Audi A7 2023 Owner's Manual page 144

Driver assistance
the speed, the greater the distance that is need-
ed. The following distances can be set:
Approximately 1
92 feet (28 m)
second
Approximately 1.3
118 feet (36 m)
seconds
Approximately 1.8
seconds (the set-
ting corresponds to
a distance that is
"half of the vehicle
speed")
164 feet (50 m)
Approximately 2.4
219 feet (67 m)
seconds
Approximately 3.6
328 feet (100 m)
seconds
Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras ® page 119.
—When setting the distance, the driver is re-
sponsible for adhering to any applicable le-
gal regulations.
— In the Driver assistance display, a graphic
display is shown instead of the indicator
lights @) > page 136, fig. 91. The display
matches the functions of the indicator
lights.
— Depending on the selected driving program
and distance, driving behavior when acceler-
ating may vary from moderate to sporty
© page 144, Adjusting the adaptive cruise
assist.
~The distances provided are specified values.
Depending on the driving situation and how
the vehicle ahead is driving, the actual dis-
tance may be more or less than these target
distances.
142
Additional functions
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
Fig. 98 Lever: using adaptive cruise assist
Requirement: all additional functions require
adaptive cruise assist control to be active.
Overriding control
You can override control by the system complete-
ly, for example if you would like to pass another
vehicle or if you would like to accelerate faster.
» To accelerate manually, pull the lever toward
you in the direction of the arrow and hold it
there, or press the accelerator pedal.
» To resume the usual cruise control, release the
lever or remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
When you are in the Driver assistance display,
the message Overridden will appear.
Decreasing the distance
You can temporarily decrease the distance even
more, for example if you would like to merge into
another lane because of lane closures. In this sit-
uation, the adaptive cruise assist will accelerate
above the set speed if necessary.
» To further reduce the distance to the vehicle
ahead temporarily, pull the lever toward your-
self in the direction of the arrow and hold it in
that position.
» To resume the system control, release the lev-
er.
When you are in the Driver assistance display,
the message Overridden will appear.