Audi Q3: Keys
Key set
Fig. 24 Your vehicle key set
Fig. 25 Vehicle key: PANIC button
The key set includes two vehicle keys when delivered
from the factory.
- Vehicle key
You can unlock and lock your vehicle with the vehicle
key. To fold the key out, press the release
button
fig. 24.
If necessary, you can use the vehicle key to:
- Applies to: vehicles with lockable glove compartment:
locking/unlocking the glove compartment.
- Manually unlock and lock the doors.
- Unlock the luggage compartment lid using the
emergency release.
- PANIC button
In an emergency, you can press the PANIC button
to trigger a visible and audible vehicle alarm. You
can do this ass long as you are near your vehicle
(within the range for the remote control key).
- To trigger the alarm, press the
button 2
fig. 25.
- To turn the alarm off, press the
button
again.
Lost key/replacing a key
If a vehicle key is lost, contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Have
this vehicle key deactivated. It is important to
bring all keys with you. If a key is lost, you should
report it to your insurance company.
Applies to: Audi connect vehicle control: If a mobile
device with active Audi connect vehicle control
(Remote Lock & Unlock) has been lost, it
must be deactivated.
Electronic immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized use of
the vehicle.
In some cases, it may not be possible to establish
vehicle drive ready mode if there is also a vehicle
key from a different vehicle manufacturer on the
key chain.
Data in the vehicle key
When driving, service and maintenance-relevant
data is continuously stored in your vehicle key. An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility can read out this data and tell you about
the work your vehicle needs.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions.
Note
Protect the key against high temperatures
and direct sunlight.
For the sake of the environment
Batteries and
electrical/electronic devices
must be disposed of in an environmentally
safe manner.
Tips
- The vehicle key function can be temporarily
disrupted by interference from transmitters
near the vehicle working in the same frequency
range (such as a mobile device or radio
equipment). Always check if your vehicle
is locked.
- Applies to MMI: You can view the number of
keys programmed to the vehicle by selecting
on the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings
& Service > Vehicle information.
- A key tag that contains information about
the vehicle key set may be attached to the
key set at the factory. The key tag can be
used to reorder vehicle keys. Keep the key
tag. If you sell the vehicle, give the key tag
to the buyer.
- The system complies with United States FCC
regulations and ISED regulations.
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Fig. 26 Door handle: sensor for locking the vehicle
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may
have various options for unlocking and locking
your vehicle. The settings in the MMI specify
which door
Fig. 27 Remote control key (rear side): opening the cover
LED on the remote control key
The LED in the remote control key (front side) indicates
the status of the key.
If you press a button briefly
General information
WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with anti-theft alarm
system: When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, no one, especially children, should
remain in the vehicle, because the
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Switching the windshield wipers on
Fig. 44 Lever: windshield wipers
Fig. 45 Lever: rear window wiper
Move the lever to the
corresponding position:
0 - Windshield wipers off
1 - Rain sensor/intermittent mode. The windshield
wipers switch on once the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 2 mph (4 km
Removing
- Loosen the drive axle threaded connection on the wheel side.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle Threaded Connection, Loosening and
Tightening".
- Remove the front wheel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheels and Tires".
- Remove the noise insulation -1-.
Refer t