General Information; Rear Parking System; Parking System Plus - Audi A3 2016 Owner's Manual

Parking sy stem s
Rear parking system
Description
Applies to vehicles: with rear parking system
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid.
Descripti on
There is a sensor in the rear bumper cover . If
these detect an obstacle, audible signals warn
you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick-
ers, deposits or any other obstructions as it may
impair the sensor function. For information on
cleaning, refer to¢ page 274.
The range at which the sensors begin to measure
is approximately:
Side rear 3 ft (0.90
m)
Side center
5.2 ft (1.60
m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con-
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
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If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradually
drops after about four seconds (this is not apply
in the continuous tone range).
Activ at ing
The parking system activates automatically when
the reverse gear is selected. You will hear a brief
confirmation tone.
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Parking system plus
Description
App li es t o vehicles: with parking system plus
The parking system plus provides audio and visu-
al signals when parking .
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Fig. 136 Areas i n t he image (example)
Sensors are located in the front and rear bump -
ers. If these detect an obstacle, audib le and visu -
al signals warn you .
Make sure the sensors are not covered by stick-
ers, deposits or any other obstruct ions as it may
impair the sensor function. For information on
cleaning, refer to ¢ page 2 74.
The display field begins approx imately at :
® 4 ft.
(1.20
m)
®
3 ft. (0 .90
m)
© 5.2 ft. (1.60
m)
® 3 ft. (0.90
m)
The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter
the interval between the audible signals . A con-
tinuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less
than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.
Do not continue driving forward or in reverse
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General information on page 151 !
If the distance to an obstacle remains constant,
the volume of the distance warning gradua lly
drops after about four seconds (this is not apply
in the continuous tone range).