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Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
Fig. 134 Instrument cluster: Safe start monitor
Fig. 134 Instrument cluster: Safe start monitor
The adaptive cruise control also assists you when driving in congested traffic. If a vehicle in front stops, the adaptive cruise control applies the brakes (within the limits imposed by the system) and holds the vehicle at a standstill.
To set the vehicle in motion again with the adaptive cruise control, tap the accelerator with your foot, or
Pull the lever towards you to position -2- Fig. .
Using the adaptive cruise control to set the vehicle in motion1)
If the message ACC: ready to drive off is on the display and the vehicle in front drives off, your vehicle will automatically start moving . You can reactivate the ACC: ready to drive off message briefly by pulling the lever to position -2-.
For safety reasons, your vehicle will start moving only if
  • the driver s seat belt is buckled,
  • all the doors and the bonnet are closed,
  • your vehicle has been stationary for less than 3 minutes.
The warning lamp and instrument cluster display draw your attention to danger Fig. 134. In addition, a tone will sound.
  • Press the brake pedal to slow down.
WARNING
If the ACC: ready to drive off1) message appears, your vehicle will start moving even if there is an obstacle between your car and the vehicle in front - risk of accident!
Note
  • If your vehicle does not start moving as expected with the adaptive cruise control, even though the ACC: ready to drive off1) message is displayed, you can set the vehicle in motion by tapping the accelerator with your foot.
  • If an obstacle is detected when the vehicle starts moving, the safe start monitor will appear Fig. 134. Your vehicle will then set off more slowly. This can happen in certain situations, even if there appears to be no obstacle.

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