A radio remote control according to the invention is used to control at least one first vehicle function that is relevant for functional safety, and also used to control further vehicle functions not related to functional safety. The remote control comprises input means for the user selection of vehicle functions and for obtaining a user input corresponding to the selected vehicle function. The remote control according to the invention additionally comprises a security device for safeguarding the first vehicle function. The security device itself comprises a security input means, which must be actuated for the first vehicle function to be carried out. The security device moreover comprises a security circuit that is coupled to the security input means and includes security information. The remote control is configured in such a way that, in the case of a user input that is associated with the first vehicle function, the security information is only used to generate transmission data that causes the first vehicle function to be carried out if the security input means was actuated.