Audi adaptive cruise control and braking guard 97
When approaching a moving ve hicle up ahead,
the adaptive cruise contro l system automati-
cally brakes to match that object's speed and
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 specified 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 94, fig. 101 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 interval of 1 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 interval 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 interval 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 interval of 2.3 seconds .
A WARNING
Following other vehicles too closely in-
creases the risk of collisions and serious
personal injur y.
- Setting short distances to the traffic
ahead red uces the time and distance
available to bring 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 traff ic, road and
weather conditions .
(D 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-
trol key be ing used.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
.. Select the desired driving mode in dr ive se-
lect <=;>
page 108 .
(D 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 adaptive cruise contro l
Fig. 105 Instrument cluste r: request fo r driver inter-
vent ion
In certain situations, t he 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 enough
distance to the veh icle ahead .
The ind icator light . and the symbol in the
display will warn you about th e situation
<=;> fig. 105. You will also hear an acoustic sig-
nal. ..,.
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