Opening and closing
ones that cannot be locked, even when the
valet parking function is turned on.
Valet parking
Applies to: vehicles with valet parking function
The valet parking function can protect the lug-
gage compartment from unauthorized access.
Garage door opener
Description
Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener
VALET
The
button for valet parking is in the
glove compartment.
With the garage door opener, you can activate
systems such as the garage doors, security sys-
tems, or house lights from inside your vehicle.
The functions are operated on the rearview mir-
ror. Multiple receivers that can control the func-
tions of up to three hand-held transmitters can
be programmed. A menu guide will be shown in
the MMI when operating the functions.
You can turn on the valet parking function, for ex-
ample when someone else is parking your vehi-
cle . The vehicle can be driven, locked, and un-
locked using the vehicle key, but access to the
luggage compartment is blocked.
1)
►
Remove the mechanical key ðpage 39.
VALET
►
Press the
button in the glove compart-
ment. The LED in the button turns on if the
function is turned on.
WARNING
►
►
Lock the glove compartment with the mechani-
cal key.
– When operating or programming the garage
door opener, make sure that no people or
objects are in the area immediately sur-
rounding the equipment. People can be in-
jured or property can be damaged if struck
when closing.
Applies to: vehicles with lockable backrests in
the rear: To also secure the luggage compart-
ment from the vehicle interior, lock the backr-
ests in the rear of the vehicle ðpage 88.
Give your vehicle key to the service personnel
who are parking your vehicle and keep the me-
chanical key.
►
– Do not allow yourself to be distracted from
traffic by viewing and operating the center
display.
If the indicator light appears with a corre-
sponding message, the vehicle key battery is
drained and must be replaced.
Tips
– If you sell your vehicle, reset all settings to
the factory default settings ðpage 225.
– The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations
ðpage 301.
The following buttons are deactivated when the
valet parking function is turned on:
– Button in the driver's door
– Button on the vehicle key
– Handle in the luggage compartment lid
ðpage 43, fig. 31
Tips
Before you program your system to the ga-
rage door opener, first check the compatibili-
ty:
If the valet parking function is turned on, a mes-
sage will appear every time the ignition is turned
on.
– Ask an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility or check at www.
homelink.com. You can also find more infor-
mation about HomeLink there.
Tips
Please note that the luggage compartment
can still be accessed from the vehicle interior
in vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests or
– You can display information about Home-
Link (compatibility level/status/country
code/HomeLink generation) in the MMI:
1)
This function is not available in all countries.
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