Remote control key

Key set

Fig. 43 Key set for your vehicle

Fig. 44 Remote control key: unlock button

Remote control key

The remote control key allows you to lock and unlock your vehicle centrally and start the engine. To fold and unfold the key blade, press the unlock button, Fig. 44.

Emergency key

Use the emergency key only temporarily, for example if you have misplaced or lost your main key.

Replacing a key

If you lose a key, contact an Audi dealer to have the key "blocked". You must then bring all keys with you.

Remember to report the loss of a key to your insurance company.

CAUTION!

If you leave the vehicle, even for a short time, switch off the ignition and always remove the ignition key, especially if children are in the vehicle.

Otherwise, children could start the engine or operate electrical equipment (such as the power windows) - risk of accident!

Only remove the ignition key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is stationary! Otherwise the steering lock could engage suddenly - risk of accident!

Indicator light built into the remote control key

The indicator light in the remote control key shows the battery charge status.

Fig. 45 Indicator light in the remote control key

Key battery status

When you press a button, the indicator light flashes => Fig. 45 (arrow). If the indicator light does not come on or does not flash, the battery is empty and must be replaced.

Replacing the battery

Replacing the Key Battery

Fig. 46 Main key: opening the housing

We recommend having the battery replaced by a specialist workshop. If you nevertheless want to replace the used battery yourself, proceed as follows:

• Separate the key section => Fig. 46from the cover
  carefully using a coin as a lever.
  
• Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow.
• Remove the empty battery from the cover.
• Insert the new battery. Make sure the "+" sign of each battery faces downward. The correct polarity is shown on the cover.
• Replace the cover with the new battery on the key section, then press both parts together.

Environment

Empty batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations and must never be disposed of with household waste.

Note

• Each time you replace the batteries, you must resynchronise the system so that you can lock and unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
• The replacement battery must have the same specifications as the original battery.

Electronic immobilizer

The immobiliser prevents unauthorised starting of the vehicle.

An electronic chip is located in the head of the key. It automatically deactivates the immobiliser when you insert the key into the ignition switch. The immobiliser is automatically reactivated when you remove the key from the ignition switch after the vehicle has stopped.

If an unauthorised ignition key is used, the message SAFE remains permanently displayed in the odometer display.

Note

• Your engine can only be started with an original Audi coded key.
• You may not be able to start your vehicle's engine if your key set includes an ignition key from a vehicle of another make.