Audi Q5: Driver messages

This message appears and a warning tone sounds if you open the driver's door when the ignition is switched on.

No key identified

This message appears when the button is pressed if there is no master key inside the vehicle or if the system does not recognize it. For example, the master key cannot be recognized if it is covered by an object (e.g. aluminum brief case) which screens the radio signal. Electronic devices such as cell phones can also interfere with the radio signal.

Press brake pedal to start engine

This message appears if you do not press the brake pedal to start the engine.

Shift to N or P to start engine

This message appears when attempting to start the engine if the selector lever for the automatic transmission is not in the P or N position. The engine can only be started with the selector in these positions.

Is the key in the vehicle?

This message appears in a vehicle with Convenience key if the master key is removed from the vehicle with the engine running. If the master key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch on the ignition after stopping the engine and you also cannot start the engine again. Moreover, you cannot lock the vehicle from the outside with the key.

Shift to P otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever is not in P.

This message appears for safety reasons along with a warning signal. It appears if the selector lever for the automatic transmission is not in the P position when switching off the ignition. Move the selector lever to the P position, otherwise the vehicle is not secured against rolling away. You also cannot lock the vehicle using the locking button on the door handle or using the remote key.

Turn off ignition before leaving car

This message appears if the driver's door is opened while the ignition is switched on. Always switch off the ignition if you are leaving the vehicle.

Turn off ignition before leaving car. Battery is discharging

This message appears if the driver's door is opened while the ignition is switched on. Always switch off the ignition if you are leaving the vehicle.

Shift to P and turn off ignition, otherwise vehicle can roll away

This message appears if the driver's door is opened while the ignition is switched on and the selector lever is not in the P position. Shift the selector lever into the P position and switch off the ignition when you exit the vehicle. Otherwise the vehicle could roll.

Convenience key defective! Use ignition lock

This message appears if the engine must be started or stopped using the ignition key and not the button.

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