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Audi
pre sense
Audi
pre sense
Preventative
passenger
protection
Applies to vehicles: with Audi pre sense
Pre sense can initiate steps to protect vehicle oc-
cupants in certain dangerous situations. The
functions described are available depending on
veh icle equipment :
Pre sense basic*
The following functions can be triggered in cer-
tain driving situations:
- Tensioning of the safety belts (for example,
during heavy braking): The front safety belts
have reversible belt pretensioners.
If a collision
does not occur, the safety belts loosen slightly
and are ready to trigger again .
- Closing the windows and the sunroof* (for ex-
ample, when over- or understeering):
The door
windows and the sunroof* are closed almost
completely until only a small gap is open .
Audi pre sense basic functions can be triggered at
speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h).
Drive select : The dep loyment time is adapted in
Dynamic mode.
Pre sense front (vehicles with adaptive cruise
control*}
Pre sense front contains the functions of pre
sense basic . In addition, the likelihood of a rear-
end collision with the vehicle ahead is also calcu-
lated, within the limits of the system. If the risk
of a collision is detected, the following functions
can trigger :
- Braking guard
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- Tensioning of the safety belts
- Closing the windows and the sunroof*
Pre sense rear (vehicles with side assist*)
Pre sense rear contains the functions of pre sense
bas ic. In addition, the likelihood of a rear-end
coll ision from the vehicle beh ind is also calculat-
ed, within the limits of the system. If the risk of a
collision is detected, the following functions can
trigger:
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- Tensioning of the safety belts
- Closing the windows and the sunroof*
Pre sense plus*
Pre sense plus contains the functions of pre
sense front and pre sense rear .
Error message
Audi pre sense: Unavailable
Preventative passenger protection is not availa-
ble. Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
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WARNING
Pre sense cannot overcome natural physical
laws. It is a system designed to assist and it
cannot prevent a collision . Do not let the in-
creased safety provided tempt you into taking
risks. This could increas e your risk of a colli-
sion.
- The system can dep loy incorrectly .
- Please note that the sensors do not always
detect all objects . This increases the risk of
a collision .
- Pre sense does not react to people or ani-
mals or objects that are crossing the vehi-
cle 's path or are difficult to detect
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- Reflective objects such as guard rails or the
entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain and ice can
affect the function of the radar sensors and
the system's ability to detect a collision risk.
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Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. Pre sense can be impaired by this .
Have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility check their function .
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Tips
- Certain pre sense front functions sw itch off
when sport mode is switched off or when
driving in reverse.
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