Audi Q3: Ignition key

Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock

Fig. 80 Steering column: ignition lock

Starting the engine

• Press the brake pedal.
• Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
• Turn the key briefly to position 2. The ignition key automatically returns to position 1. Do not press the accelerator pedal when doing this.
• The engine will start and the vehicle will then be ready to drive.

Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switched off temporarily when you start the engine. If the engine does not start immediately, stop the starting procedure by turning the ignition key to position 0 and repeat after 30 seconds.

If it is difficult to turn the key to position 1, turn the steering wheel back and forth slightly to release the steering lock.

Stopping the engine

• Bring the vehicle to a full stop.
• Turn the key to position 0. The engine will switch off.

Activating the steering lock

Applies to: vehicles with steering lock

The steering lock helps prevent vehicle theft.

• Remove the ignition key.
• Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel audibly locks.

Switching the ignition on or off

If you would like to switch the ignition on or off without starting the engine, follow these steps:

• Switching on: turn the key to position 1.
• Switching off: turn the key to position 0.

WARNING

Never remove the ignition key from the ignition lock while the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, the steering lock could engage and you would not be able to steer the vehicle, which increases the risk of an accident.

General information

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of asphyxiation, never allow the engine to run in confined spaces.
• Never turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the "P" selector lever position is engaged. Switching it off before the vehicle has stopped may impair the function of the brake booster and power steering. You would then need to use more force to steer and brake the vehicle.

  The fact that you cannot steer and brake as usual may increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.

• Secure the vehicle against rolling before exiting the vehicle.

Note

• Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and heavy engine load if the engine has not reached operating temperature yet. You could damage the engine.
• If the engine has been under heavy load for an extended period of time, heat builds up in the engine compartment after the engine is switched off and there is a risk of damaging the engine. For this reason, let the engine run at idle for approximately two minutes before shutting it off.

Tips

• Brief noises are normal when starting and parking the vehicle and are no cause for concern.
• For up to 10 minutes after stopping the engine, the radiator fan may turn on again automatically or it may continue to run, even if the ignition is switched off.
• It may not be possible to start the vehicle in extremely low temperatures.
• Power will be fully available once the engine is at operating temperature.

Messages

The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:

Engine start system: malfunction! Please contact Service

There is a malfunction in the engine start system.

Drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Remote control key: key not detected. Is the key still in the vehicle?

The vehicle key was removed from the vehicle while the engine is running. If the vehicle key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch the ignition on or start the engine once you stop it. You also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.

Remote control key: hold back of key against the designated area. See owner's manual

The battery in the vehicle key may be drained or there may be a malfunction. To start the vehicle, you must also hold the vehicle key against the location shown fig. 79.

If the malfunction remains, drive immediately to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction corrected.

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