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Audi parking system 137
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Audi parking system
Parking aid systems
Applies to vehicles: with parking system
General notes
Depending on the optional equipment fitted, there are
various parking aid systems to assist you when parking or
manoeuvring in tight spaces.
parking system*:
The parking system comprises the rear acoustic parking aid
⇒ page 137.
The rear acoustic parking system uses ultrasonic sensors to
measure the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle which
has been detected. There are four sensors which are located in the
rear bumper (two in the centre, two at the sides).
parking system plus*:
The parking system plus* comprises the rear and front acoustic
parking aid ⇒ page 138 in conjunction with a graphic display.
The parking system plus* uses ultrasonic sensors to measure the
distance between the vehicle and an obstacle which has been
detected. There are a total of 8 sensors located in the front and rear
bumpers (2 in the centre and 2 on the side of each bumper).
parking system advanced*:
The parking system advanced* comprises the rear and front
acoustic parking aid in conjunction with the graphic display as well
as a reversing camera (Rear View) ⇒ page 140.
The reversing camera is located in the boot lid ⇒ page 140, fig. 154
and assists the driver when parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces.
The reversing camera provides an image which is shown in the MMI
display. It represents the mirror image of a section of the area
behind the vehicle ⇒ page 144, fig. 159.
Note
There is a slight delay in the picture display.
parking system
Applies to vehicles: with parking system
Rear parking aid
The parking aid gives an acoustic warning if it detects any
obstacles behind the vehicle.
– Engage reverse gear. You will hear a short beep to
confirm that the rear parking aid has been activated. The
rear parking aid remains active for as long as the reverse
gear is engaged.
The measuring range of the sensors in the rear bumper starts at
approximately:
Reversing
When the vehicle is reversing, the system starts to beep when it
registers an obstacle within its detection range (see above). The
warnings will beep increasingly rapidly as the vehicle approaches
the obstacle.
Rear
Side 0.60 m
Centre 1.60 m
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