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Audi A3
Quick reference guide
Dear Audi Driver,
The central locking system
locks and unlocks all the
doors, the boot lid and the
tank flap. It can be operated
with the remote control or by
turning the key in the lock.
Operating the radio-
activated remote control
Press the appropriate button
for about 1 second.
1
Unlocking button
Open one of the doors or the
boot lid within about 60 sec-
onds, otherwise the vehicle
will lock itself again automat-
ically.
2
Unlocking button
for boot lid
Press the button for at least
1 second.
3
Locking button
The turn signals will flash briefly
when the car is locked to con-
firm that the doors and the boot
lid are closed properly.
4
Folding out
the master key
Press the release button.
Folding away
the master key
Press the button and fold the
key away.
Note:
Press and hold unlocking
button on remote control
(or turn and hold key in
lock on driver’s door) to
open all the windows.
Press and hold locking button
on remote control (or turn and
hold key in lock on driver’s
door) to close all the windows
and the sun roof.
Warning:
The doors and win-
dows cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle if it has
been locked from the outside.
Anti-theft alarm
The alarm system is auto-
matically
set
when the car is
locked. The alarm system is
switched off
automatically
when you unlock the vehicle
with the remote control.
Note:
If you unlock the vehicle
by inserting the key in the dri-
ver’s door, the ignition must
be switched on within 15 sec-
onds, otherwise the alarm will
be triggered. If you unlock the
boot lid by turning the key in
the slot, the alarm will be trig-
gered
immediately
.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE
The aim of this quick reference guide is to introduce you to the
main features and controls of your vehicle.
This quick reference guide cannot replace the information
contained in the Owner's Manual; it is therefore important
that you also read the notes and warnings in the Owner's
Manual.
We wish you safe and enjoyable
motoring with your new Audi.
AUDI AG
ADJUSTING FRONT SEATS
1
Adjusting head
restraints
Move the head restraint up or
down.
2
Releasing backrests
– Easy entry feature
(two-door models only)
Lift the release catch and tip
the backrest forwards. The
seat is raised slightly and
moves forwards with the
backrest.
3
Adjusting angle of
backrest
Lean forwards and turn
adjuster wheel.
4
Adjusting seat height
The seat height is adjusted by
pulling or pushing the lever.
5
Adjusting lumbar
support (Ergomatic)
Press the appropriate section
of the control to increase or
decrease the thickness of the
padding in the backrest.
6
Moving seat backwards
or forwards
Lift the handle and move the
seat.
Adjusting belt height
Slide the
guide up or
down. Tug
the belt to
check that the catch is
engaged properly.
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REAR SEAT
Folding down rear seat
The rear backrest is split into
two sections. The seat cush-
ions can be folded down
either separately or together.
Remove the rear head re-
straints. Lift the seat cushion
1
forward using the strap
2
.
Take hold of the back of the
seat cushion
3
and tilt it up-
right. Push the release lever
4
in direction indicated (arrow),
and fold down the backrest
5
.
If the car has a one-piece rear
seat, press both release levers
to fold the backrest down.
Setting up rear seat
Return the rear backrest
5
to
an upright position and make
sure that it has engaged pro-
perly. Move the seat cushion
1
back into place. First push it
all the way in at the back, then
press it down at the front so
that it engages securely. Hold
the centre seat belt while
doing this to prevent it from
being caught between the
seat cushion and backrest.
Refit the rear head restraints.