2009 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET radio controls

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.
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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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me nt zone s. Do ing so will in cre ase the r isk of injury if airb ags are
trig gered in an accident!
• Before you che ck anyt hing in the eng ine comp artment , al ways
re ad and heed all WARN IN GS =>
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0 Note
• If items other than genuine Audi spare parts, add-on equipment
and accessory items are used or if repair work is not performed
according to specified methods, this can resu lt in severe damage to
your vehicle 's engine and body (such as corrosion) and adverse ly
affect your vehicle's wa rra nty .
• If emergency repairs must be performed elsewhere, have the
vehic le examined by an authorized Audi dea lership as soon as
possible .
• The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage which occurs
due to failure to comply with these stipulations. •
Installing/replacing a sound system
If you wish to install a radio or replace the factory installed radio,
p lease note the following:
The factory insta lled radio connectors are designed for genuine
Audi radios. When installing a different radio, difficu lties co uld arise
such as:
- the radio may not fit into the space provided
- the electrical connections may not be compatible
- different connector terminals may be needed .
Therefore, we recommend that you have your authorized Audi dea ler instal l or rep lace the radio.
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ment . Safety first Vehicle operation They are the most fami
liar with the technical features of your
vehicle . They also offer Genuine Audi Radios wi th the necessary
insta llation components and instructions .
& WARNING
Improperly in sta ll ing a r adio co u ld cau se a short circu it and an
el ect rical fire. •
Technical Modifications
Our guidelines must be complied with when technical
modifications are made.
A lways consult an authorized Audi dealer before starting work on
any modifications .
This w ill help ensure that vehic le function, performance and safety
are not impaired=> &-
Attempting to work on electronic components and the software used with them can cause malfunctions. Because of the way elec ­
tronic components are interconnected with each other, such
malfunctions can also have an adverse affect on other systems that
are not directly involved . This means that you risk both a substantial
reduct ion in the operat ional safety of your vehicle and an increased
wear of vehicle parts=>&.
Authorized Audi deale rs wi ll perform this work in a professional and
competent manner or, in special cases, refer you to a professional
company that specializes in such modifications .
& WARNING
Improper repair s and modifica tion s ca n change the way vehi cle
sy stems work and cause serio us per sonal injur y.
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