Audi A4: Keys
Key set
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
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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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
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
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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Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
You can adjust the system individually. The settings
depend on the vehicle equipment.
Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Driver assistance > Audi adaptive
cruise control.
Possible settings:
Applies to: vehicles with
There are limits to the amount of
load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry. A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can also
damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudd