This 44-page PDF document is the official Volkswagen/Audi Group Self-Study Program (SSP 605) detailing the modern occupant protection and Audi “pre sense” systems. Aimed at dealership master technicians rather than vehicle owners, this highly technical training guide explains the complex logic and sensor integration behind Audi’s passive safety networks. It provides an in-depth look at airbag deployment strategies, advanced seat belt retractors, and specifically how the “pre sense” system predicts impending collisions to proactively prepare the vehicle and its occupants for impact.
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This comprehensive 44-page PDF file is the official VAG Self-Study Program (SSP 605) covering Audi Occupant Protection, specifically focusing on “Passive Systems II” and the predictive “Audi pre sense” technology. Unlike a standard owner’s manual or a step-by-step repair guide, VAG Self-Study Programs are internal training materials designed to educate dealership technicians and engineering staff on the complex architecture and operational logic of these life-saving electronic networks. As modern vehicles blur the line between active safety (avoiding a crash) and passive safety (surviving a crash), understanding how these systems communicate via the CAN bus is absolutely essential for proper diagnosis and repair.
This technical manual covers the following key safety engineering topics in detail:
- System Overview and Airbag Technology: A highly technical breakdown of the passive restraint systems. It details the deployment logic and physical construction of the front airbags, side airbags, and head curtain airbags. It also clarifies the specific terminology Audi uses for its various restraint systems.
- Seat Belt Systems: An in-depth look at modern seat belt technology. It explains the mechanics of standard front belt retractors, and crucially, how they integrate with the active tensioning required by the Audi pre sense system. It also covers the logic behind the seat belt reminder chimes and sensors.
- Crash Sensors and Roll-Over Protection: Comprehensive diagrams showing the location and operational logic of the various impact and acceleration sensors strategically placed around the vehicle. It also details the active roll-over protection systems used in Audi convertibles.
- Audi pre sense (Predictive Safety): The core focus of this specific SSP. It thoroughly explains the “Audi pre sense” predictive safety system. It breaks down the system into its specific tiers (basic, front, and rear), explaining how the system uses radar and camera sensors to detect an impending collision, and the specific actions it takes (such as pre-tensioning belts, closing windows, and pre-charging brakes) to mitigate injury before the impact even occurs.
Whether you are a professional VAG technician needing to understand why a specific pre sense fault code is triggering, an automotive engineering student studying predictive safety algorithms, or an advanced diagnostician repairing a vehicle after a minor collision, this Self-Study Program is an invaluable resource.
(Note: As indicated by VAG training standards, this workbook teaches design and function and is not updated after publication. For exact diagnostic procedures, sensor calibration, and repair instructions, technicians must refer to current workshop literature.)
CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Components
- System overview
- Passive systems
- Definition of terminology used for airbags in Audi vehicles
- Front airbags
- Side airbags
- Head airbags
- Front belt retractors
- Front belt retractors in combination with Audi pre sense
- Roll-over protection system
- Sensors
- Seat belt reminder
- Market-specifi c special features
- Additional notes on the occupation protection system for specific markets
- Roll-over protection bar system
- Knee airbags
- Passenger front airbag
- Active head restraint
- Passenger side seat occupancy sensor
- Pedestrian protection
- Audi pre sense
- Introduction
- Audi pre sense basic
- Audi pre sense front
- Audi pre sense rear
- Annex
- Test your knowledge
- Self Study Programmes
Language: English
Format: PDF
Pages: 44
