Opening And Closing; Central Locking - Audi A3 Sedan 2015 Owner's Manual

Opening and closing
Central locking
Key set
Fig. 16 Your vehicle key set
The key set contains two remote contro l keys
or convenience keys*. To fold the key out or in,
press the release button
q
fig. 16 -arrow-.
Remote control key or convenience key
The convenience key is a vehicle remote con-
trol key with special functions ¢ page 34,
Locking and unlocking with convenience key
and q page 73, Starting and stopping the
engine (vehicles with a convenience key).
With the remote control key, you can lock and
un lock the vehicle centrally and start the en-
gine.
Number of keys
You can check the number of keys assigned to
your vehicle in the MMI. This allows you to
make sure you have received all of the keys
when you purchase a used vehicle. Select: Sys-
tems control button or Car Systems > Service
& control > Programmed keys.
Replacing a key
If a key is lost, see an authorized Audi dealer
or qualified repair fac ili ty. Have this key deac-
tivated. It is important to br ing all keys with
you. If a key is lost, you should report it to
your insurance company .
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle . The vehicle may not start if anoth -
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er radio device such as a key for another vehi-
cle or a transponder is located on the key ring.
Data in the remote control key or
convenience key
While driving , service and maintenance -rele-
vant data is continuously stored on your re-
mote control key or convenience key*. Your
Audi service advisor can read out this data and
tell you about the work your vehicle needs.
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WARNING
- Always take the vehicle key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short period of time. This applies partic-
ularly when children remain in the vehi-
cle. Otherwise the chi ldr en could start
the engine or operate electrical equip-
ment such as power w indows.
- Do not remove the key from the ign it ion
lock until the vehicle has come to a com-
plete stop. Otherwise, the steering col-
umn lock could engage suddenly and in-
crease the risk of an accident.
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Tips
The operation of the remote control key
can be temporarily disrupted by interfer-
ence from transmitters in the vicinity of
the vehicle working in the same frequency
range (for example, a cell phone or radio
equipment).
Central locking system description
You can lock and unlock the vehicle centrally .
There are different ways, depending on vehicle
equipment:
- Remote control key ¢ page 33
- Lock cylinder on the driver's door
q page 35, or
- Sensors in the front door handle on vehicles
with convenience key* q page 34,
- Power locking switch inside ¢ page 35.
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