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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Messages

Turn off ignition before leaving car

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

Press brake pedal to start engine

This message appears if you do not press the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Key not in vehicle?

This indicator light turns on and this message appears if the ignition key was removed from the vehicle when the engine was running. If the ignition key is no longer in the vehicle, you cannot switch on the ignition or start the engine once you stop it. You also cannot lock the vehicle from the outside.

Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.

Doors do not lock if lever is not in P.

This message appears for safety reasons if the transmission is not in the P position when you switch the ignition off. Move the selector lever to the P position. Otherwise the vehicle is not protected from rolling and it cannot be locked.

Key is not recognized. Hold back of key against marked area. See owner's manual

If the indicator light turns on and this message appears, there is a malfunction.

Turn off ignition before leaving vehicle. 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 before leaving car, 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. Move the selector lever into the P position and switch the ignition off when you exit the vehicle. Otherwise the vehicle could roll.

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