Private locking
By utilizing the remote key with the key blade removed, the private locking feature enables you to block access to the glove compartment and disconnect the tailgate from the central locking system for e.g., valet parking or when the vehicle is brought to the retailer for service.
With the private locking function activated:
- The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked with the remote
- The engine can be started
- The glove compartment cannot be unlocked
- The tailgate cannot be unlocked or opened with the remote
- The rear floor hatch cannot be opened
Activating the private locking function
Insert the key blade in the glove compartment lock.
Turn the key blade180 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key blade from the lock. A message will appear in the instrument panel display.
Deactivating the private locking function
Turn the key blade 180 degrees counterclockwise in the glove compartment lock to deactivate private locking.
For information on locking the glove compartment normally, without activating the private locking function, see Locking/unlocking the glove compartment.