Cool Fusion Key Trick/Tip!

[smr2112]

I would have mentioned this a long time ago, but figured nobody would care.

Then I showed a coworker and hooked him on this trick. I love it!

 

So I love the push button start and proximity key, but I hate having to figure

out what to do with it when driving (it's big!). In particular, I hate having it jammed in

my pocket when hot or when driving, it's uncomfortable and if I take it

out, I easily forget where it is sometimes.

 

I discovered the small S-Binder clips from Niteize. 1" size is good.

Home Depot and other places sell them or you can buy from Amazon or atbatt.com

 

http://www.niteize.com/product/S-Biner-Stainless-Steel.asp

 

I got in the habit of clipping the key to my belt when out and about

and in the car, you don't have to worry about it when driving, it's

always with you.

 

I happened to give one to a coworker who just got a car with push button

start and he immediately loved it. Thought others would too. I could

not have a car with a regular key again!

 

 

[Easy Rider]

My wife uses one of those and seems to like it.

 

I put mine in a watch pocket.....by itself.

The rest of my keys are on a different ring.

 

The FOB for my Malibu got washed a couple of times and seemed none the worse for wear.

[mwr]

While we're discussing this new type of key, please tell me why your (and others) think it's better than a regular key.

Edited June 6, 2014 by mwr

[acdii]

Its not really a key anymore, its a remote control.

[Easy Rider]

While we're discussing this new type of key, please tell me why your (and others) think it's better than a regular key.

 

What exactly are you asking ?

 

If it is: How is an electronic remote control (key) better than a plain brass one.........

 

Use your imagination a little bit.

 

Why would you NOT think it is better ??

 

P.S. I thought that push button start was just stupid......until I got one.

Now I have two.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Easy Rider

[Riggo]

I agree. I will never get a car without push button start again. Being able to walk up to your car, open it, and start it, all without having to take your keys out of your pocket is great. It seems dumb until you have it.

[mwr]

I'm one who has never had it or used it. Does the car unlock the door(s) as you walk up to it?

[murphy]

I'm one who has never had it or used it. Does the car unlock the door(s) as you walk up to it?

The door unlocks after you grab the door handle.

[mwr]

The door unlocks after you grab the door handle.

Thanks! How do you open the other three doors?

[Easy Rider]

Thanks! How do you open the other three doors?

You push the button inside the drivers door......OR you push the unlock button on the remote twice......OR you touch the back door handle first.

 

Might be able to set it to unlock all together but I'm not sure.

It initially does only the drivers door as a safety feature.

[corncobs]

You can change the setting inside the vehicle menu under settings in the right screen cluster. With a regular key you can set it to press the unlock button once and all doors unlock.

Since I don't have PBS I do not know if the same principal works there as well.

Edited June 7, 2014 by corncobs

[lolder]

With push button start, make sure you know how to turn the car off while driving. Why would you ever want to do this? -- The California Highway Patrolman killed with his family in a Lexus with a jammed accelerator didn't know you had to hold the button for 3 seconds while underway.

 

There have been reports of thieves using an electronic RF relay system where one person stands near you and with a device mimics the car and transmits the data to another device possessed by a second person near your car making the car think you are standing next to it. This is done in parking lots and stores. Car manufacturers were working to correct this problem.

[s-one]

Great tips on this thread, thank you for sharing!!