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- If you restrict or switch off the ESC, the
braking guard also switches itself off
¢ page 188.
- Switch braking guard off when you are
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
tra in, ship or other type of transporta-
tion. This can prevent undesired warn-
ings from the braking guard system.
Messages
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
Braking guard: Off
This driver message appears if the system is
turned off via the radio/MM!*. Otherwise, if
the system is turned off, the information ap-
pears every time shortly after the start of the
tr ip.
The driver message also appears if the system
is not available due to a malfunction or if the
ESC is not switched on¢
page 188 . If this is
the case, the system will not provide warnings
about a possible collision.
Braking guard: Activated
This driver message appears if sharp brake
pressure was applied due to an acute warning.
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Three wh ite dots appear if a setting cannot be
selected with the operat ing lever. For exam-
ple, this happens if you want to raise/lower
the speed even though there was no previous-
ly saved speed.
ACC: Deactivation
The driver message appears in vehicles with
manual transmission . If the clutch pedal was
pressed down for too long, the adaptive cruise
control turns off . A chime sounds as a rem ind-
er.
ACC: Sensor blocked
This message appears if the sensor view is ob-
structed, for example by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensor <=>
page 99,
fig . 110.
ACC: not available
The driver message appears if there is a mal-
function . The adaptive cruise contro l turns off .
A chime sounds as a reminder. Have the sys-
tem checked by an authori zed Audi dealer or
authorized Aud i Service Facili ty.
ACC: unavailable
The driver message appears if, for example,
the brake t emperat ure is t oo high. The adap-
tive cruise control is temporarily unavailable .
A chime sounds as a reminder.
Engine speed!
This dr iver message appears in vehicles with
manua l transmission if the driver had not up-
shifted or downs hift ed in time wh ile using
adaptive cruise control braking or accelerat-
ing, causing the vehicle to exceed or not reach
the permitted limit speed. The adaptive cruise
control turns off. A chime sounds as a remind-
er.
Shift lever position!
Vehicles with an automat ic transmission: the
driver message appears if the selecto r lever is
shifted to the N position . The adaptive cruise
control is not available while in this position.
Vehicles with manua l transm ission: the driver
message appears for vehicles with manual
transmission if there is no forward gear en-
gaged, meaning if the reverse gear or the 1st
gear is engaged or if the selector lever is in
the neutral position . The adaptive cruise con-
trol is not available while in th is position.
Stabilization control (ESC)
This message appears if the electronic stab ili -
zation control (ESC) is taking action to stab i-
lize the vehicle. The adaptive cruise contro l
turns off. A chime sounds as a reminder .
Speed too low
This message appears if the current speed is
too low
to set or to maintain the desired
speed.
The speed being saved must be at least
20 mph (30 km/h). The cruise control is
turned off for speeds lower than 12 mph