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Old 04-09-2014, 10:13 PM
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One huge gripe about this car is no proximity sensor/push start. For my Z (also a GM product): I keep the FOB in my pocket, door unlocks as I walk up to it, FOB stays in my pocket as I push the start button. This would've been a great feature to add to such an amazing automobile (so far/fingers crossed)
at least it has remote start, unlike the proximity/start button like my range rover but doesn't have remote start. trade offs. btw, remote start kills gas mileage.
 
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Old 04-10-2014, 09:38 AM
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at least it has remote start, unlike the proximity/start button like my range rover but doesn't have remote start. trade offs. btw, remote start kills gas mileage.
I guess they make aftermarket keyless entry/push start/FOB systems... I'll probably end up going that route soon.
 
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Old 04-10-2014, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by NavyAirTraffic
I guess they make aftermarket keyless entry/push start/FOB systems... I'll probably end up going that route soon.
but it has to be a separate system that will only be a keyless entry. but if you add push start, I don't think it is feasible or even advisable as the hybrid doesn't have a starter but the uses the tranny CVT motor to start the engine and then goes back to auto-stop. will the system recognize it as engine off?
 
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Old 04-10-2014, 08:08 PM
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but it has to be a separate system that will only be a keyless entry. but if you add push start, I don't think it is feasible or even advisable as the hybrid doesn't have a starter but the uses the tranny CVT motor to start the engine and then goes back to auto-stop. will the system recognize it as engine off?
Never thought of that! Ok, scrap that idea. Thanks for your help... again!
 
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Old 04-12-2014, 07:41 AM
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What's a cooking device (
 
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Old 04-12-2014, 07:44 AM
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Cloking device dang autospell
 
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Old 04-12-2014, 08:21 AM
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Cloking device dang autospell
stealth fighter jet have a matte finish and flies low to avoid radar. my escalade on the other hand is black with a radar detector from V1 with VG2 technology meaning its presence cannot be detected.
 
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Old 05-28-2014, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NavyAirTraffic
Question 2: when I first start the car it only operates in gas mode. I need to drive it for a while which seems like to let the battery charge, then the electric will kick in.... is that normal?
The vehicle will start in gas mode until all equipment (ie fluids) are up to operating temps, then the engine will shut off and operate in battery mode. this switch occurs in warm temps sooner then when winter driving. I note that my engine will run more when over 90 degrees outside, more battery draw with the electric fans.
 
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Old 05-28-2014, 09:20 AM
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Mine does it well I believe it is normal .remote start always starts with motor .
 
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