Audi R8 Spyder 2012 Owner's Manual page 35

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Master key with remote control
The remote control allows you to lock or un-
lock the vehicle electronically .
The transmitter
and battery are located in the
head of the remote control. The receiver is lo-
cated inside the vehicle . The maximum effec -
tive range depends on several things . Remem-
ber, if the battery is wea k, the effective range
decreases.
If you need to replace the remote control, or if
you need to have it repaired, you must see
your authorized Audi dealer. Only then can
you use the key again.
(D
Tips
- If
the ignition is sw itched on, the remote
control system is deactivated .
- The remote control system can be affect-
ed by other systems operating in the
same frequency range close to the vehi-
cle, such as mobile telephones, televi-
sion broadcasting stations, etc.
- For Declaration of Compliance to United
States FCC and Indus t ry Canada regula-
tions
¢ page
222.
Resetting the remote control
The remote control must be reset if the vehi-
cle does not unlock.
• Press the unlock @ button on the remote
control.
• Within 30 seconds, unlock or lock the vehi-
cle once at the door lock using the stem of
the remote control key.
• Press the unlock button~
or the lock but -
ton ~ .
Opening
and closing
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Master key battery replacement
Each master key contains a battery housed
under the cover.
Fig. 29 Remote master key: opening t he cover
We recommend having t he battery changed
by an authorized Audi dea ler. However, if you
wish to rep lace the dead battery yourse lf, pro-
ceed as follows:
• Pry apart the base
~
fig.
29 @ and the cov-
er @ carefully with a coin .
• Remove the cover (arrow).
• Remove the dead battery from the cover.
• Insta ll the new battery. Please make certain
that the"+" sign on the battery faces down
in the cover. Correct polarity is shown on the
cover .
• Place the cover with the new battery on the
key base and press both parts together .
@
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of dead batteries properly so as
not to pollute the environment.
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Tips
The replacement battery must be the
same specification as the origina l.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer helps to prevent unauthor-
ized use of your vehicle.
A computer ch ip inside your key automatically
deactivates the electronic immobilizer when
you insert the key in the ignition lock . When
you remove the key from the ignit ion lock, the
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