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2 Emergency key and release button for

emergency key

At the end of each trip, a driver message will ap-

pear on the centre display to remind you that

someone may be seated on the rear seats. If you

previously opened one of the rear doors, the driv-

er message will also appear in the instrument

cluster. Make sure that you do not leave any per-

sons or animals behind when you leave the vehi-

cle.

An emergency key is integrated in the vehicle key.

To remove it, press the release button and pull

out the emergency key.

You can use the emergency key to ...

– activate and deactivate the front passenger's

airbag ðpage 77. The front passenger's air-

bag cannot be deactivated on all vehicles.

– lock the doors manually ðpage 36.

For vehicles with the safelock mechanism, please

observe ð in Information on the anti-theft

alarm system on page 37

– release the boot lid manually ðpage 49.

 /  Please do not leave any children or ani-

Information on the vehicle key

mals in the vehicle.

– The function of the vehicle key may be impaired

by interference from other nearby radio signals

(for example from a mobile telephone or TV

transmitter) if these are in the same frequency

range. You should always check that your vehi-

cle is locked.

 /  Please do not leave any children or ani-

mals in the vehicle and be aware of door safe-

lock. See owner's manual

Make sure all occupants have left the vehicle be-

fore you get out yourself and/or lock the vehicle.

– You can see how many vehicle keys are initial-

ised for your vehicle in the Car menu

ðpage 25.

For vehicles with the safelock mechanism, please

observe ð in Information on the anti-theft

alarm system on page 37

– A key fob may be attached to the set of keys

when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.

The key fob contains information on the vehicle

keys. The key fob can be used to order new vehi-

cle keys. Please store the key fob in a safe place

and give it to the new owner if you sell the car.

Keys

Information on the keys

Digital key card

Important: Your vehicle must have a digital key

card. The digital key card performs a number of

the functions of the vehicle key and is approxi-

mately the size and shape of a credit card

ðpage 43.

Replacing a key

If you should lose a vehicle key, please contact an

Audi dealer. Have the remote control coding for

that vehicle key deactivated. For this purpose you

should bring all available keys with you.

Fig. 7 Key supplied with the vehicle

Two keys are supplied with each new vehicle.

1 Vehicle key

Applies to vehicles with digital key / digital key

card: If you lose a mobile device on which a digi-

tal key is stored, the corresponding mobile device

must be deactivated ðpage 43. If you do not

have short-term access to the myAudi app, it is

possible to deactivate all assigned digital keys on 

The vehicle key can be used to lock and unlock

the car.

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the MMI ðpage 43, Activating/deactivating the

digital key function. If you lose the digital key

card, you can deactivate it at any time by switch-

ing the vehicle on with the vehicle key or digital

key. Alternatively, you can deactivate the func-

tion in the myAudi app. To replace a digital key

card, please contact an Audi dealer.

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 ve-

hicle key is flat. Replace the battery in the vehi-

cle key.

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It is also important to notify your insurance com-

pany if a key has been lost.

Replacing the battery in the vehicle key

A driver message appears when the key battery is

empty ðpage 43, Driver messages about the

key battery.

Electronic immobiliser

The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthor-

ised persons from driving the vehicle.

The new battery must be of the same type as the

original one (battery type CR 2032).

It may not be possible to start the vehicle if there

is another vehicle key from a different make of

vehicle on the same key ring.

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Take out the emergency key ðpage 41 and in-

sert it into the opening ðFig. 8.

WARNING

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Push the emergency key into the opening in the

direction of the arrow to press the release but-

ton inside 2 . Do not try to prise open the cover

when doing so, as this could cause damage.

Pull the cover off the battery compartment.

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

ing up.

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 32.

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CAUTION

The key must not be exposed to excessive

temperatures; do not leave it in the sun.

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Close the battery compartment with the cover.

Insert the emergency key.

For the sake of the environment

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 290, Information on waste disposal.

WARNING

A button cell is fitted in the vehicle key.

– If batteries or button cells are swallowed or

enter the body in any other way, they can

cause severe or lethal injuries within an ex-

tremely short period of time – risk of chemi-

cal burns!

LED and battery in vehicle key

– Keep the vehicle key and the key fob with

batteries out of the reach of children.

– Keep new and used batteries away from chil-

dren.

– If the battery compartment does not close

securely, stop using the vehicle key and keep

it away from children.

– Seek a doctor’s assistance immediately if

you suspect that a battery has been swal-

lowed or has entered the body in any other

way.

Fig. 8 Vehicle key: Removing battery cover

LED in the vehicle key

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The LED 1 lights up when you press the buttons.

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Click on the link in the automatically generated

e-mail on your mobile device.

Follow the instructions on your mobile device

to set up a digital key in the wallet app.

For the sake of the environment

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 290, Information on waste disposal.

It can take several minutes for the automatically

generated e-mail to be sent. Check the spam

folder if necessary.

Driver messages about the key battery



If the indicator lamp

lights up and the corre-

Sharing a digital key

sponding message appears, the battery in the ve-

hicle key is empty and must be replaced

ðpage 42, Replacing the battery in the vehicle

key.

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Open the wallet app on your mobile device to

manage digital keys.

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Share the desired digital key in the wallet app.

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The recipient must follow the instructions on

their mobile device to activate the digital key.

Information on the digital key function

Displaying the digital key

You can use your mobile device to lock, unlock

and start the vehicle.

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Select:  > Digital key > Management > Digi-

tal key.

Important: Your vehicle must be equipped with

the digital key function. A key user who has been

verified by a dealer must be set. You and all other

users must use a compatible mobile device.

Removing a digital key

The key user can remove a digital key from the

mobile device via the wallet app. Alternatively,

the digital key can be removed as follows via the

MMI if the vehicle was switched on with the key

user’s digital key:

Activating/deactivating the digital key

function

If you deactivate the function, all digital keys that

have been assigned and the digital key card can

no longer be used temporarily. All assigned digi-

tal keys and the digital key card can be used

again as soon as you reactivate the function.

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Select:  > Digital key > Management > Digi-

tal key.

Recipients of the digital key can also return it via

their wallet app.

Important for deactivating: At least one digital

key must be activated.

Information on the digital key function

– In some countries, you can manage digital keys

via the myAudi app.

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Select:  > Digital key > Management

Activate/deactivate the digital key by pressing

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– As the key user, you can deactivate digital keys

that have been issued at any time.

– The digital key function may stop working if the

mobile device remains uncharged for several

days.

/.

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Follow any instructions given on the MMI and

on your mobile device.

Setting up a mobile device

– Whether the function is available also depends

on the mobile device’s manufacturer.

Before you use a digital key for the first time, you

must make sure all the requirements are met. If

all the requirements are met, an e-mail with a

link will be sent to the key user. Once the e-mail

has been received, you can set up the digital key

as follows:

Information on the digital key card

Important: You must have a digital key

ðpage 43. Your vehicle must have a digital key

card and the key card must be activated. You can

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Open the automatically generated e-mail on

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your mobile device.

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use your digital key card to lock/unlock

ðpage 44 and start ðpage 97 the vehicle.

Unlocking/locking

Locking and unlocking the vehicle manually

This prevents you from having to give your mo-

bile device to others e.g. for a service appoint-

ment or if you require roadside assistance. Once

activated, the key card can be used until the next

time the vehicle is switched on with a vehicle key

or digital key.

The vehicle can then be driven and locked or un-

locked with the digital key card. However, it is not

possible to unlock the boot lid separately.

Activating/deactivating the digital key card

Fig. 9 Door handle: Sensor for locking the vehicle

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Unlock the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, there are

various ways to lock/unlock your vehicle. You can

select which doors are unlocked in the settings

on the MMI system ðpage 33.

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Switch the vehicle on using the digital key (mo-

bile device) ðpage 97.

Place the key card in the phone compartment

ðpage 196, Using the phone compartment.

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Follow the instructions given by the MMI.

Unlocking/locking via buttons on vehicle key

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The key card is automatically deactivated again

as soon as the vehicle is switched on using a digi-

tal key or a vehicle key. Once deactivated, the key

card can therefore be stored in the vehicle.

To unlock the vehicle, press the  button

ðpage 41, Fig. 7.

To lock the vehicle, press the  button once.

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Unlocking/locking via sensors

You can check the status of your key card on the

MMI ðpage 44.

Important: The vehicle must be equipped with a

convenience key and door sensors. The vehicle

key or digital key must be on your person.

For the sake of the environment

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To unlock the vehicle, take hold of the door

handle.

To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 290, Information on waste disposal.

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the sensor on the door handle once ðFig. 9. Do

not take hold of the door handle when doing

so, otherwise the vehicle will not be locked.

Once the doors have been locked, they cannot

be opened again immediately. This will enable

you to check that the doors are properly closed.

Calling up the digital key status

Applies to vehicles with digital key: The status of

assigned digital keys and the digital key card can

be checked in the myAudi app and in the vehicle.

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Unlocking/locking using the digital key /

digital key card

Select:  > Digital key > Management.

Important: The vehicle must be equipped with

door sensors and the digital key/digital key card

must be activated ðpage 43, Information on the

digital key function / ðpage 43, Information on

the digital key card.

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To unlock/lock the vehicle, hold the mobile de-

vice/key card against the centre of the driver’s

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