Get Opening and closing Guide for Audi Rs Q8 SUV First Generation (2020-2026)

Opening and closing

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, you have

the following options for locking/unlocking your

vehicle centrally:

Opening and closing

Central locking system

General information

– Vehicle key ðpage 46

– Sensors in the door handles ðpage 46

– Audi connect key on your mobile device (e.g.

mobile phone) ðpage 48

WARNING

– Always switch off the ignition and take the

key with you when you leave the vehicle.

This is especially important if children are

left in the car. They might otherwise be able

to start the vehicle or use power-operated

equipment such as the electric windows –

this could lead to injuries.

– Audi connect key card ðpage 48

– Lock on the driver's door ðpage 42

– Interior central locking switch ðpage 41

Key / vehicle key

The term “key” may refer to the remote control

key or convenience key*, a mobile device with the

Audi connect key* or the activated Audi connect

key card*.

– 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.

“Vehicle key” refers to the remote control key or

convenience key*. The convenience key* is a re-

mote control key with special functions

ðpage 46 and ðpage 110.

– Applies to vehicles with anti-theft alarm sys-

tem: Do not leave anyone (especially chil-

dren) in the car if it is locked from the out-

side and the safelock mechanism* is activa-

ted: the doors cannot then be opened from

the inside ðpage 43, Anti-theft alarm sys-

tem. Locked doors could delay assistance in

an emergency, potentially putting lives at

risk.

Power-close function*

When closing one of the doors or the boot lid,

just push it gently so that it falls into the latch.

The door will now close automatically ð

.

Automatic locking function

The vehicle will be locked again automatically if

you do not open one of the doors, the boot lid or

the bonnet within a short time after unlocking

the car. This function prevents the vehicle from

remaining unlocked if the unlock button is press-

ed by mistake.

– Applies to child lock: Do not leave anyone

(especially children) in the car when the

child lock is activated: the rear doors and

windows cannot then be opened from the

inside – risk of fatal injury!

Accidental lock-out

Description

To prevent yourself from being locked out, only

lock the vehicle when there are no keys in the ve-

hicle and all of the doors and the boot lid are

closed.

All doors and the boot lid can be locked or un-

locked simultaneously via the central locking sys-

tem. When you unlock the vehicle, the central

locking system will unlock either the entire vehi-

cle or the driver's door only, depending on the

setting you have selected on the MMI system

ðpage 40. The turn signals will flash twice

when the vehicle is unlocked and once when the

vehicle is locked. If the turn signals do not flash

when you lock the vehicle, check that all the

doors and the boot lid are properly closed.

The central locking system prevents you from be-

ing locked out of the vehicle in the following sit-

uations:

– When the driver's door is open, you cannot lock

the vehicle by pressing the  button on the ve-

hicle key or touching the locking sensor* on one

of the doors.

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– The boot lid will spring open again automatical-

ly if the vehicle key that was last in use is left

vents the vehicle from remaining unlocked

indefinitely). In this case, the vehicle key

will be locked inside the passenger com-

partment.

inside the boot when the boot lid is closed ð

.

– If the most recently used vehicle key is detected

in the vehicle, it is not possible to lock the vehi-

– Applies to vehicles with convenience key: If

the boot lid is closed and the vehicle key

that was last in use is detected inside the

boot, the boot lid will spring open again

cle from the outside ð

.

It is not possible to detect an Audi connect key*

or an Audi connect key card in the vehicle.

1)

slightly. A warning tone sounds and the

turn signals flash several times to indicate

this. The doors will be locked. Take the vehi-

cle key with you; otherwise it will not be

protected against unauthorised access.

WARNING

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

WARNING

Note

Applies to: vehicles with power-close function

– Never leave any valuable items in the vehi-

cle unattended. Even a locked vehicle is not

a safe.

– When closing, make sure that nothing ob-

structs the doors – risk of injury!

– You can stop the closing function at any

time by pulling on the outer or inner door

handle.

– When you lock the vehicle, the LED on the

driver's window sill flashes. If the LED is still

on about 30 seconds after the vehicle is

locked, the central locking system is not

working properly. You should have the fault

rectified by a qualified workshop.

CAUTION

The following applies when locking the vehi-

cle:

– If the most recently used vehicle key is de-

tected in the passenger compartment, it is

not possible to lock the vehicle by sensor

from the outside. Take the vehicle key with

you and lock the vehicle again; otherwise

the vehicle will not be secure.

Adjusting the settings for the central

locking system

The central locking system can be adjusted to

your individual settings. The settings depend on

the equipment fitted in your vehicle.

►

– Applies to vehicles with convenience key: If

you attempt to lock the vehicle using the

button on the vehicle key while the front

passenger’s door or a rear door is open, the

vehicle will be locked initially when you

close the door if you have accidentally left

the key in the vehicle. However, if the key-

less system detects a vehicle key inside the

vehicle after it is locked as described above,

the vehicle is unlocked again. A warning

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Settings & service > Central locking.

Doors to unlock

– If you select All, all doors and the boot lid will

be unlocked when you unlock the vehicle.

– If you select Driver’s door, only the driver’s

door will be unlocked. You can still unlock all

the doors and the boot lid by pressing the 

button on the vehicle key twice. On vehicles

with convenience key*, only the driver’s door

will be unlocked when you take hold of the door

handle. Gripping any of the other door handles

unlocks the whole vehicle.

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tone sounds and the turn signals flash

several times to indicate this. However, if

you do not open the vehicle and take out the

key within a short period of time, the vehi-

cle will be locked automatically (this pre-

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1)

Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system

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Opening and closing

Open with convenience key

The whole vehicle is always locked when you

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

press the  button.

You can deactivate the function for unlocking the

vehicle via sensor. It is still possible to lock the

vehicle via sensor ðpage 46.

Long press to open windows

You can set whether all windows and the panor-

amic glass roof* can be opened using the vehicle

key ðpage 55, Convenience open/close func-

tion. Pressing and holding the  button on the

vehicle key will always close all the windows and

the panoramic glass roof*.

Central locking switch

Lock when driving (Auto Lock)

To prevent unauthorised access from the outside

(e.g. when stopped at traffic lights), you can set

the system to automatically lock the doors and

the boot lid when the vehicle reaches a speed of

15 km/h.

Fig. 21 Driver's door: Central locking switch

The vehicle is unlocked again immediately when

the  button in the central locking switch is

pressed.

►

To lock/unlock the vehicle, press the  /  but-

ton ð

.

You can open the doors individually from the in-

side by pulling the inside door handle.

Please note the following when you use the cen-

tral locking switch to lock your vehicle:

After an accident in which the airbags inflate, the

doors will be automatically unlocked to facilitate

access and assistance.

– The doors and the boot lid cannot be opened

from the outside (for safety reasons, when

stopped at traffic lights, etc.).

Disable boot lid handle

– The LED in the central locking switch lights up

when all of the doors are closed and locked.

– You can open the doors individually from the in-

side by pulling the inside door handle.

– After an accident in which the airbags inflate,

doors locked from the inside will be automati-

cally unlocked to facilitate access and assis-

tance.

You can select whether the luggage compart-

ment can be opened via the release catch on the

boot lid ðpage 50, Fig. 27. When this function

is activated, the boot lid can only be opened us-

ing the  button on the vehicle key or in the

driver’s door. On vehicles with convenience key*,

the release catch on the boot lid can still be used

to open the luggage compartment if an author-

ised convenience key is detected ðpage 49.

WARNING

– Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

Fold mirrors

You can set whether the exterior mirrors fold in

automatically when the vehicle is locked.

– The central locking switch also works when

the ignition is switched off.

– The central locking switch inside the vehicle

is not operative if you lock the vehicle from

the outside.

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Tone when locking

You can set the system to give an acoustic signal

when you lock the vehicle.

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This function is not available in all countries.

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and a door or the boot lid is then closed. The ve-

hicle also reacts by flashing the turn signals sev-

eral times and issuing a warning tone . Remove

the vehicle key without delay. Otherwise, the ve-

hicle will be locked automatically and the vehicle

key will be locked in the vehicle (this prevents the

vehicle from remaining unlocked indefinitely).

Driver messages

The following driver messages may appear, de-

pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-

cle:

1)



Driver's door: fault. Shift to P before leaving

vehicle. See owner's manual



Door lock: when the vehicle is moving, door

A malfunction has occurred in the driver's door.

Select transmission position P to hold the vehicle

before getting out. Drive to a qualified workshop

soon and have the fault rectified.

can only be opened via manual release. See

owner's manual

The doors cannot be unlocked electrically at

speeds above approx. 15 km/h. If you need to

open the door in an emergency when the vehicle

is travelling at a higher speed, you can manually

release the door by pulling the handle out firmly

twice. You will feel noticeable resistance when

you do so. You may need to press the door handle

back into its original position after doing this.



Central locking: fault. See owner's manual

There is a malfunction in the central locking sys-

tem. If it is not possible to lock the doors via the

central locking system, you can lock them man-

ually ðpage 42. Drive to a qualified workshop

and have the fault rectified.

 /  Please check rear seats!

Locking/unlocking the doors manually

or

If the central locking system should fail to work

at any time, the doors will have to be locked/

unlocked separately.

 /  Please check rear seats and be aware of

door safelock. See owner's manual

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 chil-

dren or animals behind when you leave the vehi-

cle.

You can switch the notification sound on/off.

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select CAR

> Settings & service > Rear notification sound.

Fig. 22 Driver's door lock

For vehicles with the safelock mechanism, please

observe ð in Anti-theft alarm system on

page 44

Vehicle key detected in vehicle interior

or

Vehicle key detected in boot

This driver message appears if a vehicle key is de-

tected in the vehicle when the vehicle is locked

Fig. 23 Door: Locking the door manually

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1)

Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system

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Applies to vehicles with anti-theft alarm system:

Switch on the ignition or press the  button on

the vehicle key after opening the driver's door

manually. Otherwise the alarm will be triggered.

The anti-theft alarm system is not activated

when the doors are locked manually.

resistance. If the child lock is engaged on one of

the rear doors, the door can be opened by pulling

the inside door handle and then opening the door

from the outside.

WARNING

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

Locking/unlocking the driver’s door with the

emergency key

►

Take out the emergency key ðpage 45.

Anti-theft alarm system

Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system

►

Insert the emergency key into the slot under

the door handle and lever off the cap ðFig. 22.

►

To unlock the driver's door, turn the emergency

If the anti-theft alarm system senses interfer-

ence with the vehicle it triggers an audible and

visible alarm. The anti-theft alarm system is acti-

vated/deactivated automatically when you lock/

unlock your vehicle. When the alarm is deployed,

it switches off automatically after a certain peri-

od of time.

key to the unlock position 1 ðFig. 22. The

handle of the emergency key must face the rear

door.

To open the driver’s door, pull the handle firm-

ly; the handle will extend somewhat further

than usual.

►

To lock the driver's door, select transmission

position P, close the door and turn the key to

Switching the alarm off manually

the lock position 2 once ð

. The handle of

►

To deactivate the alarm press the  button on

the emergency key must face the rear door.

the vehicle key or switch on the ignition.

Locking front passenger's door/rear doors

with the emergency key

Depending on the equipment on your vehicle, the

following components may be integrated in the

alarm system:

The mechanical locking device is located on the

end face of the doors. It is only visible when the

door is open.

Anti-theft alarm

The alarm is triggered if the boot lid, the bonnet

or one of the doors is forced open, or if a door is

opened after it is unlocked via the lock cylinder.

►

Take out the emergency key ðpage 45.

If necessary, pull the cap out of the opening

ðFig. 23.

►

Interior monitor and tow-away protection

►

Insert the emergency key in the slot inside and

turn it as far as the stop to the left (if the door

is on the right side) or to the right (if the door is

on the left side).

If necessary, insert the cap to seal the opening

and close the door.

The alarm is triggered if movements (e.g. of ani-

mals) are detected in the interior or if the vehi-

cle's angle of inclination is changed (e.g. during

transport).

►

You can prevent the alarm from being triggered

accidentally by deactivating the interior monitor

and/or tow-away protection.

Once the door has been closed it can no longer be

opened from the outside. The door can be

opened from the inside by pulling the door han-

dle once. If the vehicle is without electrical pow-

er, pulling the door handle once will unlock the

door; pull a second time to open the door. You

will need to pull firmly and will feel noticeable

1)

Safelock

The doors can no longer be opened from the in-

side. This makes it more difficult to break into

the vehicle ð

. The message Be aware of door

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1)

This function may be optional in your country and is not

available in all countries/equipment versions.

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safelock or Be aware of door safelock. See own-

er's manual appears on the instrument cluster

display when you switch off the ignition as a re-

minder that the safelock* mechanism will be ac-

tivated.

CAUTION

– If you switch off the safelock mechanism*,

the interior monitor and tow-away protec-

tion are automatically disabled, and vice

versa. This means that your vehicle is no

longer completely protected against break-

ins and theft.

You must deactivate the safelock mechanism if

you leave people behind in the vehicle.

– Applies to vehicles with Audi connect vehi-

cle control services: The safelock mecha-

nism is not switched on if you use Audi con-

nect services to lock the vehicle remotely.

Deactivating the interior monitor/tow-away

protection and safelock

1)

There are various ways to deactivate the interior

monitor/tow-away protection and safelock mech-

anism*:

Note

►

Press the  button on the vehicle key a second

time within 2 seconds. Or

Applies to vehicles with convenience key: Touch

the sensor on the door handle a second time

within 2 seconds. Or

Turn the emergency key in the door lock to the

lock position a second time within 2 seconds.

Or

– The interior monitor and tow-away protec-

tion will only function as intended if the

windows and the panoramic glass roof* are

closed.

►

– The alarm is triggered if you pull one of the

interior door handles, even if you have

switched off the safelock mechanism*.

►

Applies to vehicles with MMI: On the home

Audi connect vehicle tracking system

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle tracking system

screen, select CAR > Settings & service > Inte-

rior monitor.

Important: A key user must be set before you can

use the Audi connect vehicle tracking system

ðpage 37.

If you lock the vehicle in this way, the interior

monitor/tow-away protection and safelock mech-

anism* will remain deactivated until the vehicle

is unlocked again.

The tracking system can detect attempts to steal

the vehicle and/or to manipulate the tracking

system. It then automatically warns the service

provider, who in turn contacts you.

When the function has been deactivated, the LED

on the door sill will flash briefly and then remain

off for approx. half a minute.

Activation

WARNING

You can activate it as follows:

Do not leave anyone (especially children) in

the car if it is locked from the outside and the

safelock mechanism* is activated: the doors

and windows cannot then be opened from the

inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in

an emergency, potentially putting lives at

risk.

– Set up the vehicle tracking system at my.audi.

com.

– Install the myAudi app on your mobile phone.

Vehicle maintenance and transport

Vehicle maintenance and transport are special

conditions. You can use my.audi.com or the

myAudi app to put the vehicle into a time-limited

special conditions mode so that there is no false

alarm in these circumstances.

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1)

This function may be optional in your country and is not

available in all countries/equipment versions.

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2 Emergency key and release button for

emergency key

If the vehicle is being transported (e.g. on a car

transporter, train or ship), the vehicle tracking

system must be set to transport mode. This

helps to avoid false alarms while the vehicle is

being transported.

An emergency key is integrated in the vehicle key.

To remove it, press the release button and pull

out the emergency key.

If maintenance or repair work is being performed

on the vehicle or if the battery is to be disconnec-

ted, the vehicle tracking system must be set to

workshop mode.

You can use the emergency key to ...

– activate and deactivate the front passenger's

airbag* ðpage 83.

– lock/unlock the glove box.

– lock/unlock the doors manually ðpage 42.

– release the boot lid manually ðpage 53.

Note

– It cannot be guaranteed that a theft will be

detected in all circumstances.

Audi connect key card

– A fully discharged vehicle battery can also

cause the alarm to be triggered. In this

case, you should charge the battery or have

it replaced.

Applies to: Audi connect key

The Audi connect 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 48.

– The vehicle tracking system is intended to

assist with insurance cover. Please contact

your insurer for detailed information.

– When you sell your vehicle, delete the key

user entries at my.audi.com. After success-

ful verification, the provider will deactivate

the vehicle tracking system on your car ac-

cordingly.

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.

Applies to Audi connect key: If you should lose a

mobile device on which an Audi connect key is

stored, the corresponding mobile device must be

deactivated ðpage 48. If you do not have short-

term access to the myAudi app, it is possible to

deactivate all assigned Audi connect keys on the

MMI ðpage 48, Activating/deactivating the

Audi connect key. If you lose the Audi connect key

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

ing the ignition on with the vehicle key or Audi

connect key*. Alternatively, you can deactivate

the function in the myAudi app. To replace an

Audi connect key card, please contact an Audi

dealer.

Keys

Set of keys

Fig. 24 Keys supplied with the vehicle

It is also important to notify your insurance com-

pany if a key has been lost.

Two keys are supplied with each new vehicle.

Electronic immobiliser

1 Vehicle key

The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthor-

ised persons from driving the vehicle.

The vehicle key can be used to lock and unlock

the car.

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Opening and closing

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.

Locking and unlocking the vehicle

Data stored on the vehicle key

Data related to the service and maintenance of

the vehicle are stored continuously on your vehi-

cle key while you are driving. Your Audi dealer can

read out the data and will then be able to tell you

what service work is required.

Fig. 25 Door handle: Sensor* for locking the vehicle

WARNING

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

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 40.

CAUTION

The key must not be exposed to excessive

temperatures; do not leave it in the sun.

Unlocking/locking via buttons on vehicle key

►

To unlock the vehicle, press the  button

For the sake of the environment

ðpage 45, Fig. 24.

►

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 381, Information on waste disposal.

To lock the vehicle, press the  button once.

Unlocking/locking via sensors

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

►

To unlock the vehicle, take hold of the door

Note

handle.

– The function of the vehicle key may be im-

paired by interference from other nearby ra-

dio signals (for example from a mobile tele-

phone or TV transmitter) if these are in the

same frequency range. You should always

check that your vehicle is locked.

►

To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch

the sensor on the door handle once ðFig. 25.

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.

– Applies to MMI: You can check how many

keys are initialised for your vehicle. On the

home screen, select CAR > Settings & serv-

ice > Car information.

Unlocking/locking using the Audi connect

key / Audi connect key card

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect key/Audi connect key

card

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

when the vehicle is delivered from the facto-

ry. The key fob contains information on the

vehicle keys. The key fob can be used to or-

der new vehicle keys. Please store the key

fob in a safe place and give it to the new

owner if you sell the car.

Important: The Audi connect key/Audi connect

key card must have been activated ðpage 48,

Audi connect key / ðpage 48, Audi connect key

card.

►

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

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

door handle.

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Locking/unlocking the vehicle using the Audi

connect vehicle control services

LED and battery in vehicle key

1)

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control services

Important: The Audi connect vehicle control serv-

ices must have been set up ðpage 258. The vehi-

cle must be stationary and the ignition must be

switched off.

Please note the information on the safelock

mechanism ð

page 44.

in Anti-theft alarm system on

Fig. 26 Vehicle key: Removing battery holder

WARNING

LED in the vehicle key

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

The LED 1 lights up when you press the buttons.

►

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).

Note

– Do not use the vehicle key when the vehicle

is out of sight.

►

– The vehicle can only be locked when trans-

mission position P is selected.

►

If the LED does not flash, the battery in the ve-

– Do not use the vehicle key for unlocking/

locking when you are inside the vehicle, as

you might trigger the anti-theft alarm*. In

this situation, press the unlock button .

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

cle key.

Replacing the battery in the vehicle key

The new battery must be of the same type as the

original one (battery type CR 2032).

Note

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

►

Take out the emergency key ðpage 45 and in-

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

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-

– The convenience key must be no more than

approx. 1.5 m from the door handle/

luggage compartment to unlock/lock the

vehicle.

►

– You can deactivate the function for unlock-

ing the vehicle with the convenience key

(keyless entry) on the MMI ðpage 40.

– To prevent the vehicle battery from becom-

ing discharged, the energy management

system will gradually switch off convenience

functions that are not required. In this case

you may not be able to unlock the vehicle

via sensor.

►

ing up.

►

Close the battery compartment with the cover.

Insert the emergency key.

►



If the indicator lamp

sponding message appears, the battery in the ve-

hicle key is empty and must be replaced.

lights up and the corre-

WARNING

A button cell is fitted in the vehicle key.

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1)

Depending on country

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►

Enter the security code in the myAudi app. You

will receive your key, or the user you have selec-

ted will receive an invitation to install the 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!

Accepting an Audi connect key

Applies to: invited users

– 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.

►

Accept the invitation in the myAudi app.

Activating/deactivating the Audi connect key

This function can be activated or deactivated in

the vehicle. If you deactivate the function, all

Audi connect keys that have been assigned and

the Audi connect key card can no longer be used.

All assigned Audi connect keys and the Audi con-

nect key card can be used again as soon as you re-

activate the function.

– 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.

►

Use your vehicle key to switch on your vehicle’s

ignition.

For the sake of the environment

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Settings & service > Audi connect key.

Activate or deactivate the option Audi connect

key.

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 381, Information on waste disposal.

►

Audi connect key

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect key

Note

– Audi connect keys can be managed on the

myAudi portal or in the myAudi app.

– The key user can remove Audi connect keys

that were assigned previously and re-assign

them to other users.

You can use your mobile device to lock, unlock

ðpage 46 and start ðpage 110 the vehicle.

Applies to all users: Important: You must be us-

ing a compatible mobile device with an Android

operating system. You can find a selection of sup-

ported Android devices in the database of tested

mobile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth. You

must have registered at my.audi.com. The myAu-

di app must be installed on your mobile device,

and the service must be activated in the MMI. A

key user must have been set ðpage 38.

– Invited users can also remove existing Audi

connect keys.

– The Audi connect key may fail to function

properly if the mobile device remains un-

charged for several days.

– Before you sell your vehicle, reset the set-

tings to the factory defaults ðpage 307.

– Applies to MMI: You can check how many

Audi connect keys are initialised for your ve-

hicle. On the home screen, select CAR > Set-

tings & service > Car information.

Assigning an Audi connect key

Applies to: key user

►

Use the myAudi app to create a key for yourself

or another user.

►

Applies to MMI: Call up the security code in

Audi connect key card

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect key

your vehicle. On the home screen, select CAR >

Settings & service > Audi connect key > Call up

security code. A six-character code will be dis-

played.

You can use your Audi connect key card to lock/

unlock ðpage 46 and start ðpage 110 the vehi-

cle.

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48

Opening and closing

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. The

key card must be activated before each use.

Boot lid

General information

WARNING

Important: You must have an Audi connect key

– 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.

ðpage 48.

Activating/deactivating an Audi connect key

card

►

Switch on the ignition using the Audi connect

key (mobile device) ðpage 110.

– Applies to vehicles with anti-theft alarm sys-

tem: Do not leave anyone (especially chil-

dren) in the car if it is locked from the out-

side and the safelock mechanism* is activa-

ted: the doors cannot then be opened from

the inside ðpage 43, Anti-theft alarm sys-

tem. Locked doors could delay assistance in

an emergency, potentially putting lives at

risk.

►

Remove your mobile device from the charging

box ðpage 245, Using the Audi phone box.

Place the key card in the charging box

ðpage 245, Using the Audi phone box. Follow

►

the instructions given by the MMI.

The key card is automatically deactivated again

as soon as the ignition is switched on using an

Audi connect key or a vehicle key. Once deactiva-

ted, the key card can therefore be stored in the

vehicle.

– Always close and lock the boot lid and all

the doors when you are not using the vehi-

cle. Children could otherwise enter the vehi-

cle e.g. through the luggage compartment

and become locked inside. To avoid risk of

injury, never allow children to play in or

around the vehicle.

You can check the status of your key card on the

MMI ðpage 49.

For the sake of the environment

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 381, Information on waste disposal.

– To prevent any risk of injury when closing

the boot lid, make sure that no one is in its

path – in particular around the hinges, the

upper and lower edges and the complete

surrounding edge.

Checking the status

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect key

– After closing the boot lid, always check that

the catch has engaged properly. The boot lid

could otherwise open suddenly when the ve-

hicle is moving – this could result in an acci-

dent.

The status of assigned Audi connect keys and the

Audi connect key card can be checked on the

myAudi portal, in the myAudi app and in the vehi-

cle.

– The boot lid must always be completely

closed when the vehicle is moving; other-

wise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn from

outside the vehicle into the interior.

– If a luggage rack (e.g. a bicycle carrier) is at-

tached to the boot lid, the boot lid may not

open completely or may move downwards

by itself due to the added weight. For this

reason, make sure you support the boot lid

or take the luggage off the carrier before

opening the boot lid – risk of injury!

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Settings & service > Audi connect key >

Audi connect key.

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Opening and closing

Opening boot lid

– Applies to vehicles with power-operated/

sensor-controlled boot lid: Always be careful

when closing the boot lid. A safety feature is

provided (pinch protection), but this may

not always be able to prevent serious inju-

ries to yourself or others in all circumstan-

ces.

►

Unlock the vehicle or boot lid with the  / 

button on the vehicle key and press the release

catch on the boot lid ðFig. 27. Or

►

Applies to vehicles with convenience key: Press

the release catch on the boot lid ðFig. 27. The

vehicle key must be within a range of about 1.5

metres from the luggage compartment if the

luggage compartment is locked. Or

CAUTION

►

Applies to vehicles with power-operated boot

lid: Pull the  button in the driver's door

ðFig. 28.

To avoid damage, please take care that the

boot lid does not hit the ceiling when opening

it inside a garage or car park, etc.

Closing boot lid

Note

►

Please refer to ðpage 50, Power-operated

– When the vehicle is locked, you can unlock

the boot lid separately by pressing the 

button on the vehicle key twice. The boot lid

will lock automatically when you close it

again.

boot lid.

WARNING

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 49.

– You can change the settings on the MMI to

activate/deactivate the option for opening

the luggage compartment via the release

catch ðpage 50, Fig. 27 ðpage 40.

Power-operated boot lid

Applies to: vehicles with power-operated boot lid

Opening/closing boot lid

Fig. 29 Boot lid:

1

close button*,

2

lock button*

(vehicles with convenience key*)

Fig. 27 Boot lid: Release catch

The boot lid can be opened and closed automati-

cally ð in General information on page 49.

Opening boot lid

►

Press the  button on the vehicle key twice

with the ignition switched off ðpage 45,

Fig. 24. Or

►

Briefly pull the  button in the driver's door

ðpage 50, Fig. 28. Or

►

Applies to vehicles with convenience key: Press

Fig. 28 Driver's door: Opening boot lid

the release catch on the boot lid 1 ðpage 50,

Fig. 27. The vehicle key must be within a range



50

Opening and closing

►

of about 1.5 metres from the luggage compart-

ment if the luggage compartment is locked.

Press the  button on the inside of the boot

lid for at least four seconds to store the desired

open position. A visual and audible signal will

be given.

Closing boot lid

►

Press the  button inside the boot lid. Or

Press the release catch on the boot lid

ðpage 50, Fig. 27. Or

Press the boot lid down slightly. Or

To set a higher open position, wait for five sec-

onds and then push the boot lid carefully up-

wards.

Then press the  button for at least four sec-

onds again to store the desired open position.

►

With the ignition switched on, pull and hold

the  button in the driver's door ðpage 50,

Fig. 28 until the boot lid is closed. Or

Opening/closing boot lid manually

►

Applies to vehicles with convenience key: With

The boot lid can be opened/closed manually if

the power-operated mechanism fails or the vehi-

cle battery charge is low. This will require more

effort. If you move the boot lid slowly, less effort

will be required.

the ignition switched off, press and hold the 

button on the vehicle key until the boot lid

closes. Make sure to stand clear of the boot lid

when doing so (do not stand further away than

3 m). Or

►

Pull the boot lid down slightly by the handle*

►

Press the  button inside the boot lid. Or

Applies to vehicles with convenience key: With

on the inside and then push the boot lid down

until it closes.

►

the ignition switched off, press the  /  but-

ton inside the boot lid. The vehicle key should

be within a range of about 1.5 metres from the

luggage compartment and should not be inside

the vehicle. The vehicle will be locked when you

press the * button.

WARNING

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 49.

Note

Stopping the automatic movement

If the vehicle key is in the luggage compart-

ment or the passenger compartment while

the boot lid is open, the * button on the

boot lid will not function.

The boot lid will stop moving if:

►

You press the  button or the release catch in

the boot lid again ðpage 50, Fig. 27. Or

►

You press the  button on the convenience

Opening boot lid with a foot gesture

(kicking movement)

key*. Or

►

If it cannot open/close freely or if it is obstruc-

ted.

Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled boot lid

If you now press the  button or the release

catch in the boot lid ðpage 50, Fig. 27 again, the

boot lid will open/close again.

Storing the open position of the boot lid

The boot lid must be opened at least as far as the

minimum open setting, otherwise it will not be

possible to store the setting.

►

Open the boot lid as far as desired. When pull-

Fig. 30 Rear of vehicle: Kicking movement (example)

ing the boot lid downwards, you should move it

slowly in small steps; otherwise the boot lid

will close automatically.

The boot lid can be opened automatically ð

General information on page 49.

in



51

Opening and closing

Important: The ignition must be switched off and

the convenience key function must be activated

on the MMI. The convenience key* must be on

your person. You must be standing to the left of

centre behind the boot lid.

– If you are standing too close to or too far away

from the bumper.

– If the boot lid was closed or opened immediate-

ly beforehand.

– If you park near a hedge and the wind blows the

branches back and forth under the vehicle over

an extended period.

Activating/deactivating function

You can switch the foot gesture control for the

boot lid on/off by activating/deactivating the

function for unlocking with the convenience key

(keyless access) in the central locking menu

ðpage 40, Adjusting the settings for the central

locking system.

– If you wash your vehicle with a high-pressure

cleaner or drive through an automatic car wash.

– In heavy rain.

– If the bumper is very dirty (e.g. after driving on

salted roads).

– If the radio signal from the convenience key was

affected by interference from other transmit-

ters (e.g. mobile phones or remote control de-

vices).

Opening boot lid

The turn signals flash to indicate that the boot lid

is opening.

Information on incorrect use

►

To open the boot lid, swing your foot forwards

The boot lid may be opened unintentionally in sit-

uations such as the following:

and back very closely under the bumper

1

without touching it in one single fluid move-

ment ðFig. 30. Take care not to slip. The boot

lid will open when the system detects the ges-

ture.

– If a charging cable is routed around the rear of

the vehicle.

– When sweeping under the rear bumper.

– If exposed to a strong jet of water or steam.

– When repair work is performed on or near the

rear bumper.

Stopping the automatic movement

The boot lid will stop moving if:

►

You press button 1 ðpage 50, Fig. 29 or the

– By gates moving in the area near the bumper.

release catch on the boot lid ðpage 50, Fig. 27

again, or

You press the  button on the convenience

key, or

You can deactivate the foot gesture control for

the boot lid to prevent the function from being

triggered incorrectly ðpage 52, Activating/deac-

tivating function.

►

If it cannot open/close freely or if it is obstruc-

ted.

WARNING

If you now press button 1 ðpage 50, Fig. 29 or

the release catch on the boot lid ðpage 50,

Fig. 27 again, the boot lid will close/open again.

– Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 49.

– Please note that the sensor-controlled boot

lid may be opened unintentionally if you

have the convenience key on your person

while you are behind the vehicle – risk of ac-

cident!

Information on using the foot gesture

function correctly

The boot lid will open only if you make the exact

gesture described above. This is to prevent the

boot lid from opening in similar situations, for in-

stance if you walk between the rear of the vehicle

and a garage door. In certain situations, the sys-

tem may be temporarily unavailable or the func-

tionality may be restricted. This can happen in

the following cases, for instance:

CAUTION

– Please note that the sensor-controlled boot

lid may be opened unintentionally (and

could hit the garage ceiling) if you have the

convenience key on your person while you

are behind the vehicle.

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Opening and closing

– Always make sure that there are no valid

keys within the area of detection around the

boot lid.

WARNING

Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 49.

CAUTION

WARNING

Deactivate the function for unlocking with the

convenience key (keyless access) on the MMI

ðpage 52, Activating/deactivating function

to prevent the boot lid from being opened un-

intentionally in the following situations:

– When you park the vehicle close to obsta-

cles such as streetlights, posts or garage

doors, or in an underground car park with a

low ceiling

After you have folded the backrest back up-

wards, always check to see if the locking

mechanism is properly engaged by pulling the

backrest forwards.

Child lock

The child locks disable the rear window switches

and prevent the rear doors from being opened

from the inside.

– Before washing the vehicle

– When using a car wash

– Before any maintenance and repair work on

the vehicle

– Before fitting a bicycle carrier or attaching a

trailer

Releasing the boot lid manually

The boot lid can be released manually from the

inside.

Fig. 32 Driver’s door: Controls

►

To activate/deactivate the child lock (for the

electric window switch and interior door handle

on each of the rear doors), press the left/right

button  on the driver's door ðFig. 32. The

LED in the button will light up or go out.

►

Make sure that the child lock is working by

checking that the rear electric window switches

and door handles are out of action.

Fig. 31 Inside of boot lid: Access to manual release

Switching on the child lock deactivates the fol-

lowing functions:

►

Fold the rear seat backrest forwards

ðpage 94.

Take out the emergency key ðpage 45.

– The rear interior door handles

►

– The rear window switches

►

Prise off the cover  in the boot lid trim (us-

– The buttons for the blinds* in the rear cabin

– Applies to vehicles with 4-zone automatic air

conditioner: The air conditioner control console

in the rear cabin. In this case, the air condition-

ing the emergency key).

►

To unlock the boot lid, press the release lever in

the direction of the arrow using the emergency

key.

er in the rear cabin can still be operated using

SYNC

the

button ðpage 101 on the air condi-

tioner console in the front cabin.

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53

Opening and closing

►

Driver message in the instrument cluster

display

To open/close the window automatically,

press/pull the switch briefly to the second posi-

tion. The window will stop moving immediately

if the switch is operated again.

To set an intermediate position, press/pull the

switch to the first position until the window has

reached the desired position.

The following driver messages may appear, de-

pending on the equipment installed in your vehi-

cle:

 /  Child lock: fault. Please contact work-

shop

Opening/closing blinds on rear side windows

Applies to: vehicles with electric blinds on the rear side win-

There is a malfunction in the child lock. Press the

 button again.

dows

Important: The relevant window must be closed.

If the message continues to be displayed, drive to

a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rec-

►

To close/open the blind from the driver’s seat,

tified ð

.

pull/press the corresponding window switch 

in the driver’s door.

To close/open the blind from the rear cabin,

WARNING

►

– Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

pull/press the corresponding window switch 

in the rear door.

– If there is a malfunction in the child lock, it

may be possible to open the rear doors from

the inside – risk of accident!

WARNING

– Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

Electric windows

– Always take care when closing the windows/

blinds*. Incorrect use can cause injuries.

Opening/closing windows and blinds

Note

– When the doors are opened, the windows

will automatically be lowered slightly.

– If the driver's or front passenger's door is

opened with the window all the way down,

the window will be raised slightly. The win-

dow will be lowered again when you close

the door.

– The windows can be operated for a few mi-

nutes after the ignition has been switched

off. The window switches are only deactiva-

ted when the driver's door or the front pas-

senger's door is opened.

Fig. 33 Driver's door: Switches for electric windows

Switches for electric windows:

1

2

3

4

Front left window

Front right window

Rear left window

Rear right window

– The electric windows have a roll-back func-

tion. The window may stop moving upwards

automatically, and may also re-open even

when there does not appear to be an obsta-

cle. Pull and hold the electric window switch

until the window is fully closed.

Opening/closing the windows

All of the window switches can be operated from

the driver’s seat. All electric windows have two-

stage switches:

54

Opening and closing

roof, it will automatically be opened along

with the roof.

Convenience open/close function

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

Convenience open/close function for

windows/panoramic glass roof*

Panoramic glass roof

Operating roof blind for panoramic glass

roof

You can use the MMI to set whether all the win-

dows and the sunroof* are opened all at once

ðpage 40, Adjusting the settings for the central

locking system.

Applies to: vehicles with panoramic glass roof and roof blinds

►

Press and hold the /  button on the vehicle

key until all the windows have reached the de-

sired position and the sunroof* is open/closed

ð

. Or

►

Touch and keep your hand in contact with the

sensor* on the door handle ðpage 46, Fig. 25

until all the windows and the sunroof* are

closed. Do not rest your hand on the door han-

dle while this is happening.

Fig. 34 Headliner: Switches for panoramic glass roof and

sun blind*

The turn signals flash once when all the windows

and the sunroof* are closed.

The switches have two stages.

Convenience open/close function for blinds*

Applies to: vehicles with electric blinds

If the roof blind is closed when you tilt/slide open

the roof, it will automatically be opened along

with the roof.

You can open/close all the blinds simultaneously.

►

Operating the roof blind

Press and hold the  button in the rear door.

The roof blind cannot be closed completely when

the roof is open.

WARNING

– Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

►

To open/close the blind: Briefly slide the 

switch in the headliner 3 forwards/backwards

to the second position.

To set an intermediate position: Press/pull the

– Take care when closing the windows and the

panoramic glass roof*. Careless or uncon-

trolled use can cause injuries.

►

 switch to the first position until the blind

– For safety reasons, you should only use the

vehicle key to open and close the windows

and panoramic glass roof* when you are ap-

prox. 2 metres away from the vehicle and

the vehicle is in sight. To avoid injuries, al-

ways keep an eye on the windows and the

panoramic glass roof* when pressing the

 button to close them. The windows and

sunroof stop moving as soon as the  but-

ton is released.

has reached the desired position.

Operating the sunroof

►

To tilt the roof open: Briefly press the 

switch in the headliner upwards to the second

position 1 .

To tilt the roof closed: Briefly pull the 

switch downwards to the second position.

Applies when blind is open: To slide the roof

open: Briefly slide the  switch backwards to

the second position 2 .

To slide the roof closed: Briefly slide the 

►

Note

►

Applies to vehicles with panoramic glass roof:

If the roof blind is closed when you open the

switch forwards to the second position.

Applies when blind is open: To set an inter-

►

mediate position: Slide, press or pull the 



55

Opening and closing

switch to the first position until the roof has

reached the desired position.

Garage door opener

Description

Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener

Opening quickly

The sunroof and roof blind can also be opened at

the same time.

The garage door opener allows you to activate

garage doors, security systems, home or office

lighting and other electrical devices using control

buttons inside your car. The functions are operat-

ed on the MMI. You can program several receiv-

►

Briefly slide the  switch backwards to the

second position twice 2 .

If necessary, you can interrupt the quick opening/

closing procedure by pressing the button again.

1)

ers, which perform the functions of up to eight

hand-held transmitters.

Closing the sunroof manually

WARNING

If a trapped object is detected in the mechanism

when the roof is closing, a safety cut-out will be

triggered and the roof will open again automati-

cally. If this happens, you can use the safety cut-

out override to close it.

– When you are operating or programming

the garage door opener, make sure that no

persons or objects are close to the devices

receiving the transmitter signals. Otherwise,

persons might be injured or other damage

caused by moving parts.

►

After the sunroof opens automatically, pull and

hold the corresponding switch within 5 seconds

until the sunroof is closed.

– Do not allow the displays and their opera-

tion to distract you from watching the traf-

fic.

WARNING

Note

– Please refer to the safety information

ðpage 39.

Before you sell your vehicle, reset the settings

– Take care when closing the roof. Careless or

uncontrolled use can cause injuries. For this

reason, always switch off the ignition and

take the key with you when you leave the ve-

hicle.

to the factory defaults ðpage 307.

Note

Before programming your system for the ga-

rage door opener, please check that it is com-

patible:

CAUTION

– You can obtain information from your quali-

fied workshop or at www.homelink.com.

There you will also find further information

on HomeLink.

Always close the roof when you leave your ve-

hicle and when it is raining or snowing to

avoid damaging the interior equipment and,

in particular, the electronic equipment.

– You can view information about HomeLink

(compatibility level/status/country code/

HomeLink generation) on the MMI:

– On the home screen, select CAR > Settings

& service > Garage door opener > .

Note

– The sunroof and the blinds can still be oper-

ated for a few minutes after the ignition is

switched off if neither of the front doors is

opened.

– The sunroof cannot be opened if the tem-

perature is too cold.

1)

The possible number of hand-held transmitters depends

on the equipment.

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Opening and closing

►

To program the garage door opener for the first

time, press the  button on the lower display.

Follow the instructions on the upper display. Or

To program further systems, select the follow-

ing on the home screen: CAR > Settings & serv-

ice > Garage door opener. Select the desired

button: + . Follow the instructions on the MMI.

To reprogram a system, select the following on

the home screen: CAR > Settings & service >

Garage door opener. Press the  button and

select  for the system you would like to re-

program. Select Program. Follow the instruc-

tions on the MMI.

Operation

Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener

Important: The relevant hand-held transmitter

must have been programmed ðpage 57, Pro-

gramming, the vehicle must be within range of

the system and the ignition must be switched on.

►

Several options are available for opening/closing

the garage door or other system.

►

If you have programmed only one hand-held

transmitter, press the  button on the lower

display. Or

►

If you have programmed more than one hand-

For some systems, the garage door opener is

available immediately after programming; for

others, it must be synchronised additionally.

held transmitter, press the  button on the

lower display, then press the appropriate but-

ton for the system. Or

►

Applies to vehicles with programmable steering

1)

Synchronising

wheel button: If you have configured the pro-

grammable steering wheel button, press the 

button ðpage 36. Or

Applies to vehicles with GPS link: If you have

programmed the GPS link, press the appropri-

ate button on the top display (notification cen-

tre ðpage 30). The button will appear on the

MMI shortly before you reach the linked sys-

tem.

Important: You must have already programmed

the hand-held transmitter, and the vehicle must

be within range of the system (e.g. garage door).

►

To synchronise the system directly following pro-

gramming, follow the instructions on the MMI.

If you would like to synchronise at a later time:

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Settings & service > Garage door open-

er.

Press the button for the system you would like

When transmission has been completed success-

fully, the driver message Send to: XXX will ap-

pear.

►

to synchronise.

►

Follow the instructions on the MMI.

Programming

Applies to: vehicles with garage door opener

GPS link

Applies to: vehicles with GPS link

The procedure described here is suitable for pro-

gramming both fixed code and rolling code sys-

tems on the MMI.

For more convenient operation, you can program

in the location of your system.

Important: The relevant hand-held transmitter

must have been programmed ðpage 57 and the

vehicle must be in front of the corresponding sys-

tem.

Important: The ignition must be switched on.

Programming

Applies to: MMI

Important: You must have the hand-held trans-

mitter with you, and the vehicle must be within

range of the system (e.g. garage door) you would

like to program.

►

If you have just programmed your system, fol-

low the instructions on the MMI. Or

If you wish to program the GPS link for a previ-

ously programmed system:



1)

Applies only to rolling code systems

57

Opening and closing

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Settings & service > Garage door open-

er.

– The programming process can take up to 30

seconds, and you may need to press the but-

ton on the hand-held transmitter again dur-

ing that time.

►

Press the  button.

►

Press the  button for the system your vehicle

is currently positioned in front of.

Select GPS link.

Follow the instructions on the MMI.

– It may be necessary to synchronise the ga-

rage door opener with the system after pro-

gramming. Note the instructions provided

by the manufacturer.

►

The notification centre ðpage 30 can only dis-

play up to three programmed systems. If you

would like to see all the systems, press .

Note

If a universal receiver is installed, the system

must be programmed via “UR mode”.

– Switch on the ignition.

Renaming an assignment

– Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Settings & service > Garage door

opener.

You can assign individual names (with up to 10

characters) to the systems you have program-

med.

– Press and hold the corresponding

ton.

+

but-

►

If you have just programmed your system, fol-

low the instructions on the MMI. Or

– Select Yes, in UR-Mode and follow the in-

If you wish to rename a previously programmed

system:

structions on the MMI.

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Settings & service > Garage door open-

er.

►

Press the  button.

►

Press the  button for the system you would

like to rename.

►

Select Rename. You may have to delete the de-

fault name first (e.g. Garage door opener 1).

►

Follow the instructions on the MMI.

Deleting a system

The programmed systems can be deleted individ-

ually or all at once.

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Settings & service > Garage door open-

er.

►

Press the  button.

►

To delete an individual system, press the 

button for the corresponding system. After the

tick mark  is set, select Delete.

►

To delete all systems, select: All > Delete.

Note

– Before programming a button, make sure

that the batteries in the hand-held trans-

mitter are charged.

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