lock AUDI Q2 2021 Owner´s Manual

Table of Contents
Notes on this Owner's Manual .. 6
Quick reference 8
FAQs 8
Before you set off 8
Breakdowns and emergencies 8
Useful functions 8
Using the infotainment system 8
Communication 8
Navigation 9
Entertainment 9
Tips and tricks 9
Cockpit 10
Instruments and controls 10
Controls at a glance 10
Instrument cluster 12
Multi-function steering wheel plus 15
Multi-function steering wheel 18
Driver information system 19
Head-up display 25
Warning and indicator lamps 26
Setting off 37
Doors and windows 37
Central locking system 37
Boot lid 43
Child locks 46
Electric windows 46
Panorama sun roof 48
Lights and vision 49
Exterior lights 49
Interior lights 52
Clear vision 53
Windscreen wipers 55
Seats and storage 58
General notes 58
Front seats 58
Head restraints 58
Ashtray 59
Cigarette lighter 60
Power sources 60
Storage 61
Luggage compartment 62
Roof carrier 64
Heating and cooling 66
Heating system/air conditioner 66
Driving 72
General notes 72
Steering 74
Starting and stopping the engine
(vehicles with ignition lock) 74
Starting and stopping the engine
(vehicles with convenience key) 76
Driver messages 77
Starting the engine after a malfunction . . 79
Start/stop system 79
Electro-mechanical parking brake 82
Driving away from a standstill 83
Off-road driving 84
Automatic gearbox 85
Towing a trailer 96
Driving the vehicle with a trailer or
caravan 96
Removable towing bracket 99
Retrofitting 102
Driver assistance 104
Driver assist systems 104
Speed warning function 104
Cruise control system 104
Speed limiter 106
Camera-based traffic sign recognition ... 108
Rest recommendation 110
Audi adaptive cruise control
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Traffic
jam assist 117
Distance indicator and distance warning . 118
Driver messages
119

Audi pre sense 120
Audi pre sense basic 120
Audi pre sense front 121
Driver messages 122
Audi active lane assist 123
Audi side assist 127
Audi drive select 131
Parking aids 134
General notes 134
Rear parking aid
135

Parking system plus 135
Reversing camera 137
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- How can I call up information online?

^>page
191, Audi connect (infotainment).
- How can I use the Wi-Fi hotspot?
•=>page
201.
Navigation
- What ways are there to enter
a
navigation des­
tination?
^>page
208.
- How do I operate the map functions?

•=>
page 219.
- How can I display traffic information?

=>
page 225.
Entertainment
- How can I listen to the radio?
^>page
228.
- How can I play media?
^page
243.
- How can I play music from my mobile phone via
the
infotainment
system?
•=>page
237, Blue­
tooth audio
player.

Tips and tricks
- How can I unlock my vehicle from inside to let
passengers in?
=t>page
40.
- How can I open all the windows from outside
using the remote control key?
•=>page
47,

Convenience
open/close function.
- How can I operate both sides of the air condi­
tioner together?
^page
69.
- How can I deactivate the front passenger's air-
bag?
•=>
page 288.
- How do I secure a child seat?
^>page
270.
- What do I have to be aware of when driving
through an automatic car wash?
<$page
312.
- How can I drive (more) economically?

^>page
72.
- How can I see when the next service date is?

^page
304.

Instruments and controls

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Doorhandle
(D side assist 127

(D CentraL
locking switch 40

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Light switch 49
(D Air outlets 66
(?) Control lever for:
- Turn signals and main beam
headlights 50
- Main beam assist 50
- Active lane assist 123

-Trafficjam
assist 117
(7) Multi-function steering wheel
with:

- Horn
- Driver's airbag 282
- Controls for driver information
system 15, 18
- Controls for audio/video, tele­

phone,
navigation system and
speech dialogue system 17, 18

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17,18
- Paddle levers 90
(5) Instrument cluster 12
(?) Control lever for windscreen wipers
and washer 55

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Steering column with optional
equipment:
- Ignition lock 74
- Starting the engine after a
mal­

function 79

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Adjustable steering column 74

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Control lever for:
- Cruise control 104
- Speed limiter 106
-Adaptive cruise control
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Depending on equipment, knob for:
- Headlight range control 49
- Head-up display 25

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Instrument lighting 53

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Bonnet lock release 296

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Boot lid switch 44

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Electric adjuster for exterior mir­
rors 53

@
Electric windows 46

@
Electric child lock 46

@
Infotainment display 153
Deactivating front passenger's air-
bag
Glove box
Drives for CD, DVD and
SIM/SD

cards
Front passenger's airbag
Depending on equipment fitted,
buttons for:
- Drive select
- Start/stop system
- Park assist
- Parking aid
- Hazard warning lights
- Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
-Switching infotainment display
on and off
Depending on equipment fitted:
- Heating/ventilation system or
manual air conditioner
- Deluxe automatic air conditioner
Depending on equipment fitted:
- Cigarette lighter
- Electrical socket
Depending on equipment fitted:
- Gear lever (on vehicles with
man­

ual gearbox)
- Selector lever (for automatic
gearbox)
Cup holder
On/off button for infotainment sys­
tem
Infotainment control console ...
Hold assist
Centre armrest with storage com­
partment and the following option­
al equipment:
- Audi music interface
- AUX input/USB charging socket
- Audi smartphone interface ....
- Audi phone box
Electro-mechanical parking brake

|START
ENGINE STOP] button
Centre console with ashtray
Audi music interface
288
61
235
282
131
79
139
135
52
145
153
67
69
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60
85
61
152
152
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Instruments and controls

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Central warning/indicator Lamp

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page 26,
Audi pre sense*

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121
Brake system
/
^>page
29

ELectro-mechanical
parking brake

Pipage
30
| Cooling system

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ngine
oil pressure

>page
31
Alternator

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31
| Seat belt

^>page
31,
^>page
31
Electro-mechanical power steering

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148
Steering lock

^>page
32
Engine stopped while vehicle is
I moving

^>page
32

Learbox

>page 92
Bonnet

^page
33
Adaptive cruise control*

cépage
113
Emergency assist*

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126
AdBlue*

^>page
292
AdBlue*

^>page
292
Yellow indicator lamps

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Central warning/indicator lamp

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page 26,
Brake servo*

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page 29
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
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^>page
33
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)
•
^>page
33
Electronic stabilisation control
(ESC)

^>page
145
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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^>page
33
Safety systems
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Brake pads

<=>page
33
Electro-mechanical parking brake

•=>page
30
Hill hold assist

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33
Tyre
pressure*

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309
Tyre pressure*

^>page
309
Engine management*

^>page
33
Engine management*

^>page
33
Engine management*

tapage
33
Emission control system
/
<=>page
33
Diesel particulate
filter*

^>page
34
Engine speed governing*

Opcrge
34
Engine oil level
(MIN)
^>page
34
Engine oil sensor

^>page
34
Engine warm-up
requested*

opage
34
Battery charge

^>page
31
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Instruments and controls

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Fuel tank system

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35
Washer fluid level

^>page
35

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Windscreen wipers

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Remote control key*

^>page
77
Driver's
door*

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35
Battery in remote control key

^>page
38
Bulb monitor*

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page 35
Headlight range control*

^>page
35

HP 1
Adaptive light*

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Light sensor/rain sensor*

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36
Gearbox (automatic gearbox)

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92,
Clutch (manual gearbox)

^>page
32
Steering lock

^>page
32
Engine start system

^>page
32
Electro-mechanical power steering

<=>page
148
Suspension control*

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36
Active lane assist*

\^>page
124
Side assist*

^>page
131
Pre sense*

^>page
122
AdBlue*

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292
AdBlue*

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292
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Further indicator lamps

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Turn signals

^>page
36
Trailer turn signals*

^>page
36
Rear seat belt*
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31
Cruise control system*

^>page
104
Speed Limiter*

ï>page
106
Adaptive cruise control*

^>page
113
Adaptive cruise control*

^>page
113
Adaptive cruise control*

^>page
113
Adaptive cruise control*

^>page
114
Active lane assist*

^>page
124
Hold assist*

^>page
84
Start/stop system*

<^page
79
Start/stop system*

^•page
79
Convenience key*

^page
79
Engine start system

<=>page
32
Gearbox

ï>page
92
Electro-mechanical parking brake

^>page
30
Electro-mechanical parking brake

^>page
30
Hold assist*

^>page
84

Instruments and controls

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Hill hold assist

^>page
33
Rear seat belt
/
^>page
31
Rear seat belt
/
^>page
31
Child lock
(electric)*

cépage
46
AdBlue*

^page
292

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page 122
Rest recommendation*

^>page
110
Speed warning function*

cépage
104
Cruise control system*

^>page
104
Speed limiter*

^>page
106
Park assist*

^>page
139
Park assist*

^>page
139
Adaptive cruise control*

^>page
114
Adaptive cruise control*

tapage
114
Active Lane assist*

tapage
124
Side assist*

tapage
131
Pre sense*
Camera-based traffic sign recogni­

tion*

^>
page 108
Main beam assist*

^>
page 50
Main beam headLights

Pipage
50
(©) Brake system
If the warning Lamp Lights up, there is a fault in
the brake system.
| Stop vehicle and check brake fluid level
Stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
| Warning! Brake servo inoperative!
You need to apply much more force to operate
the brakes if the brake servo fails. Obtain profes­
sional assistance.
| Brakes: fault. Safely stop vehicle
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, there is a fault in the brake servo.
If the ABS indicator lamp
[g]
and ESC indicator
lamp
I^J
light up together with the brake warn­
ing
Lamp||
and this driver message appears,
the ABS, ESC and brake force distribution sys­
tems have failed
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Do not drive on. Please seek professional assis­
tance
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| Parking brake system fault! See owner's
manual
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
after you switch on the ignition when the ve­
hicle is stationary, please check whether you
can release the parking brake. If the parking
brake cannot be released you should obtain
professional assistance. If the parking brake
can be released but the message
stilL
appears,
drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.
- If the warning lamp and the message appear
while driving, there may be a malfunction in
the parking brake auto release or the emergen­
cy brake functions. You may not be able to ap­
ply or release the parking brake. Do not park
the car on a gradient. Obtain professional assis­

tance.

Brake servo: restricted. You can continue driv­

ing.
Please contact workshop
There is a fault with the brake servo. The brake
servo remains available with reduced capacity.
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Instruments and controls
When the vehicle has gathered speed you will al­
so hear
a
warning chime.

Clutch
Applies to: vehicles with manual gearbox
© Note
For further information on the seat belts

•=>
page 275.

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Steering lock
| Do not drive vehicle: steering defective
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock. The ignition can no longer be switched on.
Do not have the vehicle towed away, because you
won't be able to steer it. Obtain professional as­
sistance.

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Steering lock: system fault! Please contact
workshop
There is a malfunction in the electronic steering
lock.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.

A WARNING

Your vehicle must not be towed if there is a
fault in the electronic steering Lock - risk of
accident!

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Engine start system

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Engine start
system:
system fault! Please
contact workshop
Do not switch off the ignition; otherwise you may
not be able to switch it on again.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Engine start
system:
system fault! Please
contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.

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Clutch:
fault. Please contact workshop
There is a permanent malfunction in the clutch.
The transmissible torque is reduced. You can
con­

tinue driving, but avoid placing an excessive load
on the clutch. Do not slip the clutch for too
long,

for example when driving away on a slope, tow­
ing a trailer or when parking. Drive to a qualified
workshop soon and have the fault rectified.

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Clutch: overheating. Please adapt driving
style
There is a malfunction in the clutch. The trans­
missible torque is reduced. You can continue

driving,
but avoid placing an excessive load on
the clutch. Do not slip the clutch for too
long,
for
example when driving away on a slope, towing a
trailer or when parking. The indicator lamp will
go out when the transmission capability of the
clutch has been restored completely.

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Engine stopped while vehicle is moving
| Engine stopped: brake servo and power
steering not possible
There is a malfunction in the engine or fuel sup­
ply system.
Greater strength is required to steer and brake
the vehicle if the engine stops while the vehicle is

coasting.
Carefully try to bring the coasting
vehi­

cle safely to a standstill out of the way of moving
traffic. Obtain professional assistance.
A WARNING
Greater strength is required to brake the
vehi­

cle if the engine stops while the vehicle is
moving - risk of accident! Greater strength
will be required to steer the vehicle unless the
power steering is still providing assistance.
The power steering may still be available if
the vehicle is still coasting with the ignition
switched on (and the vehicle battery charge is
sufficient).
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Bonnet
| Warning! Bonnet not locked. Stop vehicle
and check bonnet lock
If the warning lamp lights up and the message
appears, the bonnet lock is not correctly engag­

ed.

Stop your vehicle without delay and close the
bonnet
^page
296.

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Electronic stabilisation control (ESC)
If the indicator lamp
§jj
flashes while the vehicle
is in motion, the ESC or traction control system
(ASR) is intervening.
If the indicator lamp
§|j
lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been switched off for system reasons. In
this case, the ESC can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again. If the indica­
tor lamp goes out, this means the system is fully

functional.

If the indicator lamp
|g
lights up, the ESC sys­
tem has been partially or completely switched off
via the
J^OFF
button
^>page
145.
Stabilisation control (ESC/ABS): fault! See
own­

er's manual
If the indicator lamp
§§J
and the ABS indicator
lamp
EJ
light up and the message appears,
there is a malfunction in the anti-lock brake sys­
tem or electronic differential lock. This will also
cause an ESC malfunction. The vehicle can still be
braked in the normal way (however the ABS
con­

trol function will be out of action).
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the fault rectified.

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Note
For more information about the ESC and ABS
systems, refer to
^>page
145.

O Brake
pads

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Brake pads!
The brake pads are worn.
Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and
have the brake pads checked.

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Hill hold assist

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Hill hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the hill hold assist is un­
available.
Manual control!
If this message appears, press the brake pedal.
Use the parking brake for the hill start

^>page
82.

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Engine management
Drive system: fault. Please contact work­
shop
If the indicator lamp
Qg
lights up, there is a fault
in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the engine checked.
EPC Engine management
Applies to: vehicles with petrol engine
If the indicator lamp
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lights up, there is a
fault in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the engine checked.

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Engine management
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
If the
indicator
Lamp
|jjj
Lights up when the
igni­

tion is switched on, the glow plugs are preheat­

ing.

If the indicator lamp does not light up or if it
flashes while the vehicle is moving, there is a
fault in the engine management system.
Drive slowly to a qualified workshop without de­
lay and have the fault rectified.

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Emission control system
If the indicator Lamp
£3 Lights
up or flashes, a
fault has occurred which can reduce the quality of •
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Doors and windows
Doors and windows
Central locking system
Accidental lock-out
To
prevent
yourseLf from being locked out, only
lock the vehicle when the remote control key is
not in the vehicle and all of the doors and the
boot lid are closed.
The central locking system prevents you from be­
ing locked out of the vehicle in the following sit­
uations:
- When the driver's door is open, you cannot Lock
the vehicle by pressing the
M
button on the re­
mote control key or touching the locking
sen­

sor* on one of the doors.
- The boot lid will be released again automatical­
ly if the convenience key* that was last in use is
left inside the boot when the boot lid is closed.
- If the convenience key* that was last in use is
detected in the vehicle, it is not possible to lock
the vehicle from the outside.
A WARNING
- Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle - even if
you
only intend to be
gone for a short time. This is especially im­
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment such as
the electric windows - this could lead to in­

juries.

- Locked doors could delay assistance in an
emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle.
© Note
- Never leave any valuable items in the
vehi­

cle unattended. Even a locked vehicle is not
a safe.
- When you lock the vehicle, the LED on the
driver's window sill flashes. If the LED is
still on about 30 seconds after the vehicle is

locked,
the central locking system is not
working properly. You should have the
mal­

function repaired by
a
qualified workshop.
Description
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via the
central locking system. You can use any of the

following:

- Remote control key
^>page
39, or
- Sensors in the front door handles*

cépage
39, or
- Lock on driver's door
^>page
41
- Interior central locking switch
^>page
40
Turn signals
The turn signals will flash twice when the vehicle
is unlocked and once when the vehicle is locked.
If the turn signals do
not
flash, the ignition may
still be on or one of the doors, the bonnet or the
boot lid may still be open.
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function Locks the doors and the
boot lid when the vehicle exceeds a speed of
about 15 km/h.
The vehicle is unlocked again immediately when
the ignition key is removed, the unlock button on
the central locking switch is pressed or one of the
interior door handles is pulled. The Auto Lock
function can be switched on and off in the info­
tainment system
^> page
41.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags

inflate,
the doors will be automatically unlocked
to facilitate access and assistance.
Selecting which doors are unlocked with the
remote control
When you lock the vehicle, the central locking
system will lock the doors and the boot lid. When
you unlock the vehicle, the central Locking system
will unlock either the driver's door
only,
or all the
locks on the vehicle, depending on the setting
you have selected on the infotainment system

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Doors and windows
Set of keys



service work is required. This also applies to
vehicles with convenience key*.

Fig.
21 Keys supplied with the vehicle
Remote control keys
The remote control key can be used to lock and
unlock the car. Press the release button
OFig.
21
-arrow- to make the key spring out of the handle
and to fold it back in.
Number of keys
You can check how many keys are initialised for
your vehicle using the infotainment system. To
do so, select:
|MENU|
button > Car
>
left control
button
>
Servicing & checks
>
Car information.
This feature enables used car buyers to make
sure they have received all of the keys.
Replacing a key
If
you
should lose a key, please contact an Audi
dealer. Have the remote control coding for that
key deactivated.
For
this purpose you should
bring all available keys with you. It is also impor­
tant to notify your insurance company if
a
key has
been lost.
Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthor­
ised persons from driving the vehicle. It may not
be possible to start the engine with the key if
there is another ignition
key
from a different
make of vehicle on the same key
ring.

Data stored on remote control key
Data related to the service and maintenance of
the vehicle are stored continuously on your re­
mote control key. Your Audi dealer can read out
the data and will then be able to tell you what
The function of the remote control key may
be impaired by interference from other
near­

by radio signals (for example from a mobile
telephone or TV transmitter) if these are in
the same frequency range.
LED and battery for the remote control key

Fig.
22 Remote control key (rear): Opening the cover
LED on remote control key
The LED on the remote control key lights up
when you press the buttons.

•
The LED should flash once when you press one
of the buttons briefly.

•
The LED should flash repeatedly when you
press and hold one of the buttons (convenience
open/close).

•
If the LED does not flash, the battery in the re­
mote control key is flat. In addition, the indica­
tor lamp |y will light up and the message Re­
mote control key: please change key battery
will appear. Replace the battery in the remote
control key.

Replacing
the battery for the remote control
key
• Use a coin to lever the cover (2) off the key
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Fig.
22.

•
Insert the new battery with the "+"
symbol
fac­
ing up.

•
Press the cover back onto the key until it clicks
into place. •
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