Get Opening and closing -> Luggage compartment lid(tailgate switch) Guide for Audi S Q5 SUV Third Generation (2025-2026)

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PANIC

– To trigger the alarm, press the

ton 3 ðfig. 28.

but-

dio equipment). Always check if your vehicle

is locked.

– To turn the alarm off, press the

again.

button

– Applies to MMI: You can view the number of

keys programmed to the vehicle by select-

ing on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings

& Service > Vehicle information.

– A key tag that contains information about

the vehicle key set may be attached to the

key set at the factory. The key tag can be

used to reorder vehicle keys. Keep the key

tag. If you sell the vehicle, give the key tag

to the buyer.

Lost key/replacing a key

If a vehicle key is lost, contact an authorized Audi

dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have

that vehicle key deactivated. It is important to

bring all keys with you.

If a key is lost, you should report it to your insur-

ance company.

– The system complies with United States FCC

regulations and ISED regulations

ðpage 322.

Electronic immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of

the vehicle.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

In some cases, it may not be possible to establish

vehicle drive ready mode if there is also a vehicle

key from a different vehicle manufacturer on the

key chain.

Data in the vehicle key

When driving, service and maintenance-relevant

data is continuously stored in your vehicle key. An

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility can read out this data and tell you about

the work your vehicle needs.

Fig. 29 Door handle: sensor for locking

WARNING

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may

have various options for unlocking and locking

your vehicle. The settings in the MMI specify

which doors will unlock ðpage 36.

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 35.

Note

Protect the key against high temperatures

and direct sunlight.

Unlocking or locking using the vehicle key

buttons

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To unlock the vehicle, press the  button

For the sake of the environment

ðpage 39, fig. 28.

 Batteries and electrical/electronic devices

must be disposed of in an environmentally

safe manner ðpage 322, Disposal instruc-

tions.

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To lock the vehicle, press the  button once.

Unlocking or locking using the sensors

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

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To unlock the vehicle, grasp the door handle.

Tips

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To lock the vehicle, close the door and touch

the sensor on the door handle once ðfig. 29.

Do not grasp the door handle while locking the

vehicle, or else the vehicle will not lock. The

door cannot be opened for a brief period direct-

ly after locking it. This way you have the

– The vehicle key function can be temporarily

disrupted by interference from transmitters

near the vehicle working in the same fre-

quency range (such as a mobile device or ra-

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opportunity to check if the doors locked cor-

rectly.

LED and battery in the vehicle key

Unlocking and locking with the Audi connect

vehicle control service

Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control

Requirement: Audi connect vehicle control serv-

ices must be set up ðpage 204. The vehicle must

be parking and the ignition must be turned off.

WARNING

Fig. 30 Vehicle key: removing the battery holder

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 35.

Tips

– Only use the vehicle key when you can see

the vehicle.

– The vehicle can only be locked when the "P”

position is selected.

– Do not use the vehicle key to lock and un-

lock when you are inside the vehicle. Other-

wise, you could trigger the anti-theft

alarm*. If this happens, press the  unlock

button.

Fig. 31 Vehicle key (rear side): removing the battery holder

LED in the vehicle key

Tips

The LED 1 indicates the vehicle key function.

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key

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If you press a button briefly, the LED blinks

– When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the

convenience key cannot be more than ap-

proximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the

door handle or luggage compartment.

– Unlocking with the convenience key (keyless

access) can be deactivated in the MMI

ðpage 36.

once.

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If you press and hold a button (convenience

opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.

If the LED does not blink, the vehicle key bat-

tery is drained. Replace the battery in the vehi-

cle key.

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Replacing the vehicle key battery

– To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-

charging, the energy management gradual-

ly turns off convenience functions that are

not needed. You then may no longer be able

to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.

The replacement battery in the vehicle key must

meet the same specifications as the original bat-

tery (battery type CR 2032).

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Press the release buttons 2 ðfig. 30 and re-

move the mechanical key.

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Press the release buttons 3 ðfig. 31 while

pulling the battery holder out of the vehicle key

in the direction of the arrow.

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Replace the battery and insert the new battery

with the “+” symbol facing down.

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In certain countries.

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Slide the battery holder carefully into the vehi-

cle key.

Insert the mechanical key.

not in use. Otherwise someone, such as a

child, could enter the vehicle through the

luggage compartment and become locked

inside it. To reduce the risk of injury, do not

allow children to play in or around the vehi-

cle.

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If the

indicator light appears with a corre-

sponding message, the vehicle key battery is

drained and must be replaced.

– To reduce the risk of injuries by pinching,

make sure that no one is in the operating

area of the luggage compartment lid when

closing, especially near the hinges, at the

upper and lower edges of the lid, or all

around the edge of the lid in general.

– After closing the luggage compartment lid,

make sure that it is latched. Otherwise, the

luggage compartment lid could open sud-

denly while driving, which would increase

the risk of an accident.

WARNING

A coin cell battery is installed in the vehicle

key.

– If batteries or coin cell batteries are swal-

lowed or enter the body in any other way,

they can cause serious injuries or death

within a short period of time. There is a risk

of chemical burns.

– Keep vehicle keys and key fobs with batter-

ies out of the reach of children.

– Never drive with the luggage compartment

lid ajar or open, because exhaust fumes

from outside can enter the vehicle interior

and increase the risk of asphyxiation.

– If there is a luggage carrier (such as a bicycle

rack) on the luggage compartment lid, the

luggage compartment lid may not open

completely under certain circumstances or it

could close by itself if open due to the extra

weight. Therefore, the open luggage com-

partment lid must be given additional sup-

port or the cargo must first be removed

from the luggage carrier.

– Keep new or used batteries away from chil-

dren.

– If the battery compartment on a vehicle key

does not close securely, stop using the key

and keep it away from children.

– Seek medical attention immediately if you

suspect that a battery was swallowed or has

entered the body in any other way.

For the sake of the environment

 Batteries and electrical/electronic devices

must be disposed of in an environmentally

safe manner ðpage 322, Disposal instruc-

tions.

– Applies to: vehicles with power-operated or

sensor-controlled luggage compartment lid:

Pay careful attention when closing the lug-

gage compartment lid. Otherwise, you could

cause serious injury to yourself or others de-

spite the pinch protection.

Luggage compartment

lid

General information

Note

WARNING

The luggage compartment lid can bump into

objects such as the garage ceiling when open-

ing and become damaged.

– No one, especially children, should stay in

the vehicle when it is locked from the out-

side, because the windows can no longer be

opened from the inside. Locked doors make

it more difficult for emergency workers to

enter the vehicle, which increases the risk of

death.

Tips

– When the vehicle is locked, the luggage

compartment lid can be unlocked separately

by pressing the  button twice on the vehi-

cle key. The luggage compartment lid locks

automatically when it is closed again.

– Always close and lock the luggage compart-

ment lid and the doors when the vehicle is

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Opening and closing

Closing the luggage compartment lid

– The ability to open the luggage compart-

ment lid using the handle ðpage 43,

fig. 32 can be deactivated or activated in the

MMI ðpage 36.

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Applies to vehicles without automatic luggage

compartment lid: Use the inside grip to slightly

pull the luggage compartment lid down and al-

low it to drop gently to close. Or

Opening and closing the luggage

compartment lid

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Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage

compartment lid: Note ðpage 43.

WARNING

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 42.

Automatic luggage compartment lid

Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage compartment lid

Fig. 32 Rear lid: handle

Fig. 34 Luggage compartment lid:

closing button*,

lock button* (vehicles with convenience key*)

The luggage compartment lid can be opened and

closed automatically ð

tion on page 42.

in General informa-

Fig. 33 Driver's door: opening the luggage compartment

lid

Opening the luggage compartment lid

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When the ignition is turned off, press the 

button on the vehicle key twice ðpage 39,

fig. 28. Or

Select the “P” position and pull the  button*

in the driver's door ðpage 43, fig. 33. Or

Applies to: vehicles without convenience key:

Unlock the vehicle or the luggage compartment

lid using the  /  button on the vehicle key

and press the handle in the luggage compart-

ment lid ðfig. 32. Or

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Applies to: vehicles with convenience key:Press

the handle in the luggage compartment lid

ðfig. 32. When the luggage compartment is

locked, the vehicle key cannot be more than ap-

proximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the lug-

gage compartment. Or

the handle in the luggage compartment lid

ðpage 43, fig. 32. When the luggage compart-

ment is locked, the vehicle key cannot be more

than approximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from

the luggage compartment.

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Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage

compartment lid: Select the "P" position and

pull the  button ðfig. 33 in the driver's door.

Closing the luggage compartment lid

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Press the  button in the luggage compart-

ment lid. Or

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Press the handle in the luggage compartment

lid ðpage 43, fig. 32. Or

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Opening and closing

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Press the luggage compartment lid downward

slightly. Or

When the ignition is turned on, pull the 

switch in the driver's door ðpage 43, fig. 33

Press and hold the  button in the luggage

compartment lid for at least four seconds to

store the new opening position. A visual and

audio signal will follow.

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until the luggage compartment lid is closed. Or

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: Press

To set a higher open position, wait at least five

seconds and then carefully press the luggage

compartment lid upward.

Press and hold the  button again for at least

four seconds to store the desired opening posi-

tion.

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and hold the  button on the vehicle key while

the ignition is off until the luggage compart-

ment lid closes. Make sure there is enough dis-

tance (maximum of approximately 9 feet (3 m))

between you and the luggage compartment lid.

Manually opening and closing the luggage

compartment lid

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Press the  button in the luggage compart-

If the electric motor malfunctions or the vehicle

battery charge level is low, the luggage compart-

ment lid can be opened or closed by hand. Extra

force will be needed to do this. Move the lid slow-

ly to reduce the amount of force needed.

ment lid. Or

Applies to: vehicles with convenience key: With

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the ignition off, press the  /  button in the

luggage compartment lid. The vehicle key must

not be more than approximately 4 feet (1.5 m)

away from the luggage compartment and it

must not be inside the vehicle. If you press the

* button, then the vehicle will lock.

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Pull the luggage compartment lid down slightly

by the inside handle and then press on the lid

until it latches.

Stopping automatic opening or closing

WARNING

The automatic opening or closing of the luggage

compartment lid will stop if:

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 42.

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You press the  button or press the handle in

the luggage compartment lid ðpage 43,

fig. 32 again. Or

You press the  button on the convenience

key*. Or

Tips

If the luggage compartment lid is open while

the vehicle key is inside the luggage compart-

ment or the passenger compartment, then

the * button on the luggage compartment

lid will be disabled.

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Something blocks the luggage compartment

lid or makes it difficult for the lid to move.

If you press the button  or the handle in the

luggage compartment lid ðpage 43, fig. 32

again, the luggage compartment lid will open or

close again.

Opening the luggage compartment lid with

foot motion (back and forth movement)

Applies to: vehicles with sensor-controlled luggage compart-

ment lid

Storing the luggage compartment lid

opening position

The position must be at a certain height or higher

to store.

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Bring the luggage compartment lid into the de-

sired open position. If you want to move the

luggage compartment lid to a lower position,

move it slowly in small increments; otherwise,

the luggage compartment lid will close auto-

matically.

Fig. 35 Vehicle rear: foot motion (example)

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Opening and closing -> Luggage compartment lid(tailgate switch) for Your Audi S Q5 SUV Third Generation (2025-2026)

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