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Audi
adaptive
cruise
control
and braking
guard
The distances provided are specified values . De-
pending on the driving situation and the how the
vehicle ahead is driving, the actual distance may
be more or less than these target distances.
The various symbols for the time increments ap-
pear briefly in the information line @ ~
page 92,
fig. 101 when you change the settings.
~ - ~ ---
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.
~ -- ~ -- Distance 2:
This setting corresponds
to a distance of 118 feet/36 meters when travel-
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
1.3 seconds .
~ --- ~ - Distance 3:
This setting corresponds
to a distance of 164 feet/SO meters when travel-
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
1.8 seconds.
~ ----
~ Distance 4:
This setting corresponds
to a distance of 210 feet/64 mete rs when travel-
ing at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a time interval of
2 .3 seconds.
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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 t ime and distance available to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop and makes
it even more necessary to pay close atten-
tion to traffic.
- Always obey applicable traffic laws, use
good jud gment, and select a safe following
distance fo r the traffic, roa d and weather
condit ions.
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Tips
- Distance 3
is set automatically each time
you switch the ignition on.
- Your standard sett ings are automatically
stored a nd assigned to the remote control
key be ing used.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
• Select the desired driving mode in drive select
~page 106.
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Tips
Your settings are automatically stored and as-
signed to the remote control key being used.
Prompt for driver intervention
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 105 Instrument cluste r: request for driver interve n-
tio n
In certain 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 abo ut the situation~
fig. 105.
You will also hear an acoustic signal.
- Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle
down .
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