Interior monitoring, checking function

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Interior monitoring, checking function
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The function of the ultra-sonic interior monitoring is checked as follows:

  • Open side window approx. 10 cm (4 in.).
  • Lock vehicle to set alarm and activate interior monitoring.
  • Wait 30 seconds until indicator light blinks with steady frequency (f = 0.5 Hz, or once every two seconds).
  • Reach through window opening and place hand directly on sensor cover.

    If interior monitoring is OK, the alarm will be triggered.

  • Unlock vehicle to switch alarm off.
  • Perform testing on all sensors in sequence.
  • Erase DTC memory.

    See ERASE DTC MEMORY (FUNCTION 05) .

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