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 vehicle is switched off by the start knob. 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) and an audible signal heard. 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 activates and blocks new start attempts as soon as the starter switch is turned to position 0.