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Audi
adapti
ve cru is e control
and b r a k ing guard
detection and range limits that may prevent
the proper detect ion of other vehicles.
- The radar sensor's function and range can
be reduced by rain, snow and heavy spray.
Moving vehicles up ahead may not be
promptly detected or may not be detected
at all.
- Reflective surfaces includ ing crash barr iers
or tunnel entrances may impair the function
of the radar sensor.
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Tips
- You can cancel the braking with increasing
force that is initiated by the system by brak-
ing yourself, by accelerating noticeably or by
swervrng .
- Braking guard error messages
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- Keep in mind that braking guard can brake
unexpectedly. Always secure any cargo or
objects that you are transporting to reduce
the risk of damage or injury.
Settings in the Infotainment
system
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
~ Select : the
ICARI
function button
>
(Car)* Sys-
t ems control button
>
Driver assistan ce > Audi
braking guard.
Syste m - Switch the braking guard On/ Off . When
you switch the ign ition on, the message Braking
guard : Off appears if the system is switched off.
Prewarni ng - The distance and approach warn -
ings in the display can be switched On/ Off .
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Tips
- Your settings are automat ically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
- If you restrict or switch off the ESC, the
braking guard also switches itself off
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- Switch brak ing guard off when you are load-
ing the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier, tra in,
ship or other type of transportation. This
can prevent undesired wa rnings from the
braking guard system.
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Messages
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Braking guard: off
This dr iver message appears if the system is
tu rned off via the infotainment. Otherw ise, if the
system is t urned off, the information appears ev-
ery time short ly after the start of the trip.
The driver message also appears if the system is
not available due to a malfunction or if the ESC is
not switched on
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the system wi ll not provide warnings about a
possible collision .
Braking guard : act ivated
This dr iver message appears if sharp brake pres-
sure was applied due to an acute warn ing.
ACC: Unavailable !
ACC and Audi braking gua rd: not available
The system cannot detec t moving vehicles up
ahead correct ly and is switched off. The sensors
have been displaced or are not working proper ly.
The Audi pre sense functions may also be affect-
ed. Drive to your authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi service facility immediately to have
the malfunction corrected.
ACC: currentl y unavail able. No sensor vision
ACC and braking guide: currentl y unavailable .
No sensor vision
This message appears if the sensor view is ob-
structed, for examp le by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt . Clean the sensors
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ACC: Currentl y unavai labl e. Gradient t oo steep
The road exceeds the maximum possible angle
for proper adapt ive cruise control operation.
Adaptive cruise control is switched off .
ACC: Only available in D, Sor M
Select t he D/S or M selector lever position.
ACC: currentl y unavailable . Parking brake ap-
plied
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