Opening and closing
Starting the vehicle with the emergency key
Fig. 32 Glove compart-
ment: Adapter for
emergency key
Fig . 33 Insert emer-
gency key into the
adapter
- Take the adapter for the emergency key out of the glove
box=> fig. 32.
- Push the emergency key => fig. 33 fully into the adapter.
Make sure that the Audi rings are facing up.
- Press the emergency key in the adapter down until it
latches audibly.
- Insert the adapter with the emergency key forward into
the ignition switch. The engine 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 ignition lock. When you remove the key from the ignition lock ,
the electronic immobilizer is automatically activated once again.
If an unauthorized key was used ,
SAFE is displayed continuously in
the odometer display field.
[ i ] Tips
• Your engine can only be started using the factory -equipped key.
• You may not be able to sta rt your vehicle if an igni t ion key of a
different vehicle make is also located on your set of keys.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations =>
page 323. •
Power locking system
General description
The power locking system locks or unlocks all doors and
the rear lid simultaneously.
You can lock and unlock the vehicle centrally. You have the following
choices :
• Remote master key =>
page 42
• Door handles with Convenience key* => page 43,
• Lock cylinder at the driver's door => page 44, or
• Power locking switch inside =>
page 45.