Opening and clos ing
Master key with remote control
The rem ote control allows you to lock or unlock the
vehicle electronically.
F ig . 37 Fo ld- up ma ster
key with re mote
co ntr ol
- To fold the key out and back i n place, press the release
button ::::, fig. 37.
The transmitter and battery are located in the head of the remote
control. The receiver is located inside the vehicle. The maximum
effective range depends on several things. Remember, if the ba ttery
is weak, the effective range decreases.
I f you need to replace the remote cont ro l, or if you need to have it
repaired, you must see your authorized Audi dealer. Only then can
you use the key again .
[ i ] Tips
• If the ignition is switched on, the remote control system is deac
tivated.
• The remote control system can be affected by other systems
operating in the same frequency range close to the vehicle, such as
mobile telephones, television broadcasting stations, etc.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations =>
page 320. •
Check light in remote master key
The check light in the rem ote master key indic ates the
state of charge of the battery.
S ta te o f m aste r k ey ba tt e ry
F ig . 3 8 Check lig ht in
th e m as ter key
When a button is pressed, the check light flashes=> fig . 38 (arrow).
If the check light does not come on or flash, the battery is dead and
has to be replaced .
Battery replacement =>
page 49. •
Master key battery replacement
Each master key contains a battery housed under the
cover.
Fig. 39 Master key:
opening the cover
We recommend having the battery changed by an autho
rized dealership. However, if you wish to replace the dead
battery yourself, proceed as follows:
- Pry apart the base=> fig. 39
@ and the cover @carefully
with a coin.
- Remove the cover (arrow).
- Remove the dead battery from the cover.
- Install the new battery. Please make certain that the"+"
sign on the battery faces down. Correct polarity is shown
on the cover.
- Place the cover with the new battery on the key base and
press both parts together.
W For the sake of the environment
Dispose of dead batteries properly so as not to pollute the environ
ment.
Contro ls and eq uip
ment
Opening and closing
[ i] Tips
The replacement battery must be the same specification as the
original. •
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent unauthorized use of
your vehicle.
A computer chip inside your key automatically deactivates the elec
tronic immobilizer when you insert the key in the ignition lock.
When you remove the key from the ignition lock, the electronic
immobilizer is automatically activated once again.
If an unauthorized key was used,
SAFE is displayed continuously in
the odometer display field.
in. WARNING
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The key
can disarm the electronic engine immobilizer and permit an unau
thorized person to start the engine and enable operation of the
vehicle systems such as power window or power top leading to
serious personal injury.
[ i] Tips
• Your engine can only be started using the factory -equipped key.
• You may not be able to start your vehicle if an ignition key of a
different vehicle make is also located on your set of keys.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations
~ page 320. •
~ehicle care irechnical data
