warning AUDI A5 2008 8T / 1.G Owners Manual

Audi parking system 146 Rear bumper
For better orientation the rear bumper of your vehicle is also shown
in the MMI display.
WARNING
Please note that objects which are not touching the ground may
appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the bumper
of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a truck). In
this case you should not use the orientation lines for judging the
distance (accident risk).
Caution
The MMI display shows the path of the rear end of the vehicle if you
were to reverse using the current steering angle. NB: The front end
of the vehicle swings out further than the rear.
Note
•
To ensure that the reversing camera works properly, the lens of
the camera ⇒page 140, fig. 154 must be kept clean and free of
snow and ice. Please observe the additional notes on ⇒page 152.
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advancedParking mode 2
“Parking mode 2” can be used, for example, when parking
at the roadside.– To park in a parking space on the right side of the road:
– Position your vehicle parallel to the roadside, about a
metre away from the next parked vehicle ⇒page 143,
fig. 157. If you are parking next to obstacles please
observe ⇒page 150.
– Activate the reversing camera ⇒page 140.
“Parking mode 1” is the standard setting.
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Fig. 162 MMI display:
Blue area marking
aligned in parking
spaceFig. 163 MMI display:
Blue marking touches
edge of pavement
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Audi parking system147
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– Press the control button for Mode ⇒page 145,
fig. 161. “Parking mode 2” ⇒fig. 162 will appear in the
MMI display.
– Reverse and align the position of your vehicle in such a
way that the dark blue area marking ⇒fig. 162
borders onto the vehicle behind or onto the parking
space line marking. If you are not parking next to obsta-
cles ⇒page 150 the long side of the dark blue marking
should border onto the kerb. The complete dark blue
area marking must fit into the parking space ⇒page 143,
fig. 157.
– When the vehicle is stationary turn the steering wheel to
the right as far as it will go.
– Reverse into the parking space. If you are not parking
next to obstacles ⇒page 150 the dark blue marking
should touch the kerb ⇒page 146, fig. 163. Stop your
vehicle.
– Turn the steering wheel to the left as far as it will go
(vehicle is stationary).
– Continue to reverse into the parking space until the
vehicle is standing parallel to the kerb. When reversing
you must also keep a close watch on the front end of the
vehicle ⇒.You can use “Parking mode 2” to park on the left or the right side of
the road. For this reason, the blue markings are shown in various
shades of blue. The dark blue area marking and the dark blue
curve are used when parking on the right side of the road. The
light blue area marking and the light blue curve are used
when parking on the left side of the road.When the turn signals are on, the display will only show the mark-
ings for the relevant side. To change the display to the other side,
just switch on the opposite turn signals.
The light blue and dark blue cur v e s s h o w y o u w h e n t o t u r n t h e
steering wheel in the other direction, i.e. when the curve touches
the kerb. ⇒page 146, fig. 163.
The distance from your rear bumper to the red line is approx.
40 cm. From here at the latest, the driver should not reverse any
further ⇒page 151.
WARNING
Please note that objects which are not touching the ground may
appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the bumper
of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a truck). In
this case you should not use the orientation lines for judging the
distance (accident risk).
Caution
The MMI display shows the path of the rear end of the vehicle if you
were to reverse using the current steering angle. NB: The front end
of the vehicle swings out further than the rear.
Note
To ensure that the reversing camera works properly, the lens of the
camera ⇒page 140, fig. 154 must be kept clean and free of snow
and ice. Please observe the additional notes on ⇒page 152.Applies to vehicles: with parking system and towing bracketTo w i n g b r a c k e tOnce the electrical connector for the trailer socket is plugged in on
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket the rear sensors for the
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Audi parking system 148parking aid are NO LONGER activated when reverse gear is engaged.
This results in the following restrictions:
parking system:
There is no distance warning.
parking system plus*:
There is no rear distance warning ⇒page 138. However, the system
will still give a warning when obstacles are detected while driving
forwards. The graphic display ⇒page 138, fig. 153 will switch over
to towing mode.
parking system advanced*:
There is no rear distance warning ⇒page 140. However, the system
will still give a warning when obstacles are detected while driving
forwards. The graphic display ⇒page 141, fig. 155 will switch over
to towing mode. The image of the reversing camera will then be
shown without orientation lines and blue area markings.
SettingsApplies to vehicles: with parking systemAdjusting warning beeps
The volume and frequency (pitch) of the beeps can be
adjusted on the sound system or MMI.– Select: Function selector button > Audi parking
system.•
Rear volume - to adjust the rear volume.
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Rear frequency - to adjust the rear frequency.
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Front volume* - to adjust the front volume.
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Front frequency* - to adjust the front frequency.
When you change the volume or frequency, the front or rear loud-
speaker will give a test warning beep at the new setting for about
2 seconds.
The volume and frequency settings will be automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key.
Fig. 164 MMI display:
Selection menu
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Audi parking system 150fig. 163. You can use the control buttons to switch between the Rear
View camera and Graphic display at any time as desired. The
settings selected on the sound system or MMI remain stored.
Setting “Graphic”:
If you have selected Graphic in the settings, the screen ⇒fig. 167
will automatically show the graphic display when the parking
system is activated.
Setting “Rear View”
If you have selected Rear View the reversing camera image
⇒page 145, fig. 161 will be displayed whenever you activate the
parking system (both when reversing and when driving forwards).
Setting “Automatic”:
If you have selected Automatic the screen will automatically show
the reversing camera image when you engage reverse gear and the
graphic display when you drive forwards.
Setting “Off”:
If you select off the reversing camera and graphic display are both
deactivated. The acoustic parking aid will, however, remain acti-
vated.
Note
If you change the settings on the sound system or MMI the changes
will not take effect until the next time you switch on the parking
system.
Special parking situationsApplies to vehicles: with parking system advancedParking next to an obstacle
When parking next to an obstacle it is important to keep
sufficient distance at the side.When using “Parking mode 2” you can park your vehicle very close
to the kerb of the pavement ⇒page 143, fig. 157.
However, if you are parking, for example, next to a wall, you must
keep a greater distance to the side in order to avoid any collision
damage. Position the long side of the blue area marking in such a
way that there is sufficient distance to the kerb. The area marking
must NOT touch the kerb ⇒fig. 168.
You also have to steer in the opposite direction a lot earlier. This
means that the blue curve ⇒page 146, fig. 163 must not touch the
kerb - make sure there is a sufficient distance to the kerb ⇒.
WARNING
•
Please make sure you keep a sufficient distance between the
vehicle and any obstacles to make sure that the exterior mirror or
edge of the vehicle do not collide with the obstacle (accident risk).
Fig. 168 Viewed from
above: Parking next to
a wall
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Audi parking system151
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The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area
around the vehicle.
•
When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI
display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the
resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory
manner or may not be displayed at all.
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advancedNote on distances
The red line in the MMI display ⇒fig. 169 marks the distance which
you should keep to an obstacle when parking. If the obstacle is
located at road surface level you can approach the obstacle until the
red line (40 cm distance) makes contact with the obstacle. However,
if the obstacle is not at road surface level (e.g. the bumper of
another vehicle) you should not approach the obstacle allowing the
red line to make contact with the obstacle.
If you, for example, reverse towards a vehicle, the orientation lines
and area markings in the MMI display appear to be overlapping onto
the vehicle behind ⇒page 151, fig. 169. In the example shown in
the picture the red line in the MMI display is directly on the bumper
of the vehicle behind. In actual fact, however, the red line
⇒page 151, fig. 170 is not making contact with the bumper but has
already moved underneath the bumper. The actual distance to the
vehicle behind (broken line ) is already much less than 40 cm. You
must also include the bumper of your own vehicle in the calculation
of the distance ⇒.
WARNING
•
Please note that objects which are not touching the ground
may appear to be further away than they actually are (e.g. the
bumper of a parked vehicle, a towing bracket or the rear end of a
truck). In this case you should not use the orientation lines for
judging the distance (accident risk).
•
Please make sure you keep a sufficient distance between the
vehicle and any obstacles to make sure that the exterior mirror or
edge of the vehicle do not collide with the obstacle (accident risk).
•
The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area
around the vehicle.
•
When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI
display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the
resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory
manner or may not be displayed at all.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 169 MMI display:
Red line makes contact
with bumperFig. 170 Actual
distance to bumper
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Audi parking system 152Safety notesApplies to vehicles: with parking systemFault warning for the acoustic parking aidparking system:
If you hear a long beep when you engage reverse gear, the rear
parking aid is not functioning correctly.
parking system plus*/parking system advanced*:
If you hear a long beep for a few seconds when you engage reverse
gear and the diode in the switch
* starts flashing, there is a fault
in the rear and front parking system with graphic display.
You will be notified of a system fault
•
when you manually activate the parking system via the switch
* ⇒page 138•
the first time you engage reverse gear after switching on the
ignition, or
•
immediately, if the fault is identified while you are using the
parking system.Note
If the system alerts you to a fault please have the fault rectified by
an Audi workshop or other qualified workshop.Applies to vehicles: with parking system advancedNotes on reversing cameraWe recommend that you practise parking with the reversing camera
in a quiet location (car park or similar) in order to become familiar
with the system, including the orientation lines and all the other
features. Ideally, the weather and light conditions should be good.Vehicles or other objects shown in the MMI display appear to be
further away or closer, if:
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you are reversing from a horizontal surface up a gradient or
down a hill,
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you are reversing towards protruding objects,
•
the vehicle has been loaded with a greater load on the rear.
The accuracy of the orientation lines and the blue area markings
decreases if:
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the reversing camera does not provide a reliable image, e.g. if
visibility is poor or the lens is dirty,
•
the sun is so dazzling that you cannot see the image on the
display screen.
How to clean the lens of the reversing camera:
•
Moisten the lens using a commercially available, alcohol-based
glass cleaning agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth.
•
Remove snow using a small brush.
•
If possible, use de-icing spray to remove any ice ⇒.
WARNING
•
Even when using the reversing camera, the driver must still
keep a close watch on the area behind the vehicle and use the
mirrors.
•
For technical reasons, the reversing camera cannot show the
complete area behind the vehicle ⇒page 144, fig. 159. It is partic-
ularly important to ensure that there are no small children or
animals near the vehicle, as the reversing camera may not always
be able to detect them (accident risk).
•
The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking
and other manoeuvres. Always keep a close watch on the area
around the vehicle.
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Audi parking system153
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Do not allow the camera images in the MMI display to distract
you from watching the traffic.
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When parking or manoeuvring do not rely solely on the MMI
display. Some objects (e.g. narrow posts or bars) may - due to the
resolution of the display screen - not be displayed in a satisfactory
manner or may not be displayed at all.
•
Only use the reversing camera to assist you if it is supplying
you with a good and clear picture. The quality of the picture could
be impaired by adverse light, dirt on the lens or a defect (accident
risk).
•
If the MMI display is switched on and the picture is obscured or
the area behind the vehicle is not visible (e.g. due to a dirty or
defective lens) you must not use the reversing camera to assist
you when manoeuvring (accident risk).
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The reversing camera produces two-dimensional images.
Please remember that ridges in the ground, parts protruding on
other vehicles or fixed objects jutting out are all more difficult to
detect on the MMI display screen due to a lack of spatial depth. In
some cases it may not be possible to detect them at all.
•
For safety reasons, you should not use the system if the posi-
tion and installation angle of the camera have been changed, e.g.
in a rear-end collision. Have it checked by a qualified workshop.
•
Only use the reversing camera when the boot lid is completely
closed. Please make sure that there are no objects mounted to the
rear end of the vehicle which could block the view of the reversing
camera.Caution
•
Never remove snow and ice from the lens of the reversing
camera using warm or hot water - danger of cracks appearing on the
lens.
•
Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the lens.WARNING (continued)
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HomeLink 154HomeLinkUniversal transmitterApplies to vehicles: with HomeLinkDescription
The HomeLink universal transmitter can be programmed
to replace the hand-held controls of devices already in
use.HomeLink allows you to conveniently activate garage doors, estate
gates, security systems, home or office lighting and other electric
devices by means of control buttons inside your car.
HomeLink can replace up to three hand-held transmitters operating
existing devices on your property with a single universal trans-
mitter. This will be possible for most transmitters which control the
drive units for a garage door or external gates, etc. You can
programme the individual hand-held transmitters for your remote
control at or near the centre of the radiator grille. This is where the
control unit is located.
To be able to control systems with HomeLink, you need to perform
initial programming on the HomeLink transmitter first. If systems
fail to respond after the initial programming, check whether these
systems work with a "rolling code" (variable security code)
⇒page 155.
WARNING
When you are programming the HomeLink universal transmitter,
make sure that no persons or objects are close to the devices
receiving the transmitter signals. If a gate or door is inadvertently
set into motion during programming, persons might be injured or
other damage caused by moving parts.
Note
•
For additional information on HomeLink
® and/or products
compatible with HomeLink
®, please call the toll-free HomeLink
®
hotline (0) 08000466 35465 or alternatively +49 (0) 6838 907 277, or
visit the HomeLink
® website at: www.homelink.com
•
HomeLink
® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls.
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLinkProgramming the universal transmitter
The HomeLink unit is programmed at the radiator grille.
Fig. 171 Operating
unit in headlinerFig. 172 Radiator grille
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Safe driving 162Safe drivingGeneral notesSafety is the first priority
Your safety is our first priority.This chapter contains important information, tips, sugges-
tions and warnings that you should read and observe for
your own safety and the safety of your passengers.
WARNING
•
The information in this chapter is important for the driver of
the vehicle and all passengers. The other chapters in this manual
(and, where applicable, in the other literature supplied with the
vehicle) contain further important notes which you should read
and observe for your own safety and that of your passengers.
•
Ensure that the complete vehicle wallet is always in the vehicle.
This is especially important when you lend or sell the vehicle to
others.
Safety features
The safety features listed here are part of the vehicle's
occupant restraint system. They work together to help
reduce the risk of injury in a wide variety of accident situ-
ations.Your safety and the safety of your passengers should not be left to
chance. In the event of an accident, the safety features incorporated
in your vehicle are capable of reducing the risk of injury. These are
just a few of the safety features in your Audi:•
Optimised three-point seat belts for all seats,
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Belt force limiters for the front seats,
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Belt pre-tensioners for the front seats,
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Head restraints for all seats,
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Optimised protection against injuries of the cervical vertebrae,
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Front airbags,
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Side airbags in the backrests of the front seats,
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Head-protection airbags (sideguard system),
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“ISOFIX” mountings* for “ISOFIX” child safety seats on the rear
seats,
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Height-adjustable head restraints on the seats,
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Adjustable steering column.
These individual safety features are harmonised to provide you and
your passengers with the best possible protection in accident situ-
ations. However, they can only be effective if you and your passen-
gers sit in the correct position and adjust and use the safety equip-
ment properly.
For these reasons, this chapter explains why these safety features
are so important, how they can protect you, what you need to
remember when using them, and how you and your passengers can
gain the most benefit from them. There are also a number of impor-
tant safety warnings which you and your passengers should always
observe in order to minimise the risk of injury.
Safety is everyone's responsibility!
Before every trip
The driver is responsible for the safety of the passengers
and the safe operation of the vehicle at all times.For your own safety and the safety of your passengers,
always note the following points before every trip:
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Safe driving163
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– Make sure that all lights and turn signals are working
properly.
– Check the tyre pressures.
– Make sure that all windows are clean and give good visi-
bility to the outside.
– Secure all luggage and other items carefully ⇒page 77.
– Make sure that no objects can interfere with the pedals.
– Adjust the front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly.
– Make sure that the head restraints for all passengers are
adjusted to the correct position.
– Make sure that children are protected with suitable
safety seats and properly worn seat belts ⇒page 185.
– Sit in the correct position in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same. ⇒page 70.
– Fasten your seat belt correctly. Make sure that your
passengers do the same ⇒page 170.What affects driving safety?
Safety on the road is directly related to how you drive, and
can also be affected by the passengers in the vehicle.The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle and all
its occupants. If your ability to drive is impaired in any way,
you endanger yourself and other road users ⇒. There-
fore:
– Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers or by
using a mobile phone, etc.– Never drive when your driving ability is impaired (by
medication, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
– Obey all traffic regulations and speed limits and always
maintain a safe distance to the vehicle in front.
– Always adjust your speed to suit the road, traffic and
weather conditions.
– Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive for more
than two hours without a stop.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or stressed.
WARNING
•
Distractions while driving or any kind of impairment to your
driving ability increase the risk of accident and injury.
•
Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects
could fly around the interior when the vehicle is moving (under
acceleration or whilst cornering) and distract the driver – this
could lead to an accident.
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