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Controls
Safety
Driving tips
General maintenance
Self-help
Technical data
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.
Note
Do not use the remote control key when the vehicle is out of sight.Applies to vehicles: with advanced keyLocking and unlocking the vehicle with the advanced key
The doors and the boot lid can be locked and unlocked
without handling the remote control key.Unlocking the vehicle
– Take hold of the door handle. The door will be unlocked
automatically.
– Pull the door handle to open the door.Locking the vehicle
– Move the selector lever to position P (automatic
gearbox), otherwise it will not be possible to lock the
vehicle.
– Touch the sensor on the door handle once to lock the
vehicle ⇒.
– Touch the sensor a second time within 2 seconds to lock
the vehicle without activating the deadlock mechanism.
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked from any of the doors. The
driver's door will always be unlocked as well when the passenger's
door is unlocked. The remote control key has to be within a range of
about 1.5 metres of the relevant door or the boot lid. It does not
matter where you carry the key, for instance whether it is in your
jacket pocket or in a briefcase.
The unlocking function may be affected if the sensor area on the
door handle is touched while the vehicle is being unlocked.
The locking function may be affected if you grasp the door handle
while the vehicle is being locked.
Once the doors have been locked, they cannot be opened again
immediately. This will enable you to check that the doors are prop-
erly closed.
The system will either unlock both the doors or one door only,
depending on the settings you have chosen on the sound system or
MMI* ⇒page 44.
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.
Fig. 37 Audi advanced
key: Unlocking one of
the doors
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NotePlease note the following points if the vehicle is left parked for long
periods:•
To save electrical power, the proximity sensors are switched off
after a few days. You will then need to pull the door handle once to
unlock the vehicle, and a second time to open it.
•
To prevent the battery from becoming discharged and thus
maintain the vehicle's starting ability for as long as possible, the
power management system will gradually switch off convenience
functions that are not required. In this case you may not be able to
unlock the vehicle with this convenience function.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle using the key
If the central locking system should fail to work, you can
still lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the emer-
gency key or spare key in the lock.Unlocking
– Turn the key to position ⇒fig. 38 to unlock the
vehicle.Locking
–Turn the key once to position ⇒ to lock the vehicle.
– If you turn the key to position a second time within 2
seconds, this will lock the vehicle without activating the
deadlock mechanism.
In order to switch off the anti-theft alarm*, you must switch on the
ignition within 15 seconds after opening the driver's door. Other-
wise the alarm will be triggered.
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.
Note
•
The central locking switch and the release button for the boot lid
will function after the ignition is switched on.
•
If the vehicle is locked with the key when the central locking
system is operational, it is only possible to unlock all the doors and
the boot lid centrally with the key within the next 45 seconds. After
this period, the key will only unlock the driver's door.
Fig. 38 Lock on
driver's door
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ABAB
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Technical data
Central locking switch– Press the
button to unlock the vehicle ⇒fig. 39 ⇒.
– Press the button to lock the vehicle.
Please note the following when you use the central locking switch
to lock your vehicle:•
The doors and the boot lid cannot be opened from the outside
(for safety reasons, when stopped at traffic lights, etc.).
•
The LED in the central locking switch lights up when both of the
doors and the boot lid are closed and locked.
•
You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling
the inside door handle.
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, doors
locked from the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate
access and assistance.
WARNING
•
The central locking switch is still operative when the ignition is
switched off and will automatically lock the entire vehicle when
pressed.
•
The central locking switch inside the vehicle is not operative if
you lock the vehicle from the outside.
•
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.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.
Fig. 39 Driver's door:
Central locking switch
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 40 Front end of
the driver's door:
Swtiches for interior
monitor and tow-away
protection
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Deactivating interior monitor
– Press switch ⇒fig. 40. 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 passenger's door manually if the central locking fails to work
If the central locking system should fail to work at any
time, the passenger's door will have to be locked sepa-
rately.
A mechanical locking device (only visible when the door is
open) is provided on the front passenger's door.
– Take the emergency key out of the remote control key
⇒page 41.
– Pull the cap out of the opening ⇒fig. 41.
– Insert the key into the slot inside and turn it to the right
as far as the stop.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.Boot lidOpening and closing the boot lid
AAAB
Fig. 41 Door: Locking
the door manually
Fig. 42 Driver's door:
Unlocking the boot lid
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Self-help
Technical data
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 48,
fig. 42. This will unlock the boot lid, which will then open
slightly. Or:
– Press the release catch on the boot lid ⇒fig. 43.
Closing boot lid
– Pull down the tailgate 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. 44.
– Press the sliding lever in the direction of the arrow to
unlock the boot lid.
Fig. 43 Release catch
on the boot lid
Fig. 44 Luggage
compartment: Access
to manual release
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Doors and windows 50Electric windowsControls
The driver can operate the electric windows on the
driver's door with the right-hand switch and the electric
windows on the passenger's door with the left-hand
switch (applies to RHD vehicles).The 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.
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
•
When the doors are opened the windows will automatically
come down approximately 10 mm.
•
The windows can be operated for about ten minutes after the
ignition has been switched off. The window switches are only deac-
tivated 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 tilting panorama roof* with
the remote control key.You can select which windows are opened in the settings on
the sound system or MMI* ⇒page 51.
Fig. 45 Detail of the
driver's door: Controls
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Convenience open function
– Press and hold the unlocking button
on the remote
control key until all the windows have reached the
desired position and the tilting panorama roof* is open.
Convenience close function
– Press and hold the locking button
on the remote
control key until the windows and the tilting panorama
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
tilting panorama roof* are closed.
The electric blind is opened and closed together with the tilting
panorama roof*.
WARNING
•
Take care when closing the windows and the tilting panorama
roof*. Careless 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 panorama roof stop
moving as soon as the button is released.
Settings for convenience open function
The driver can use the sound system or MMI* to select
which windows are opened.– Select: Function selector button > Windows >
Convenience open.If you wish to use the convenience open function for the windows
and the tilting panorama roof*, select on for the functions Front
windows and Sunroof*.What to do after a malfunction
The one-touch open and close function must be reacti-
vated if the battery has been disconnected.– Pull and hold the electric window switch until the
window is fully closed.
– Release the switch and then pull it again for at least one
second.
Fig. 46 MMI display:
Convenience open
menu
CAR
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Doors and windows 52Tilting panorama roofApplies to vehicles: with tilting panorama roofTilting open and closedThe tilting panorama roof is operated via a switch ⇒fig. 47.
Tilting open
– Press the switch to tilt open the panorama roof. Press the
switch again to stop at any intermediate position.
Closing
– Pull the switch to close the tilting panorama roof. Pull the
switch again to stop at any intermediate position.The tilting panorama roof can be opened or closed for about ten
minutes after the ignition has been switched off. However, the
switch is deactivated immediately when the driver's door or
passenger's door is opened.
Sun blind
The tilting panorama roof is equipped with a sliding sun blind for
protection against sunlight. Take hold of the handle to open and
close the sun blind.
WARNING
Take care when closing the tilting panorama roof. Careless or
uncontrolled use can cause injuries. For this reason, always take
out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
Caution
You should always close the tilting panorama roof when leaving the
car. Sudden rain could seriously damage the upholstery and elec-
tronic equipment inside the vehicle.
Note
It is advisable to close the sun blind when the vehicle is left standing
in the sun.Applies to vehicles: with tilting panorama roofClosing the tilting panorama roof by overriding the safety cut-outThe tilting panorama roof mechanism is equipped with a
safety cut-out. If the force required to close the roof is too
high, the panorama roof will tilt up to the fully open posi-
tion. It can now be closed by overriding the safety cut-out.
– Immediately after the tilting panorama roof opens auto-
matically, pull and hold the switch ⇒fig. 47 until the
panorama roof is closed ⇒.The safety cut-out tilts the panorama roof to the fully open position.
When this happens, it is possible to close the panorama roof within
approximately 5 seconds by overriding the safety cut-out.
Fig. 47 Detail of head-
liner: Switch for tilting
panorama roof
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