A remote control device for controlling a reduced operational mode of a
vehicle includes a portable communication device operable to communicate
with the vehicle. A detachable component is selectively coupled to the
communication device. The communication device is operable to initiate a
reduced operational mode for the vehicle upon detachment of the
detachable component from the communication device. The portable
communication device detects the input in the attached position and
initiates a normal operational mode upon the detection. Detachment of the
detachable component cause an input voltage to change on the portable
device. The reduced operational mode includes inhibiting access to
predetermined storage compartments in the vehicle such as a vehicle trunk
or glove box. Vehicle speed and RPM are limited in the reduced
operational mode.