Removing the mechanical key
Fig. 32 Remo te master key: Removing the mechanic al
key
• Press the release butto n @ r=> fig. 32.
• Pull the mechanica l key @ out of the mas -
ter key.
Using the mechan ica l key, you can:
- lock and unlo ck* the storage compartment
on the passenger's side
c::> page 76.
- lock and unlo ck the lockable rear seatback*
c::>page 70 .
- lock and unlo ck the vehicle manually
r=> page 43 if this should not be poss ible
with the master key.
Emergency unlocking of the ignition key
In the event of malfunctions in the electrical
system, it may happen that you cannot re-
move the ignition key.
Fig. 33 Ignit ion switch with ignition key
If you are unable to remove the ignition key,
for example because the vehicle battery is dis-
charged, proceed as follows:
• Press the release butto n @
r=> fig. 33 fo r ex-
amp le with a ball point pen and pull the me-
chanical key @ out of the master key.
Opening and closing 39
• Lock the vehicle using the mechanical key
c::> page 43.
• Have the electrical system inspected by an
authorized Audi dealership.
Starting the vehicle with the emergency
key
Fig. 34 Glove compart ment: Adapte r for emergency
key
Fig. 35 Insert emergency key into the adapter
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"' Take the adapter for the emergency key out
of the g love box r=> fig. 34.
• Push the emergen cy key c::> fig. 35 fu lly into
t he adapter. Make sure that the Audi rings
are facing up.
• Press the emergency key in the adapter
down unti l it latches a udibly.
• Insert the adapter with the emergency key
forward into the ignition switc h. The eng ine
can now be started as usual.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started by unauthorized persons.
Inside the key there is a computer chip. This
chip automatically deactivates the electronic
immobilizer when you insert the key in the ig-
nition lock. When you remove the key from .,..