Audi A8 2018 - Page 102

A ss is tance s y s tem s
~-~ - -- Distance 1: this setting corresponds
to a distance of 92 ft (28 m) when traveling at 62
mph (100 km/h), for example (time between: 1
second) .
~ -- ~ - - Distan ce 2 : this setting corresponds
to a distance of 118
ft (36 m) when traveling at
62 mph (100 km/h), for example (time between:
1.3 seconds) .
~ --- ~ - Distance 3: this setting corresponds
to a distance of
164 ft (SO m) when traveling at
62 mph (100 km/h), for example (time between:
1.8 seconds) .
~ --- -~ Distance 4 : This setting corresponds
to a distance of 210
ft (64 m) when traveling at
62 mph (100 km/h), (time distance of 2.3 sec-
onds).
A WARNING
Following other vehicles too closely increases
the risk of collisions and ser ious personal in-
jury .
- 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 eve n mo re necessary to pay close atten-
t ion to traffic.
- Always obey applicable traffic laws, use
good judgment, and select a safe following
distance fo r the traffic, road and weather
cond itio ns.
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- Distance 3 is set automatically each time
you switch the ignit ion on.
- Your settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the remote control key being
used.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
.. Select the des ired driving mode in dr ive se lect
¢ page 111 .
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Your settings are automatically stored and as-
signed to the remote contro l key being used.
Driver intervention request
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 112 Instrument cluster : request for driver interven·
t ion
In certain situations, the system will request you
to take action:
- If the braking from the adaptive cru ise control
system is not enough to ma inta in enough dis-
tance to the object ahead.
The danger is indicated by the . indicator light
¢ fig. 112. An audio signal will a lso sound.
- Press the brake peda l to slow your vehicle
down .
Audi braking guard
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 113 Instrume nt clus ter: approach warning
The brak ing guard uses radar sensors and a video
camera .
It also functions within the limits of the
system when adaptive cru ise cont rol is switched
off.
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