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– Take the used battery out of the cover.
– Insert the new battery. Make sure that the “+” symbol on
the battery is facing downwards. The correct polarity is
indicated on the cover.
– After inserting the battery, align the cover and key and
press the two parts together.
For the sake of the environmentUsed batteries must be disposed of appropriately and must not be
discarded with ordinary household waste.
Note
The new battery must be of the same type as the original one.Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthorised
persons from driving the vehicle.An electronic chip inside the key automatically deactivates the
immobiliser when the ignition is switched on. When the ignition is
switched off after coming to a stop the electronic immobiliser is
activated automatically.
If an uncoded key is used, SAFE will appear continuously in the
mileage recorder display.
Note
•
The engine can only be started using an original Audi key with
the correct code.
•
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.
Central locking systemDescription
The central locking system allows both doors to be locked
and unlocked simultaneously.The central locking system on your vehicle locks and unlocks both
doors simultaneously.
The remote control key locks and unlocks the vehicle by means of a
radio signal ⇒page 43.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle using the key
In addition to the other functions, you can lock and unlock the
vehicle in the normal way by turning the key in the driver's door lock.
However, please note that when you unlock the vehicle with the key,
this only unlocks the mechanical lock on the doors set in the menu
display ⇒page 24. In order to switch off the anti-theft alarm, you
must insert the key in the ignition lock and switch on the ignition
within 15 seconds after opening the driver's door. The alarm will be
set off if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
When you lock the vehicle, this automatically locks both of the doors
and activates the anti-theft alarm.
Windows
The windows can be opened or closed together via the central
locking system ⇒page 43.
Deadlock mechanism
The central locking system is combined with a deadlock mecha-
nism. Once the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the door
handles on the inside are deactivated. This makes it more difficult
to break into the vehicle.
However, it is also possible to lock the vehicle without activating the
deadlock mechanism.
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Technical data Turn signals
The turn signals flash briefly when the vehicle is locked to confirm
that the doors, the engine lid and the luggage lid are properly
closed and locked.
If the turn signals do not flash, check the doors, engine lid and
luggage lid to make sure they are properly closed. The turn signals
will flash briefly if one of the doors, the luggage lid or the engine lid
is closed after the system has been switched on.
Note
•
To make sure that the alarm is fully operative when leaving the
vehicle, briefly check that all the doors and windows are closed.
•
If the vehicle is unlocked at the driver's door using the key, the
central locking switch only becomes fully functional after the igni-
tion is switched on.
•
The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is
disconnected while the alarm system is active.
Interior monitor
The interior monitor triggers an alarm if it detects move-
ment inside the vehicle.
You should deactivate the interior monitor if there is a
possibility that the alarm could be set off, for instance, by a
pet or by an object moving about inside the car ⇒. The
tow-away protection function* should be deactivated if the
car is being towed or transported (for instance by rail or
ship).
Deactivating interior monitor

– Press the switch on the door ⇒fig. 43.
– Then lock the vehicle.
Deactivating the tow-away protection*

– Press the switch on the door.
– Then lock the vehicle.The diode in the switch
 or
 will light up when the interior
monitor / tow-away protection* function is deactivated. In addition,
the diode on the dashboard will light up for about 3 seconds. The
diode on the dashboard will flash rapidly for about 3 seconds after
the vehicle is locked. There then follows an interval of about 30
seconds before the diode starts flashing slowly.
The interior monitor / tow-away protection* function is automati-
cally switched on again next time the vehicle is locked.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked
from the outside and the deadlock mechanism is activated: the
doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially
putting lives at risk.
Fig. 43 Switches for
the interior monitor in
the door trim (only
visible when the
driver's door is open)
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