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Sitting correctly and safely
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Belt retractor lock
The safety belts on the rear seats and on the
front passenger seat are equipped with a belt re-
tractor lock.
> If you secure a child safety seat with a safety
belt, the belt retractor lock on the safety belt
may need to be activated. Follow the instruc-
tions from the child safety seat manufacturer.
>» When a vehicle passenger has fastened a safety
belt, the belt retractor lock should not be acti-
vated. If the belt retractor lock has been acti-
vated unexpectedly, deactivate it.
Deactivating or activating the belt retractor lock
= page 72.
Safety belt retractor
The safety belts are equipped with an automatic
belt retractor. This automatic retractor allows the
safety belt to be pulled all the way out when the
belt is pulled slowly. However, the automatic re-
tractor locks during sudden braking maneuvers.
It also locks the belts when accelerating, driving
uphill, and driving around curves.
Belt force limiter
Safety belts with belt force limiters reduce the
force placed on the body by the safety belts dur-
ing a collision.
Safety belt pretensioners
Safety belts may be tightened with reversible
belt tensioners when you start driving and in cer-
tain driving situations. If the safety belt is too
loose, it will be tightened so that the belt will
rest closer to the body.
In some collisions, pyrotechnic belt tensioners
may secure the safety belts so that they cannot
loosen. This reduces forward movement by the
vehicle passengers.
ZX WARNING
The pyrotechnic system can only provide pro-
tection during one collision. If the pyrotechnic
belt tensioners deploy, the pretensioning sys-
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tem must be replaced by an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
@) Tips
Smoke may be released when pyrotechnic belt
tensioners deploy. This is not a sign of a vehi-
cle fire.
Memory function
General information
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
With the memory function, you can save and call
up seat profiles using the memory buttons in the
door trim panel.
Depending on the equipment, it may be possible
to store the following settings:
— Driver's seat: seat, steering wheel”, exterior
mirrors
— Front passenger's seat: seat
Storing and recalling a seat profile
Applies to: vehicles with memory function
The memory function buttons are located in the
door trim panel.
Storing a seat profile
>» Press the [SET] button. If the LED in the button
turns on, a seat profile can be stored.
> Push one of the numbered memory buttons. A
tone confirms that the settings were stored.
Accessing a seat profile
> While the driver’s or front passenger's door is
open and the ignition is switched off, press the
memory button once briefly. The seat will be
fully adjusted to the settings in the seat profile.
> If the driver's/front passenger's door is closed
or the ignition is switched on, press and hold
the memory button until the seat profile is
completely set.
ZA WARNING
— To reduce the risk of an accident, the seat
setting can only be recalled when the vehicle
is stationary. >
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Storage and convenience
A WARNING
— Do not put any hot beverages in the cup
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot bev-
erages could spill, which increases the risk
of injury.
— Do not use any breakable beverage contain-
ers (for example, made out of glass or por-
celain). You could be injured by them in the
event of an accident.
@) Note
Beverage containers in the cup holders should
always
have a lid. Otherwise, the liquid inside
could spill and cause damage to vehicle
equipment.
Storage and
compartments
Storage compartment in motor
compartment
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Fig. 68 Motor compartment: storage compartment
There is a compartment in the motor compart-
ment for storing objects such as the charging sys-
tem.
Observe the safety precautions > page 240.
> Open the hood > page 241.
> To open the storage compartment cover, pull
the lever @ upward.
>» Store the objects.
> Close the storage compartment cover. It must
lock into place.
> Close the hood.
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Other storage
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may
be a variety of storage areas, compartments, and
retainers at various locations in the vehicle.
— Glove compartment: the glove compartment
can be locked using the mechanical key
=> page 33.
— Holders for a notepad, pen, and coins in the
glove compartment
— Storage compartment in the cockpit on the
driver's side
— Storage compartments in the door trim panels
on the driver's side and front passenger's side
— Storage compartments in the front center con-
sole
— Storage compartment under the front center
armrest
— Nets on the backrests of the front seats
— Garment hooks in the rear
— Storage compartment in the rear center arm-
rest
— Removable box under the cargo floor in the lug-
gage compartment
— Bag hooks in the luggage compartment
— Net in luggage compartment
ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all
storage compartments are always closed
while driving.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Store objects securely while
driving.
— Only use the storage compartments in the
door trim panels to store small objects that
will not stick out of the compartment and
impair the function of the side airbags.
— Only lightweight clothing should be hung
from the garment hooks in the vehicle. Do
not use clothes hangers to hang clothing.
The pockets of the clothing must not con-
tain any heavy, breakable, or sharp-edged
objects. This could impair the effectiveness
of the side curtain airbags.
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— Make sure your view toward the rear is not
blocked, for example by hanging clothing or
objects in the vehicle.
Luggage compartment
General information
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
> Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
> Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the lug-
gage compartment as possible.
> Use non-elastic cords attached to the tie-downs
to secure objects.
Z\ WARNING
— Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart-
ment cover: The luggage compartment cov-
er is not a surface for storing objects. Ob-
jects placed on the cover increase the risk of
injury to all vehicle occupants during sudden
driving or braking maneuvers or in the event
of an accident.
— Applies to: vehicles with luggage compart-
ment cover: The luggage compartment cov-
er must always be securely fastened when in
use to reduce the risk of an accident.
— Loose objects can be thrown around the ve-
hicle interior during sudden driving or brak-
ing maneuvers, which increases the risk of
an accident. Always stow objects securely in
the luggage compartment and secure them
at the tie-downs. Use straps suitable for
heavy objects.
— If pieces of luggage or objects are secured
to the tie-downs with unsuitable or dam-
aged straps, this can increase the risk of in-
jury during braking maneuvers or accidents.
— When transporting heavy objects, the vehi-
cle characteristics will change due to the
shift in the center of gravity, which increases
the risk of an accident. You may need to
adapt your driving style and speed to the
current conditions.
— The cargo net* is only strong enough to se-
cure light objects. Heavy objects are not ade-
quately secured. Attempting to secure heavy
objects increases the risk of injury.
— Never exceed the permitted axle and load
and vehicle weight > page 298.
— Never secure a child safety seat to the tie-
downs.
— Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cially if the luggage compartment lid is
open. Children could enter the luggage com-
partment and close the luggage compart-
ment lid from the inside. This creates the
risk of fatal injury, since the children would
be locked in and may not be able to escape
by themselves.
— Do not allow children to play in or on the ve-
hicle. Close and lock the luggage compart-
ment lid as well as all other doors when you
leave the vehicle.
— Never transport passengers in the luggage
compartment. Every passenger must be cor-
rectly secured with the safety belts in the
vehicle > page 61.
— Be careful when releasing the backrest and
folding
it forward. To reduce the risk of be-
ing pinched, pay attention and check when
folding backrests forward.
— The backrest must be securely latched so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug-
gage compartment during sudden braking.
— The backrest must be latched securely to en-
sure that the safety belt is protecting the
center seating position.
— Always pull forward on the backrest to make
sure it is check if it is correctly locked in
place.
@) Note
—To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restraints down > page 60 before fold-
ing the rear backrests forward.
— When folding the backrest forward, make
sure the outer safety belts are in the belt
guide recess so that they do not get pinched
in the backrest lock and damaged. Other ob-
jects should be removed from the rear
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Driving
Driving
Starting the vehicle
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Fig. 82 Center console: switching on the drive system
Your vehicle is powered by electricity. Similar to a
vehicle with a combustion engine, the ignition
and drive system can be switched on separately.
When only the ignition is switched on, electronic
systems such as the MMI are available. However,
the vehicle is not ready to drive. Electric power is
able to move the vehicle once the drive system is
switched on and becomes active.
Requirement: the key must be in the vehicle.
Switching the drive system on
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
> Press the [START STOP] button. The drive sys-
tem switches on.
It is indicated in the power meter whether the
drive system is switched on > page 13.
Switching the drive system off
> Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
> Press the [START STOP] button. The drive sys-
tem switches off.
The steering is locked when you switch off the
drive
system in “P” and open the driver's door.
The steering lock helps prevent vehicle theft.
Switching the drive system off in an
emergency
If necessary in an emergency, the drive system
can also be switched off while driving using the
emergency off function*.
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> Press the [START STOP] button twice in a row or
press and hold it one time.
Switching on and off
If you would like to switch the ignition on or off
without switching on the drive system, follow
these steps:
> Press the [START STOP] button without pressing
the brake pedal.
Switching the ignition off automatically
To prevent the vehicle battery from draining, the
ignition and possibly the exterior lighting may
switch off automatically.
Requirements:
— You must have driven the vehicle.
— You must have left the vehicle for longer than
30 seconds.
— The ignition must be switched on.
Among other indicators, the system detects that
you have left the vehicle based on the following
factors:
— The driver's door has been opened.
— The driver's safety belt has been unbuckled.
— The brake pedal is not being pressed.
— The driver's seat is not occupied.
The ignition will also be switched off after 30 mi-
nutes or if you lock the vehicle from the outside.
ZA WARNING
— Never switch off the drive system before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Switching it off before the vehicle has stop-
ped may impair the function of the brake
booster and power steering. You would then
need to use more force to steer and brake
the vehicle. The fact that you cannot steer
and brake as usual may increase the risk of
accidents and serious injuries.
— Always select the “P” selector lever position
when parking the vehicle; otherwise, the ve-
hicle could roll away. >
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pedal and always shift into “P” when the ve-
hicle is stopped.
— If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This is espe-
cially important when leaving persons or an-
imals in the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle
could start unintentionally, the parking
brake could release, or electronic equipment
could activate, which increases the risk of an
accident.
— No persons or animals should be left in a
locked vehicle. Locked doors make it more
difficult for emergency workers to enter the
vehicle, which puts lives at risk.
— If you do not begin driving immediately af-
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake
pedal or set the parking brake immediately.
@) Note
If you have to stop on an incline, always press
the brake pedal to hold the vehicle in place to
reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling back-
ward. Do not try to hold the vehicle in place
by pressing and holding the accelerator pedal.
The transmission can overheat, which increas-
es the risk of damage.
Hill hold assist
If you take your foot off of the brake pedal when
driving on hills, the braking force will be held for
several seconds. At that time, you can start driv-
ing without the vehicle rolling backward.
Requirement: the driver's door must be closed,
the drive system must be active, and the vehicle
must be traveling uphill.
> To activate hill hold assist, press and hold the
brake pedal for several seconds while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Use the hold assist > page 97 when the braking
force should be applied for more than several
seconds.
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ZA WARNING
— If you do not begin driving immediately af-
ter releasing the brake pedal, your vehicle
may begin to roll backward. Press the brake
pedal
or set the parking brake immediately.
— The hill hold assist cannot hold the vehicle
on inclines in every scenario (for example,
on slippery or icy ground).
Gears and driving programs
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Fig. 83 Center console: hand rest with selector lever
The selector Lever is located on the side of the
hand rest. You can operate the selector lever us-
ing your thumb and index finder. Operation is
similar to a vehicle with an automatic transmis-
sion.
The gears are displayed next to the hand rest.
— P (Park)
— R (Reverse)
—N (Neutral)
—D (Drive)
Selecting a gear
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
— Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the
brake pedal.
—To select the nearest gear, move the selector
lever forward or back until you feel the first
pressure point.
—To skip a gear (for example, move from “D” to
“R”), move the selector lever past the pressure
point in the desired direction.
— The label next to the selector lever for the se-
lected gear will light up.
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temperature has lowered back within the
normal range.
Fig. 87 Left front side of the vehicle: opening the high-
voltage charging port door
Fig. 88 Charging unit: charging port and LED
Connecting the charging cable
If you charge your vehicle at a charging station,
the following sequence of steps may vary. Follow
the manufacturer guidelines and operating in-
structions for the charging station.
Requirement: the “P” gear must be selected, the
parking brake must be set, and drive ready mode
must have ended.
— If necessary, remove the charging cable from
the vehicle > page 117, Transport.
— Remove the cap from the charging cable if nec-
essary.
— First connect the charging cable to the power
supply, or remove it from the charging station.
— Unwind the charging cable completely.
— Unlock the vehicle.
— Press the center of the button @ to open the
charging port door on the driver's side or front
passenger's side*.
— If you would like to use quick charging at public
direct current (DC) charging stations, open the
charging port cover (4).
— Plug the charging connector into the vehicle
charging port.
Starting to charge automatically (immediate
charging)
If charging is not delayed with a timer, the charg-
ing process will begin immediately. If necessary,
the charging station may need to be activated.
Follow the manufacturer guidelines and operat-
ing instructions for the charging station.
You can also adjust the charging process to your
preferences > page 113, Setting the charging
target, > page 114, Setting the timer,
=> page 114, Advanced charging settings.
While charging
The charging display on the charging unit @) will
pulse green while charging. It will pulse & in
the instrument cluster. A label on the charging
unit @ informs you about the various displays
=> page 113.
The charging connector is locked while charging
and cannot be removed.
Depending on the selected view > page 12, the
following information about the charging process
is displayed in the instrument cluster:
— Hv: Range
— I: remaining charging time until the charging
process is complete
— ©: current battery charge level
— ©): date and time of when the charging process
was completed
—&: charging speed (additional range per hour)
—4: charging power (depends on the selected
power source)
To view information about the charging process
later, select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle
functions tab > E) button > Charging.
Ending the charging process
You can interrupt the charging process at any
time.
— Unlock the vehicle.
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— Press the center of the button @.
— Remove the charging connector. If the charging
connector is not removed within 30 seconds, it
will automatically relock and the charging proc-
ess may continue.
— After removing the charging connector, the
charging port door will close automatically;
otherwise, press on the center of the button (@)
to close the charging port door.
— Disconnect the charging cable from the power
supply if necessary or return it securely to the
charging station.
— Install the protective caps on the charging ca-
ble again.
—If you are transporting the charging cable in
the vehicle, store it securely > page 117.
If the charging connector cannot be disconnected
from the vehicle, perform the following steps in
the order listed and try again to disconnect the
charging connector:
— Switch the ignition on/off.
— Lock/unlock the vehicle.
— Make sure the auxiliary air conditioning is not
activated > page 85.
If the charging connector still cannot be discon-
nected, you must unlock it manually > page 114.
If you cannot disconnect the charging connector
from the charging station, authenticate yourself
again at the charging station and then try again
to disconnect the charging connector. If you still
cannot disconnect the charging connector from
the charging station, contact the charging sta-
tion operator.
— Never drive with the charging port door
open. An open charging port door could hit
other road users, which increases the risk of
injury.
— Ifa charging unit is damaged, the vehicle
must not be charged at the damaged charg-
ing port or at the charging port on the other
side* to reduce the risk of injury.
— If the charging unit is damaged or the
charging port door cannot close or is miss-
ing, drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the malfunction corrected to re-
duce the risk of injury.
ZA\ WARNING
— When closing the charging port door, make
sure the area where the door is closing is
clear to reduce the risk of injury.
— Do not disconnect the charging cable from
the socket or the vehicle charging port while
the vehicle is charging. End the charging
process before removing the charging cable
from the socket in order to reduce the risk of
damaging the connector contacts from
sparks.
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@) Note
— If you drive with the charging unit open,
both the charging port door and the elec-
tronics installed behind it could be dam-
aged. Check each time after charging if the
port door is locked before you start driving
the vehicle.
— Applies to: vehicles with charging ports on
the driver’s and front passenger’s side: Nev-
er attempt to charge the vehicle using both
charging ports at the same time, because
this could damage the charging equipment.
(i) Tips
— Applies to: MMI: In addition to other set-
tings, you can also select if the charging
connector should be released automatically
after the immediate charging process is
complete. To do this, select on the home
screen: VEHICLE > Charging & Efficiency >
Charging > %} > DC connector: unlock after
charging has ended.
— If the parking brake is set, it could create
noises
when the charging connector is con-
nected.
— Remove ice and snow in the charging unit
using a hand brush and solvent-free deicing
spray.
— The vehicle radio and TV systems may have
limited reception when charging the vehicle.
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Charging display
The charging display is an LED light on the charg- informs you about the various displays. The key
ing unit @ that indicates the charging status. A for the LED light is explained in the following ta-
label on the charging unit @) 9 page 111, fig. 88 ble.
LED on the charging unit Meaning
Off
Vehicle charging system is in sleep mode. A timer may be active,
but charging has not started yet.
Charging process is interrupted.
White Pulsing
Connection between the power source and the vehicle is being
established.
Pulsing The high-voltage battery is charging.
Green Flashing A timer is active, but charging has not started yet.
On High-voltage battery charging process is completed.
On
Yellow
When using the Audi charging system, make sure the power
plug is inserted in the power socket > page 117. No power sup-
ply was recognized even though the charging cable is plugged
in. Have the power supply or power supply system inspected.
When using the Audi charging system, check the status displays
on the unit > table on page 118. See an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance if necessary.
Flashing
The vehicle is not secured from rolling away. Check if “P” is se-
lected and the parking brake is set. If the LED continues to
flash, see an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
Red On
The charging connector may not be able to lock correctly in the
vehicle charging port. Check if the charging connector is insert-
ed correctly. Disconnect the charging connector, reconnect it to
the charging socket, and press it upward lightly for five seconds,
or use a different charging station. If the LED stays turned on,
there is a malfunction either in the vehicle charging system or at
the power source. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility for assistance if necessary.
Both charging port doors are open. Try to close one of the charg-
ing port doors by hand. If the LED stays turned on, the high-
voltage battery may not be charging. See an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.
The outside temperature is too low or too high.
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The operation status indicated by the LED on You can set the charging target, meaning you can
the charging unit are is displayed in the in- set the maximum charge level to which the high-
strument cluster Eg. voltage battery should be charged. The charging
target can be set between 50% and 100%. For
daily usage, Audi recommends setting the charg-
ing target at 80%. This can extend the service life >
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Manually releasing the charging port door
> Open the hood > page 241.
> Open the cover in the motor compartment on
the side of the applicable charging port.
> Loosen the red loop @) ° fig. 89 from the re-
tainer and then pull on the loop carefully >@.
> If necessary, open the charging port door by
hand.
> After releasing manually, secure the loop on
the retainer and close the cover.
> Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
Manually releasing the charging connector
If you are not able to pull the charging connector
out of the vehicle charging port, there may bea
malfunction. You must use the emergency re-
lease to release the vehicle charging connector.
Requirement: the “P” gear must be selected and
the vehicle must be unlocked.
> End the charging process > page 111.
> Open the hood > page 241.
> Open the cover in the motor compartment on
the side of the applicable charging port.
> Loosen the yellow loop (2) > fig. 89 from the re-
tainer and then pull on the loop carefully >@.
> Remove the charging connector.
> After releasing manually, secure the loop on
the retainer and close the cover.
> Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
If the charging connector still cannot be removed
after using the emergency release, see an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty for assistance.
@) Note
Only pull on the loop until you feel resistance.
You will not hear it release. If you continue to
pull, you could damage the emergency re-
lease mechanism.
Messages
If the or =] indicator light turns on, then the
range is low or very low. Charge the high-voltage
battery.
Warning! Please check the charging unit
cover. See owner's manual
This message appears if the charging port door is
open while driving. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and try to close the charging port door
using the button @) % page 111, fig. 87 or by
hand. If the charging port door cannot close
and/or the message continues to appear, drive to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility immediately and have the mal-
function corrected > A\ in Charging on page 112;
=>@© in Charging on page 112.
B AC charging system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
B DC charging system: malfunction! Please
contact Service
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the charging system. Drive to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immedi-
ately.
Incompatible charging system. Please check
charging system
This message appears when the charging system
is incompatible. Only charge using the Audi
charging system that is designed for your vehicle.
fa Charging system: malfunction
This message appears if there is a malfunction in
the vehicle charging infrastructure or the charg-
ing station. Use a different charging station. If
this message does not turn off, contact an au-
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Charging equipment
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Audi e-
tron compact charging system may be available.
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Driver assistance
Switching the exit warning on and off
— The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI & page 130.
ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 127.
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. The exit warning
system does not replace the attention of the
vehicle occupants. The vehicle occupants are
always responsible for opening the doors
and exiting the vehicle.
— The exit warning system does not respond
to people and cannot warn you about every
type of approaching objects, such as cyclists.
Always monitor the traffic as well as the ve-
hicle's surroundings with direct eye contact.
— The display may not appear in time when
vehicles are approaching very quickly.
— The exit warning system does not react to
stationary objects or pedestrians.
— The exit warning system will not provide
alerts if your vehicle is pulled too far into
the parking space so that it is hidden by ad-
jacent vehicles.
G) Tips
— The exit warning system can be available for
up to approximately three minutes after un-
locking the vehicle and opening the door as
well as after switching off the ignition. Then
the displays flash briefly and the system
switches off.
— The system is not available when towing a
trailer. There is no guarantee the system
will switch off when using a retrofitted trail-
er hitch. Do not use these functions when
towing a trailer.
— For an explanation on conformity with the
FCC regulations in the United States and the
Industry Canada regulations, see
=> page 295.
Intersection assistant
Description
Applies to: vehicles with intersection assistant
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Fig. 123 Instrument cluster: directional display from the
intersection assistant
General information
The intersection assistant can warn the driver of
approaching cross traffic in complex intersections
> fig. 122.
The system monitors intersections and exit
ramps using the sensors installed in the vehicle
that detect the front and side areas around the
vehicle. Moving objects that are approaching
from behind, such as cars, are detected within
the limits of the system > A\. The system can al-
so warn the driver of a potential collision with de-
tected approaching cross traffic in intersections
and exit ramps with poor visibility.
Requirements for using the intersection
assistant:
— The speed must not be higher than approxi-
mately 18 mph (30 km/h).
—The “D” gear is selected.
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