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Automatic start malfunction
There is an automatic start malfunction
if
the~
(gasoline engine) or
II
(diesel engine) indicator
light turns on and the message
Engine start sys-
tem malfunction! Please contact Service
ap-
pears.
To start the engine, press and hold the
I
ST
ART
ENGINE
STOPI
button
until
the engine
runs.
Drive
to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service
Facility
immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
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WARNING
-
To
reduce the
risk
of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
-
Always take the vehicle
key
with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short period
of time. This applies particularly when chil-
dren remain
in
the vehicle. Otherwise the
children could start the engine or operate
electrical equipment such as power win-
dows.
- Please note
that
the brake booster and pow-
er steering only work when the engine is
running
.
When
the
engine off, you must use
more force to
steer or
brake
the
vehicle.
Be-
cause the
usual steering and braking
capa-
bility is not available,
the
risk of accidents or
injuries increases.
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Note
-
Avoid
high
engine
speed,
full
throttle,
and
heavy
engine load as
long
as
the
engine
has
not reached operating
temperature
yet. You
could damage the engine.
-
The engine cannot be started
by pushing
or
towing.
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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 re-
duces
unnecessary
emissions.
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This fun
ct
ion is
not
availab
l
e
in
all
coun
tri
es.
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Tips
-
Some noise after starting the engine is nor-
mal and is no cause
for
concern.
-
If the
.
indicator
light blinks
in
the instru-
ment cluster
before
switching the ignition
off, the ignition will not switch on again.
¢page 162
-
If you leave your vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ignition will switch off af-
ter a certain amount of time. Make sure that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off
.
Turning the engine off using the
button
Applies to vehicles: with convenience key
Plug-in hybrid
drive*: refer
to the
information
un-
der
¢
page 100.
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Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
"'
Move
the selector
lever into the
P
position.
..
Press
the
!
STAR
T
ENGINE
STOP
!
button
¢
page 82, fig.
78.
The
needle in
the
tachometer
moves to
OFF
when
the
ignition
switches off.
Steering lock
1 )
The steering
locks
when you turn the engine off
using
the
I
START
ENGINE
STOPI*
button, move
the selector lever into the P position and open
the driver's door.
The locked steering
helps
prevent vehicle theft.
Emergency off function
If it
is
absolutely necessary, the engine can also
be turned off while driving at speeds
lower
than
6 mph (10 km/h). To switch the engine off, press
the
I
START
ENGINE
STOPI
button twice
in
a row
briefly or press and
hold
for longer than two sec
-
onds.
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