Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect vehicle control services
The following services and more may be available depending on your country and vehicle equipment:
Remote locking/unlocking
Important: The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition must be switched off.
This service can be used to lock and unlock the car.
Remote auxiliary heating
Important: The ignition must be switched off to start/end the air conditioning process.
You can use this service to control your vehicle’s air conditioning remotely. Please observe the information on link►.
Vehicle status report
This service transmits data from the driver information system to a server. Depending on the vehicle equipment, specific values such as the remaining range and the vehicle’s mileage can be called up. The values provided may differ from those displayed in the vehicle.
Car finder
This service transmits the location where the vehicle is parked to a server when the ignition is switched off. The location of the vehicle, your own location or the route to your vehicle can be displayed. If the vehicle is stolen or towed from its last location without switching the ignition on and off again, the new parking position cannot be detected with this service.
- To activate/deactivate the car finder: Select MENU button > Audi connect > Car finder.
Theft alarm notification
Important: The vehicle must be stationary. Push notifications must be activated on your mobile device.
Please observe the information on link►.
This service sends a notification to your mobile device if your vehicle s anti-theft alarm is triggered.
Audi service request
Important: The service must be activated on Home page: my.audi.com and you must have selected an Audi service partner.
This service transmits service-related data to your selected Audi service partner, who will contact you when a service appointment is due.
Remote car signal
You can use this function to sound the vehicle s horn or activate the turn signals. You must be within a certain distance of the vehicle to operate this function. Only use this function if it is permitted by the laws and regulations which apply in your current location.
Stolen Vehicle Locator
This service helps you to find your vehicle if it is stolen.
- Inform the police. You will receive a reference number.
- Call the service hotline and give them the reference number.
The service hotline will forward the details gathered to the police. The number of the service hotline is provided when the vehicle is purchased.
WARNING
- Do not let the vehicle status report tempt you into ignoring any driver messages or warning/indicator lamps that may light up in the vehicle. This could lead to a breakdown in road traffic resulting in a potential accident with serious injury.
- Before using the air conditioning functions please ensure that your vehicle is properly parked and that the ignition is off.
CAUTION
The safelock mechanism* is not switched on if you use this service to lock the vehicle.
Note
For certain services, you can specify whether you wish to receive information via push notifications and/or e-mails.