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►Audi A3 ►Setting off ►Driving ◀Starting and switching off the engine (Audi A3s with convenience key)
- Fig. 1 Steering column/remote control key: Starting the engine after a malfunction
Applies to Audi A3s: with convenience key
If the remote control key battery is exhausted or if radio interference or a system malfunction occurs, extra steps may be necessary in order to start the engine.
If the message 
Key not recognised. See owner's manual is displayed, you can still start the engine manually.
Key not recognised. See owner's manual is displayed, you can still start the engine manually.Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal WARNING!.
Press the brake pedal WARNING!.
Press the START ENGINE STOP button.
Hold the remote control key against the symbol Fig. 1, as shown in the illustration. The engine should start.
Fig. 1, as shown in the illustration. The engine should start.If the engine does not start automatically, press the START ENGINE STOP button again.
Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified.
Note
You can call up the driver message again by pressing the START ENGINE STOP* button.