Remote key – functions

The remote key is used e.g., to unlock the doors and start the engine.
P4-1220-Y55X-Remote key, standard version
Remote key
  1. P3-820 Remote key - Icon Lock  Lock
  2. P3-820 Remote key - Icon Unlock  Unlock
  3. P3-820 Remote key - Icon Approach light  Approach lighting
  4. P3-820 Remote key - Icon Tailgate unlock  Trunk unlock/open
  5. P3-820 Remote key - Icon Panic alarm  Panic alarm

Buttons on the remote

P3-820 Remote key - Icon Lock Lock – Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the trunk. The turn signals will flash once to confirm locking.

P3-820 Remote key - Icon Unlock Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's door.

After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock the other doors and the trunk.

This function can be changed so that all doors unlock at the same time by pressing My Car and going to SettingsCar settingsLock settingsChange doors unlock setting. For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction.

P3-820 Remote key - Icon Approach light Approach lighting – As you approach the vehicle, press the button on the remote key to light the interior lighting, parking lights, license plate lighting and the lights in the door mirrors*.

These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction.

P3-820 Remote key - Icon Tailgate unlock Unlock/open trunk

Press once: This unlocks the trunk (but does not open it) and disarms the alarm (the alarm indicator light on the dashboard will go out). If the trunk is not opened within two minutes it will automatically relock and the alarm will be rearmed.

Press twice: This both unlocks the trunk and pops it open slightly.

 Note

Any excess weight (snow, etc.) on the trunk lid may prevent it from opening.

For information on opening the trunk from the passenger compartment, see Locking/unlocking – trunk.

After closing, the trunk will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.

P3-820 Remote key - Icon Panic alarm Panic alarm – This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.

To activate the panic alarm, press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals and horn will be activated. The panic alarm will stop automatically after 2 minutes and 45 seconds.

To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again.

The Panic alarm button will not unlock the vehicle.

  1. * Option/accessory.