114 Parking sys tem s
Parking systems
General information
Applies to vehicles: with pa rking system plus/ rear view
camera/peripheral cameras
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, vari-
ous parking aids wi ll help you when parking
and maneuvering.
The
par king syst em plu s assists you when
parking by audib ly and visually indicat ing ob-
jects detected
in front of and behind the vehi-
cle
~ page 115.
The rear view camera shows the area behind
the vehicle in the I nfotainment display. This
display assists you when you are cross or par-
allel parking
q page 116. In addit ion, you are
assisted by the functions from the parking
system plus
~ page 115 .
The peripher al cam eras assist you with park-
ing and maneuvering. You are aided by var ious
cameras depending on the vehicle equipment
level
¢ page 119. I n addition, you are assist-
ed by the functions from the parking system
plus ¢ page 115.
A WARNING
- Always look for traff ic and check the area
around your vehicle by looking at it di-
rectly as well . The parking system cannot
replace the driver's attent ion. The dr iver
is always responsible for safety during
parking and for all other maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system.
- Sensors and cameras have blind spots in
wh ich peop le and objects cannot be de-
te cted. Be especially caut ious of children
and animals.
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts
or damage to the radiator grille, bumpe r,
wheel housing and the unde rbody. The
parking systems may become impaired
as a result . Have your authorized Audi
dealer or qualified workshop check their
function.
- Make sure the sensors are not covered by
stickers, deposits or any other obstruc-
tions as it may impair the sensor func-
tion . For information on cleaning, refer
to
~ page 210.
(D Note
- Some objects are not detected by the
system under certain circumstances:
- Objects such as barrie r chains, trailer
draw bars, vertical poles or fences
- Objects above t he sensors such as wall
extensions
- Objects w ith specific surfaces or struc-
tures such as chain link fences or pow-
der snow.
- If you conti nue driving closer to a low- ly-
ing object, it may disappea r from the
sensor range. Note th at yo u w ill no lon-
ger be warned about this obstacle.
(j) Tips
- The system may provide a warni ng even
t hough the re are no obst acles in t he cov-
erage area in some situa t ions, such as:
- certain road surfaces or for long grass.
- externa l ultrasonic sources e.g. from
clean ing vehicles.
- heavy rain, snow or thick vehicle ex-
haust.
- We recommend that you practice park-
ing in a traff ic-free location or park ing
lot to become familiar w ith the system.
When doing this, there should be good
light and weather cond itions .
- You can change the volume and pitch of
the signals as we ll as the disp lay
¢page 124.
- Please refer to the instructions for tow-
ing a t railer
¢ page 125.
- What appears in the infotainment dis-
play is somewhat time-delayed.
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