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Audi
pre sense
Preventative
passenger
protection
Applies to:
vehicl
es 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 equ ipment:
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 tensioners. If a collision
does not occur, the safety belts loosen slightly
and are ready to trigger again
.
-
Closing the w indows and the sunroof* (for ex-
ample, when over- or understeer ing)
:
the win-
dows and the sunroof* close until there is only
a small gap open
.
The function of the pre sense basic is activated at
a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or higher
.
Drive se lect: the deployment time is adapted in
Dynamic mode
.
Pre sense f ront
(vehicles
w ith adaptiv
e cruise
contr
ol*)
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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93
-
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 addit ion, the likel ihood of a rear-end
coll ision from the vehicle behind is a lso ca lculat-
ed, w ithin the limits of the system. If the risk of a
collision is detected, the following functions can
trigger:
Audi
pr
e se
n
se
- 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 immediat ely to have
the malfunction corrected.
A
WARNING
=
Pre sense cannot overcome natural phys ica
l
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 tak ing
risks. This could increase 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 cross ing the vehi-
cle's path
or
are diffic ult to detect
.:>page
88.
-
Reflective objects such as guard ra ils or the
entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain and ice can
affect
t
he funct ion of the rada
r
senso rs
a
nd
the system's ability to de
t
ect a collision risk.
(D
Note
The sensors can be d isplaced 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
.
(D
Tips
-
Certa in pre sense front funct ions sw itch off
when sport mode is switched off or when
driving in reverse.
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