Audi RS 7 Sportback 2016 Owner's Manual page 86

Aud i adapt ive c rui s e con tr o l a nd b ra kin g g uar d
The higher the speed, the greater the distance in
yards (meters) c::;,
.&. .
The Distance 3 setting is
recommended .
The distances provided are specified values. De-
pending on the driving situat ion and the how the
vehicle ahead is driving, the actual distance may
be more or less than these target d istances.
The various symbols for the t ime increments ap-
pear briefly in the information line @ q page 81,
fig. 91 when you change the settings.
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Distance 1:
This setting corresponds
to a distance of 92 feet/28 meters when travel-
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of 1
second.
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Dista nce 2:
This setting corresponds
to a distance of 118 feet/36 mete rs when trave l-
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
1.3 seconds .
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Distance 3:
This setting corresponds
to a distance of 164 feet/SO mete rs when trave l-
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
1.8 seconds .
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Distance 4 :
This setting corresponds
to a distance of 210 feet/64 mete rs when trave l-
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
2.3 seconds .
A
WARNING
Following other vehicles too closely increases
the risk of collisions and ser ious personal in-
jury.
- Setting short distances to the traffic ahead
reduces the time and distance available to
br ing your vehicle to a safe stop and makes
it eve n mo re necessary to pay close atten -
tion to traffic .
- Always obey applicable traffic laws, use
good judgme nt, and select a safe following
distance for the traffic, road and weathe r
condit ions.
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Tips
- Distance 3 is set automatically each time
you switch the ignit ion on .
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- Your standard settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote control
key being used.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to : vehicles with Audi adapt ive cru ise control
.,. Select the desired driving mode in drive select
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Tips
Your settings are automatically stored and as-
signed to the remote contro l key being used.
Prompt for driver intervention
Applies to : vehicles with Audi ada ptive cruise control
Fig. 95 Ins tr ume nt cluster: request for driver intervention
In ce rtain situations, the system will prompt you
to take action. This could happen, for example, if
braking by the adaptive cruise control system is
not enough to maintain enough distance to the
vehicle ahead .
The ind icator light . and the symbol in the dis-
play will warn you about the s ituation c::;, fig . 95 .
You will also hear an acoustic signal.
- Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle
down.