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Audi adapt iv e cru is e control a n d brakin g guar d 99
limits, for examp le when approaching a
stopped vehicle or stationary obstacle
(end of a traff ic jam or vehicle that has
broken down in traffic).
- Always remember that the radar sensor
for the braking guard works only withi n
defined detection and range limits that
may prevent t he proper detection 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 including crash barr i-
ers or t unnel entrances may impair the
f unction of the radar sensor.
@ 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
99.
- Keep in mind that braking guard can
brake unexpect edly. Always secure any
cargo or object s that you are transport-
ing to reduce the risk of damage or in-
j ury.
Settings in the MMI
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
.. Select : ICARI funct ion 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 wa rning - The distance and approach
warn ings in the display can be switched
On/
Off .
(D Tips
- Your settings are automatically stored
and assigned to the remote cont rol key
being used at the time the settings are
made.
- If you restrict the ESC, the braking guard
also switches itself off¢ page
199.
- Switch braking guard off when you are
loading the vehicle onto a vehicle carrier ,
train, ship or other type of transporta-
tion. This can prevent undesired warn-
ings from the braking guard system.
Messages
Appli es to vehicles : wit h Audi adapt ive cruise contro l
Braking guard : off
This driver message appears if the system is
turned off via the infotainment. Otherwise, if
the system is turned off, the informat ion ap-
pears every t ime 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
199. 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 applied due to an acute warning.
ACC: Unavailabl e!
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 funct ions may al-
so be affected. Drive to your autho rized Audi
dealer or author ized Audi service facility im-
med iate ly to have t he malfunction corrected.
ACC: currently unavailable . No sensor vision
ACC and brak ing guide: currentl y unavaila-
ble . No sensor vision