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Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm system
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- Fig. 26 Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect keyEnd face of (open) driver s door: Button for interior monitor/tow-away protection
If the anti-theft alarm system senses interference with the vehicle it triggers an audible and visible alarm. The anti-theft alarm system is activated/deactivated automatically when you lock/unlock your vehicle. When the alarm is deployed, it switches off automatically after a certain period of time.
Switching the alarm off manually
To deactivate the alarm press the
button on the vehicle key or switch on the ignition.
button on the vehicle key or switch on the ignition.
Depending on the equipment on your vehicle, the following components may be integrated in the alarm system:
Anti-theft alarm
The alarm is triggered if the boot lid, the bonnet or one of the doors is forced open, or if a door is opened after it is unlocked by turning the key in the lock.
Interior monitor and tow-away protection*
The alarm is triggered if movements (e.g. of animals) are detected in the interior or if the vehicle s angle of inclination is changed (e.g. during transport).
You can prevent the alarm from being triggered accidentally by deactivating the interior monitor and/or tow-away protection.
Safelock1)
The doors can no longer be opened from the inside. This makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle ►. The message Be aware of door safelock. See owner s manual appears on the instrument cluster display when you switch off the ignition as a reminder that the safelock mechanism* will be activated.
You must deactivate the safelock mechanism if you leave people behind in the vehicle.
Deactivating the interior monitor/tow-away protection and safelock1)
There are various ways to deactivate the interior monitor/tow-away protection and safelock mechanism*:
Press the
button on the vehicle key a second time within 2 seconds. Or:
button on the vehicle key a second time within 2 seconds. Or:
(Applies to vehicles with convenience key: ) Touch the sensor on the door handle a second time within 2 seconds. Or:
Turn the emergency key in the door lock to the lock position a second time within 2 seconds. Or:
(Applies to vehicles with Audi connect key/key card: ) Before locking, press the
button
Fig. 26►.
The LED in the button will then light up.
button
Fig. 26►.
The LED in the button will then light up.
If you lock the vehicle in this way, the interior monitor/tow-away protection and safelock mechanism* will remain deactivated until the vehicle is unlocked again.
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the outside and the safelock 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.
CAUTION
If you switch off the safelock mechanism*,
the interior monitor and tow-away protection are automatically disabled, and vice versa. This means that your vehicle is no longer completely protected against theft.
Note
- The interior monitor and tow-away protection* will only function as intended if the windows and the sun roof* are closed.
- The alarm is triggered if you switch off the safelock mechanism* and a door handle is then operated.