Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard 99
then maintains the stored distance. If the ve-
hicle ahead accelerates, adaptive cruise con-
trol will also accelerate up to the stored
speed.
The higher the speed, the greater the distance
in yards (meters) ¢ .&.. The
Distance 3 setting
is recommended .
The distances provided are spec ified values.
Depending on the driving situation and the
how the vehicle ahead is driving, the actual
distance may be more or less than these tar-
get distances.
The various symbols for the time increments
appear briefly in the information line @
¢ page 96, fig. 98 when you change the set -
tings.
~ - ~ --- Distance 1 : This setting corre-
sponds to a distance of 92 feet/28 meters
when traveling at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a
time interva l of
l second.
~ -- ~ -- Distance 2: This setting corre-
sponds to a distance of 118 feet/36 meters
when traveling at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a
time interva l of 1.3 seconds .
~ --- ~ - Distance 3: This setting corre -
sponds to a distance of 164 feet/SO meters
when traveling at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a
time interva l of 1.8 seconds .
~ ---- ~ Distance 4: This setting corre -
sponds to a distance of 210 feet/64 meters
when traveling at 62 mph (100 km/h), or a
time interva l of 2.3 seconds .
A WARNING
Following other vehicles too closely in-
creases the risk of collisions and serious
personal injury.
- Setting short distances to the traffic
ahead reduces the time and distance
available to br ing your vehicle to a safe
stop and makes it even more necessary
to pay close attention to traffic.
- Always obey applicable traffic laws, use
good judgment, and select a safe follow-
ing distance for the traffic, road and
weather conditions.
@ Tips
- Distance 3 is set automatically each time
you switch the ignition on.
- Your standard settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the remote con-
tro l key being used.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adapt ive cruise contro l
.,. Select the desired driving mode in drive se-
lect¢
page 110.
(0 Tips
Your settings are automat ically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
Prompt for driver intervention
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adapt ive cru ise contro l
Fig. 102 Instrument cluster: request fo r driver inter-
vent ion
In certa in situations, the system will prompt
you to take action . This could happen, for ex-
amp le, if braking by the adaptive cruise con-
trol system is not enough to maintain e nough
distance to the veh icle ahead.
The ind icator light
I and the symbol in the
display will warn you about the s ituation
¢ fig. 102. You will also hea r an acoustic sig-
nal.
- Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle
down.
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