Audi Q8 e-tron 2024 - Page 44

Opening and closing
Unlocking and locking with the Audi connect
vehicle control service!
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control
Requirement: Audi connect vehicle control serv-
ices must be set up * page 211. The vehicle must
be parking and the ignition must be switched off.
Observe the safety precautions > page 36.
— Only use the vehicle key when you can see
the vehicle.
~The vehicle can only be locked when the "P”
selector lever position is engaged.
—Do not use the vehicle key to lock and un-
lock when you are inside the vehicle. Other-
wise, you could trigger the anti-theft
alarm’. If this happens, press the @ unlock
button.
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
—When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the
convenience key cannot be more than ap-
proximately 4 feet (1.5 m) away from the
door handle or luggage compartment.
= Unlocking with the convenience key (keyless
access) can be deactivated in the MMI sys-
tem page 37.
To prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging, the energy management gradual-
ly switches off convenience functions that
are not needed. You then may no longer be
able to unlock your vehicle with the sensors.
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LED and battery in the vehicle key
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Fig. 27 Vehicle key: removing the battery holder
LED in the vehicle key
The LED @ indicates the vehicle key function.
» Ifyou press a button briefly, the LED blinks
once.
» Ifyou press and hold a button (convenience
opening/closing), the LED blinks several times.
» If the LED does not blink, the vehicle key bat-
tery is drained. Replace the battery in the vehi-
cle key.
Replacing the vehicle key battery
The replacement battery in the remote control
key must meet the same specifications as the
original battery (battery type CR 2032).
> Remove the mechanical key © page 40 and in-
sert it at an angle into the opening © fig. 27.
» Push the mechanical key in the opening in the
direction of the arrow to operate the release
button on the inside @). To reduce the risk of
damage, do not try to pry off the cover.
> Remove the cover from the battery tray.
> Insert the new battery with the “+” symbol fac-
ing up.
> Close the battery tray with the cover.
> Insert the mechanical key.
If the Ig indicator light appears with a corre-
sponding message, the vehicle key battery is
drained and must be replaced.
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