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– 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.

WARNING

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 33.

Keys

Digital key card

Information on the keys

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. 11 Key supplied with the vehicle

Two keys are supplied with each new vehicle.

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 42. If you do not

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

possible to deactivate all assigned digital keys on

the MMI ðpage 43, Switching the digital key

function on/off in the vehicle. If you lose the digi-

tal key card, you can deactivate it at any time by

switching the vehicle on with the vehicle key or

digital key. Alternatively, you can deactivate the

function in the myAudi app. To replace a digital

key card, please contact an Audi dealer.

1 Vehicle key

The vehicle key can be used to lock and unlock

the car.

2 Emergency key and release button for

emergency key

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 75. The front passenger's air-

bag cannot be deactivated on all vehicles.

– lock the doors manually ðpage 40.

It is also important to notify your insurance com-

pany if a key has been lost.

Electronic immobiliser

– release the boot lid manually ðpage 48.

The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthor-

ised persons from driving the vehicle.

Information on the vehicle key

– 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.

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.

WARNING

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 33.

– You can see how many vehicle keys are initial-

ised for your vehicle in the Car menu

ðpage 26.

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

ing up.

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

WARNING

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 291, Information on waste disposal.

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. 12 Vehicle key: Removing battery cover

LED in the vehicle key

The LED 1 lights up when you press the buttons.

For the sake of the environment

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The LED should flash once when you press one

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 291, Information on waste disposal.

of the buttons briefly. If the LED does not flash,

there is a fault or the vehicle key is outside the

vehicle’s signal range. The LED also does not

flash if the key battery is empty.

Driver messages about the key battery

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The LED should flash repeatedly when you

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press and hold one of the buttons (convenience

open/close).

If the indicator lamp

lights up and the corre-

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.

Replacing the battery in the vehicle key

A driver message appears when the key battery is

empty ðpage 42, Driver messages about the

key battery.

Information on the digital key function

The new battery must be of the same type as the

original one (battery type CR 2032).

You can use your mobile device to lock, unlock

and start the vehicle.

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Take out the emergency key ðpage 41 and in-

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.

sert it into the opening ðFig. 12.

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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.

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Pull the cover off the battery compartment.

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Removing a digital key

Switching the digital key function on/off in

the vehicle

The key user can remove a digital key via their

mobile device or the recipient can return it via

their mobile device.

You can switch the digital key function on/off for

your vehicle. If you switch the function off, all

digital keys that have been assigned and the digi-

tal key card can no longer be used temporarily.

All assigned digital keys and the digital key card

can be used again as soon as you switch the func-

tion back on.

The key user can remove the digital key via the

MMI.

Important: The vehicle must be switched on.

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Select:  > Digital key > Management > Key

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Select:  > Digital key > Management.

list.

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Press / to switch the digital key function

Information on the digital key function

on/off.

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Follow the instructions given by the system.

– In some countries, you can manage digital keys

via the myAudi app.

Setting up a digital key

– The key user can deactivate digital keys that

have been issued at any time.

The following options can be used to activate a

digital key:

– The digital key function may stop working if the

mobile device remains uncharged for several

days.

Activating a digital key via the MMI

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Select:  > Digital key > Activate digital key.

The key user will receive a notification on their

mobile device. Press on the link or follow the

instructions.

Follow the instructions on your mobile device

– Whether the function is available also depends

on the mobile device’s manufacturer.

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Information on the digital key card

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to activate the digital key.

Follow the instructions given by the system.

Important: You must have a digital key. Your vehi-

cle must have a digital key card and the key card

must be activated. You can use your digital key

card to lock/unlock and start the vehicle.

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Activating a digital key via the myAudi app

Open the myAudi app and activate the digital

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key.

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.

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Follow the instructions given by the system.

The key user will receive a notification on their

mobile device. Press on the link or follow the

instructions.

Follow the instructions on your mobile device

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to activate the 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.

Sharing a digital key

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Open the app on your mobile device to manage

digital keys.

Share the desired digital key.

The recipient must follow the instructions on

their mobile device to activate the digital key.

Activating/deactivating the digital key card

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Unlock the vehicle.

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Switch the vehicle on using the digital key (mo-

bile device) ðpage 97.

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Place the key card in the phone compartment.

Displaying the digital key on the MMI

Follow the instructions given by the MMI.

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Select:  > Digital key > Management > Key

list.

The key card is automatically deactivated again

as soon as the vehicle is switched on using a

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digital key or a vehicle key. Once deactivated, the

key card can therefore be stored in the vehicle.

management system will switch off convenience

functions that are not required. In this case you

may not be able to unlock the vehicle via sensor.

You can check the status of your key card on the

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MMI ðpage 44.

To unlock the vehicle, reach into the recess un-

der the door handle 1 .

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To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch

For the sake of the environment

the sensor 2 on the door handle once. Do not

reach into the recess 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.

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 291, Information on waste disposal.

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.

Unlocking/locking the vehicle using the

digital key/digital key card

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Select:  > Digital key > Management.

Important: The vehicle must be equipped with

door sensors and the digital key/digital key card

must be activated. The digital key or digital key

card must be on your person. The mobile device

must be connected via Bluetooth.

Unlocking/locking

Unlocking/locking the vehicle via the

buttons on the vehicle key

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To unlock the vehicle and open the door, reach

Do not use the vehicle key when the vehicle is out

of sight.

into the recess under the door handle 1 .

To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch

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the sensor 2 on the door handle once. 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.

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To unlock the vehicle, press the  button.

To lock the vehicle, press the  button once.

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Unlocking/locking the vehicle via the

sensors

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To unlock/lock the vehicle using Near Field

Communication (NFC) technology, hold the mo-

bile device/key card against the sensor 2 .

Boot lid

Information

WARNING

Fig. 13 Door handle: Sensor for locking and unlocking the

vehicle

– Do not leave anyone (especially children) in

the car if it is locked from the outside: the

windows cannot then be opened from the

inside. Locked doors could delay assistance

in an emergency, potentially putting lives at

risk.

Important: The vehicle must be equipped with a

convenience key and door sensors. Transmission

position P must be selected. The convenience key

must be within a range of about 1.5 metres from

the door handle or boot. To prevent the vehicle

battery from becoming discharged, the energy

– Do not leave anyone (especially children) in

the car if it is locked from the outside and

the safelock mechanism is activated: the

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