Privacy locking

The purpose of privacy locking, which, on some models is called valet locking, is to be able to lock the luggage compartment lid/tailgate and glove box but still be able to open the doors and start the car. Privacy locking is advantageous when leaving your car for a service or at a hotel.

Valet locking/Privacy locking1

With privacy locking the glove box is locked and the tailgate is disconnected from the car's central locking. The tailgate cannot be opened with either the central locking button in the front doors or with the remote key. The function is activated using the key blade which is in the remote key and can be removed. The remote key can then be handed to service or hotel staff and you keep the loose key blade.

Do not forget to pull the load cover over the load compartment before closing the tailgate.

Activating privacy locking

16w26 - Support site - P3/P4 - Private locking
Activating privacy locking.
Remove the key blade from the remote key and insert it into the glove box lock.
Turn the key blade 180 degrees clockwise.
Pull the key blade out. A message appears on the center display. Privacy locking has now been activated. Deactivation occurs in reverse order.
  1. 1 The function varies slightly depending on car model.

This article is applicable to

  • Vehicle model/model year