Spare Key
Super Moderator
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 17,310
Likes: 2
From: Pittsburgh, PA USA
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
/minor hijack mode=on
Does anyone else find it strange and/or interesting that M-B decided to completely blow off the valet concept for locking the trunk on the new S-Class cars in the USA? You can lock the glove box with the metal key but, even though there's a keyhole, you can't lock the trunk with it -- you can only open it.
It's probably a lawyer thing but if you ask me, it's stupid...
/minor hijack mode=off
Does anyone else find it strange and/or interesting that M-B decided to completely blow off the valet concept for locking the trunk on the new S-Class cars in the USA? You can lock the glove box with the metal key but, even though there's a keyhole, you can't lock the trunk with it -- you can only open it.
It's probably a lawyer thing but if you ask me, it's stupid...
/minor hijack mode=off
Senior Members
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,097
Likes: 0
From: UK
Originally Posted by marklp' post='398854' date='Mar 5 2007, 11:35 PM
Yes - you can lock glove box & boot with key then hand remote (without key) to valet/dealer/tyre fitter/etc
If the sole purpose of the removable metal key is to lock/unlock the boot and glovebox then what is the purpose of the plastic key?
ABC
Contributors
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 21,274
Likes: 0
From: Hong Kong
My Ride: Mini Cooper
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='399060' date='Mar 6 2007, 05:17 PM
I have a Start/Stop button and fob remote key as pictured above and I'm totally confused.
If the sole purpose of the removable metal key is to lock/unlock the boot and glovebox then what is the purpose of the plastic key?
ABC
If the sole purpose of the removable metal key is to lock/unlock the boot and glovebox then what is the purpose of the plastic key?
ABC
I know there is no such thing in UK apart from some Hotels in London.
Senior Members
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,097
Likes: 0
From: UK
Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='399064' date='Mar 6 2007, 09:30 AM
....use the plastic key for resturant, hotel parking, give the plastic key and they can not get into the boot or the glovebox.
Remember I'm talking about a remote control fob-type key with the Stop/Start button.
See why I'm confused?
ABC
Contributors
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
From: So Cal, USA
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='399060' date='Mar 6 2007, 01:17 AM
then what is the purpose of the plastic key?
ABC
ABC
Senior Members
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 0
From: New York und Wien
Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='399064' date='Mar 6 2007, 04:30 AM
some of my frends use the plastic key for resturant, hotel parking, give the plastic key and they can not get into the boot or the glovebox.
Besides, I'm not sure if it has any limitations on use like opening the trunk etc.
But again, it's not a VALET KEY anyway.
Senior Members
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,158
Likes: 0
From: New York und Wien
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='399123' date='Mar 6 2007, 10:10 AM
Did you read my post? the purpose of the plastic key is to keep in your wallet / purse and if you lose the key fob you can insert the plastic key into the dummy key fob located inside your glove box and still be able to start your car. I even showed a picture of how you do it. Picture 2 post #5
Senior Members
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,097
Likes: 0
From: UK
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='399123' date='Mar 6 2007, 03:10 PM
Did you read my post? the purpose of the plastic key is to keep in your wallet / purse and if you lose the key fob you can insert the plastic key into the dummy key fob located inside your glove box and still be able to start your car. I even showed a picture of how you do it. Picture 2 post #5
The bit I didn't absorb was the dummy fob in the glove box. I must look for it.
ABC