2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET key

Opening and clos ing
PANIC Button
- Push the red button@to activate the panic function. The
horn sounds and the turn signals flash.
- Push the button® again to deactivate the panic f unc­
tion.
& WARNING
R ead a nd fo llo w all W ARNING S => & in "Ge nera l desc ription " on
page 50.
[ i ] Tips
• In order to make sure the locking function is working, you should
always keep your eye on the vehicle to make sure it is properly
locked.
• Do not use the remote control if you are inside the car, otherwise
you may unintentionally lock the vehic le, and then you would set off
the anti-theft alarm when you try to start the engine or open a door.
In case this happens anyhow, push the unlock button@.
• Use the panic function only if you are in an emergency
situation .•
R ese tting the remote control
The remote c ontr ol must be reset if the vehicle does not
unlock .
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Fig . 4 1 Ign itio n l ock
p os it ions
- If the ve hicle is locked, o pen the driver's door with the
mechanical key i n your remote con tro l.
- Press the unlock button
III on the remote control.
- Insert the key into the ign ition lock
CD => fig. 4 1 and turn
it to position
0 to turn the ignition on .
Turn the key back to position
CD to t urn the ig nition off
agai n.
- Pu ll the key out of t he ig nition loc k.
- Press e it her the lock-1'.D or the unlock
III button to
com plete the reset sequence .
0 Note
Do not turn the key to position 0 for resetting as this will start the
engine and may put the car in motion .•

Doors, power locks
Operating locks vvith the key
To lock and unlock the vehicle from the outside, turn the
key in the lock of the driver's door.
To unlock the driver's door only
Fig . 42 Key turns for
opening and closing.
- Insert the key into the lock of driver's door.
- Turn the key
one time only to pos ition @=>fig. 42 to
unlock the driver's door .
To unlock all doors and the rear lid Turn the key
two times to pos ition @=> fig. 42 to unlock
the veh icle
To lock the vehicle - Close all windows and doors properly.
- Turn the key in the lock of the driver's door to the lock position
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Opening and closing
& WARNING
Always read and heed WARNING~ & in "General description" on
page 50. •
Convenience close /open feature vvith the
lock in the driver 's door
You can close or open the windows and the power top
from outside when you lock or unlock your car with the
key.
Closing the windows
- Insert the key into the lock of the driver's door.
- Make sure that the windows are not blocked~& .
- Turn and hold the key in the lock position @=>fig. 42
until the w indows are completely closed.
Opening the windows
- Press button @ on the key
twice to unlock the car.
- Insert the key into the lock of the driver's door .
- Turn and hold the key in the open position @.
Opening/closing power top
- See =>
page 63, "Convenience opening and closing of
power top" to operate power top with the key.
The automatic close function will cease if the key is released. For
safety reasons it is not possible to open and close the power top
with the remote control key . ..,
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turn over the valet key you should therefore lock the rear lid
mechanically with the master key. •
Emergency locking
If the power locking system fails (power failure), you will
need to lock the passenger door separately.
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Fig . 44 Emergency
lock location on the
front passengers door
Fig . 45 Close-up:
inserting the key
For this purpose, a mechanical locking device is provided on
the end panel of the passenger door (only visible when the door is open).
- Open the door.
- Remove the plastic cap using your vehicle key=> fig. 44.
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Opening and closing
-Pos ition the key at an angle of 90° to the door trim panel
and push it in the direction shown by the arrow ~ fig. 45.
After you close the door you will not no longer be able to open it
from th e outside .
You can open it from the inside, however, by pulling on the door latch
twice. •
Rear lid
Rear lid
You can also open the rear lid using the fold-out key .
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Fig. 46 Rear lid : lock
positions
Fig . 47 Position of lock
and handle in the rear
lid ...
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Opening and closing
As a general rule, you should use the remote control key to
lock and unlock the rear lid
c:5 =:> page 51. With the key slot
in the vertical position the rear lid can be
locked and
unlocked
by the power locking system using either the
remote-control- or the fold-out key:::::>
page 50.
Opening the rear lid
-Pull the handle :::::> page 55, fig. 47 while lifting the lid.
Closing the rear lid
-Pull it down and shut it firmly:::::>& . There is a recess in
the interior trim of the lid to make it easier to pull down.
To unlock the rear lid with the key
- Turn the key from the vertical to position @ :::::> page 55,
fig. 46 the lid springs open slightly.
- Open the lid.
To lock the rear lid with the key
-Turn key slot to horizontal position @.
Turning the key counter-clockwise to position @will release the
rear lid and cause it to rise slightly. In this position the key cannot
be pulled out of the lock cylinder.
Turning the key
clockwise to the horizontal position@ and pulling
it out will cause the
lid to remain locked when the power locking
system is actuated.
In this state the rear lid can only be unlocked with the remote
control unlock button
c:::5 on the master key.
After you turn the key
counter -clockwise back to the vertical posi­
tion, the rear lid will again respond to the power locking system.
& WARNING
• After closing the rear lid, always pull up on it to make sure that
it is properly closed. Otherwise it could open suddenly when the
vehicle is moving .
• To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from being drawn into
the vehicle, always keep the rear lid closed while driving . Never
transport objects larger than those fitting completely into the luggage area, because then the rear lid cannot be fully closed .
• Never leave your vehicle unattended especially with the rear lid
left open. A child could crawl into the car through the luggage
compartment and pull the lid shut, becoming trapped and unable
to get out. To reduce the risk of personal injury, never let children play in or around your vehicle. Always keep the rear lid, as well as
the vehicle doors, closed when not in use.
[ i] Tips
In case of an emergency , the rear lid can be opened from the inside
using the trunk escape handle~
page 290. •
Remote rear lid release c::::5
You can open the rear lid from inside the vehicle using a
switch in the driver's door.
Fig. 48 Driver's door,
rear bottom: remote
rear lid release ...

To unlock r ear lid
- Pu ll the switch c:::::5 ~ page 56, fig. 48 in the driver's door.
To open re ar lid
- Raise the rear lid.
The remote rear lid re lease is deactivated automatically if you lock
the rear lid using the key . This enables the driver to lock the luggage
compartment permanently with the key and prevent unwanted
access to the trunk .•
Anti-theft alarm system
Description
The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if anyone attempts
to break into the vehicle.
The anti -theft a larm system triggers an audible alarm and turns on
the emergency flasher if an unauthorized interference with the
veh ic le is sensed by the system.
How i s the anti -theft alarm syste m switched on ?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched on when you lock the
driver's door manually using your key, o r when you use the remote
control. The system is activated approx imately 30 seconds after the
vehic le is locked. The indicator light on top of the door trim start
fl ashing rapid ly for 30 seconds and then b link slowly.
How i s the anti -theft al arm syst em switch ed off ?
The anti-theft alarm system is switched off only when you use the
remote contro l to unlock your vehicle . If you do not open a door
with in 60 seconds after you have unlocked with the remote control,
the vehic le will lock itself again automatica lly.
Controls and equip ­
ment
Op ening and clo sing
If you lock just the driver's door using your key, the front
passenger's door, the rear and the fuel f iller flap remain locked.
If you use the vehicle key to unlock the driver's door, the other
doors, the rear lid and the fuel tank flap will remain locked . The
a larm system will not be deactivated unless you insert the key in the
ignition switch within 15 seconds and turn on the ignition. If you fai l
to do this, the a lar m wi ll sound.
When will the anti theft alarm system be triggered?
When the vehic le is locked, the a larm system monitors and protects
the following parts of the vehic le:
• engine compar tment
• luggage compartment
• doors
• vehic le incline
• ignition
• factory installed radio.
When the system is activated, the alarm will be triggered if one of
the doors, the engine hood or the rear lid are opened, or if the igni ­
tion is turned on or the radio removed or if the vehicle incline has
been changed.
The ant i-theft alarm system will also go off when you unlock the rear
lid with your key and open it. The alarm is switched off again when
you close the rear lid.
The anti-theft alarm system will also go off when the battery is d isconnected.
You can also trigge r the alarm by pressing the PANIC button on your
remote control. This will alert other people in case of emergency.
Press the
PANI C button again to turn off the a larm. .,_

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How is th e a nti-th eft ala rm switch ed off whe n
t riggered ?
The alarm system is switched off when you unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or when the ignition is switched on. The a larm
will a lso switch itse lf off when it comes to the end of its cycle.
Em erg en cy flashe r
The emergen cy flashe r will blink briefly when the doors, engine
hood and rear lid are properly closed .
If the emergency flashers do not blink, check the doors, engine hood
and r ear lid to make sure they are properly closed . If you close a
door, the hood or the rear lid w ith the anti-theft a larm switched on,
the emerg ency flashers will blink only aft er you have clos ed the
door or lid.
[ i ] Tips
• For the anti -theft alarm system to function properly, make sure
all vehicle doo rs and windows are closed before leaving the vehicle .
• When you open the vehicle from the driver's door using the key,
the c entral locking switch will work only af ter you hav e swi tched on
the ignition. •
Tilt sensors ~
The tilt sensors trigger an alarm if they detect vehicle
movement.
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Fig . 49 D river's do or,
rear botto m: ti lt se nso r
sw itch
Sw itch off the tilt se nsors i f you are go ing to have your
ve hicle tr ansported .
Switch off the tilt s ensors
- Press the switch A located in the driver's door=> fig. 49 .
Lock the ve hicle.
When you turn off the tilt sensors, the diode in the switch -lQ wi ll illu ­
minate. Also , the indicator light in the driver's door wil l illuminate
for about three seconds . After you lock the vehicle, the indicator
light in the door trim will b link quickly for about three seconds . After
that, the blinking slows down.
The next time the vehicle is locked, the tilt sensors are automatically
turned on again .•

Power windows
Controls
Fig. 50 Driver's door:
power window
switches
The switches are located in the driver's door. The front passenger's
door has a own power window switch of its own.
To open/close If the respective switch is pushed or pulled, the
window will, respectively .
Switches for front door windows
© operates the window in the driver's door.
@ operates the window in the front passenger door.
Switches for rear windows
© operates the left rear window.
@ operates the right rear window.
Switches for all windows
© operates all windows .
& WARNING
• Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, especially with
access to vehicle keys. Unsupervised use of the keys can result in
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& WARNING (continued)
starting of the engine and use of vehicle systems such as power
windows, etc. which could result in serious injury.
• Remember -you can still open or close the power windows for
about ten minutes after the ignition is switched off. Only when
either of the front doors are opened are the power windows
switched off.
• Be careful when closing the windows . Check to see that no one
is in the way, or serious injury could result!
• Always remove the ignition key whenever you leave your
vehicle.
• If you lock your vehicle from the outside, no one, especially
chil­
dren, should remain in the vehicle even when the power top is
opened.
• Do not stick anything on the windows or the windshield that
may interfere with the driver's field of vision. •
Switches in the driver's door
The driver can operate all windows.
If the respect ive switch is pushed or pulled the windo w will
open or close . The power w indow switches have a
two-posi­
tion function:
Opening the windows
Push the switch to the first stop and hold it there until the
window has lowered to the desired position.
Push the switch briefly to the
second stop: the window
will automatically open all the way. ..
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& WARNING (continued)
• During operation of the power top the head clearance in the
rear of the vehicle is reduced . Always make sure that rear seat
passengers keep clear of the power top as it is being opened or
closed. Risk of injury! •
Convenience opening and closing of power
top
The power top can alternatively be opened and closed by
turning the key in the driver's door lock.
Fig . 54 Keyturns for
opening and closing
the power top
Please note that convenience opening requi res one addi­
tional action for vehicles e quipped with anti-theft alarm.
This applies to convenience closing as well.
Convenience opening
- Press the unlock button @ on the remote control key to
unlock the vehicle.
- Turn the key in the driver door
once to position @
~ fig. 54.
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Power top
- Within two seconds turn the key a second time and hold
it in this position until the power top has completely
retracted.
Convenience closing
-Turn the key in the driver door once to position @
~ fig. 54.
- Within two seconds turn the key a second time and hold
i t in this position until the power top has completely
closed.
Opening o r closing motion stops immediately as soon as you
release the key. For safety reasons , it is not possible to activate the
c onven ience feature wi th th e re mote control.
& WARNING
• When opening and closing the power top make sure to keep
yourself and others clear of all moving parts -Risk of injury!
• During operation of the power top the head clearance in the
rear of the vehicle is reduced. Always make sure that rear seat
passengers keep clear of the power top as it is being opened or
closed. Risk of injury! •
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