Ignition on @
Afte r switch ing the ignition on, the needles
move all the way up and then down .
If it is difficult to turn the key afte r you have
inserted it into the ignit ion lock, tur n the
steer ing whee l back and f orth. This will take
the load off the steering lock mechanism and
you will be able to turn the key freely and
start the engine .
Starting the engine @
I n th is position the engine starts. While the
engine is start ing, the power supply to the
headlights and other electrica l consumers is
temporari ly interrupted to conserve battery
power. Aft er the engine has started, release
the key and it will return to posit ion @ .
Before the starter can be operated again the
key must be turned back to position @ . The
non-repeat lock prevents you from damaging
the starter when the engine is runn ing.
A WARNING
- Never remove the key from the ign ition
lock whi le the vehicle is moving. The
steering wheel will lock causing loss of
control.
- If you have to leave your vehicle - even
for just a m inute - always remove the ig-
nition key and take it with you. This is es-
pecially important if you are going to
leave chil dren behind in t he vehicle. The
children could start the engine or use
other vehicle controls . Unsupervised use
of vehicle controls (for example, power
windows) can cause serious personal in-
jur ies.
If the vehicle battery has been disconnect-
ed and then reconnected, then you m ust
leave the key in position @ for about 5
seconds before you can start the engine.
On th e ro a d 7 1
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with your orig-
inal Audi key.
On vehicles with R tronic *, the engine can be
start ed in the neutra l position N and in each
gear (1 - 6 and R).
.. Set the park ing brake ¢ ,&. .
.. On vehicles with man ual transmission *,
fu lly depress the clutch pedal.
.. Press and hold the brake pedal.
.. Turn the ignition key to posit ion ®
¢ page 70, fig . 82 - do not depress the gas
pedal when starting the engine .
.. Let go of the key as soon as the engine
starts - the starter must not cont inue to
run. On vehicles w ith R t ronic, select gear
posit ion N.
A cold engine may at first be loud afte r it has
been started. This is due t o the hydraulic
valves building up the oil pressure. This is nor-
mal and no need for concern.
If the engine does not start immediately, stop
tryi ng after 10 seconds and then try to restart
the engine about 30 seconds later.
A WARNING
- Never start or let the engine run in a con-
fined or enclosed area. Exhaust fumes
from the engine contain carbon monox-
ide, a color less and odorless gas. Carbon
monoxide can be fatal if inhaled.
- Never leave the engine idling unattend-
ed. An unattended vehicle with a runn ing
engine poses a danger of personal injury
or theft .
- With the engine running and a gear en-
gaged, you have to hold the vehicle w ith
the foot brake.
(D Note
- Avoid high engine speeds, fast accelera-
tion or heavy engine loads while the en-
gine is still cold. This could damage the
engine.
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