Passive Key Warning

Passive key warning alerts the driver that a validated key has been removed from the passenger compartment.

If a passive key has been validated and used to start the vehicle, the validation only applies until the engine is switched off using the starter button. If the engine is running and a door is opened, the system will scan the passenger compartment for keys as soon as all doors are closed. If the key that was used to start the vehicle is not detected, a warning message will be displayed in the driver information module (DIM). The system will scan for keys each time a door is opened and all doors are closed again or when the driver presses the READ button. The engine will not be switched off. However the immobilizer system will be activated. It will block any start attempts as soon as the starter button is turned to the 0 position.