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Aud i side assist
Side assist functions at speeds above approxi-
mately 19 mph (30 km/h).
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Vehicles that are approaching
In certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
critica l for a lane change even if it is still
somewhat far away. The faster a vehicle ap-
proaches, the sooner the display in the exteri -
or mirror will turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Vehicles traveling with you are indicated in the
exterior mirror if they are classified as critica l
for a lane change. All vehicles detected by
side assist are indicated by the time they en-
ter your "blind spot", at the latest.
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Vehicles left behind
If you slowly pass a vehicle that side assist has
detected (the difference in speed between the
vehicle and your vehicle is less than 9 mph
(15 km/h), the disp lay in the exterior mirror
turns on as soon as the vehicle enters your
blind spot.
The display will not turn on if you quickly pass
a vehicle that side assist has detected (the dif-
ference in speed between the vehicle and your
vehicle is greater than 9 mph (15 km/h).
Functional limitations
The radar sensors are designed to de t ect the
left and right adjacent lanes when the road
lanes are the normal width. In certain situa-
tions, the display in the exterior mirror may
turn on even though there is no vehicle locat-
ed in the area that is critical for a lane change.
For example:
- if the lanes are narrow or if your are driving
on the edge of your lane. If this is the case,
the system may have detected the vehicle in
another lane that is
not
adjacent to your
current lane.
- if you are driving through a curve. Side assist
may react to a veh icle that is one lane over
from the adjacent lane.
- if side assist reacts to other objects (such as
high or displaced guard rails).
- In poor weather conditions . The side assist
functions are limited.
Do not cover the rada r senso rs ~ fig. 117 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob-
jects, because this will affect the function . For
information on cleaning, refer to ~ page 193.
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WARNING
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- Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. Side assist can-
not replace a driver's attention. The driv-
er alone is always responsible for lane
changes and similar dr iving maneuvers .
- Improper reliance on the side assist sys-
tem can cause coll is ions and serious per-
sonal injury:
- Never rely on ly on side assist when
changing lanes.
- Always check rear view mirrors to make
sure that it is safe to change lanes.
- Side assist cannot detect all vehicles un-
de r all conditions- danger of accident!
- Please note that side assist ind icates
there are approaching vehicles, or
vehicles in your blind spot, only after
your vehicle has reached a driving speed
of at least 19 mph (30 km/h).
- In certain sit uations, the system may not
function or its function may be limited.
For example:
- if vehicles are approach ing or being left
behind very quickly. The disp lay may
not turn on in time.
- in poor weather conditions such as
heavy rain, snow or heavy mist.
- on very wide lanes, in tight curves or if
there is a rise in the roa d surface.
Vehicles in the adjacent lane may not
be detected because they are o ut side
of the sensor range .
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Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. This can affect the system.
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