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[ i J Tip s
• If you release the ignition key in positions G) , @ or G), the key
automat ically returns to pos ition @.
• If you open the driver 's door when the ignition is switched on , a
buzzer sounds and the message
Ignition i s on appears in the instru
ment cluster display. Please switch the ignition off .•
Ignition key safety lock
The igni tion key can only be remove d when the selector
lever is in the "P" (Park) posi tion.
After turning off the ignition , the igni tion key can only be removed
from the ignition lock when the selector lever is in the "P" (Park)
position . Af ter you have removed the key, the selector lever is locked
and cannot be moved .•
Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine
The engine ca n only be started with your original Audi
key.
Fig. 145 Ignitio n ke y
po sitions
Ste p on the brake.
- Move t he selector lever into P or N
~ &.
Turn the ign ition key to position 0 ~ fig . 145 -do not
depress the gas pedal when s tarting the engine .
A cold engine may sound loud after it has been started . This is due
to the hydrau lic valves building up oil pressure. This is normal and
is not a need fo r concern .
I f the engine does not start immediately, stop t rying after 10
seconds and then try to restart the engine about 30 seconds later .
& WARNING
Never sta rt or let the engine run in a confined or en clo sed are a.
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, a color
less and odorle ss gas. Carbon mono xide can be fatal if inhaled.
• Never leave the engine idling unattended. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine po ses a d ange r of person al injury or
theft.
0 Note
• Avoid high e ngine speeds, fast acceleration or heavy eng ine
loads while the engine is still cold. This could damage the engine.
• The eng ine cannot be s tarted by push ing or towi ng the vehicle.
c£> For the sake of the environment
To avoid unnecessary engine wear and to reduce exhaust emis
sions, do not let your vehic le stand and warm up. Be ready to drive
off im mediately after starting your vehicle . Maintain moderate
speed until the engine is completely warm . Remember , the engine
performs best at operating temperature. •
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e roa d --------------------
When s tarting a cold engine, the engine may be a bit noisy for a
s h or t while. This is because the hydraulic valves are working to
bring up the oil pressure. This is norma l and no cause for concern .
If the engine does not start immediately, stop cranking the engine
af ter 10 seconds . Wa it 30 seconds, then try to restart the eng ine .
& WARNING
Ne ver sta rt the en gine in an en clos ed area su ch a s in your gar age
with th e garage door clo sed . The exhau st fum es are poisonous!
0 Note
• Avoid high engine speeds, full gas or heavy engine loads if the
eng ine has not warmed up to its operating temperature. You cou ld
damage the engine.
• Do not try to start the engine by pulling or pushing .
<£> For the sake of the environment
Do not let your veh ic le stand and warm up . Be ready to drive off
right away. This way, you prevent unnecessary exhaust emissions .
[ i J Tip s
If you open th e driver 's door when the ignition is switched on , a
buzzer sounds and the message
Ignition i s on appears in the instru
ment clust er display. Pl eas e switch the ign ition off .•
Ap plies to vehicles: w it h C onve nience key
Stopping the engine using the [STOP] button
0
0
- Bring t he vehicle to a complete stop.
Fi g. 14 7 Co nve nie nce
key: S TOP butt on
Move t he s elect or in to the P or N posi tion .
Press the [STO P) button ~ fig. 147 .
Pressing the [ STOP) but ton once sw itches off the engine and the
ignition . If you press the [
STOP] button again for approximately 2
seco nds, the steering wi ll be locked, provided that the selector lever
is in the P position
=> & .
Emergen cy OFF fun cti on
I f necessary , th e engine can be switched off with the selector lever
in the R, Dor S pos it ions . To do so, step on the foot brake and press
and hold the [
ST OP] button (vehicle speed must be be low 6 mph/
10 km/h) .
& WARNING
• Never stop the engine until the vehi cle h as c ome to a c omplete
stop .
• The bra ke booster and the se rv otronic only work when the
engine i s running .
If you turn off the engine , more force will be
