parking sensors AUDI R8 2007 Owners Manual

Lights and vision 64•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if
there are no objects preventing light from reaching the interior
mirror.
•
Do not attach any stickers to the windscreen in front of the
sensors, as this would interfere with the operation of the automatic
headlights and the automatic anti-dazzle function for the mirror.
Exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors are adjusted electrically.Adjusting exterior mirrors
– Turn the adjuster knob to position (left exterior mirror)
or position (right exterior mirror) ⇒fig. 59.
– Move the knob as required to adjust the exterior mirror
for a good rearward view.
Heated mirrors
– Turn the knob to position .
Retracting both exterior mirrors*
– Turn the knob to position .
The mirrors are heated depending on the outside temperature until
the ignition is switched off, even if the knob is no longer in position
.
It may be advisable to retract* the exterior mirrors to protect them
when parking or when driving through tight spaces.
Caution
•
Convex or wide-angle exterior mirrors give a larger field of vision.
However, they also make objects appear further away than they
actually are. For this reason, you should not rely on these mirrors for
judging the distance of vehicles behind.
•
If one of the mirror housings is knocked out of position (e.g.
when parking), the mirrors must first be fully retracted with the elec-
tric control. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will
interfere with the mirror adjuster function.Note
If the electrical adjustment should ever fail to operate, the mirrors
can be adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror
glass.Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirrorsAutomatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirrorsThe exterior mirrors darken together with the automatically
adjusting interior mirror. When the ignition is on, the mirrors will
darken automatically according to the amount of light received (for
example from the headlights of a vehicle behind).
When the interior lights are switched on, or when reverse gear is
engaged, the mirrors revert to their original (i.e. not darkened)
condition.
Fig. 59 Detail of the
armrest: Adjuster knob
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Controls
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Self-help
Technical data
Parking aidApplies to vehicles: with 8-channel parking aidFront and rear parking aid
The parking aid warns you if there are any obstacles
behind or in front of the car.Description
The front and rear acoustic parking aid (8-channel parking aid) uses
ultrasonic sensors to measure the distance between the vehicle and
an obstacle. The sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers.
The measuring range of the sensors starts at approximately:
Activating
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is
engaged. This is confirmed by a short beep.
The parking aid can also be activated manually by pressing the
switch
 in the centre console ⇒fig. 74. This is also confirmed by
a short beep. At the same time a diode in the switch will light up.Activate the system manually if you are driving forwards and would
like the system to give warning as you approach potential obstacles,
for instance when parking.
Deactivating
The parking aid is switched off automatically when the vehicle
reaches a speed of about 15 km/h. It also switches itself off when
you stop the engine.
You can also deactivate the parking aid manually with the switch

⇒fig. 74.
Warning beeps
The warning beeps are produced by sound boxes located at the
front and rear of the vehicle. You can adjust the volume and pitch of
the beeps ⇒page 24.
Reversing
When the vehicle is reversing, the system starts to beep when it
registers an obstacle within its detection range (see above). The
warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle approaches
the obstacle.
When the vehicle is less than 0.35 m away from the obstacle the
warning tone will sound continuously. The driver should then not
reverse any further.
Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
system will not give any further warning.
Driving forwards
The same proximity warnings are given when driving forwards, but
obstacles have to be within a slightly closer range before they are
detected (the front measuring range is shorter). The warning tone
will sound continuously when the vehicle is less than 0.30 m away
from the obstacle.
Side sensors
0.60 m
Centre sensors at rear
1.50 m
Centre sensors at front
1.00 mFig. 74 Parking aid
switch in centre
console
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Driving 86Parking
If the parking manoeuvre involves shunting backwards and
forwards, the warning sound will be switched off temporarily while
you change gear. The warning beeps will start again as soon as the
vehicle comes closer to an obstacle.
Possible faults
If you hear a long beep when you engage reverse gear (or when you
activate the system using the switch) and the diode in the switch
starts flashing, there is a fault in the system. The long warning beep
is given just once to indicate the fault. If you try activating the
parking aid again, the warning beep will not sound and fault is only
indicated by the flashing diode. This also applies if you switch the
ignition off and then on again: the long warning beep will only
sound the first time you try activating the parking aid. Have the fault
rectified.
If there is a fault in the system there will be no confirming beep
when you activate the parking aid.
To ensure that the acoustic parking aid works properly, the sensors
must be kept clean and free of ice.
WARNING
•
The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not regis-
tered. It is particularly important to ensure that there are no small
children or animals near the vehicle when reversing, as the
sensors may not always be able to detect them.
•
The parking aid cannot replace the full concentration of the
driver. The driver is always responsible for safety during parking
and other manoeuvres.Caution
Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no
longer be registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the
system will not give any further warning. Certain kinds of obstacles (such as wire fences, chains, thin painted posts or trailer draw bars,
etc) may not always be detected by the system, so take care not to
damage the vehicle in such cases.
Note
Your vehicle has low ground clearance. To help you prevent damage
to the vehicle, warning beeps will sound when you approach a steep
slope (e.g. in a car park or garage).Cruise control systemApplies to vehicles: with cruise control systemIntroduction
The cruise control system allows you to maintain a
constant speed.The cruise control system allows you to maintain any desired
constant cruising speed at speeds above about 30 km/h. Of course,
this is subject to power output and braking ability of the engine.
This helps to reduce fatigue, especially on long journeys.
The indicator lamp
 in the instrument cluster lights up when the
cruise control system is operating.
The cruise control system is automatically deactivated immediately
by
•
pressing the brake pedal.
•
pressing the clutch pedal.
WARNING
For safety reasons the cruise control system should not be used in
dense traffic or poor road conditions (such as slippery surfaces,
heavy rain, loose grit or gravel) – this could cause an accident.
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