Switch - Audi A5 2009 Owner's Manual

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Ignition lock and ignition switch
Starting engine vvith the key
The ignition is switched on and the engine started with
the ignition key.
Fig. 125 Ignit ion key
- Insert t he key into the ignit ion lock .
- Manual transmission :
Fully depress the clutch pedal and
move the shift leve r t o t he neu t ral positi o n.
- Automatic transmission:*
Step on the bra ke pedal and
m ove the selector lever to the P or N posit ion.
- Press
the key ~ fig . 125 - the engine will start.
By pressing the key w it hout stepping on the clutch or the brake, the
ignition is switched on and off . With the ignition on, the steering
wheel is unlocked.
You can only remove the key with the ignition switched off. To do
this, you have to press on the key aga in. With an automatic trans-
mission, the selector lever must be in the P position .
When starting the engine, major electrical loads are switched off
temporarily.
Cont rols and eq uip-
ment
After starting a cold engine, there may be a brief period of increased
noise because the oi l pressure must fi rst build up in the hydrau lic
valve adj usters. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
If the engine should not start immediately, the starting process is
automatically stopped after a short time . Repeat starting procedure .
Dr iv e r m es s a ge in the in strum e nt clu st e r di s play
Press brake peda l to start engine
This message appears if you do not st ep on the brake pedal to start
the engine on a vehicle with an automatic transmission .
Press clutch pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not step on the clutch pedal to start
the engine on a vehicle with a manua l transmission .
Engage N or P t o start engine
This message appears when attempting to start the engine if the
selector lever for t he automatic transmission is not in the P or N
pos ition . The engine can only be started with the selector in these
positions.
Shift to P, otherwi se vehicle can roll away . Doors do not lock if lever
is not in P.
This message appears for saf ety reasons along with a warning
signal. It appears if the selector
lever
for the automatic transmission
is not in the P position after the ign ition is switched off. Move the
selector lever to the P position, otherwise the vehicle is not secured
against roll ing away. You also cannot lock the vehicle using the
locking button on the door handle or using the remote key.
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WARNING
• Always take the key with you whenever you leave your vehicle.
Otherwise , the eng ine could be started or electrical equipment
such as the powe r window s could be operated. This can lead to
serio us injury.
Vehicle care
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