Audi A8   Controls   Driving  Starting and stopping the engine
Switch off ignition before leaving car
This message appears and the buzzer sounds if you open the driver's door while the ignition is switched on.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you press the START ENGINE STOP button to start the engine without first pressing the brake pedal. The engine will only start if you press the brake pedal.
Key not in vehicle?
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message appears, the remote control key was removed from the vehicle while the engine was running. If the remote control key is not in the vehicle you will not be able to switch on the ignition or restart the engine after it has been switched off. You will also not be able to lock the vehicle from the outside.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever is not in P.
For safety reasons, this message will appear if the selector lever is not in position P when you switch off the ignition. Put the selector lever in position P; otherwise the vehicle can roll away and cannot be locked.
Key not recognised. Hold back of key against marked area. See owner's manual.
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message appears, a malfunction has occurred Link.
Switch off ignition before leaving car
This driver message appears if you open the driver's door while the ignition is switched on. Always switch off the ignition before you leave the vehicle.
Shift to P and switch off ignition before leaving car, otherwise vehicle can roll away
This driver message appears if you open the driver's door while the ignition is switched on and the selector lever is not in position P. Move the selector lever to position P and switch off the ignition before you leave the vehicle. Otherwise the vehicle can roll away.

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