Assist
the system, it warns you about vehicles that are
coming closer or that are traveling with you with-
in sensor range
(D c::> fig. 78: if a lane change is
classified as critical, the display @ in the exterior
mirror
c::> fig. 79 turns on.
The display in the left exterior mirror provides as-
sistance when making a lane change to the left,
while the display in the right exterior mirror pro-
vides assistance when making a lane change to
the right .
Information stage
As long as you do not activate the turn signal,
side assist
informs you about vehicles that are
detected and classified as critical. The disp lay in
the mirror turns on, but is dim.
The display remains dim in the information stage
so that your view toward the front is not distur-
bed.
Warning stage
If you activate the turn signal, side assist warns
you about vehicles that are detected and classi-
fied as critical. The display in the respective mir-
ror blinks brightly. If this happens, check traffic
by glancing in the rearview mirror and over your
shoulder
c::> .&. in General information on
page 81 .
@ Tips
You can adju st the brightness on of the dis-
play on the rearview mirror
c::> page 82.
80
General information
Appli es to : vehicles wit h Audi side assist
Fig. 80 Driving situat ions
Fig. 81 Rear of t he vehicle: position of the sensors (exam-
ple)
Side assist functions at speeds above approxi-
mately 19 mph (30 km/h).
@ Approaching vehicles
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ID
In certain cases, a vehicle wi ll be classified as
critical for a lane change even if it is still some-
what far away. The faster a vehicle approaches,
the sooner the display in the exterior mirror will
turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Vehicles traveling with you are indicated in the
exterior mirror if they are classified as critical for
a lane change. All vehicles detected by side assist ..,_
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