Audi A4: Keys
Key set
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Fig. 26 Your vehicle key set
- Vehicle key
You can unlock and lock your vehicle with the vehicle key.
- Mechanical key and release buttons for the mechanical key
A mechanical key is integrated in the vehicle key.
To remove it, press the release button and remove the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key, you can:
- Applies to: vehicles with lockable glove compartment: locking/unlocking the glove compartment.
- Manually unlock and lock the doors.
- Applies to: sedan with locking backrests: Locking and unlocking the backrest.
- Unlock the luggage compartment lid using the emergency release.
- PANIC button
In an emergency, you can press the PANIC button to trigger a visible and audible vehicle alarm. You can do this ass long as you are near your vehicle (within the range for the remote control key).
- To trigger the alarm, press the [PANIC] button (3) > fig. 26.
- To turn the alarm off, press the [PANIC] button again.
Lost key/replacing a key
If a vehicle key is Lost, contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have this vehicle key deactivated. It is important to bring all keys with you.
If a key is lost, you should report it to your insurance company.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of the vehicle.
In some cases, it may not be possible to establish vehicle drive ready mode if there is also a vehicle key from a different vehicle manufacturer on the key chain.
Data in the vehicle key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant data is continuously stored in your vehicle key. An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility can read out this data and tell you about the work your vehicle needs.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions.
Note
Protect the key against high temperatures and direct sunlight.
For the sake of the environment
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Batteries and
electrical/electronic devices
must be disposed of in an environmentally
safe manner.
Tips
- The vehicle key function can be temporarily disrupted by interference from transmitters near the vehicle working in the same frequency range (such as a mobile device or radio equipment). Always check if your vehicle is locked.
- Applies to MMI: You can view the number of keys programmed to the vehicle by selecting on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service > Vehicle information.
- The key set is equipped with a key tag at the factory. The key tag does not directly control any vehicle functions. You can use the key tag if you would like to order a new vehicle key.
- The system complies with United States FCC regulations and ISED regulations.
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Fig. 27 Door handle: sensor for locking
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have various options for unlocking and locking
your vehicle. The settings in the MMI specify
which doors will unloc
Luggage compartment
lid
General information
WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm
system: When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, no one, especially children, should
remain in the vehicle, because the
Automatic luggage compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage compartment lid
Fig. 32 Luggage compartment lid: 1 closing button*, 2
lock button* (vehicles with convenience key*)
The luggage compartment lid can be open
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