Antenna locations for the start and lock systems

The car is equipped with a keyless start and lock system1 and therefore has a number of built-in antennas positioned at different locations in the car.
16w17 - SPA - S90 - Antenna placement
Antenna locations.
P5-Icon red circle 1Under the cup holder in the front section of the tunnel console
P5-Icon red circle 2In the upper front section of the left-hand rear door2
P5-Icon red circle 3In the upper front section of the right-hand rear door2
P5-Icon red circle 4In the cargo area2

 Warning

People with pacemaker operations should not come closer than 22 cm (9 inches) to the keyless system's antennas with their pacemaker. This is to prevent interference between the pacemaker and the keyless system.
  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 The keyless lock system only applies to cars equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).
  3. 2 Only in cars equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).