front parking sensors
08-07-2013, 01:00 PM
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The button has a "P" with a little cone next to it. The row of buttons it is in is in between the DVD/Sim/SDcard Slots and the Climate controls.
Link to image from AudiUSA's A6 image Gallery:
http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/DEMO...ct-01?wid=1280
Also, throwing my 2 cents in, I don't mind that it doesn't come on automatically. All the BMWs and now Audi that I have had are this way. I press the button without thinking about it whenever I park my car or am maneuvering in a tight space.
Link to image from AudiUSA's A6 image Gallery:
http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/DEMO...ct-01?wid=1280
Also, throwing my 2 cents in, I don't mind that it doesn't come on automatically. All the BMWs and now Audi that I have had are this way. I press the button without thinking about it whenever I park my car or am maneuvering in a tight space.
I too don't mind that it doesn't come on automatically when going forward but I am happy to now know I can turn them on manually when I want if I am pulling in a tight space. Thanks
04-25-2015, 03:57 PM
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Apologize for resurrecting an old thread, but I have the same issue as OP. My other vehicle is a Touareg and it is definitely a step back from what I have on the Touareg. If there is anyway to activate it automatically, I would love to know it.
04-25-2015, 06:35 PM
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As pointed out in this thread months ago, there ain't no way. Just push the darn button when needed.
04-27-2015, 11:03 AM
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If you have VAGCOM, you can increase the speed threshold to 15 mph or so (20 km/h I believe) which means that the sensors/rear cam will work until the vehicle hits that speed. Convenient in parking garages when pulling out.
05-04-2015, 06:14 AM
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Thank you for the reply. I already applied that change. However, it still does not address the fact that parking sensors remain off until the vehicle is in reverse. Technically, the only way to have it always be available when parking is to back into your spot instead of driving forward into it. I'm just a little surprised that the VW implementation is more user-friendly than the Audi version.
05-04-2015, 07:52 AM
#18
not at all. The sensors are on only with slow forward motion. Very helpful in city or airport garage approaches to ticket/entry gates, front parking in tight spaces and entry into my own garage.
I looked at all the menus... there's no option available. How strange there's a different implementation between VW and Audi on this. The system looks identical on the screen.
I looked at all the menus... there's no option available. How strange there's a different implementation between VW and Audi on this. The system looks identical on the screen.
05-04-2015, 10:58 AM
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Again, as said previously a few times, just push the "P" button when driving forward (under 9 mph) and the all the sensors and display come on. No need to go in reverse first.
