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To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the 
sensors and the lens of the reversing camera must be kept clean 
and free of snow and ice. Please observe the additional notes from 
⇒page 152 onwards.
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Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒page 147.
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advancedReversing camera (Rear View)
The reversing camera image in the MMI display shows the 
area behind the vehicle.
Parking mode
There are two different parking modes available when you park your 
vehicle with the help of the reversing camera. These are referred to 
as “Parking mode 1” ⇒page 145 and “Parking mode 2” ⇒page 146.
“Parking mode 1” ⇒fig. 156 can, for example, be used when 
parking your vehicle in a carport or a garage ⇒page 145.
“Parking mode 2” ⇒fig. 157 can be used, for example, when 
parking your vehicle at the roadside ⇒page 146.
When you activate the reversing camera ⇒page 140 the MMI 
display will automatically show “Parking mode 1”. You can switch to 
“Parking mode 2” by pressing the control button Mode  
⇒page 145, fig. 161. Press the control button Mode repeatedly to 
switch between “Parking mode 1” and “Parking mode 2”.
Orientation lines and area markings
Orientation lines and area markings (⇒page 145, fig. 160 and 
⇒page 146, fig. 162) are also projected onto the reversing camera 
images. They differ, depending on the parking mode you have 
selected. These orientation markings are intended to assist the 
driver when parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces. They are 
projected onto the image at road surface level (not on a gradient).
At the latest when the orientation lines and blue area markings 
overlap with vehicles or other objects the distance to the vehi-
cles/objects is no longer sufficient ⇒page 151.
The orientation lines and blue area markings will not be displayed if 
the boot lid is open or the factory-fitted power socket for the trailer 
is in use ⇒page 147. This may not apply if the power socket was 
NOT factory-fitted.
You can adjust the settings in the MMI to select which system you 
want to be displayed on the MMI screen ⇒page 149:•
Graphic display, or
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Reversing camera images (Rear View), or
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Automatic (switches automatically between graphic display and 
reversing camera), or
Fig. 156  Viewed from 
above: Parking mode 1Fig. 157  Viewed from 
above: Parking mode 2
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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).Applies to vehicles: with parking system advancedParking mode 1
“Parking mode 1” can, for example, be used to assist you 
when parking in a garage or carport.
– Activate the reversing camera ⇒page 140. 
“Parking mode 1” ⇒fig. 160 is the standard setting. 
Dynamic orange-coloured orientation lines   and static 
blue area markings   will be projected onto the image 
of the reversing camera.
– When the vehicle is stationary, use the orange orienta-
tion lines as a guide for turning the steering to the 
correct angle for the parking space.
– Reverse into the space and adapt the steering angle to 
the parking space, using the orange lines to assist you 
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– Align your vehicle according to the blue area marking. 
The blue area marking should be parallel to the lines of 
the parking space ⇒fig. 161. Blue area marking
The marking behind the vehicle (in different shades of blue) is an 
extension of the vehicle outline. It reaches about five metres to the 
rear of the vehicle. The shade of blue changes at a distance of 
approx. 1m, 2m and 5m from the vehicle.
 and   Orange orientation lines
The orientation lines change direction according to the steering 
angle. These lines represent the path which the rear of the vehicle 
would take if you were to reverse using the current steering angle.
The dynamic orientation lines also have additional markers   
which are spaced approx. 1 metre apart. These markers help you to 
judge the distance up to an obstacle.
 Red line
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.
Fig. 160  MMI display: 
Driving into the 
parking space with the 
correct steering angleFig. 161  MMI display: 
Aligning the vehicle 
with the help of the 
blue area markings
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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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Applies to vehicles: with parking system plusSwitching graphic display on and off
The settings for the graphic display can be selected on the 
sound system or MMI.– Select: Function selector button   > Audi parking 
system > Display.If you have selected Graphic in the settings, the screen ⇒page 149, 
fig. 167 will automatically show the graphic display when the 
parking system is activated.
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.
Applies to vehicles: with parking system advancedSwitching graphic display/reversing camera on and off
The settings for the graphic display and reversing camera 
can be selected on the sound system or MMI.– Select: Function selector button   > Audi parking 
system > Display ⇒fig. 166.When parking, you can use the reversing camera (Rear View) and 
the graphic display separately or in combination.
If you manually switch over to the reversing camera by pressing the 
control button marked Rear View ⇒fig. 167 the control button in 
the bottom right-hand corner will show Graphic ⇒page 146, 
Fig. 165  MMI display: 
Display APS - submenu
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Fig. 166  MMI display: 
Display APS - submenuFig. 167  MMI display: 
proximity graphic
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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.
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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.
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
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 169  MMI display: 
Red line makes contact 
with bumperFig. 170  Actual 
distance to bumper
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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Never remove snow and ice from the lens of the reversing 
camera using warm or hot water - danger of cracks appearing on the 
lens.
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Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the lens.WARNING (continued)
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At the operating unit
1.  Switch on the ignition (do not start the engine).
2.  Press and hold down the two outer HomeLink buttons 
⇒page 154, fig. 171 until the indicator diode   
⇒page 154, fig. 171 begins to flash after about 
20 seconds. This procedure will delete the standard 
factory settings and does not need to be repeated when 
programming the other buttons.
3.  Press the particular HomeLink button which you would 
like to program.
4.  Wait until the diode   begins to flash. The HomeLink 
module now remains in training mode for 5 minutes.
5.  Now step in front of your vehicle with the original hand-
held transmitter for the garage door opener or any other 
device you wish to assign to the HomeLink control 
button.
At the radiator grille
6. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at or near the 
centre of your car's radiator grille ⇒page 154, fig. 172.
7.  Press the activator button on the original hand-held 
transmitter.
8.  As you do so, watch the turn signals on your vehicle. 
HomeLink confirms successful programming by flashing 
all four turn signals three times.
9.  If the turn signals fail to flash three times, repeat the 
procedure with the transmitter held at a different 
distance from the radiator grille.
The proper distance between the hand-held transmitter and the 
HomeLink module at the radiator grille depends on the system you 
want to train. It may require several attempts.
The turn signals will flash once if the time limit for the programming 
mode has been exceeded. In this case the programming procedure 
needs to be performed again. Repeat the sequence at the operating 
unit starting with step 3.
The programming instructions above also apply to the other control 
buttons. Start with step 3 if you wish to proceed and program the 
other two buttons.
If the garage door or other devices still fail to be activated with the 
HomeLink control buttons after programming is completed, it is 
possible that these systems might be working with a rolling code 
instead of the normal fixed security code. If this is the case, a rolling 
code programming is required in addition to the steps described 
above. ⇒page 155Applies to vehicles: with HomeLinkRolling code programming
Some devices require rolling code programming of the 
HomeLink universal transmitter.Identifying a rolling code
– Press the already programmed HomeLink button again 
and hold it down.
–Watch HomeLink diode   ⇒page 154, fig. 171. If the 
diode starts flashing rapidly and turns into a constant 
light after about 2 seconds, this indicates that the device 
you wish to operate (e.g. a garage door opener) is 
equipped with a rolling code.
– Program the rolling code as follows:
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Applies to vehicles: with HomeLinkRe-programming a button
A HomeLink button can be re-programmed individually 
without affecting the other button allocations.At the operating unit in the headliner
– Press and hold down the selected button until the indi-
cator diode ⇒page 154, fig. 171 starts flashing slowly.
At the radiator grille
–Hold the original hand-held transmitter for the garage 
door opener or other device directly in front of the radi-
ator grille of your vehicle (at or near the centre) 
⇒page 154, fig. 172. The exact distance depends on the 
system that you want to program.
– Press the button on the original hand-held transmitter 
for the garage door opener or other device.
– As you do so, watch the turn signals on your vehicle. 
HomeLink confirms successful programming by flashing 
all four turn signals three times.
– If the turn signals fail to flash three times, repeat the 
procedure with the transmitter held at a different 
distance from the radiator grille.When the turn signals have flashed three times, this means the 
device previously stored in HomeLink has been erased and the new 
system programmed in its place. To activate the new system, press 
the HomeLink button that has just been re-programmed.
Note
It may require several attempts before programming is successful. 
When programming a new device, keep the button pressed for at least 15 seconds before trying again with the transmitter in a 
different position. Keep watching the turn signals during that 
time.
Applies to vehicles: with HomeLinkConformity certificationThe HomeLink universal transmitter is registered in the following 
countries under the following certification numbers:Country
Certification number
Andorra
16SEP2003
Belgium
RTT/D/X2064
Denmark
98.3142-266
Germany
D800038K
Finland
FI98080106
France
97619 RD
Gibraltar
RTTE 20754/0087847
Greece
JCI 05JUL2000 RTTE
Great Britain
RTTE 20754/0087847
Republic of Ireland
TRA 24/5/109/5
Iceland
IS-3418-00
Italy
DGPGF/4/341032/TB 0002573
Croatia
SRD-156/03
Luxembourg
L2433/10510-03J
Malta
WT/122/98
Monaco
PC/cp-CI.T55-03/04672
Netherlands
NL99030970
Norway
NO20000026
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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
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Distractions while driving or any kind of impairment to your 
driving ability increase the risk of accident and injury.
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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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