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- Fig. 1 Detail of the driver door: buttons for child locks
Applies to Audi A3s: with electric child lock (A3 Sportback/A3 Saloon)
The child locks disable the rear windows and prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside.
To activate the child locks on the rear doors, press the left/right button 
on the driver's door Fig. 1. The LED in the button will light up.
on the driver's door Fig. 1. The LED in the button will light up.To deactivate the child locks on the rear doors, press the left/right button on the driver's door. The LED in the button will go out.
on the driver's door. The LED in the button will go out.The following functions are disabled by the child lock:
- Door handle on the inside of the corresponding rear door,
- Electric window in the corresponding rear door,
To switch on the electric child lock on both sides, press the buttons one after the other.
buttons one after the other.Driver message
Child-proof catch: system fault!If this message appears, the child lock cannot be switched on. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified. To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside, engage the mechanical child lock ►Link.
Always take the key with you when leaving the Audi A3 - even if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially 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.