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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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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

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To unlock the vehicle, press the  button

For the sake of the environment

ðpage 45, Fig. 24.

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 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

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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– The vehicle can only be locked when trans-

mission position P is selected.

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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

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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.

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– 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.

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ing up.

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Close the battery compartment with the cover.

Insert the emergency key.

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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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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.

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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.

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Use your vehicle key to switch on your vehicle’s

ignition.

For the sake of the environment

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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.

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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

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Use the myAudi app to create a key for yourself

or another user.

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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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