Master key with remote control
The remote control allows you to lock or un
lock the vehicle electronically .
The transmitter and battery are located in the
head of the remote control. The receiver is lo
cated inside the vehicle . The maximum effec
tive range depends on several things . Remem
ber, if the battery is wea k, the effective range
decreases.
If you need to replace the remote control, or if
you need to have it repaired, you must see
your authorized Audi dealer. Only then can
you use the key again.
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- If the ignition is sw itched on, the remote
control system is deactivated .
- The remote control system can be affect
ed by other systems operating in the
same frequency range close to the vehi
cle, such as mobile telephones, televi
sion broadcasting stations, etc.
- Fo r Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Indus try Canada regula
tions
¢ page 222.
Resetting the remote control
The remote control must be reset if the vehi
cle does not unlock.
• Press the unlock@ button on the remote
control.
• Within 30 seconds, unlock or lock the vehi
cle once at the door lock using the stem of
the remote control key.
• Press the unlock button~ or the lock but
ton ~.
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Master key battery replacement
Each master key contains a battery housed
under the cover.
Fig . 29 Remote master key: opening t he cover
We recommend having the battery changed
by an authorized Audi dea ler . However, if you
wish to rep lace the dead battery yourse lf, pro
ceed as follows:
• Pry apart the base
~ fig. 29@and the cov-
er@ carefully with a coin .
• Remove the cover (arrow).
• Remove the dead battery from the cover.
• Insta ll the new battery. Please make certain
that the"+" sign on the battery faces down
in the cover. Correct polarity is shown on the
cover .
• Place the cover w ith the new battery on the
key base and press both parts together .
@ For the sake of the environment
Dispose of dead batteries properly so as
not to pollute the environment.
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The replacement battery must be the
same specification as the origina l.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent unauthor
ized use of your vehicle .
A computer chip inside your key automatically
deactivates the electronic immobilizer when
you insert the key in the ignition lock . When
you remove the key from the ignit ion lock, the
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