Opening And Closing; Keys - Audi R8 Spyder 2012 Owner's Manual

32 Openin g and c lo s ing
Opening and closing
Keys
Key set
Fig. 27 Key set
Fig. 28 Remote master key: Indicator light
Your Audi comes with four keys
c::>
fig. 27:
@
two master keys with remote
control
@
one valet key
©
one emergency key
Master key with remot e control
You can centrally lock and unlock your vehicle
and start the eng ine with the master key with
remote control. To fold the key out and back
in place, press the re lease button c::>
fig. 2 7
(arrow).
Valet key
The valet key only fits the lock in the d river's
door and the ignition lock . If you have to leave
the key with somebody e lse, you are well-ad -
vised to turn
over
the valet key only.
Be aware that the front lid and glove compa rt-
ment can be opened from ins ide the ve hicle
using the release buttons .
Emergency key
The emergency key is only for tempo rary use if
the vehicle key s hou ld be lost o r misplaced.
Key replacement
If
you lose a key, contact your authorized Audi
dealer immed iate ly to have the lost key disa-
bled . Be sure to br ing all your keys with you .
If a key is lost, you should repo rt it to your in-
surance company .
Registered keys
You can inquire about the number of remote
master keys registered to your vehicle
r=> p age
25 . In this way, you can be certain of
obta ining all the remote master keys if you
purchase a used vehicle .
State of maste r key battery
When a button is pressed, the check light
flashes c::> fig. 28. If the check light does not
come on or flash, the battery is dead and has
to be replaced .
Battery replacement r=> page 33.
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WARNING -
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- Do not leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition lock. Entry by
unauthorized persons could endanger
you or result in theft or damage the vehi-
cle. Always lock all doors and take the
key.
- Do not leave children unattended in the
veh icle, especially with access to vehicle
keys. Unguarded access to the keys pro-
vides children the opportu nity t o start
the engine and/or activate vehicle sys-
tems such as the power windows etc . Un-
supervised operation of any vehicle sys -
tem by children can result in serious in-
jury .
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Tips
If you open the driver's door with the key
left in the ign ition lock, a ch ime will
sound. This is your reminder to remove the
key and lock the door .