The invention relates to a system (1) for detecting an activation action within an activation area (200) for a vehicle (2), having a sensor mechanism (30) for capacitive detection (250) of an approach at least partially in the activation area (200) for detecting the activation action, a communication mechanism (10) for performing a communication (240) at least partially in the activation area (200), a monitoring mechanism (20) for initiating a suspension (230) and / or a restart (210) of the capacitive detection (250) depending on the communication (240).