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Audi Q5: Description

Audi Q5 Type 8R (2008 - 2017) Owner's Manual / Operation / Audi side assist / Description

Applies to vehicles: with Audi side assist

Side assist
Fig. 127 Sensor detection range

Side assist
Fig. 128 Display on the exterior mirror

Side assist helps you monitor your blind spot and traffic behind your vehicle. Within the limits of the system, it warns you about vehicles that are coming closer or that are traveling with you within sensor range 1 > fig. 127. If a lane change is classified as critical, the display 2 in the exterior mirror > fig. 128 turns on.

The display in the left exterior mirror provides assistance when making a lane change to the left, while the display in the right exterior mirror provides 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 display in the respective mirror turns on, but is dim.

The display remains dim intentionally in the information stage so that your view toward the front is not disturbed.

Warning stage

If you activate the turn signal, side assist warns you about vehicles that are detected and classified as critical, The display in the respective mirror blinks brightly. If this happens, check traffic by glancing in the rearview mirror and over your shoulder.

Tips

  • You can adjust the brightness of the display 2.
  • Please refer to the instructions for towing a trailer located.

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