due to other vehicles traveling with your vehicle
or approaching your vehicle when your turn sig-
nal is activated, there will be a noticeable steer-
ing correction shortly before your vehicle leaves
the lane. This will attempt to keep your vehicle in
the lane.

ZX WARNING
— Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
— The system warns the driver that the vehicle
is leaving the lane using corrective steering.
The driver is always responsible for keeping
the vehicle within the lane.
— Corrective steering may not occur at all in
certain situations, such as during heavy
braking. Always be ready to intervene.

G) Tips
— Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so you can be ready to steer at any
time. The driver is always responsible for

YD In certain countries
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adhering to the regulations applicable in
the country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
— The system does not provide any corrective
steering or steering wheel vibrations if it de-
tects that you are passing another vehicle.
— The image in the Driver assistance display
only appears if it was opened in the on-
board computer = page 15.
Scare Le melal
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist

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Fig. 125 Turn signal lever: switching Audi active lane assist
on and off
Active lane assist switches on automatically as
soon as the ignition is switched on )).
> To switch the system on or off, press the button
=> fig. 125. The respective indicator light in the
instrument cluster will turn off or on.

ZA\ WARNING
Follow the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114.
Adjusting Audi active lane assist
Applies to: vehicles with Audi active lane assist


You can adjust active lane assist individually. The
settings depend on the vehicle equipment.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Audi active lane
assist
Possible settings: