Audi pre sense can take action to protect the occupants in certain hazardous
conditions. The equipment installed on your vehicle determines which
of the described functions are available:
Audi pre sense basic*
The following functions can be activated automatically in certain
situations:
- Seat belt tensioning (e.g. during hard braking): The seat belts on the front seats have reversible tensioners. Provided an accident does not occur, the belts are loosened again slightly and kept ready for activation.
- Windows and sun roof* automatic close function (e.g. during understeer or oversteer): A small gap is left when closing the windows and sun roof*.
- Activation of hazard warning lights 1)
Audi pre sense basic functions are activated at speeds above 30 km/h.
Audi drive select: the activation threshold is different in dynamic
mode.
Audi pre sense front (vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control*)
Audi pre sense front includes the functions of Audi pre sense basic.
In addition, the probability of a collision with the vehicle in
front is calculated (within the limits imposed by the system). The
following functions can be activated if the system detects a collision
risk:
- Audi braking guard Link
- Seat belt tensioning
- Automatic closing of windows and sun roof*
- Activation of hazard warning lights 1)
Audi pre sense rear (vehicles with Audi side assist*)
Audi pre sense rear includes the functions of Audi pre sense basic.
In addition, the probability of a collision with the vehicle behind
is calculated (within the limits imposed by the system). The following
functions can be activated if the system detects a collision risk:
- Seat belt tensioning
- Automatic closing of windows and sun roof*
- Activation of hazard warning lights 1)
Audi pre sense plus
Audi pre sense plus includes the functions of Audi pre sense front
and Audi pre sense rear.
Fault warning
Audi pre sense not available
The preventive occupant protection system is not available. Drive
to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified.
WARNING!
The protection provided by Audi pre sense is still subject to the prevailing
physical limits. It is a driver assist function and cannot prevent a
collision on its own. Do not let the extra safety provided tempt you
into taking any risks when driving – this can cause accidents.
- False activation of the systems is possible.
- Please note that the sensors are not always able to detect all objects which may represent a potential hazard (accident risk).
- Audi pre sense does not react to people, animals, crossing traffic or objects that cannot be clearly recognised Link.
- Reflecting objects, such as crash barriers, the entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain or ice can impair the function of the radar sensors and the ability of the system to detect a collision risk.
Caution!
Impacts or damage to the bumper, wheel arches or underbody can cause
misalignment of the sensors. This can impair the function of the Audi
pre sense system. Have the systems checked by a qualified workshop.
Note
- Certain Audi pre sense functions are deactivated when the sport mode is switched on and when reversing.
- The functions of the Audi pre sense system may also be unavailable if a fault develops in the ESP system or airbag control unit.
- The functions of Audi pre sense front/plus will be unavailable if a fault develops in the adaptive cruise control* Link.
- The functions of Audi pre sense rear/plus will be unavailable if a fault develops in the Audi side assist* Link.
- If the front passenger's airbag has been deactivated, the reversible belt tensioner on the passenger's side will be deactivated as well.
1) This function is not available on all export
versions.