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I've had my '21 Q3 for a few months and find the cross-traffic alert rarely works. Many times, I go to back up with trucks blinding my vision on each side and find a car crossing behind me without a warning from the alert. I'm wondering if there is a way to increase the sensitivity?
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I've had my '21 Q3 for a few months and find the cross-traffic alert rarely works. Many times, I go to back up with trucks blinding my vision on each side and find a car crossing behind me without a warning from the alert. I'm wondering if there is a way to increase the sensitivity?
That's really odd as I have two Audi's and they operate flawlessly. Has your car been involved in an accident before you purchased it? I am wondering if the sensors are misaligned or something. I know of no way to adjust this. It's either on or off.
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Thanks for the reply. As far as I know, and based on the usual Carfax report, it has not been in an accident. It has worked on rare occasions, but there are many more times when it doesn't work. Even with a car that has just pulled behind me while I have the car in reverse. Not dependable at all. I guess I'll have to go to the dealer... GULP!
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