Audi A4 B8 owners manual page 131

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document_0900452a81b1b9de.book Seite 129 Donnerstag, 26. Juli 2007 9:16 09 adaptive cruise control (ACC) 129 WARNING (continued) Applies to vehicles: with adaptive cruise control and manual gearbox Vehicles with manual gearbox • Adaptive cruise control will not react when approaching a The driver of a vehicle with a manual gearbox of course stationary obstacle, e.g. the end of a traffic jam or a broken-down has to change gears as appropriate, even when the adap- vehicle, or if a vehicle should come towards you in the same lane.tive cruise control is activated. • Please make sure you do not unintentionally rest your foot on the accelerator - this will override the adaptive cruise control The adaptive cruise control is available from the second to the sixth system which, as a result, will not automatically brake the vehicle.gear (when driven in normal engine speed range). When the adaptive cruise control is activated, the driver must press Note the clutch pedal as normal in order to change gear. When changing • For safety reasons, the speed setting will be deleted when the gear or pressing the clutch pedal (for up to 20 seconds), the adap- ignition is switched off. tive cruise control will remain activated. • Switching on the adaptive cruise control automatically activates When changing gear, the driver does not have to accelerate after the Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) and the traction control engaging a gear as the engine torque will be coordinated by the system (ASR). These two systems cannot be deactivated while the adaptive cruise control. adaptive cruise control is switched on. The following situations may lead to an automatic deactivation of • Damage caused by impacts (e.g. if the vehicle is damaged when the adaptive cruise control: parking) can affect the radar sensor settings. This can cause the • pressing the clutch pedal too long (longer than approx. system to malfunction or switch off completely. 20seconds) • The radar sensor is heated. However, in winter conditions, you • incorrect changing of gears and/or use of the clutch pedal should make sure that the radar sensor is free of ice and snow before you set off. If necessary, carefully clean the cover of the radar sensor and the surrounding area ⇒ page 128, fig. 136. Note • To make sure that the radar sensor is fully operative, do not • The adaptive cruise control cannot be activated while changing attach any objects (e.g. stickers, add-on parts or other accessories) gears. to the area surrounding the radar sensor. Do not paint the area surrounding the radar sensor. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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