Audi Q3: Emergency assist

Description

Applies to: vehicles with emergency assist

General information

Within the limits of the system, emergency assist can detect inactivity from the driver. In these instances, the system will warn the driver, assume control of the vehicle if necessary, and bring the vehicle automatically to a stop in the lane.

Availability of the emergency assist

• The emergency assist is automatically available when the adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance is activated, regardless of the vehicle speed.
• When adaptive cruise assist is switched on but not active, the system will only be active if the lane departure warning is activated and ready to provide warnings and the speed is greater than approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
• The emergency assist is not available if the adaptive cruise assist is switched off.
• If one of the requirements for adaptive cruise assist or the lane departure warning is no longer met, the system may only function with limitations or it may deactivate automatically.

Emergency assist functions

Measures may be initiated in stages. The vehicle can intervene within the limits of the system. The measures depend on the dangerous situation and the vehicle equipment:

• Visual and audio warnings
• Vehicle control
• Reduction of vehicle speed in stages
• Activates the brakes
• The emergency flashers are activated¹⁾.
• The brakes are applied until the vehicle is stationary
• As soon as the vehicle stops, the parking brake is set.

¹⁾ This function is not available in every market and on all vehicle equipment levels.

Display

If is displayed for example, the emergency assist lane guidance is active.

Overriding the emergency assist

You can override emergency assist as follows:

• Move the steering wheel, or
• Press the brake pedal, or
• Press the accelerator pedal distinctly, or
• Turn off the adaptive cruise assist and the lane departure warning.

Messages

If or displayed when there is a malfunction, the emergency assist functions may be unavailable or may be limited.

A message that indicates the cause and possible solution may appear with some displays. The weather conditions may be too poor or a sensor may be covered. Clean the area in front of the sensors and try to turn the system on again later.

If the malfunction remains, drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the malfunction corrected.

WARNING

• Observe the safety precautions and note the limits of the assist systems, sensors, and cameras.
• The emergency assist is an assist system that should only be used in cases of emergency to take over control of the vehicle and bring it to a stop.

Tips

Depending on the severity of the detected situation, not all safety measures will be initiated.

Certain functions can be adjusted or skipped if necessary.

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