night vision AUDI E-TRON 2021 Owners Manual

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Table of contents

High-voltage system............. 108
General information................. 108
Charging the high-voltage battery...... 109
Charging equipment................. 117
Trailer ROwilne is «i wows «seas gs eeees 126
Driving witha trailer................. 126
Assist systems................... 129
ASSIST SYSTCINIS§ 65 6 i onws 5 can so oe 129:
General information................. 129
Surrounding area detection............ 130
Switching the systems on and off....... 132
Driving information.............. 134
Speed warning system..............-- 134
Camera-based traffic sign recognition... 134
Traffic light information.............. 136
Nightivision aSSiSti=x = «wm : » ase y s eon 137
Integrated Toll Module............... 139
Driver assistance................. 141
Cruise control system............00-5 141
Efficiency assist.............02.-000. 142
Adaptive cruise assist................ 144
Distance warning ..............00005. 154
Lane departure warning............... 155
Audi presense...........0 cece eee 156
Sid@vassist sews: = s sexs = 2 sews & e Ae & ne 160
EXIE Warning sire x 6 cera oo were @ @ eee os 162
Intersection assistant................ 163
Emergency assist... ....:seeceeeevees 164
Parking and maneuvering....... 166
IMEROUWECION « = ems x y ses 5 o were 2 x ews 166
Parking‘aid plus « sissies avis oe aretes so aoe 166
Rearview camera and peripheral cameras. 168
Rear cross-traffic assist............... 173
Infotainment system............ L75
Telephone....................005- t75
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SOLUP scsvine a 6 sssnase 2 0 soeaam + 6 oewoan © 6 coesern < 175
Using the Audi phone box............. 177
Using the telephone..............0005 179
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Messages .............0 000200 e eee 183
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General information................- 186
Audi connect Infotainment............ 186
Using a Wi-Fi hotspot................ 187
Audi connect Infotainment services..... 187
Functions on demand................ 188
Audi connect vehicle control services.... 188
Settings............. 0.0.00 002 eee 189
TRGUBIESHOOLING sass ¢ scm s 3 Hae 5 tee 190
Emergency call................... 191,
Overview... 12.0... eee eee eee 191
Emergenicy'call « css s sees 6 s gems © + eeu 191
Online roadside assistance............ 192
NaViGGationtc: « « meus « & seu sc poms + «oe 194
Opening navigation............0..005 194
myAudi navigation...............000. 194
Entering a destination................ 195
Stopping route guidance.............. 198
Map... .. see cece eee eee 199
Alternative
routes.............2-.00. 201
Additional functions................. 201
Satellite map.......... 2.0... ee eee 202
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Map update’: « snes os anes 2s oiws oo ews 202
Traffic incidents ........ 0.0... cece eee 204
Settings............0..0 0.0202 205
Radio...... 02... eee eee ee 207
Generalinformation................. 207
Radio functions sas ss sees ss peee ss Hews 208
Online radiObi. «sacs x x sere @ armen 6 one 211
Options and settings................. 212
Troubleshooting zass x s eae s 3 come & a aw 213
Media........... 0. cece eee ee 215
General information................. 215
DVDidrive « sisi 2 5 semen 2 6 were 2 8 women 2 oe 215
Bluetooth audio player............... 216
Amazon Alexa.........0..:ee eee ee eee 216
Multimedia connections.............. 217
Playing media. ....... 0. cece ee eee eee 218
Options and settings................. 222
Supported media and file formats...... 223
Troubleshooting...............-.0005 224

Quick access

Air suspension
=> page 103
Electrical system
=> page 237
Cooling system
=> page 235
Hood
=> page 234
Charging system
=>page 117
Loose wheel warning
=>page 256
Night vision assist
=> page 138
Night vision assist
=> page 138
Distance warning
=> page 154
Steering intervention request
=> page 148
Safe start monitor
=>page 151,
Driver intervention request
=>page 152
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145
Lane departure warning
=> page 155,
Emergency assist
=> page 164
Audi pre sense
=>page 157,
Intersection assist
=> page 164


Yellow indicator lights
Central indicator light
=>page 7
Safety systems
=> page 68



Transmission
=> page 94

Drive system
=> page 96
Cooling system
>page 235
Drive system
=> page 96
Vehicle sound
=> page 96
Engine start system
=> page 91
Keys
=> page 91
Electromechanical parking brake
=> page 100
Brake system
=> page 97
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 105

Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=>page 105
Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC)
=> page 106
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 107
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
=> page 107
Steering
=> page 104
Steering lock
=> page 104
All wheel drive
=>page 105
Suspension control
= page 103
Air suspension
=> page 103
Electrical system
= page 237
Washer fluid level
=> page 239

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Quick access

Windshield wipers
=> page 57
High-voltage battery range
>page 117
Parking systems
=> page 168
Tire pressure
=>page 258
Tire pressure
=> page 258
Loose wheel warning
=> page 256
Bulb failure indicator
=> page 51
Adaptive light
=> page 51
Light/rain sensor
=>page 51,>page 57
Door lock
=> page 34
Battery in vehicle key
=> page 38
Night vision assist
=> page 139
Intersection assist
=> page 164
Side assist
=> page 162;
Exit warning
=> page 162
Rear cross-traffic assist
=> page 173
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 153
Steering intervention request
=> page 148, >page 155
Lane departure warning
=>page 156
Distance warning
=> page 154
Audi pre sense
=> page 160


Emergency assist
=> page 164
Emergency call function
=>page 192

Other indicator lights
Rear safety belt
=> page 66
Hold assist
=> page 99
Hill hold assist
=> page 101
Low beam headlights
=> page 48
Parking lights
=> page 48
Turn signals
=> page 49, > page 50
Cruise control system
= page 141
Cruise control system
>page 141
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Efficiency assist
=>page 142
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145,
Efficiency assist
=> page 142
Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 145 >

Quick access






















Adaptive cruise assist Camera-based traffic sign recog-
=> page 145 nition
Adaptive cruise assist =>page 135
>page 145


Night vision assist
Lane departure warning page 139
=>page 155
High beam headlights
=>page 49
Cruise control system
=> page 141
Cruise control system
High beam assistant > page 141
=> page 49 Intersection assist
Rear safety belt => page 164
=> page 66 Side assist
Convenience key = page 162
= page 91 Distance warning
Electromechanical parking brake > page 154
=> page 100 Rear cross-traffic assist
Electromechanical parking brake > page 173
=> page 100 Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 153,
Efficiency assist
=> page 149
Hold assist
=> page 100
Hill hold assist
page 101 Adaptive cruise assist
=>page 145
Air suspension
ea > page 103
Charging system
>page 117
High-voltage battery range
> page.1 17
Adaptive cruise assist
=> page 150
Lane departure warning
=>page 155
Lane departure warning
=>page 156
Emergency assist
=> page 164
Door lock
=> page 34
Child safety lock
=> page 42
Speed warning system
=> page 134
Speed warning system
=> page 134
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Instrument cluster

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Fig. 3 Instrument cluster: driver information system
The following tabs may be available, depending
on vehicle equipment:



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Fig. 4 Left side of multifunction steering wheel
Information is organized within various tabs (2)
in the instrument cluster. The tab contents are
displayed in the central area (2).
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
Selecting a tab
> Press the button @) repeatedly until the
desired tab is selected.
Returning to functions at higher levels
> Press the D button ©).
Opening and closing the menu
> Press the [=] button ©.
Selecting and confirming a function
Requirement: a menu or list must be displayed.
> To select a function, turn the left thumbwheel
@ to the desired function.
> To confirm a selection, press the left thumb-
wheel (2).
Switching the view
> Press the VIEW button (@).
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First tab Vehicle functions > page 13
Second tab | Driver messages (this is only dis-
played if at least one indicator
light/message is being displayed)
Third tab Night vision assist (this is only dis-
played if the night vision assist
has been activated) > page 137
Fourth tab | Radio > page 207
Media > page 218
Fifth tab Telephone > page 179
Sixth tab Navigation > page 194


Adjusting the display
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Fig. 5 Upper display: adjusting the display
Switching the view
>» Press the VIEW button to switch between the
default view @ and the enhanced view (2).
Adjusting the layout
Depending on the vehicle equipment, various lay-
outs may be available.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit.
> To adjust the desired layout, press (@).
Adjusting the additional display
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the addi-
tional displays that can be selected may vary.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Audi virtu-
al cockpit > Configure.
> Select the desired additional display.

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exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km/h) and it is
raining. The higher the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor that is set (switch ©) to the right), the earlier
the windshield wipers react to moisture on the
windshield. You can deactivate the rain sensor
mode, which switches the interval mode on. In
intermittent mode, you can adjust the interval
time using the switch ©).
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Light & Visibility > Rain sensor.
@ Slow wiping
@ Fast wiping
@ Single wipe. If you hold the lever in this posi-
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping.
© Clean the windshield &. The number of wipes
and afterwipes depends on how long the lever is
held in position G).
The wipers wipe one time after several seconds of
driving to remove water droplets. You can switch
this function off by moving the lever to position
© within ten seconds of the afterwipe. The after-
wipe function is reactivated the next time you
switch the ignition on.
If you hold the lever in position ©) for longer
than half a second, the edge wiping feature will
be activated. This moves the windshield wipers
closer to the edge of the windshield and per-
forms an afterwipe to clean the residue that re-
sults from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever to position ©), the headlights and
the night vision assist camera* are cleaned at in-
tervals.
@ Wipe the rear window ©. The number of
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-
ment.
The rear wiper automatically switches on when
the reverse gear is selected and the front wind-
shield wipers are on and running.
Clean the rear window &. The number of
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in
position (8). This may also clean the rearview
camera, depending on the vehicle equipment.

A WARNING
—The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still be responsible for
manually switching the wipers on based on
visibility conditions.
— The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
— Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving > page 56, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.
@) Note
— If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Switching on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
— Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @). This prevents the wipers from
switching on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
(i) Tips
— The windshield wipers switch off when the
ignition is switched off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched on again by moving the windshield
wiper lever to any position. The single wipe
function (lever in position @)) also functions
when the ignition is switched off.
— Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.

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with limitations may not be detected at all.
Always monitor the traffic and the vehicle's
surroundings directly and do not become dis-
tracted.

@) Note
— Obstacles may disappear from the measure-
ment range when approaching them, even if
they were already detected.
—Insome situations, the ability of the sen-
sors and cameras to detect and display cer-
tain objects may be limited.
— Objects located above the coverage area,
such as bumpers on parked cars, garage
doors that are partially open, or objects
that are hanging
— Low obstacles
— Narrow objects, such as barrier chains, fo-
liage, poles, or fences
— Projecting objects, such as trailer draw
bars
— Objects with certain surfaces and struc-
tures, such as fabric
@ Tips
— The sensors and cameras and the areas
around them must not be obstructed be-
cause this can impair the function of the
systems that depend on them. Make sure
that the sensors and cameras are free of
snow, ice, and other deposits. Do not use
any accessories, stickers, or other objects
that extend into the range of the sensors
and cameras.
— On vehicles that have factory-installed li-
cense plate brackets on the front of the ve-
hicle, the brackets may only be replaced
with ones that are the same size and made
of the same material. Do not install any li-
cense plate brackets on the front of vehicles
that do not have factory-installed brackets.
Otherwise, the function of the system could
be impaired.
— The function of the sensors and cameras
may be limited when light and visibility con-
ditions are poor, for example when driving
into a tunnel, when there is glare, or when
there are reflective objects.
— External ultrasonic sensors, such as those in
other vehicles, can interfere with the sen-
sors.
— The coverage areas of the sensors > fig. 90
and cameras > fig. 91 are diagrams and do
not represent a true-to-scale image of the
sensor ranges.
— The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
> page 288.
Locations of the sensors and cameras



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Fig. 93 Rear area: sensors and cameras
Front area
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sensors and cameras may be installed:
— Laser scanner in the front of the bumper > A.
— Camera behind the windshield
— Peripheral cameras on the exterior mirrors
— Front peripheral camera in the radiator grille
— Night vision camera in the radiator grille
— Front and side ultrasonic sensors
— Radar sensors at the front corners of the vehi-
cle
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— 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.
— Units of measurement and language set-
tings are displayed based on how they were
set in the MMI system settings > page 228.
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information
Switching traffic light information on and
off
The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI & page 132.
Accessing traffic light information
> Select in the instrument cluster: vehicle func-
tions tab > Traffic signs.
G@) Tips
If another tab or another function is selected
in the instrument cluster, the traffic light in-
formation will appear in the status bar on the
instrument cluster.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with traffic light information
Malfunction! See owner's manual
The system could not be configured, for example
due to a network malfunction. Switch the igni-
tion off and shut down the vehicle to restart the
system. Wait several minutes until the vehicle
has shut down completely and then switch the
ignition back on.
Function currently unavailable. See owner's
manual
There is a temporary system malfunction. Check
if one or more of the following situations applies
and correct the issue if necessary:
— Traffic light information is switched off
— Data transmission is deactivated
— The vehicle is not equipped with traffic sign rec-
ognition.
— There is no valid license
— Traffic light information is not available in that
area
Night vision assist
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Night vision assist helps you when it is dark by
using an infrared camera to monitor the area in
front of your vehicle, within the limits of the sys-
tem. It can display objects up to a distance of ap-
proximately 1000 feet (300 m).
Pedestrian and wild animals are detected by
measuring the temperature difference between
the object and the background. Pedestrians and
wild animals will not be detected if the tempera-
ture difference is too small. The pedestrian and
wild animal marking feature is deactivated at
temperatures above approximately 77 °F (25 °C)
and when it is light outside.
The thermal image detected by the camera is dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Warm areas
generally appear lighter and cold areas appear
darker.
The camera for the night vision assist is located
in the vehicle's radiator grille > page 131. Make
sure the night vision camera is not covered by
stickers, deposits, or any other obstructions be-
cause this can impair the night vision assist func-
tion. Follow the information about cleaning
=> page 261.

ZA WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 129.
— Night vision assist can only detect pedes-
trians and wild animals located within the
range of the infrared camera.
— Night vision assist cannot detect pedes-
trians or wild animals and mark them if:
— They are not in an upright position, for ex-
ample if they are sitting or lying down
and/or >

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— The silhouette in the display appears in-
complete or interrupted, for example be-
cause the pedestrian is partially behind a
vehicle or an animal is partially covered by
tall grass.
— Never attempt to swerve around animals if
doing so would endanger you or other road
users.
G) Tips
— Even though the system evaluates the
shape and heat given off by all detected ob-
jects, there are limits to the system. There
may be false warnings.
— For technical reasons, the image pauses in
split second intervals.
Scale emo
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist


The system can be switched on and off in the
MMI & page 132.
> The AUTO light function must be selected for
the night vision assist to automatically activate
when it is dark.
> Switch on the low beams manually to activate
night
vision assist immediately. To do so,
press @) on the light switch module and select
When activated, the % tab appears in the instru-
ment cluster.
> Select in the instrument cluster: $1 tab
G) Tips
When the night vision assist tab is selected in
the instrument cluster and the low beams are
switched off, the thermal image display dis-
appears only after you have exited the tab.
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Marking and warning
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist

Fig. 97 Instrument cluster: pedestrian marking and warn-
ing
Highlighting detected pedestrians and wild
animals
Within the limits of the system, the night vision
assist can detect pedestrians and wild animals
that are between approximately 32 feet (10 m)
and 295 feet (90 m) in front of the vehicle and
within the detection zone. Animal recognition is
not active within highly developed areas. The sys-
tem only detects large wild animals such as deer.
When it is dark outside and the low beams are
switched on, detected objects are marked in yel-
low @), within the limits of the system.
Pedestrian and wild animal warning
This system limits are based on the vehicle speed
and steering angle. Pedestrian and wild animal
warning encourages you to pay more attention.
If there are pedestrians or wild animals in front
of your vehicle that could pose a danger, the sys-
tem will direct your attention to this.
— Pedestrians or wild animals are highlighted in
red in the instrument cluster (2) and the J or
BAN symbol turns on @.
— When the head-up display* is switched on, the
additional indicator [AM or EM appears.
—Achime will sound if something is detected.
—If the night vision assist thermal image is re-
placed by another display (such as the on-board
computer), the red A or A indicator light will
appear if there is a pedestrian or wild animal
warning.

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The Sl symbol will appear when pedestrian and
wild animal detection is not available.
Marking light*
To direct the driver's attention to a pedestrian,
the headlights can flash on the pedestrian when
there is a pedestrian warning.
This occurs at speeds above approximately
35 mph (60 km/h) if you are outside of illuminat-
ed areas and no detected vehicles are shown. The
marking light is not used for wild animals. The
high beam assistant* controls the marking
light*> page 49.
Adjusting the contrast
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Requirement: the night vision assist must be
switched on and the 1 tab must be displayed.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Driver assistance > (<2) > Night vision
assist.
> To set the desired contrast, move the slider.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with night vision assist
Night vision assist: currently unavailable.
See owner's manual
The system is not functioning correctly at the
time, so it has been switched off. If the malfunc-
tion persists, drive immediately to an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have the malfunction repaired.
Integrated Toll Module
Applies to: vehicles with Integrated Toll Module
Depending on the region, you can pay toll fees in
certain countries using the Integrated Toll Mod-
ule (ITM). It replaces a separate transponder for
detecting toll fees. The system electronics are in-
tegrated in the rearview mirror housing.
To use the ITM in toll zones, you must register
and activate it.
Registration
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle informa-
tion Toll module.
> Note the Integrated Toll Module ID.
> To register the ITM, go to the displayed web ad-
dress and follow the instructions.
Activation
> To activate the ITM, press CD in the MMI.
Entering the number of passengers
Depending on the number of passengers and the
region, a lower toll fee may be charged. You must
either enter the number of passengers or deacti-
vate the ITM based on the laws applicable in the
area where you are driving.
> To enter the number of passengers, select the
appropriate button in the MMI.
> To deactivate the ITM, press C in the MMI.
@) Tips
— The driver is responsible for specifying the
correct number of passengers and activat-
ing or deactivating the ITM.
— Malfunctions can occur when detecting tolls
if both the ITM and transponder are activat-
ed. Deactivate the system not being used or
remove it as necessary.
—Ifa rearview mirror is replaced, you must
register the new ITM and remove the old
ITM from the account.
—The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
> page 288.
Display
Applies to: vehicles with Integrated Toll Module
The selected number of passengers is displayed
in the MMI status bar > page 20.
The ii symbol in the status bar and a notifica-
tion in the MMI will indicate if there is a faulty
connection between the ITM and the MMI or if
the ITM is faulty. If the connection interference
continues or the ITM is faulty, drive immediately >
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