Switching off the engineSwitching off the engine - Ignition lock - Driving - Controls - Audi A4 Owner's Manual - Audi A4

Audi A4 / Audi A4 Owner's Manual / Controls / Driving / Ignition lock / Switching off the engine

– Stop the vehicle.
– Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to position P or N.
– Press in the ignition key to switch off the engine.

Emergency Off function

If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be switched off while the vehicle is still moving. The engine will be switched off if you press and hold the ignition key.

WARNING

  • • Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary.
  • • The brake servo and the power steering system work only when the engine is running. You need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. This would mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.

If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk of heat Caution

If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has been switched off; this could cause engine damage. For this reason, you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before switching it off.

After the engine is stopped the radiator fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, Note

After the engine is stopped the radiator fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. The fan may also start running again after some time if the coolant temperature rises due to a build-up of heat, or if the engine is hot and the engine compartment is heated up further by direct sunlight.