Audi S5 (2017) - Beeping After Startup
Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a 2017 Audi S5 and am therefore a new happy member of this community! Yet, I've noticed something odd. After igniting the car (with or without starting the engine), a series of beeps begins after about 1-2 minutes. The sound lasts for roughly 30 seconds, followed by a final continuous beep.
There are no warning lights on the dashboard, and everything else seems to work fine. The beeping occurs every time I start the car, and I can't figure out what’s causing it. I've checked the belts, the tires pressure, etc., without being able to find the cause.
Has anyone experienced something similar or have any idea what might be triggering this?
Thanks in advance for your help!
EDIT : Response in comment: It is actually a security measure to scare potential thieves. When starting the car, you need to follow a sequence to deactivate it and prove that it is the right person using the car. On mine, they are two small hidden buttons at the bottom of the dashboard (see picture below). They are grey and have a weird form. I need to click for 3 seconds on the left one, 1 second on the right one, and then the car beeps once to inform the security test has been passed.
It might be possible to deactivate it at a Audi dealership, otherwise it should become your routine every time you use the car.
