The vehicle can be locked and unlocked via the central locking system.
You can use any of the following:
Turn signals
The turn signals will flash twice when the vehicle is unlocked and
once when the vehicle is locked. If the turn signals do not flash,
one of the doors, the bonnet or the boot lid is still open.
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)
The Auto Lock function locks the doors and the boot lid when the
vehicle exceeds a speed of about 15 km/h.
The vehicle is unlocked again immediately when the unlock button
in the central locking switch is pressed or one of the inside door
handles is pulled. The Auto Lock function can be switched on and
off in the MMI
Link.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, the doors
will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.
Unlocking one side of the vehicle only
When you lock the vehicle, the central locking system will lock
the doors and the boot lid. When you unlock the vehicle, the central
locking system will unlock either the driver's door
only, or all the locks on the
vehicle, depending on the setting you have selected in the MMI
Link.
Deadlock mechanism (Safelock)1)
The deadlock mechanism is automatically activated when you lock
the vehicle from the outside. The doors can then no longer be opened
from the inside. This makes it more difficult to break into the
vehicle WARNING!.
It is possible to deactivate the deadlock mechanism manually any
time you lock the vehicle:
- Press the
button
on the remote control key a second time
within 2 seconds. Or: - Touch the sensor* on the door handle a second time within 2 seconds (applies to vehicles with convenience key). Or:
- Turn the emergency key in the door lock to the lock position a second time within 2 seconds. Remove the emergency key Link.
Anti-theft alarm system*
If the anti-theft alarm system senses interference with the vehicle
it triggers an audible and visible alarm.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically switched on when the
vehicle is locked. It switches off automatically if you unlock the
vehicle using the remote control.
If you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key in the driver's door,
you should switch on the ignition or press the
button on
the remote control key within 15 seconds to prevent the alarm from
being triggered. On some export versions, the alarm is triggered
immediately when you open a door.
button on
the remote control key within 15 seconds to prevent the alarm from
being triggered. On some export versions, the alarm is triggered
immediately when you open a door.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
button on
the remote control key or switch on the ignition. The alarm also
stops automatically after a certain period.
button on
the remote control key or switch on the ignition. The alarm also
stops automatically after a certain period.
Switch off the interior monitor and tow-away protection if you wish
to prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally
Link.
Accidental lock-out
The central locking system prevents you from being locked out of
the vehicle in the following situations:
- When the driver's door is open, you cannot
lock the vehicle by pressing the
button
on the remote control key or touching the locking sensor*
on one of the doors.
- When one of the doors is open, it cannot be
locked together with the other doors by pressing the
button
in the central locking switch and then closing the door
Link.
- The boot lid will be released again automatically if the convenience key* that was last in use is left inside the boot when the boot lid is closed. The hazard warning lights will flash four times.
Power-close function on doors*
The vehicle doors are equipped with a power-close function. When
closing one of the doors, just push the door gently so that it falls
into the latch. The door will now close automatically
WARNING!.
- Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the outside and the deadlock mechanism* is activated: the doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
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Applies to vehicles with power-close function* on the doors:
- When closing, make sure that nothing obstructs the doors - risk of injury.
- You can stop the closing function at any time by pulling on the outer or inner door handle.
Note
- Never leave any valuable items in the vehicle unattended. Even a locked vehicle is not a safe.
- If the diode on the driver's window sill lights up for about 30 seconds when the vehicle is locked, the central locking system or anti-theft alarm* is not working properly. You should have the malfunction repaired by an Audi dealer or qualified workshop.
- The interior monitor of the anti-theft alarm* system will only function as intended if the windows and the sun roof* are closed.
1) This function is not available on all export
versions.