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Applies to vehicles: with Audi adaptive cruise control
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. 1.
Using the adaptive cruise control to set the vehicle in motion1)
If the message ACC: automatic go is on the display and the vehicle in front drives off, your vehicle will automatically start moving WARNING!. You can reactivate the ACC: automatic go 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.
WARNING!
If the ACC: automatic go1) 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: automatic go1) message is displayed, you can set the vehicle in motion by tapping the accelerator with your foot.
  • If an obstacle is detected after the vehicle starts moving, the driver intervention prompt will appear Link. Your vehicle will then set off more slowly. This can happen in certain situations, even if the obstacle is not apparent.
1) Not available on vehicles for some markets.

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