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(end of a traffic jam or vehicle t hat has
broken down in traffic).
- Always remember that the radar sensor
for the braking guard works only within
defined detection and range limits that
may prevent the proper det ection of oth-
er vehicles.
- The radar sensor's function and range
can be reduced by rain, snow and heavy
spray. Moving vehicles up ahead may not
be promptly detected or may not be de-
tected at al l.
- Reflective surfaces includ ing crash barr i-
ers or tunnel ent rances may impair the
function of the radar sensor.
(0 Tips
- You can cancel the braking w ith increas-
ing fo rce that is initiated by the system
by braking yourself, by accelerating no-
ticeab ly or by swerving.
- Braking guard error messages
<=> page 101.
- Keep in mind that braking guard can
brake unexpectedly. Always secure any
cargo or object s that you are t ransport -
ing to reduce t he risk of damage or in-
Jury.
Settings in the MMI
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
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Select : ICARI function button> Car system s
control button > Driver assist > Audi brak-
ing guard .
System -
Switch braking guard On and Off .
When you switch the ignition on, the message
Audi braking guard off appears if the system
is switched off.
Early warning - The distance and approac h
warn ings in the display can be switched
On/
Off .
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- Your settings are automatica lly stored
and assigned to the remote control key
being used at the time the settings are
made .
- If you rest rict the ESC, the braking guard
also switches itself
off <=> page 201 .
- Switc h braking guard off when you are
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier,
t rain, ship or other type of transporta-
t ion . This can prevent undesired warn-
ings from the braking guard system.
Messages
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adapt ive crui se cont rol
Braking guard : off
This dr iver message appears if the system is
turned off via t he info t ainment . Othe rwise, if
the system is turned off, the information ap-
pears every time shortly after the start of the
trip.
The driver message also appears if the system
is not available due to a malfunct ion or if the
ESC is not switched on <=>
page 201 . If this is
the case, the system w ill not provide warnings
about a possible collision.
Braking guard : activated
This dr iver message appears if sharp brake
pressure was applie d due t o an acut e warning.
ACC: Unavailable!
ACC and Audi braking guard: not available
The system cannot detect moving vehicles up
ahead correctly and is switched off . The sen-
sors have been displaced or are not working
proper ly. The Audi pre sense functions may al-
so be affected . Drive to your authorized Aud i
dealer or author ized Audi service facility im-
med iate ly to have the malfunction corrected .
ACC: currently unavailable. No sensor vision
ACC and braking guide: currentl y unavaila-
ble . No sensor vision
This message appears if the sensor view is ob-
structe d, for examp le by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. Clean the sensors ,=;,page 94,
rg . 93.
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