Audi Q7 Driver assistance Driver assist systems
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
ACC with traffic jam assist: unavailable. See owner s manual
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and will be deactivated. The radar sensors are out of alignment or defective. Drive to a qualified workshop and have the fault rectified.
ACC w/traffic jam assist: currently unavailable. Sensor view restricted due to surroundings. See owner s manual
This message appears if the radar sensor vision is impaired, e.g. by leaves, snow, heavy road spray or dirt. Clean the sensors Fig. .
ACC with traffic jam assist: currently unavailable. Gradient too steep
The maximum possible road gradient for safe operation has been exceeded. The systems cannot be activated.
ACC with traffic jam assist: only available in D, S or M
Move the selector lever to position D/S or M.
ACC with traffic jam assist: currently unavailable. Parking brake applied
The systems are deactivated if the parking brake is applied. The systems will be available again when the parking brake is released.
ACC with traffic jam assist: currently unavailable. Stabilisation control input (ESC)
This message appears if the electronic stabilisation control (ESC) intervenes. In this case, the systems will be switched off.
ACC with traffic jam assist: manual control!
This message appears, for instance if the vehicle rolls backwards when driving away on a slight gradient, even though the systems are active. Press the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling back or colliding with an object behind.
ACC with traffic jam assist: currently unavailable. Downhill assist active
You cannot activate the system when the downhill assist function is active.
ACC with traffic jam assist: currently unavailable. Park assist active
The systems are switched off when the park assist* is active. The systems will be available again when the parking manoeuvre is finished.
ACC with traffic jam assist: manual control!
This message appears and the system is switched off if the driver does not take over the steering after being prompted with several severity levels. The brakes are applied and the vehicle is brought to a standstill.
Traffic jam assist: unavailable. See owner s manual
The system cannot keep the vehicle in the traffic lane and will be deactivated. Have the vehicle checked by a qualified workshop if the fault persists.
Traffic jam assist: please take over steering.
This message appears if the system threshold is reached and no steering activity is detected. Always leave your hands on the steering wheel and be ready to steer at all times.
Traffic jam assist: currently unavailable. Please fasten seatbelt
The system is deactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled.
ACC: efficiency assist not available in this country
The control of the vehicle based on speed limits and the route ahead is not available in this country.
ACC: efficiency assist currently unavailable. See owner s manual
The control of the vehicle based on speed limits and the route ahead is deactivated in the case of speed limits below 30 km/h.
This message may also appear if the control of the vehicle based on speed limits and the route ahead has a temporary failure. Have the vehicle checked by a qualified workshop if the fault persists.
Distance warning: fault. Please contact workshop
The system cannot detect vehicles reliably and will be deactivated. The radar sensors are out of alignment or defective. Drive to a qualified workshop and have the fault rectified.
Distance warning: currently unavailable. Sensor view restricted due to surroundings. See owner s manual
This message appears if the radar sensor vision is impaired, e.g. by leaves, snow, heavy road spray or dirt. Clean the sensors Fig. .
Distance warning: currently unavailable. See owner s manual
This driver message will appear if the system fails temporarily. If the fault occurs repeatedly, drive to a qualified workshop and have the fault rectified.
ACC: please fasten seatbelt
The system is not fully available when the driver s seat belt is unfastened.
Stationary object ahead
This message appears if you try to switch on the system when a stationary object is located immediately in front of your car.
Door open
The system is not available when a door is open.

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