Applicable only in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the AGCC
Valet parking key
Fig. 26 Valet parking key.
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The vehicle key set includes a valet parking key ⇒ꢀfig. 26. The valet parking key can be used only to
lock and unlock the glove compartment, Storage areas, the luggage compartment pass-through,
Luggage compartment, and the backrest of the rear bench seat, Luggage compartment. If the Valet
Parking feature has been properly activated, Power locking and closing system, someone with the
remote control vehicle key can still open the passenger compartment and start the engine, but cannot
get into either the glove compartment or the luggage compartment.
Always make sure to activate the Valet Parking feature before giving the vehicle key to valets,
parking attendants, or others who should not have access to the glove and luggage compartments.
There is a special holder on the left-hand side of the glove compartment for stowing the valet
parking key, Glove compartment, ⇒ꢀfig. 137. Slide the valet key into the holder from above, do not
snap it into the holder from the front.
Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key
Fig. 27 Indicator light in the remote control vehicle key (version 1).