2008 AUDI A4 remote control

Doors and windows 50•
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, poten-
tially putting lives at risk. Do not leave anyone (especially children)
in the vehicle.Note
The doors and the boot lid are locked automatically when the
vehicle reaches a speed of about 15 km/h (Auto Lock) ⇒page 42.
You can unlock the vehicle again via the central locking switch.Setting the central locking system
You can use the sound system or MMI* to select which
doors are unlocked by the central locking system.– Select: Function selector button > Central locking
> Unlocking single door.In the Unlocking single door menu you can specify which doors you
wish to have unlocked when you unlock the vehicle using the
remote control key or the advanced key*. If you switch the
Unlocking single door function on, only the driver's door will be
unlocked when you press the unlocking button on the remote
control key once.You can still unlock all doors and the luggage compartment. To do
so, press the unlock button twice on the remote control key.
When you lock the vehicle, the central locking system will automat-
ically lock all the doors and the boot lid together.
If you select “Locking boot lid/tailgate” on, you can no longer open
the luggage compartment using the handle on the boot lid
⇒page 52, fig. 46. In this case, you can open the boot lid using the

button on the remote control key ⇒page 47, fig. 38 or the unlock
switch on the driver's door ⇒page 51, fig. 45.
If you select “Retract mirrors” on, the exterior mirrors will be
retracted automatically ⇒page 70 when you press the lock button
 on the remote control key.Applies to vehicles: with anti-theft alarm systemDeactivating the interior monitor and tow-away protectionWhen the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be triggered if
movements are detected in the interior (e.g. by animals) or
if the vehicle's inclination is changed (e.g. during transport).
You can prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally
by switching off the interior monitor and/or tow-away
protection.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 42 Display:
Central locking menu
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Fig. 43 Front end of
the driver's door:
Switches for interior
monitor and tow-away
protection
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Deactivating interior monitor
– Press switch ⇒page 50, fig. 43. The diode in the
switch will light up.
Deactivating tow-away protection
– Press switch . The diode in the switch will light up.The interior monitor and tow-away protection will be switched on
again automatically the next time the vehicle is locked.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked
from the outside and the deadlock 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.Locking the doors manually if the central locking fails to work
If the central locking system should fail to work at any
time, each door will have to be locked separately.
A mechanical locking device (only visible when the doors
are open) is provided on the front passenger's door and the
rear doors.
– Take the emergency key out of the remote control key
⇒page 45.
– Pull the cap out of the opening ⇒fig. 44.
– Insert the key in the slot inside and turn it as far as the
stop to the right (if the door is on the right side) or to the
left (if the door is on the left side).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
handle. If the child-proof catch is engaged on one of the rear doors,
the door can be opened by pulling the inside door handle once and
then opening the door from the outside.Boot lidOpening and closing the boot lid
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Fig. 44 Door: Locking
the door manually
Fig. 45 Driver's door:
Unlocking the boot lid
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Opening boot lid
– Press the

button on the remote control key for at least
one second, or
– Pull the unlock switch

on the driver's door ⇒page 51,
fig. 45, or
– Press the release catch on the boot lid ⇒fig. 46.
– The boot lid is unlocked and opens automatically.
– Push the boot lid up slightly to secure it in the open posi-
tion.
Closing boot lid
– Pull down the boot lid by the handle on the inside and let
it drop into the latch ⇒.
WARNING
•
After closing the boot lid, always check that the catch has
engaged properly. The boot lid could otherwise open suddenly
when the vehicle is moving - this could result in an accident.
•
The boot lid must always be completely closed when the
vehicle is moving, otherwise toxic exhaust fumes can be drawn
into the interior.
Note
When the vehicle is locked, you can unlock the boot lid separately
by pressing the

button on the remote control key. The boot lid
will lock automatically when you close it again.
Manual release of the boot lid
The boot lid can be released manually from the inside.– Prise off the cover (using the emergency key) ⇒fig. 47.
– Press the sliding lever in the direction of the arrow to
unlock the boot lid.
Fig. 46 Release catch
on the boot lid
Fig. 47 Luggage
compartment: Access
to manual release
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Child-proof catchesChild-proof catches on the rear doors
The child-proof catches prevent the rear doors being
opened from the inside.The rear doors are equipped with child-proof catches. The
child-proof catches are only visible with the doors open.
Take the emergency key out of the remote control key
⇒page 45.
Engaging the child-proof catch
– Turn the key in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 48.
Disengaging the child-proof catch
– Turn the key in the opposite direction of the arrow.When the child-proof catch is engaged, the inside door handle will
not function, and the door can only be opened from the outside.
Electric windowsControls
The driver can operate all the electric windows.All electric windows have two-stage switches:
Opening the windows
– Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until
the window has moved to the desired position.
– Press the switch briefly to the second stop: the window
will automatically open all the way.
Closing the windows
– Pull the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the
window has moved to the desired position.
–Pull the switch briefly to the second stop: the window will
automatically close all the way.Switches for electric windows
Driver's door
Front passenger's door
Fig. 48 Child-proof
catches on the rear
doors
Fig. 49 Detail of the
driver's door: Controls
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Rear door (left-side)*
Rear door (right-side)*
Safety switch
Child safety switch
When the safety switch ⇒page 53, fig. 49 is pressed in, the
symbol
 in the switch lights up. The window switches in the rear
doors are deactivated.
WARNING
•
Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle - even if
you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially
important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be
able to start the engine or use power-operated equipment such as
the electric windows - this could lead to injuries. The window
switches are only deactivated when the driver's door or the front
passenger's door is opened.
•
Always be careful when closing the windows. Careless use of
the electric windows can cause severe injuries.
•
When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that
nobody is inside the vehicle, as the windows cannot be opened
from the inside in an emergency.Note
The windows can be operated for about ten minutes after the igni-
tion has been switched off. The window switches are only deacti-
vated when the driver's door or the front passenger's door is
opened.
Convenience open/close function
The convenience open/close function allows you to open
and close the windows and the sun roof* with the remote
control key.You can select which windows are opened in the settings on
the sound system or MMI* ⇒page 55.
Convenience open function
– Press and hold the unlocking button
 on the remote
control key until the windows have reached the desired
position and the sun roof* is open.
Convenience close function
– Press and hold the locking button
 on the remote
control key until the windows and the sun roof* are
closed ⇒.
Convenience close function with advanced key*
– Touch and keep your hand in contact with the locking
sensor on the door handle until the windows and the sun
roof* are closed.
WARNING
•
Take care when closing the windows and the sun roof*. Care-
less or uncontrolled use can cause injuries.
•
For safety reasons, you should only use the remote control
open and close functions within about 2 metres of the vehicle. To
avoid injuries, always keep an eye on the windows when pressing
the button to close them. The windows and sun roof stop moving
as soon as the button is released.
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– To retract the sun blind automatically when reversing,
select: Function selector button > Windows >
Automatic rear blind > on.If you switch the Automatic rear blind function on in the sound
system or MMI*, the raised sun blind will be retracted automatically
when reverse gear is engaged ⇒page 55. In this way, the rear blind
will not obstruct your vision when reversing. The rear blind returns
to its raised position when reverse gear is disengaged and the
vehicle is driven forwards at a speed above about 15 km/h. The
current setting is automatically stored and assigned to the remote
control key.
If the rear blind was rolled in automatically when reversing and then
the ignition was switched off and on again, the blind will not roll
back out again when you select a forward gear and the speed
exceeds 15 km/h. You will then have to press the button
 on the
centre console to extend the blind again.
The sun blind for the rear window switches off automatically when
it reaches the end position. It can be made to move in the other
direction before it reaches its end position by briefly pressing the
switch a second time. If the ignition is turned off while the blind is
still moving, it continues until it reaches the end position before
switching off.
Note
•
An overload cut-out may be activated if the sun blind is operated
repeatedly. There will then be a short delay before the blind can be
operated again.
•
As the material of the sun blind is less flexible at low tempera-
tures the electric actuator is switched off when the temperature in
the car is below -5°C. The blind can only be operated when the
temperature in the car's interior rises above this level.
Windscreen wipersWindscreen wipers

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen
wipers and the automatic wash and wipe.The windscreen wiper lever has the following settings:
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the wind-
screen a brief wipe.
Intermittent wipe

(activating rain sensor)
– Move the lever up to the stop .
– Move the control to the left or right to set the sensi-
tivity of the rain sensor.
Slow wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .
Fast wiper speed
– Move the lever up to the stop .
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Fig. 67 Windscreen
wiper lever
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Lights and vision 70Exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors are adjusted electrically.Adjusting exterior mirrors
– Turn the adjuster knob to position (left exterior mirror)
or position (right exterior mirror) ⇒fig. 72.
– Move the knob as required to adjust the exterior mirror
for a good rearward view.
Heated mirrors
– Turn the knob to position .
Retracting both exterior mirrors*
– Turn the knob to position .The mirrors are heated depending on the outside temperature until
the ignition is switched off, even if the knob is no longer in position
.
It may be advisable to retract* the exterior mirrors to protect them
when parking or when driving through tight spaces.Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles with memory function for the driver's seat, the setting
of the exterior mirrors is automatically stored together with the seat
position ⇒page 75.
Tilting function for exterior mirror on passenger side*
(only if equipped with memory for exterior mirrors)
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror surface tilts slightly
downwards, provided the mirror control is switched to the exterior
mirror on the passenger's side (knob in position ⇒fig. 72). This
provides a better view of the kerb when parking.
The mirror returns to its original position when reverse gear is
disengaged and the vehicle is driven forwards at a speed above
about 15 km/h. The mirror will also return to its original position
when the adjuster knob is turned to the position for the driver's
exterior mirror or when the ignition is switched off.
If the position of the mirror surface is changed while the mirror is
tilted, this new position is automatically stored and assigned to the
remote control key when you disengage reverse gear.
Caution
•
Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors give a larger field of
vision. However, they also make objects appear further away than
they actually are. For this reason, you should not rely on these
mirrors for judging the distance of vehicles behind.
•
If one of the mirror housings is knocked out of position (e.g.
when parking), the mirrors must first be fully retracted with the elec-
tric control. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will
interfere with the mirror adjuster function.Note
If the electrical adjustment should ever fail to operate, the mirrors
can be adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror
glass.
Fig. 72 Detail of the
armrest: Adjuster knob
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Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirrorsAutomatic anti-dazzle adjustment for exterior mirrorsThe exterior mirrors darken together with the automatically
adjusting interior mirror. When the ignition is on, the mirrors will
darken automatically according to the amount of light received (for
example from the headlights of a vehicle behind).
When the interior lights are switched on, or when reverse gear is
engaged, the mirrors revert to their original (i.e. not darkened)
condition.
WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause
irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs. Wash thor-
oughly with clean water should you come into contact with this
fluid. Seek medical assistance if needed.
Caution
Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to
the paintwork or plastic surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove
the fluid as soon as possible.
Note
•
If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,
this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for the exterior
mirrors.
•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the
sun blind* for the rear window is not in use and there are no other
objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.
Digital compassApplies to vehicles: with digital compassActivating and deactivating the compass
The compass direction will appear in the mirror.– To switch the compass on and off, press and hold
button until the compass display in the mirror
⇒fig. 73 appears or disappears.The digital compass only works when the ignition is on. The points
of the compass are displayed as follows: N (North), NE (North East),
E (East), SE (South East), S (South), SW (South West), W (West), NW
(North West).
Note
To avoid inaccurate compass readings, do not hold any remote
controls or other electrical devices or metal objects near the interior
mirror.
Fig. 73 Interior mirror:
activated digital
compass
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