2008 AUDI A5 ignition

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WARNING
•
Always switch off the ignition and 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 inju-
ries.
•
Wait for the vehicle to come to a standstill before removing the
ignition key from the lock. Otherwise the steering lock could
engage suddenly, causing an accident.Note
The function of the remote control key may be impaired by interfer-
ence from other nearby radio signals (for example from a mobile
telephone or TV transmitter) if these are in the same frequency
range.Indicator lamp on remote control key
The indicator lamp on the remote control key lights up
when you press the buttons.
The indicator lamp should light up once briefly when you press one
of the buttons briefly. The indicator lamp should flash when you
press and hold one of the buttons (convenience open/close).
If the indicator lamp does not light up, this means the battery is
exhausted and must be replaced ⇒page 40. The instrument cluster
display also shows the symbol
 and the following message if the
battery is exhausted:
Please change key battery
Replacing the battery for the remote control key– Press the release button ⇒fig. 29.
Fig. 28 Indicator lamp
on remote control key
Fig. 29 Remote control
key: Removing the
emergency keyFig. 30 Remote control
key: Removing the
battery carrier
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Technical data
– Pull the emergency key out of the remote control key.
– Press the release catch ⇒page 40, fig. 30 on the
battery carrier and at the same time pull the battery
carrier out of the remote control key in the direction of
the arrow.
– Insert the new CR 2032 battery with the “+” symbol
facing downwards.
– Slide the battery carrier carefully into the remote control
key.
– Insert the emergency key.
For the sake of the environmentUsed batteries must be disposed of appropriately and must not be
discarded with ordinary household waste.
Note
The new battery must be of the same type as the original one
(CR 2032).Removing the emergency key
– Press the release button ⇒fig. 31.
– Pull the emergency key out of the remote control key.You can use the emergency key to ...•
activate and deactivate* the front passenger's airbag
⇒page 183.
•
lock and unlock* the front passenger's storage compartment
⇒page 91.
•
lock and unlock the lockable rear seat ⇒page 82.
•
manually lock and unlock the vehicle if this is not possible using
the remote control key ⇒page 46.
Emergency release for ignition key
In the event of a malfunction in the vehicle's electrical
system, it may no longer be possible to remove the igni-
tion key.If you are not able to remove the ignition key because the
vehicle battery has discharged (for example), remove the
key as follows:
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Fig. 31 Remote control
key: Removing the
emergency key
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Fig. 32 Ignition lock
with key
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– Press the release catch ⇒page 41, fig. 32 using a ball-
point pen or a similar object and pull the emergency key
out of the remote control key.
– Use the emergency key to lock the vehicle ⇒page 46.
– Have the vehicle's electrical system checked by a quali-
fied workshop.Starting the vehicle with the spare key– Open the glove box and take out the adapter for the spare
key ⇒fig. 33 -arrow-.– Insert the spare key ⇒fig. 34 all the way into the adapter.
Please note that the key will only engage in one position.
– Press the spare key lightly into the adapter until you hear
it click into place.
– Insert the adapter, spare key first, into the ignition lock.
You should now be able to start the engine in the usual
way.
Central locking systemDescriptionThe vehicle can be locked and unlocked via the central locking
system. You can use any of the following:•
Remote control key ⇒page 44
•
Door handles in conjunction with advanced key* ⇒page 45
•
Lock on driver's door ⇒page 46
•
Interior central locking switch ⇒page 47
Unlocking one side of the vehicle only
When you lock the vehicle, the central locking system will lock the
doors and the boot lid. When you unlock the vehicle, the central
locking system will unlock either the driver's door only, or all the
locks on the vehicle, depending on the setting you have selected on
the sound system or MMI* ⇒page 44.
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function locks the doors and the boot lid when the
vehicle exceeds a speed of about 15 km/h.
The vehicle is unlocked again when the ignition key is removed.
Alternatively, the vehicle can also be unlocked via the central
locking switch or by pulling one of the inside door handles. The Auto
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Fig. 33 Glove box:
Adapter for spare keyFig. 34 Inserting the
spare key into the
adapter
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Technical data Lock function can be switched on and off on the sound system or
MMI* ⇒page 44.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, the doors
will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.
Deadlock mechanism
The central locking system is combined with a deadlock mecha-
nism. Once the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the door
handles on the inside are deactivated. This makes it more difficult
to break into the vehicle.
Anti-theft alarm system*
If the anti-theft alarm system senses interference with the vehicle it
triggers an audible and visible alarm.
The anti-theft alarm system switches on automatically when the
vehicle is locked. It switches off automatically if you unlock the
vehicle using the remote control.
If you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key in the drivers door, the
ignition must be switched on within 15 seconds, otherwise the
alarm will be triggered. On some export versions, the alarm is trig-
gered immediately when you open a door.
To deactivate the alarm, press the unlock button on the remote
control key or switch on the ignition. The alarm will also switch itself
off when it comes to the end of its cycle.
Switch off the interior monitor and tow-away protection if you wish
to prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally.
Turn signals
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, one
of the doors, the bonnet or the boot lid is still open.
Accidental lock-out
The central locking system prevents you from being locked out of
the vehicle in the following situations:
•
When the driver's door is open, it cannot be locked together with
the other door by pressing the central locking switch and then
closing the door ⇒page 47.
•
On vehicles with advanced key*, the boot lid will be released
again automatically if the remote control key that was last in use is
left inside the boot when the boot lid is closed ⇒page 48.
To prevent yourself from being locked out, do not lock the vehicle
with the remote control key before closing the doors or boot lid.
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
•
Never leave any valuable items in the vehicle unattended. Even a
locked vehicle is not a safe.
•
If the diode on the driver's window sill lights up for about 30
seconds when the vehicle is locked, the central locking system or
anti-theft alarm* is not working properly. Please have the malfunc-
tion repaired by an Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
•
The interior monitor of the anti-theft alarm* system will only
function as intended if the windows and the tilting panorama roof*
are closed.
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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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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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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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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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