Opening and closing
& WARNING (continued)
• Do not remove the key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. Otherwise the steering column lock
could suddenly engage - causing the risk of an accident .
[ i ) Tips
• The operation of the remote control key can be temporarily
disrupted by interference from transmitters in the vicinity of the
vehicle working in the same frequency range (e.g. a cell phone,
radio equipment).
• If you open the driver's door with the key left in the ignition lock,
a chime will sound. This is your reminder to remove the key and lock
the door.
• For security reasons, replacement keys are only available from
Audi dealers.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations =>
page 323. •
Check light in the master key
The check light in the master key provides information
about different conditions.
Fig. 27 Check light in
the master key
The check light comes on briefly once when a button is pressed.
If the check light does not come on, the battery is dead and has to
be replaced. In addition , when the battery is dead the symbol
appears in the instrument cluster display as well as the message:
Please change key battery
Battery replacement=> page 38. •
Master key battery replacement
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Fig. 28 Remote master
key: Removing the
mechanical key
Fig. 29 Remote master
key: Removing the
battery holder
We recommend having the battery changed by an autho-
rized Audi dealer. However , if you wish to replace the dead
battery yourself, proceed as follows:
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