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- Fig. 17 Keys supplied with the vehicle
-1- Vehicle key
-2- Key fob with vehicle code
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control services
Open the key fob and rub off the coating to reveal the vehicle code. You can use the vehicle code to enable the Audi connect vehicle control services* on your vehicle. For more information, please refer to link►.
If you should lose the key fob, please contact an Audi dealer.
Audi connect key card
Applies to: Audi connect key
The Audi connect key card performs a number of the functions of the vehicle key and is approximately the size and shape of a credit card link►.
Replacing a key
If you should lose a vehicle key, please contact an Audi dealer. Have the remote control coding for that vehicle key deactivated. For this purpose you should bring all available keys with you.
(Applies to Audi connect key: ) If you should lose a mobile device on which an Audi connect key is stored, the corresponding mobile device must be deactivated link►.
If you do not have short-term access to the myAudi app, it is possible to deactivate all assigned Audi connect keys on the MMI link►.
If you lose the Audi connect key card, you can deactivate it at any time by switching the ignition on with the vehicle key or Audi connect key*. To replace an Audi connect key card, please contact an Audi dealer.
It is also important to notify your insurance company if a key has been lost.
Number of keys
You can check how many vehicle keys are initialised for your car using the infotainment system. To do so, select: MENU button > Car > left control button > Servicing & checks
> Car information. This feature enables used car buyers to make sure they have received all of the keys.
The immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthorised persons from driving the vehicle.
It may not be possible to start the vehicle with the key if there is another vehicle key from a different make of vehicle on the same key ring.
Data stored on the vehicle key
Data related to the service and maintenance of the vehicle are stored continuously on your vehicle key while you are driving. Your Audi dealer can read out the data and will then be able to tell you what service work is required. This also applies to vehicles with convenience key*.
If two people use the same car regularly, it is a good idea for each person to always use his or her own vehicle key. When you switch off the ignition or lock the vehicle, your personal settings for the following convenience features are stored and assigned to the vehicle key:
- Air conditioner
- Heating for steering wheel*
- Central locking system
- Background lighting*
- Exterior lighting
- Rain sensor
- Memory function*
- Parking aid*
- Adaptive cruise control*
- Active lane assist*
- Side assist*
- Traffic jam assist*
- Distance warning*
- Audi pre sense*
- Speed warning*
The stored settings are then recalled automatically the next time the vehicle is unlocked, the doors are opened or the ignition is switched on.
CAUTION
The key must not be exposed to excessive temperatures; do not leave it in the sun.
Note
The function of the vehicle key may be impaired by interference from other nearby radio signals (for example from a mobile telephone or TV transmitter) if these are in the same frequency range. You should always check that your vehicle is locked.