Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with metal objects.
▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity to other electronic devices.
▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.
▷ The vehicle key is located in direct proximity of the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
- Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the mark on the steering column. Pay attention to the display in the instrument cluster.
- If the vehicle key is detected: Turn on drive-ready state within 10 seconds.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly change the position of the vehicle key and repeat the procedure.
