Vehicles With Convenience Key - Audi A3 Sportback g-tron Owner's Manual

88 Driving
- If the battery has been disconnected and
then reconnected it will be necessary to
leave the key in position
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for about 5
seconds before starting the engine.
- Vehicles with automatic gearbox: After
switching off the ignition, you can only
withdraw the ignition key if the selector
lever is in position "P" (parking lock). The
selector lever cannot be moved after the
ignition key has been taken out.
Switching off the engine with the key
Applies to vehicles: with mechanical ignition lock
Switching off the engine
• Stop the vehicle.
• Turn the ignition key to position @ .
Engaging the steering lock
Important: The selector lever must be in posi-
tion P (automatic gearbox").
• Remove the ignition key while it is in posi-
t ion @ q
page 88, Fig.104 q &,.
... Turn the steering wheel until you hear the
steering lock engage.
The steering lock acts as a theft deterrent.
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WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the ve-
hicle ls stationary. Otherwise you may
not have the full benefit of the brake ser-
vo and power steering. You may need
more strength to steer and brake the ve-
hicle than you normally would. This
would mean a greater risk of accidents
and serious injury, because you cannot
steer and brake in the normal manner.
- Never remove the key from the ignition
while the vehicle is moving. The steering
lock could engage suddenly, and you
would not be able to steer the car.
- Always take the key with you when leav-
ing the vehicle - even if you only intend
to be gone for a short time. This is espe-
cially important if children are left in the
car. They might otherwise be able to
start the engine or use power-operated
equipment such as the electric windows -
this could lead to injuries.
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CAUTION
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If the engine has been working hard for a
long time, there is a risk of heat building
up in the engine compartment after the
engine has been switched off; this could
cause engine damage. For this reason, you
s hould leave the engine idling for about
2 minutes before switching it off.
© Note
- After the engine is stopped the radiator
fan may run on for up to 10 m inutes,
even if the ignition is switched off. The
fan may also start running again after
some time if the coolant temperature
rises due to a build-up of heat, or if the
engine is hot and the engine compart-
ment is heated up further by direct sun-
light.
Vehicles with
convenience key
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Applies to vehicles· with convenience key
You con use the
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START ENGINE STOP
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button
to switch on the ignition and start the engine.
Fig . 104 Centre console: START ENGINE STOP button
(vehicles with convenience key)
You can start your vehicle without handling
the convenience key. You only need to have
the key on your person.