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Assistance systems
Because they protect something very valuable,
you will find our most outstanding employees
working in the area of vehicle safety.
The development of a new vehicle includes a
number of crash tests. At first as virtual tests on
the computer, then finally with the car itself in
the halls of the Audi Vehicle Safety Department.
Our engineers do not just evaluate data from their
own series of tests but also data from real acci-
dents recorded by accident researchers and scien-
tists from the Audi Accident Research Unit (AARU).
The unit was founded in 1998 and works
together with the police and doctors to establish
the most accurate information possible about
accidents. With the help of this information, our
series of tests is continually being refined.
In the A5 and S5 models, there are many safety
features which work in concert. In the event of an
accident, the engine and the fuel supply are
immediately stopped, the door locking
mechanism is opened and the hazard lights are
activated. The interior of the vehicles is equipped
with an airbag system: adaptive full-size driver
and front-passenger airbag with seat position
recognition function, side airbags at the front
and a head airbag system¹ are standard. The
front seats are additionally equipped with belt
tensioners² and belt force limiters, and the
special seat structure impedes slipping
underneath the seat belt. The highly rigid
passenger compartment made from quality steel
with improved deformation qualities offers
extremely good protection.
¹ Head airbag system only available with A5/S5 Coupé. ² Belt tensioners also in the rear in A5/S5 Cabriolet models.
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adaptive cruise control including Audi pre sense front:* within the
control range from 30 to 200 km/h the automatic distance control
detects vehicles driving in front within system limits using a radar
sensor. The distance to the vehicle in front is maintained through
automatic braking and acceleration. In addition, Audi braking guard
warns the driver about an imminent collision with the vehicle in
front through an extended braking assist feature. If a collision with a
stationary or moving vehicle is imminent at a vehicle speed of less
than 30 km/h, maximum deceleration is initiated to avoid this
collision if possible.
The Audi A5 not only comes with many new technical
innovations but also with something extra special on
request: a sort of sixth sense – or Audi pre sense. Driving
situations are categorised through a radar sensor, and
warning measures initiated through to collision avoidance.
Audi pre sense front additionally monitors the traffic
ahead via a radar sensor of the optional adaptive cruise
control. In critical situations, the Audi braking guard
warns the driver and reinforces braking force if necessary.
Audi active lane assist* supports you when travelling at speeds of
around 60 km/h or above, when you inadvertently drift out of your
lane, for example, through inattentiveness. Before you cross over
the lane marking which is detected by the camera behind the
windscreen, a gentle corrective steering movement occurs. If the
indicator has been activated, there is no correction. You have the
choice between two system settings (steering time early [A] or late
[B]). Identification of lane markings by the sensors is dependent on
the weather, lighting and quality of the marking.
The lane change assistant Audi side assist* informs you from
speeds of 30 km/h and above with a signal in the exterior mirror as
soon as the system detects another vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Please note: the systems can only work within system limits. They can support drivers, but they are still required to be attentive at all times.
* Optional equipment.
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