Audi Q8 e-tron 2024 - Exit Warning

Driver assistance
displays. Adjust the brightness to a level where
the display in the information stage will not dis-
rupt your view ahead. Because the display bright-
ness automatically adapts to the ambient light, it
may have already been adjusted to the highest or
lowest setting during the automatic adaptation.
If the system is activated, the displays will
turn on briefly when the ignition is switched
on.
Applies to: vehicles with side assist
1 Bi or BifJis displayed when there is a malfunc-
tion, the side assist and exit warning system
functions may be unavailable or may be limited.
A message that indicates the cause and possible
solution may appear with some displays. The
weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor
may be covered. Clean the sensor area at the rear
corners of the vehicle page 141, fig. 98 and try
to turn the systems on again later.
If the malfunction remains, drive to an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-
ty immediately to have the malfunction correct-
ed.
Exit warning
Applies to: vehicles with exit warning system
Fig. 120 Approaching traffic detected
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Fig. 121 Front door: warning strip
General information
Within system limits, the exit warning system
can detect traffic approaching from behind such
as vehicles, and provide assistance based on this
information when you are exiting the vehicle
© fig. 120. The system uses the data from the ra-
dar sensors at the rear corners of the vehicle.
Displays and warnings
If you pull a door handle while the vehicle is sta-
tionary and an object classified as critical is ap-
proaching, the warning strip @ and the display
on the exterior mirror @) will light up on the cor-
responding side of the vehicle. The opening of
the door will also be slowed briefly.
If the door is opened, the displays on that side
will flash. If another road user that is classified as
critical is approaching while a door is already
open,
the displays on that door will turn on.
The same messages apply for the exit warning
system and side assist © page 172.
Switching the exit warning on and off
— You can turn the exit warning on or off in the
Driver assistance menu > page 142.
— Observe the safety precautions and note the
limits of the assist systems, sensors, and
cameras > page 138.
— Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area
around your vehicle. The exit warning
system does not replace the attention of the
vehicle occupants. The vehicle occupants are
always responsible for opening the doors
and exiting the vehicle. >
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