Lane change assist including exit warning and cross traffic assist rear

Lane change assist

Lane change warning helps the driver monitor the blind spot and traffic behind the vehicle. 2 additionally installed radar sensors in the rear record vehicles approaching at the side from behind or vehicles driving alongside and measure the distance as well as the difference in speed. In the event of a situation deemed critical for a lane change, the system warns the driver by means of LED displays in the relevant exterior mirror. If the driver starts to change lanes by activating the indicator in a situation deemed critical by the system, the warning LEDs flash brightly four times. In conjunction with the lane departure warning, corrective steering intervention is initiated in critical situations. During turning manoeuvres, the system can also warn of critical objects within system limits.

Exit warning

When a passenger opens a door while the vehicle is stationary, Exit warning alerts the passenger of any possible collision with traffic approaching from the rear. Within system limits, the system uses the radar sensors to monitor vehicles to the rear and side. The system detects moving objects such as cars approaching from behind. If the door handle has been pulled and an approaching road user has been assessed as potential danger, the warning strip in the door and the LED display on the exterior mirror light up on the affected side. At the same time, there is a slight delay in the door opening.

Cross traffic assist rear

Cross traffic assist rear can warn passengers about a potential collision with approaching cross traffic when reversing at speeds up to 10 km/h. Within system limits, the system uses the radar sensors to monitor vehicles to the rear and side when exiting a parking space. The system detects approaching moving objects such as cars. The system provides the driver with a visual warning and when reversing in particularly hazardous situations can provide an acoustic warning and a brake jolt.

Audi driver assistance systems work only within system limits and intended to assist the driver. The driver remains responsible for driving the vehicle and is required to remain attentive at all times.