The remote key is not physically used to start the ignition because the vehicle is standard-equipped with keyless start (Passive Start). To start the vehicle, the key must be in the front section of the passenger compartment, e.g. in the driver's pocket or in a cup holder in the tunnel console.
The keyless system for locking/unlocking the doors and trunk lid (Passive Entry*) is available as an option. This system has a range in a semicircle with a radius of approximately 1.5 meter (5 feet) out from the driver's door and approx. 1 meter (3 feet) out from the trunk lid.
With keyless start in combination with keyless locking and unlocking, the remote key can be located anywhere in the passenger compartment or trunk in order to start the engine.
Each remote key supplied with the vehicle can be linked to a driver profile with unique settings for the vehicle. When a key with a specific profile is used, the vehicle settings are adjusted according to that profile.
Buttonless key, Key Tag
For vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking*, a smaller, lighter and button-less key (Key Tag1) is also provided. It works the same way as the regular remote key as regard keyless start and keyless locking and unlocking2. It does not have a detachable key blade and its battery cannot be replaced.
Remote key buttons
Locking - Press once to lock the doors, trunk lid and fuel filler door and arm the alarm.- Press and hold to close all windows.
Unlocking - Press once to unlock the doors and trunk lid and disarm the alarm.- Press and hold to open all windows at the same time3.
Trunk lid - Press to unlock and disarm the trunk lid only. On vehicles equipped with the power trunk release*, press and hold to automatically open the tailgate. Press and hold to close an open tailgate (an audible warning signal will sound). On vehicles not equipped with the power trunk release, pressing and holding will open the trunk lid mechanically due to the preloaded springs.
Panic alarm - Used to attract attention in emergency situations. Press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds or press twice within 3 seconds to activate the turn signals and horn. To deactivate, wait at least 5 seconds and press the button again. If no action is taken, the panic alarm will deactivate automatically after 3 minutes.
Warning
If anyone is left in the vehicle, make sure that power to the power windows and panoramic roof is cut off by always taking the remote key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Note
Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is left in the vehicle, it will be deactivated when the vehicle is locked and the alarm set using another valid key.
The deactivated key will be reactivated when the vehicle is unlocked.
Interference
Electromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may interfere with the remote key's functions for keyless start and keyless locking and unlocking*.
Note
If you experience interference, use the remote key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle and place the remote key in the backup key reader in the tunnel console cup holder to disarm the alarm.