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3 PANIC button

If you lock the vehicle in this way, then the interi-

or/towing protection monitor will remain off un-

til the next time the vehicle is unlocked.

In an emergency, you can press the PANIC button

to trigger a visible and audible vehicle alarm. You

can do this as long as you are near your vehicle

(within the key’s working range).

Once deactivated, the LED in the door rail will

blink briefly and then will stay off for about 30

seconds.

PANIC

– To trigger the alarm, press the

ðfig. 24.

button

Tips

PANIC

– To turn the alarm off, press the

again.

The interior/towing protection monitor only

functions correctly when the windows and the

panorama glass roof* are closed.

Lost key/replacing a key

If a vehicle key is lost, contact an authorized Audi

dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have

that vehicle key deactivated. It is important to

bring all keys with you.

Keys

Key set

If a key is lost, you should report it to your insur-

ance company.

Electronic immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of

the vehicle.

In some cases, it may not be possible to establish

vehicle drive ready mode if there is also a vehicle

key from a different vehicle manufacturer on the

key chain.

Fig. 24 Your vehicle key set

The key set includes two vehicle keys when deliv-

ered from the factory.

Data in the vehicle key

When driving, service and maintenance-relevant

data is continuously stored in your vehicle key. An

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility can read out this data and tell you about

the work your vehicle needs.

1 Vehicle key

You can unlock and lock your vehicle with the ve-

hicle key.

2 Mechanical key and release button for

mechanical key

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 37.

A mechanical key is integrated into the vehicle

key. To remove it, press the release button and

remove the mechanical key.

Note

Protect the key against high temperatures

and direct sunlight.

Using the mechanical key, you can:

– Lock or unlock the glove compartment

– Manually unlock and lock the doors ðpage 40.

– Unlock the luggage compartment lid using the

manual release ðpage 48

For the sake of the environment

 Batteries and electrical/electronic devices

must be disposed of in an environmentally

safe manner ðpage 330, Disposal instruc-

tions.

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Unlocking or locking using the sensors

Tips

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

– The vehicle key function can be temporarily

disrupted by interference from transmitters

near the vehicle working in the same fre-

quency range (such as a mobile device or ra-

dio equipment). Always check if your vehicle

is locked.

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To unlock the vehicle, grasp the door handle.

To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch

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the sensor on the door handle once ðfig. 25.

Do not grasp the door handle while locking the

vehicle, or else the vehicle will not lock. The

door cannot be opened for a brief period direct-

ly after locking it. This way you have the oppor-

tunity to check if the doors locked correctly.

– Applies to MMI: You can view the number of

keys programmed to the vehicle by select-

ing on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings

& Service > Vehicle information.

Unlocking and locking with the Audi connect

vehicle control service

– A key tag that contains information about

the vehicle key set may be attached to the

key set at the factory. The key tag can be

used to reorder vehicle keys. Keep the key

tag. If you sell the vehicle, give the key tag

to the buyer.

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control

Requirement: Audi connect vehicle control serv-

ices must be set up ðpage 210. The vehicle must

be parking and the ignition must be turned off.

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

ðpage 330.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 37.

Tips

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

– Only use the vehicle key when you can see

the vehicle.

– The vehicle can only be locked when the "P”

position is selected.

– Do not use the vehicle key to lock and un-

lock when you are inside the vehicle. Other-

wise, you could trigger the anti-theft

alarm*. If this happens, press the  unlock

button.

Tips

Fig. 25 Door handle: sensor for locking

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may

have various options for unlocking and locking

your vehicle. The settings in the MMI specify

which doors will unlock ðpage 38.

– When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the

convenience key cannot be more than ap-

proximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the

door handle or luggage compartment.

– Unlocking with the convenience key (keyless

access) can be deactivated in the MMI

ðpage 38.

Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key

buttons

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To unlock the vehicle, press the  button

– To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-

charging, the energy management gradual-

ly turns off convenience functions that are

ðpage 42, fig. 24.

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To lock the vehicle, press the  button once.

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In certain countries.

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not needed. You then may no longer be able

to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.

WARNING

A coin cell battery is installed in the vehicle

key.

LED and battery in the vehicle key

– If batteries or coin cell batteries are swal-

lowed or enter the body in any other way,

they can cause serious injuries or death

within a short period of time. There is a risk

of chemical burns.

– Keep vehicle keys and key fobs with batter-

ies out of the reach of children.

– Keep new or used batteries away from chil-

dren.

– If the battery compartment on a vehicle key

does not close securely, stop using the key

and keep it away from children.

Fig. 26 Vehicle key: removing the battery holder

LED in the vehicle key

– Seek medical attention immediately if you

suspect that a battery was swallowed or has

entered the body in any other way.

The LED 1 indicates the vehicle key function.

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If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks

once.

For the sake of the environment

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If you press and hold a button (convenience

 Batteries and electrical/electronic devices

must be disposed of in an environmentally

safe manner ðpage 330, Disposal instruc-

tions.

opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.

If the LED does not blink, the vehicle key bat-

tery is drained. Replace the battery in the vehi-

cle key.

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Replacing the vehicle key battery

Luggage compartment

lid

The replacement battery in the vehicle key must

meet the same specifications as the original bat-

tery (battery type CR 2032).

General information

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Remove the mechanical key ðpage 42 and in-

sert it at an angle into the opening ðfig. 26.

WARNING

– No one, especially children, should stay in

the vehicle when it is locked from the out-

side, because the windows can no longer be

opened from the inside. Locked doors make

it more difficult for emergency workers to

enter the vehicle, which increases the risk of

death.

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Push the mechanical key in the opening in the

direction of the arrow to operate the release

button on the inside 2 . To reduce the risk of

damage, do not try to pry off the cover.

Remove the cover from the battery tray.

Insert the new battery with the “+” symbol fac-

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ing up.

– Always close and lock the luggage compart-

ment lid and the doors when the vehicle is

not in use. Otherwise someone, such as a

child, could enter the vehicle through the

luggage compartment and become locked

inside it. To reduce the risk of injury, do not

allow children to play in or around the vehi-

cle.

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Close the battery tray with the cover.

Insert the mechanical key.

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If the

indicator light appears with a corre-

sponding message, the vehicle key battery is

drained and must be replaced.

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