Walking away with key fob while engine is on
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Walking away with key fob while engine is on
Hey Guys,
I have a bad habit leaving the car in idle and walk away with the key fob in my pocket. Is that a good thing? Will the car shut off by itself? On one occasion, I was in a rush to get to the post office before they closed and I parked the car and ran into the post office w/o shutting it down. When I came back out, the engine was still running. I was probably like 150ft away from the car. My question is, does the car shut off after a certain distance? Also, what would happen if you're driving on the highway and someone throws the key fob out the window?
I have a bad habit leaving the car in idle and walk away with the key fob in my pocket. Is that a good thing? Will the car shut off by itself? On one occasion, I was in a rush to get to the post office before they closed and I parked the car and ran into the post office w/o shutting it down. When I came back out, the engine was still running. I was probably like 150ft away from the car. My question is, does the car shut off after a certain distance? Also, what would happen if you're driving on the highway and someone throws the key fob out the window?
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Originally Posted by CoppellStereo
helpful hint: you can still lock the car while its running when you can go inside the post office by the key fob button itself or the one on the door handle
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Nothing happens.
I left my car running in the driveway, and my brother got in, and slowly pulled away. I pressed every button on the key fob, but it did not shut the car down. The car doors unlocked/locked, but the car stayed on. I think that being able to shut the car down with a push of a button would be a large safety concern.
Just push the button on the door when you leave your car running, and then you're safe!
I left my car running in the driveway, and my brother got in, and slowly pulled away. I pressed every button on the key fob, but it did not shut the car down. The car doors unlocked/locked, but the car stayed on. I think that being able to shut the car down with a push of a button would be a large safety concern.
Just push the button on the door when you leave your car running, and then you're safe!
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While the car is still running, don't push the "stop/start" button 3 times in the row or the car will shut down. It have tried to push the "stop/start" button while the car is moving. The engine still runs if you push it once or twice, but no more than that or the engine will cut off and the car would be still moving. Please don't try it.
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I think someone posted here that they forgot to turn the car off (!) and it was still running like 4 hours later or something.
But yeah, I love the fact that you can just lock it and walk away... helps when you go to the gas station or to get coffee and you don't wanna turn it off. Keeps the car nice and toasty (or cool) for when you get back.
But yeah, I love the fact that you can just lock it and walk away... helps when you go to the gas station or to get coffee and you don't wanna turn it off. Keeps the car nice and toasty (or cool) for when you get back.
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My classic story on this topic...it was my first week with the car and I valet'd it at this nice restaurant. Went in, ate a great dinner, and on the way out of the restaurant I realized the keys were still in my pocket. I felt like an idiot. When I asked the valet how he locked the car, he said they didn't. Then I was pissed that they drove away with the big red light on and all the beeps...but knew it was my own fault as I watched the valet run away with my keys this time to get my ride.
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I have another question, does the car automatically lock if you walk away with the keyfob on you since sometime I forget to lock the car (using the keyfob or touching the car handle)? I know...I know....I should read the booklet but maybe some of you all expert already on all the functions of the car.
thanks,
thanks,
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Originally Posted by blueshirts0819
I have another question, does the car automatically lock if you walk away with the keyfob on you since sometime I forget to lock the car (using the keyfob or touching the car handle)? I know...I know....I should read the booklet but maybe some of you all expert already on all the functions of the car.
thanks,
thanks,
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Originally Posted by tg1234
Also the great thing if you listen the stereo when the engine is running and you want to shut the car but you don't want to interrupt the music just push the start bottom twice quickly. The music will stay on and the engine will shut off.
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Originally Posted by tg1234
Also the great thing if you listen the stereo when the engine is running and you want to shut the car but you don't want to interrupt the music just push the start bottom twice quickly. The music will stay on and the engine will shut off.
tg
tg