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Applies to: vehicles with active bonnet
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- Fig. 263 Pressing back/checking the bonnet after system deployment
The pedestrian protection system is automatically activated in the event that the front of the vehicle collides with a pedestrian. The bonnet is raised slightly to create an additional crush zone above the engine.
The indicator lamp 
lights up and a driver message appears when the pedestrian protection system is deployed.
lights up and a driver message appears when the pedestrian protection system is deployed.
To engage the bonnet again, press it down with both hands on the left side of the vehicle in area -1-
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To check whether the bonnet is properly engaged, pull the rear edge of the bonnet -2- upwards. If the bonnet can be lifted, press it down again.
When the bonnet has engaged properly, repeat the procedure on the right side of the vehicle -1-.
Drive at reduced speed to the nearest qualified workshop without delay and have the pedestrian protection system serviced
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The indicator lamp
lights up and a driver message appears if there is a fault in the pedestrian protection system. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified.
lights up and a driver message appears if there is a fault in the pedestrian protection system. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified.
The sensors of the pedestrian protection system are located in the front bumper. In rare cases, the system can be triggered because the possibility that a pedestrian has been hit cannot be ruled out by the sensors, for example:
- in a collision with a signpost,
- in a collision with an animal, or
- if you drive into a pile of snow, or
- in the event of ground contact, e.g. when driving on extremely poor road surfaces.
- Do not use an additional or replacement number plate holder other than the original one fitted at the front of the vehicle.
- Never change or replace the bumper or bonnet as a part of tuning measures. This can impair the effectiveness of the pedestrian protection system and invalidate the operating permit for your vehicle.
- The system can only be activated once. If the pedestrian protection system has been triggered, have it replaced without delay by a qualified workshop.
- Do not press back the bonnet unless both of your hands are flat on top of the bonnet. If you do this, you cannot catch your fingers between the bonnet and body. Take care when pressing back the bonnet: careless or uncontrolled movements can cause injury to yourself or others - risk of injury!
- All repairs to the bumper and the pedestrian protection system must only be carried out by a qualified workshop working to the specifications of the Audi factory. Improper repairs can impair the effectiveness of the system and invalidate the operating permit for your vehicle.
- The relevant safety requirements must be observed when individual components of the system or the entire vehicle are scrapped. Your authorised dealer is familiar with these regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you.