- Fig. 1 Detail of the driver's door: Controls
Applies to Audi A8s: with electric child-proof catches
The child-proof catches 
prevent the rear doors being opened from the inside.
prevent the rear doors being opened from the inside.To activate the child-proof catches on the rear doors, press the left/right button on the driver's door Fig. 1. The LED in the button will light up.
on the driver's door Fig. 1. The LED in the button will light up.To deactivate the child-proof catches on the rear doors, press the left/right button on the driver's door. The LED in the button will go out.
on the driver's door. The LED in the button will go out.The following functions are deactivated:
- The door handle on the inside of the corresponding rear door
- The electric window in the corresponding rear door
- The switches for the sun blind* in the rear window
- The switches for the electric sun blinds* in the side windows
- The switch for front passenger's seat adjustment* (applies if the right button is activated on a left-hand drive Audi A8)
To switch on the electric child-proof catches on both sides, press the buttons one after the other.
buttons one after the other.Always take the key with you when leaving the Audi A8 - even if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be able to start the engine or use power-operated equipment such as the electric windows - this could lead to injuries.