dead battery AUDI R8 SPYDER 2012 Owners Manual

32 Opening and clo sing
Opening and closing
Keys
Key set
Fig . 27 Key set
Fig. 28 Remote master key : Indicator light
Your Audi comes with four keys c::> fig. 27:
@ two master keys with remote
control
@ one valet key
© one emergency key
M aster key with remot e co ntrol
You can centrally lock and unlock yo ur vehicle
and start the eng ine with the master key with
remote control. To fold the key o ut and back
in place, press the re lease button
c::> fig. 2 7
(arrow).
Valet key
The valet key only fits the lock in the d river's
door and the ignition lock .
If you have to leave
the key with somebody e lse, yo u are well-ad ­
vised to turn
over the valet key only.
Be aware that the front lid and glove compa rt­
ment can be opened from ins ide the ve hicl e
using the release buttons . Emergency key
T he emergency key is only for tempo rary use if
the ve hicle key s hou ld be lost o r misplaced.
Key replacement
If you lose a key, contact your authorized Audi
dealer immed iate ly to have the
lost key disa­
bled . Be sure to br ing all your keys with you .
If a key is lost, you should repo rt it to your in­
surance company .
Reg istered keys
You can inquire about the number of remote master keys registered to your vehicle
r=> page 25 . In this way, you can be certain of
obta ining all the remote master keys if you
purchase a used vehicle .
St ate of maste r key b attery
When a button is pressed, the check light
flashes
c::> fig. 28. If the check light does not
come on or flash, the battery is dead and has
to be replaced .
Battery replacement
r=> page 33.
A WARNING
--
- Do not leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition lock. Entry by unauthorized persons co uld endanger
you or result in theft or damage the vehi­
cle. A lways lock all doors and take the
key .
- D o not leave ch ildren unattended in the
veh icle, especially with a ccess to ve hicle
keys. Unguarded access to the keys pro­
vides children the opportu nity to start
the engine and/or activate vehicle sys­
tems such as the power windows etc . Un­
supervised operation of any vehicle sys ­
tem by children can result in serious in­
jury .
(D Tips
If you open the driver's door with the key
l eft in the ign ition lock, a ch ime will
sound. This is your reminder to remove the key and lock the door .

Master key with remote control
The remote control allows you to lock or un­
lock the vehicle electronically .
The transmitter and battery are located in the
head of the remote control. The receiver is lo­
cated inside the vehicle . The maximum effec ­
tive range depends on several things . Remem­
ber, if the battery is wea k, the effective range
decreases.
If you need to replace the remote control, or if
you need to have it repaired, you must see
your authorized Audi dealer. Only then can
you use the key again.
(D Tips
- If the ignition is sw itched on, the remote
control system is deactivated .
- The remote control system can be affect­
ed by other systems operating in the
same frequency range close to the vehi­
cle, such as mobile telephones, televi­
sion broadcasting stations, etc.
- Fo r Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Indus try Canada regula­
tions
¢ page 222.
Resetting the remote control
The remote control must be reset if the vehi­
cle does not unlock.
• Press the unlock@ button on the remote
control.
• Within 30 seconds, unlock or lock the vehi­
cle once at the door lock using the stem of
the remote control key.
• Press the unlock button~ or the lock but­
ton ~.
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Master key battery replacement
Each master key contains a battery housed
under the cover.
Fig . 29 Remote master key: opening t he cover
We recommend having the battery changed
by an authorized Audi dea ler . However, if you
wish to rep lace the dead battery yourse lf, pro­
ceed as follows:
• Pry apart the base
~ fig. 29@and the cov-
er@ carefully with a coin .
• Remove the cover (arrow).
• Remove the dead battery from the cover.
• Insta ll the new battery. Please make certain
that the"+" sign on the battery faces down
in the cover. Correct polarity is shown on the
cover .
• Place the cover w ith the new battery on the
key base and press both parts together .
@ For the sake of the environment
Dispose of dead batteries properly so as
not to pollute the environment.
(D Tips
The replacement battery must be the
same specification as the origina l.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent unauthor­
ized use of your vehicle .
A computer chip inside your key automatically
deactivates the electronic immobilizer when
you insert the key in the ignition lock . When
you remove the key from the ignit ion lock, the
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