The standard key and the Care Key are equipped with buttons. Additional keys than those included as standard can be ordered. For vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking*, a smaller, lighter and buttonless key (Key Tag) can be purchased as an accessory.
To start the vehicle, a key must be in the front section of the passenger compartment.
For vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry)*, the engine can be started with the key anywhere in the vehicle.
The keys can be linked to different driver profiles to store personal settings in the vehicle. Care Key is connected to a specific driver profile that is more restricted.
Warning
The key contains a button cell battery. Keep new and used batteries out of the reach of children. If batteries are swallowed, they can cause serious injury.
If any damage is detected, e.g. if the battery cover cannot be closed properly, do not use the product. Keep defective products out of the reach of children.
Key buttons
Locking – Press once to lock the doors, tailgate and fuel filler door and arm the alarm.- Press and hold to close all windows.
Unlocking - Press once to unlock the doors, tailgate and fuel filler door and disarm the alarm.- Press and hold to open all windows at the same time. This can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle in hot weather.
Tailgate - Unlock and disarm the tailgate only. On vehicles equipped with the power tailgate*, press and hold to automatically open the tailgate. Press and hold to close an open tailgate (an audible warning signal will be given). 
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 vehicle's 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
Note
Button-less key (Key Tag)*
A buttonless key2 can be ordered as an accessory for vehicles equipped with the keyless locking and unlocking function. Start and keyless locking and unlocking function in the same way as with the standard key. The key is waterproof up to a depth of approx. 10 meters (30 feet) for up to 60 minutes. It does not have a key blade and the battery cannot be replaced.
Care Key restricted key
A Care Key makes it possible to set a maximum speed limit when the key is being used. This limit is intended to promote safe use of the vehicle, e.g. when it is loaned out.
If the active key is removed from the vehicle
If the key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, the warning message Vehicle key not foundRemoved from vehicle will be displayed in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when the last door is closed.
The message will disappear when the key is returned to the vehicle and the O button on the right-side steering wheel keypad is pressed or when all doors are closed.
Interference
Electromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may interfere with the key's functions for keyless start and keyless locking and unlocking*.
Note
If you experience interference, use the key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle. Then place the key in the backup reader in the cup holder to disarm the alarm and start the vehicle.
Note
Warning
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.