
Opening and closing Keys
Key set
Fig. 27 Key set
@Master key with remote control
M
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il
You can centrally lock and unlock your vehicle
and start the engine with the master key with
remote control.
@ Valet key
The valet key only fits the lock in the d river's
door and the ignition lock. If you have to leave
the key with somebody e lse, yo u are well -ad
vised to turn over the valet key only.
Be aware that the rear lid and g love compa rt
ment can be opened from ins ide the vehicle
using the release buttons .
© Emergency key
The emergency key is only for temporary use if
the vehicle key should be lost or m isplaced
¢ .&,.
Key replacement
If you lose a key, contact your authorized Audi
dealer immediately to have the
lost key d isa
bled. Be sure to bring all your keys with you.
Registered keys
You can check to find out how many keys have
been registered to your veh icle . Therefore,
when buying a used vehicle, make sure to get all of the keys that belong to it.
Calling up the registered keys¢
page 21.
Opening and closing 35
A WARNING
-Do not leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition lock. Entry by
unauthorized persons could endanger
you o r result in theft or damage the vehi
cle. A lways lock all doors and take the
key.
- Do not leave ch ildren unattended in the
veh icle, especially with a ccess to vehicle
keys. Unguarded access to the keys pro
vides children the opportunity to start
the engine and/or activate vehicle sys
tems such as the power windows etc . Un
supervised operation of any vehicle sys
tem by children can result in serious in
jury.
(0 Tips
- If you open the driver's door with the key
left in the ignit ion lock, a chime w ill
sound. Th is is your reminder to remove
the key and lock the door .
- For security reasons, rep lacement keys
are only avai lable from Audi dealers.
Master key with remote control
The remote control allows you to lock or un
lock the vehicle electronically.
Fig. 28 Fo ld-up mas ter key with remote contro l
.,. To fold the key out and back in place, press
the release button ¢
fig. 28. ..,.

38 Opening and clo sing
If you wish, you can have an authoriz ed Audi
deal er conv ert your power doo r lock syst em to
automatic lo cking .
.&_ WARNING
-When you lock your vehicle from outside,
nobody- especially children -should re
ma in ins ide the veh icle . Remember,
when you lock the vehicle from the out
side the windows cannot be opened from
the inside .
- When you leave the vehicle , always re
move the ignition key and ta ke it with
yo u. T his wi ll prevent pa ssengers ( chil
dre n, for examp le) from accidenta lly be
ing locked in the veh icle should they acci
dentally press the power locking switch.
- Do no t leave children ins ide the veh icle
unsupervised . In a n emergency it would
be impossib le to open the doors from
the outside w ithout the key .
(D Tips
-In the even t of a c rash with airbag de
ployment all locked doors will be auto
matically unlocked to give access to t he
vehicle occupants from the outside .
- If the power lock ing system should ma l
funct ion, you can lock each door indiv id
u a lly using the vehicle key .
- If the power locking system should fail,
you can still open the fue l tank f lap in an
emergency
c::;, page 177.
- You are we ll advised not to keep valua
bles inside an unattended vehicle, visib le
o r not. Even a properly locked vehicle
ca nnot provide the security of a safe!
Unlocking and locking the vehicle with
the remote control
How the remote control works .
Fig . 31 Remo te control : fun ction bu ttons
Whether on ly the driver's door o r the entire
vehicl e is unlocked when t he opening button
@ is pressed once, depends on the sett ings in
t h e Driver information system
Cent ral lock ing
menu c::;,page 21.
To unlock the vehicle m
• Press button @.
• Press button @
two times within two sec
onds
to unloc k all doors and the rea r lid .
To lock th e vehicle !'.D
• Press bu tton @ c::;, .&. in General de scription
on page 38 .
• Watch that a ll turn signal lights f lash once.
To unlock rear lid only C:5
• Press button © for approximately one sec
ond .
PANIC Button
• Push the red button @to activate the panic
function . The ho rn sou nds and the t urn sig
na ls flash .
• Push the b utton @again to deact ivate the
pa nic function .
T he remote cont ro ls allows you to:
- lock or unlock the vehicle
- se lect ively un lock the rear lid .

40 Opening and closing
locking and unlocking the vehicle from
inside
The vehicle can be locked or unlocked from
the inside using the power locking switch.
Fig. 33 Section from center console: Cent ral locking
sw itch
How to lock all doors simultaneously
,.. Press the upper part of the power locking
switch@ c::>.&, .
How to unlock all doors simultaneou sly
,.. Press lower part of the switch @.
How to unlock each door separately using
the door handle
,.. Pull the door handle once to release the
lock.
,.. Pull the handle to open the door.
If you lock the vehicle using the
power lock
ing switch,
please note the fo llowing:
- You cannot open the doors or the rear lid
from the
outside (increased security, for ex
amp le when you are stopped at a red light).
- You can unlock and open the doors from the
inside by pulling on the door handle .
- If the driver 's door is opened (after you have
l ocked the vehicle from the inside using the
power locking switch), the door will remain
unlocked to prevent you from locking your
self out of your vehicle. After you close the door, you have to lock the driver 's door
again.
- If you have a crash and the airbag is activat
ed, the doors automatically unlock.
A WARNING
-- If you use the power locking switch with
the doors closed, remember that all the
veh icle doors will lock.
- Locking doors from the inside can help
prevent inadvertent door opening during
an accident and can also prevent unwant
ed entry from the outside. Locked doors
can, howeve r, delay assistance to vehicle
occ upa nts and hold up rescue efforts
from the outside in an accident or other
emergency .
Emergency locking
If the power locking system fails (power fail
ure), you will need to lock the passenger door
separately.
Fig. 34 Eme rge ncy lock locat ion on the front passeng
er's door
Fig. 35 E merge ncy locki ng of the front passenger 's
doo r
For this purpose, a mechanical locking device
is provided on the end pane l of the passenger
door (only visible when the door is open).
,.. Open the door.
,.. Remove the cap
c::> fig. 34.

46 Convertible top
Convertible top
Convertible top
General information
The comprehensively engineered design of the
fabric convertible top allows it to be operated
quickly and simply. When open, the converti ble top is stowed completely in a tonneau pro
vided specifically for this purpose.
In normal operating conditions, the converti
ble top is wind- and waterproof. Under certain
circumstances, a small quantity of droplets
might form, but only in extremely inclement
weather, e.g. torrential or continuous heavy
rain. This is normal and not a cause for con
cern.
Follow the care instructions
~ page 164,
Convertible top care
to maintain the converti
ble top's attractive appearance and to keep it
wind- and waterproof. Please follow these in
structions as well:
- Stow and open the convertible top only
when it is clean. When the top is folded
away, sharp-edged contaminants can build
up as silt and cause wear spots on the rear
window, which may damage the convertible
top over time. Of course, ice and snow
should also be removed before opening the
convertible top .
- Under no circumstances should you use
sharp-edged or abrasive objects to remove
ice and snow. Use a commercial ice scraper
to remove ice from of the rear window.
- The convertible top should be opened only if
it is completely d ry. If the convertible top is
opened and then stored wet, unattractive
indentations may develop. In addition, over
time, mold and mildew stains can develop.
- Do not leave the convertible top open for
several weeks at a time; instead, open and
close it from time to time so that the fabric
does not discolor where it folds, and to pre
vent creases from forming. This is especially
important if it happens to be stowed while
still damp on occasion . -
Because the fabric becomes less flexible
when temperatures drops below zero, we
recommend not operating the convertible
top below O°C.
A WARNING
-
- When operating the convertible top,
make sure that any external factors (e .g.
the wind) do not impair its function or
endanger other drivers.
- Never drive while the convertible top is
not properly secured . Otherwise, it may
be pulled open by the wind. This can
cause injuries and damage to the vehicle
- danger of an accident!
- When opening and closing the converti-
ble top make sure to keep yourself and
others clear of all moving parts. Risk of
injury!
(D Note
- Always make sure that there is enough
clearance above the vehicle so that the
convertible top is not damaged when
opening and closing.
- Do not place any objects in the tonneau
to avoid damage when opening the con
vertible top .
@ Tips
-The convertible top should be operated
only with the ignition switched on.
- When parking the car with the converti
ble top open, bear in mind that the vehi
cle's interior is not protected from dam
age due to unexpected weather condi
tions, or unauthorized access. It is there
fore advisable to close the convertible
top before leaving the vehicle. If objects
are left inside the vehicle, they should be
locked in the luggage compartment.

Convenience opening
• Press the unlock button @ on the remote
control key to unlock the vehicle.
• Turn the key in the driver door
once to posi
tion @
c::> fig. 48.
• Within two seconds turn the key a second
time and hold it in th is position until the
power top has completely retracted .
Convenience closing
• Turn the key in the driver door once to posi
tion @
c::> fig. 48.
• Within two seconds tu rn the key a second
time and hold it in th is position until the
power top has completely closed .
Opening or closing motion stops
immediately
as soon as you re lease the key. For safety rea
sons, it is no t possible to activa te the conven
ience feature with the remote control.
.,&. WARNING
When open ing and closing the power top
make sure to keep yourself a nd others
clear of al l moving parts. Risk of injur y!
Wind Deflector
The wind deflector reduces turbulence in the
passenger compartment and makes driving
more comfortable.
F ig. 49 Sect io n fr om center co nsole : Sw itch for w ind
def lec tor ope ra ti on
Extending wind deflector
• Pull the switch fo r wind deflector operation.
• Re lease the switch as soon as the wind de
flector is completely extended.
Convertible top 49
Retracting wind deflector
• Keep the switch for the wind deflector de
pressed until it is fully retracted.
T he w ind deflecto r is extended and retracted
electri cal ly.
.,&. WARNING
--
- The wind def lector may not be used for
securing cargo .
- Always watch the wind deflector careful
ly whi le it is closing. Fingers can be trap
ped painfully in the mechanism!
(0 Tips
-Extension is interrupted immed iate ly the
switch is released.
- Th e wind deflecto r is most effect ive if all
the windows are raised.
Convertible top
emergency operation
, General information
Applies to vehicles: with power convertible top
The convertible top can be closed manually if
it malfunctions .
.,. Set the parking brake.
.,. Open the w indows .
.,. Remove the key from the ignition.
Close the convertible top manually only in an
emergency situation. The best way course of
action is to contact your dealersh ip to have
the cause of the malfunct ion corrected .
The convertible top's emergency operation ba
sically consists of the following steps:
- Depressurize the hydraulic system for op
erating the convertible top :
The hydraulic
system pump must be depressuri zed.
- Unlock the covers: The covers must be man
ually unlocked and positioned.
-Raise the convertible top: The convertible
top must be manually lifted out of its well
and ra ised. .,.

50 Convertible top
-Lock the conve rtible top: The latches for
the convertible top must be locked with the
emergency lock key.
-Close the hydraulic system's emergency
operation bolt:
Turn the emergency opera
tion bolt
c:> page 50, fig. 50 to the r ight to
close the hydraulic system that operates the
convertible top .
A WARNING
-When ra ising the convert ible top, take
care not to reach into the linkage that
operates the convert ible top or any of its
other moving parts. Otherwise, your
h ands may be trapped in the mecha nism
- risk of injury!
- Never drive while the convertible top is
not properly secu red. Otherwise, it may
be pulled open by the wind. This can
cause injuries and damage to the vehicle
- danger of an accident!
(D Tips
Get a second person help you to close the
convert ible top . It is much easier to raise
the co nvertib le top with the help of a sec
ond person.
Step 1: Depressurizing the hydraulic
system
Applies to vehicles: with power convertible top
-
Fig. SO Hydraulic pu mp: Emerge ncy operation bo lt in
the trun k
.,. Open the trunk lid. If the rear lid cannot be
opened, an emergency release is provided
c:>page42 .
.,. Swing the luggage compartment floor up
wards.
-
.,. Take out the screwdriver and the crank . The
crank is located under the electric air pump
for the t ire repair kit*
c:> page 220, fig. 160 .
.,. Insert the screwdriver through the slit in the
carpet ing
c:> fig. 50.
.,. Turn the emergency operation bolt to the
left to depressurize the hydraulics that oper
at e the convertible top.
Step 2 : Raising the covers
Applies to vehicles: with power convertible top
Fig. 51 Covers closed
Fig. 52 Covers ope n
.,. Disconnect the connect ing rod from the
hitch ball
c:>fig. 51 .
.,. Fold the covers on the driver and passenger
sides up and cl ip the connect ing rods into
the space provided
c:> fig. 52 .

.. Push the ski bag from the trunk through the
opening in the rear wall ~
A.
.. Load up the ski bag .
Securing
.. Hook the ski bag's safety strap@¢ fig. 80.
.. Adjust the retain ing strap @ to the desired
length.
.. Clip the retaining strap.
Storage
.. Unhook the ski bag's safety strap @
¢fig. 80.
.. Fold the cover ¢ fig. 79 downward in the op
posite direction of the arrow.
.. Loosen the retaining strap@.
.. Pull the ski bag backward through the rear
wall.
.. Close the cover of the pass-through to the
trunk.
.,. Close the flip cover to the storage compart
ment between the seatbacks
~ page 74.
.. If necessary, collapse the ski bag.
_& WARNING
After loading, the ski bag must be secured
with the safety strap.
(0) Tips
Make sure that the ski bag is not folded up
while still damp.
Cup holder
Fig. 81 Cup holder
Two beverages can be carried in the cuphold
er.
Seats and storage 71
A WARNING
Spilled hot liquid can cause an accident
and personal injury.
- Never carry any beverage containers with
hot liquids, such as hot coffee or hot tea,
in the vehicle while it is moving. In case
of an acc ident, sudden braking or other
veh icle movement , hot liquid could spill,
causing scalding burns. Spilled hot liquid
can also cause an accident and personal
injury .
- Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
cups and glasses can cause injury in an
accident.
- Never use the cupholder or adapter as an
ashtray -risk of fire .
(D Note
Only drink containers with lids should be
carried in the cupholder. Liquid could spill
out and damage you r vehicles electronic
equipment or stain the upholstery, etc.
Ashtray
Fig. 82 Center console: ash tray
Opening the ashtray
.. Slide the cover open.
Removing ashtray insert
.. Press the release button ¢fig. 82 .
.. Pull the ashtray insert up and out.
To reinstall ashtray
.,. Press the ashtray insert back into its holder. .,.

When completed, the Homelink® system will
be in the programming mode and is then
ready to learn the codes for remote contro lled
devices.
@ Tips
- Programmed buttons cannot be erased
individually.
- For security reasons you are advised to
erase the programming of the Home
Link ® system before you sell your vehicle. H
om elin k® 97