Audi Q3 2024 - Page 134

Driver assistance
Driving in stop-and-go traffic
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
‘Applies to: vehicles with safe start monitor
Fig. 107 Instrument cluster: safe start monitor
Stopping with adaptive cruise assist
The adaptive cruise assist also assists you in stop-
and-go traffic. Within the limits of the system,
your vehicle may brake and remain at a stop if a
vehicle driving ahead stops.
Starting to drive with adaptive cruise assist
‘As long as the message ready to drive and [Eis
displayed, your vehicle will begin driving when
the vehicle ahead starts to move > /\.
If your vehicle is stopped for too long, it will no
longer drive autonomously for safety reasons,
and the message will turn off.
» To extend ready to drive for a brief time or re-
ivate it, pull the lever briefly toward you in
the direction of the arrow ® page 131, fig. 106.
» To resume manual control of the vehicle, tap
the accelerator pedal.
Safe start monitor
Applies to: vehicles with safe start monitor
The vehicle can still start to drive even if certain
obstacles are detected when starting to drive
& A\. If the surrounding area detection detects
an obstacle, you will be alerted to the danger by
the [fi indicator light.
If you are in the Driver assistance display, the
display @ © fig. 107 and the message Warning!
will also appear. An audio signal will sound as
well. Your vehicle will drive more slowly when
The setting can only be accessed when lane departure
warning is switched on.
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starting. This may also occur in some situations
when there is no apparent obstacle.
» Press the brake pedal to slow your vehicle if
necessary.
Z\ WARNING
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 114 to > page 117.
— If the message ready to drive appears, your
vehicle will start driving even if there is an
obstacle between your vehicle and the vehi-
cle ahead. To reduce the risk of an accident,
always make sure there are no obstacles be-
tween your vehicle and the vehicle driving
ahead.
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For safety reasons, adaptive cruise assist only
starts driving actively if:
— The driver's safety belt is fastened,
— All doors and the hood are closed
~The vehicle has not been stationary for a
long period of time
Adjusting the adaptive cruise assist
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive cruise assist
You can adjust the adaptive cruise assist to your
preferences in the Driver assistance menu
© page 117. The settings depend on the vehicle
equipment.
Possible settings:
Lane guidance") - You can set if lane guidance
should be on or off when adaptive cruise assist
control is active.
Applies to: vehicles without Audi drive select
Driving program - Depending on the selected
driving program and distance, the vehicle han-
dling will be adjusted from Sport to Comfort.
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