Driving
Situations where the vehicle is switched off
automatically
leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes
before switching it off.
To prevent the vehicle battery from being dis-
charged, the vehicle and, in some cases, the exte-
rior lighting may be switched off automatically.
Driver messages about the vehicle key
The following driver messages may appear, de-
pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-
cle:
Important:
– The start/stop system must have switched off
the engine.
Vehicle start system: fault. Please contact
– You must have left the vehicle more than 30
seconds ago.
workshop soon
A vehicle start system fault has occurred. Drive to
a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rec-
tified.
– The vehicle must be switched on.
The methods used by the vehicle for detecting
whether you have left include the following:
Remote control key: key not recognised. Is
– Driver’s door has been opened.
– Driver’s seat belt has been unbuckled.
– Brake pedal is not pressed.
key still in vehicle?
The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle
while the drive system was active. If the vehicle
key is not in the vehicle you will not be able to
switch on the vehicle or restart the drive system
after it has been switched off. You will also not be
able to lock the vehicle from the outside.
The vehicle will also be switched off after 30 mi-
nutes or when you lock the vehicle from the out-
side.
WARNING
Vehicle key: key not detected. Is there still a
– Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic – risk of poisoning!
– Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and power
steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you normal-
ly would. This would mean a greater risk of
accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal man-
ner.
valid key in the vehicle?
The vehicle key and the digital key were removed
from the vehicle while the drive system was ac-
tive. If the vehicle key and digital key are not in
the vehicle you will not be able to switch on the
vehicle or restart the drive system after it has
been switched off. You will also not be able to
lock the vehicle from the outside while the drive
system is active.
Remote control key: hold against marked
area and press start/stop button. See owner’s
manual
– Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to pre-
vent it from rolling away ðpage 99.
The vehicle key battery is empty or there is radio
interference. To start the vehicle, you must also
hold the vehicle key against the symbol
ðpage 97, Fig. 70.
CAUTION
– Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and
extreme load conditions until the engine
has reached its normal operating tempera-
ture; otherwise this can damage the engine.
– If the engine has been working hard for a
long time, there is a risk of heat building up
in the engine compartment after the engine
has been switched off; this could cause en-
gine damage. For this reason, you should
If the fault persists, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have it rectified.
Hold remote control key against marked
area or place digital key in Audi phone box. See
owner’s manual
98
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