Driving
Power unit start system: fault. Please con-
tact workshop
– Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary and transmission position P has
been selected. 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.
Do not switch off the ignition; otherwise you may
not be able to switch it on again. Drive to a quali-
fied workshop without delay and have the fault
rectified.
Power unit start system: fault. Please con-
tact workshop
There is a malfunction in the engine start system.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the
fault rectified.
– Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to pre-
vent it from rolling away ðpage 112.
Remote control key: key not recognised. Is
CAUTION
key still in vehicle?
– 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
leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes
before switching it off.
The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle
with the engine running. If the vehicle key is not
in the vehicle you will not be able to switch on
the ignition or restart the engine after it has
been switched off. You will also not be able to
lock the vehicle from the outside.
Remote control key and smartphone not de-
tected. Are key and smartphone still in vehicle?
The vehicle key and smartphone were removed
from the vehicle while the engine was running. If
the vehicle key and smartphone are not in the ve-
hicle you will not be able to switch on the ignition
or restart the engine after it has been switched
off. You will also not be able to lock the vehicle
from the outside.
Note
– Any brief noises which may be heard when
the vehicle is started and stopped are quite
normal and no cause for concern.
– After the engine is stopped, the radiator fan
may remain on or turn itself back on for up
to 10 minutes, even if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
Remote control key: hold back of key
against marked area. See owner's manual
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 110, Fig. 91.
– It may not be possible to start the vehicle at
extremely low outside temperatures.
– The full performance is not available until
the engine is warm. Certain powertrain
components may need to be warmed up de-
pending on the type of engine. During this
warming up phase, is shown.
If the fault persists, drive to a qualified workshop
soon and have it rectified.
Hold back of key against marked area or put
smartphone in charging box
Driver messages
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
The following driver messages may appear, de-
pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-
cle:
ðpage 110, Fig. 91 or use the Audi connect key.
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