Key reading locations

There are some key interaction points where your vehicle can detect your keys to let you lock, unlock or drive it.

Interaction points for keys

Interaction points for keys.
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  1. 1Your distance-capable keys can lock and unlock the vehicle automatically from a short distance away.
  2. 2Key reading sensor in the driver's door handle
  3. 3Key reader between the front seats
  4. 4A charged distance-capable key can be read at the trunk to allow hands-free opening and closing of the lid. You can also use the access button on the trunk hatch when carrying a distance-capable key if the vehicle has not already been unlocked.

Distance-capable keys

Digital keys and charged key fobs are distance-capable, meaning your vehicle can detect them when you approach or leave it. This allows for automatic locking and unlocking.

Go to settings to select your preferences and to turn automatic locking and unlocking on or off.

 Note

Your distance-capable keys also have NFC1 functionality. This means that even if a distance-capable key has a low or discharged battery, you can still use it as a key card. Therefore, any reference to key card functionality applies to discharged distance-capable keys too.

Key reading sensor in the door handle

You can lock and unlock the vehicle by placing any type of key on the key reading sensor. It's on the side of the driver's door handle closest to the front of the vehicle.

Location on door handle responsive to key card
Key reading location on the driver's door handle.

Make sure the card or device is laid flat against the reader. If you're using a key fob, the logo should be facing towards you.

Key reader

You can place your key card or a discharged key fob on the card reader between the front seats to get driving access.

Card reader location.
The card reader between the front seats is also the wireless charger.

 Note

The card reader won't work at the same time as the wireless charger.
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