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To engage the steering wheel lock, turn the
whee l until it locks when the ignition key is
removed .
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To release the steering wheel lock, insert
the key in the ignition lock and turn the key
in the -direction of the arrow- while turning
the steering wheel.
Switching the ignition on and off
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To switch the ignition on, turn the ignition
key to position
(D.
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To switch the ignition off, turn the ignition
key to position @ .
Starting the engine
Your vehicle is equipped with launch contro l.
As soon as you have turned the ign ition key to
position @ , the engine will start automatical-
ly.
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Press the brake pedal and move the selector
lever to the P or N position.
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Turn the key briefly to position @ . The igni-
t ion key automatically returns to position
@.
Do not press the accelerator pedal when
doing this.
Major electrical equipment switches off tem-
porarily when starting the engine.
If the engine does not start immediately, stop
the starting procedure by turning the ignit ion
key to position @ and repeat after 30 sec-
onds .
Automatic start malfunction
If the
Ila
indicator light turns on (gasoline en-
gine) and the message Engine start system
malfunction. Please contact Service appears,
there is an automatic start malfunction.
To start the engine, hold the ignition key in
position @ until the engine runs.
Drive to an autho rized Audi dealer or qualified
repair facility immediately to have the ma l-
function corrected.
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WARNING
- Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces - there is a risk of asphyxiation.
Driving
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- Never remove the ignition key from the
ignit ion lock while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the steering lock will engage
and you will not be able to steer the vehi-
cle.
- The brake booster and power steering
only work when the engine is running. If
the engine is off, you have to use more
force when steering or braking. Because
you cannot steer and brake as you usual-
ly would, this could lead to crashes and
serious inju ries.
- Always take t he vehicle key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short period of time . This applies partic-
ular ly when children remain in the vehi-
cle. Otherwise the children could start
the engine or operate electrical equip-
ment such as power w indows.
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Note
- Avoid high engine speed, full th rottle,
and heavy engine load as long as the en-
gine has not reached operating tempera-
ture yet. You could damage the engine.
- The engine cannot be started by pushing
or towing the vehicle.
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For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This
reduces unnecessary emissions.
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Tips
- If it is difficult to turn the key to position
(D,
turn the steering wheel back and
forth slightly to release the steer ing
wheel lock.
-After starting a cold engine, there may
be a brief period of increased noise be-
cause the oil pressure must first bu ild up
in the hydraulic valve adju sters. This is
normal and not a cause for concern.
- If the battery is disconnected and recon-
nected, you have to hold t he ignition key
in posit ion
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for five seconds fo r the en-
gine to start.
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