Instruction book Audi A3 Version Year 2017
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Applies to: vehicles with emergency assist
The emergency assist takes over control of the vehicle in certain situations and can help to prevent accidents. It is an extension of the active lane assist and can use the functions of the adaptive cruise control and pre sense front systems ►. The emergency assist is activated when it detects that the driver has stopped steering the vehicle.
Functions of the emergency assist
The emergency assist monitors the steering activity of the driver. It detects if the driver is inactive and gives repeated visual and audible warnings as well as brake jolts prompting the driver to take proactive control of the vehicle again. The hazard warning lights are also switched on when the first sharp brake jolt is given below a speed of 80 km/h1).
If the driver does not take over, the system intervenes by steering the vehicle (within the limitations of the system) to keep it in lane, and by applying the brakes until the vehicle has stopped*. In addition, the warning lamp and a message are displayed.
Requirements for using the emergency assist
  • The active lane assist must be switched on and ready to warn link►.
  • The adaptive cruise control must be switched on and activated link►.
If any of the requirements for the active lane assist link► or adaptive cruise control link► are not met, the functionality of the system may be restricted or it may be deactivated automatically.
Interrupting the emergency assist
You can interrupt the emergency assist if it reacts when it shouldn t ►:
  • Move the steering wheel. Or:
  • Press the brake/accelerator. Or:
  • Switch off the active lane assist via the button Fig. ►.
WARNING
  • As the driver you are always responsible for controlling the vehicle. Do not let the emergency assist tempt you into taking any risks when driving – this can cause accidents.
  • The purpose of the emergency assist is to assist the driver and to help prevent an accident in case of an emergency. The protection provided by the system is still subject to the prevailing physical limits - risk of accident!
  • Due to inherent system limitations, false activation of the system is possible - risk of accident! Interrupt the emergency assist if necessary.
  • Please observe the warnings for the adaptive cruise control ►.
  • Please observe the warnings for the pre sense front ►.
Note
If the emergency assist is deployed, it will not be available again until the next time the ignition is switched on.
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