Audi Q5: Parking system plus with rearview camera

Introduction

Applies to vehicles: with Audi parking system plus with rearview camera

Fig. 141 Parking mode 1: Backing into a parking space

Fig. 142 Parking mode 2: parallel parking

Vehicles with the Audi parking system plus with rearview camera are equipped with a rearview camera in addition to the acoustic and visual parking system You can choose between parking modes to help you when parking your vehicle. Use "parking mode 1" when parking in a parking space or garage 141. If you are going to be parallel > parking, use "parking mode 2" > fig. 142.

General Information

Applies to vehicles: with Audi parking system plus with rear view camera

Fig. 143 Area covered 1 and area not covered 2 by the rearview camera

Fig. 144 Rear lid: location of the rearview camera

Sensors in the bumper

Sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers. If these detect an obstacle, audible and visual signals warn you. The range at which the sensors begin to measure is approximately:

The closer you get to the obstacle, the shorter the interval between the audible signals. A continuous tone sounds when the obstacle is less than approximately 1 foot (0.30 meters) away.

Do not continue driving farther.

If the distance to an obstacle remains constant, the volume of the distance warning gradually drops after about four seconds (this does not apply in the continuous tone range).

Rearview camera coverage area

The MMI display shows the area covered by the rearview camera > fig. 143 1. Objects that are not in the area covered 2 are not shown on the MMI display.

We recommend that you practice parking with the rearview camera in a traffic-free location or parking Lot to become familiar with the system, the orientation Lines, and their function. When doing this, there should be good light and weather conditions.

In the MMI display, objects or vehicles appear closer or further away if:

• you are driving in reverse gear from a level surface onto an incline, or a downward slope,
• you are driving in reverse gear toward protruding objects,
• the vehicle is carrying too much load in the rear.

The accuracy of the orientation lines and blue surfaces diminishes if:

• the rearview camera does not provide a reliable image, for example, in poor visibility conditions or if the lens is dirty,
• the image on the screen is not visible due to sun glare and reflection.

Caring for the rearview camera lens

The rearview camera is located above the rear license plate bracket. For the parking system to operate, the lens > fig. 144 must be kept clean:

• Dampen the lens with a household alcoholbased glass cleaner, and then wipe the lens clean with a dry cloth.
• Remove snow with a hand brush and ice preferably with a de-icing spray.

WARNING

• The parking system cannot replace the driver's attention. The driver alone is responsible for parking and similar driving maneuvers.
• Sensors have blind spots in which objects cannot be detected. Pay special attention to small children and animals because the sensors cannot always detect them.
• Always keep your eyes on the vehicle's surroundings, using the rearview mirror as well.
• Do not allow yourself to be distracted from traffic by the rearview camera pictures.
• If the position and the installation angle of the camera has changed, for example, after a rear end collision, do not continue to use the system for safety reasons. Have it checked by a qualified dealership.

Note

• Low obstacles already signaled by a warning can disappear from the system's detection range as they are approached and will not continue to be signaled. Objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw bars, thin painted vertical poles or fences may not be detected by the system, posing risk of damage.
• Never use warm or hot water to remove snow or ice from the rearview camera lens - this could cause the lens to crack!
• When cleaning the lens, never use products that are abrasive.

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