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<Poll> Locking Up

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Old 11-14-2006, 09:54 AM
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Just because I am curious.
 
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Old 11-14-2006, 03:00 PM
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I hit the inside lock button just after starting to open the door, all in one smooth motion. If others are in the car with me, I might hit that lock button after opening my door, waiting for the other doors to open first.

I trust my fellow man, so I don't also put on a steering wheel/brake brace lock, fasten a wheel boot around each tire, arm the remote sensors, ...

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Old 11-14-2006, 04:15 PM
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I wish pushing the door button twice would kill the headlights, just like hitting the lock on the fob twice does.
 
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Old 11-14-2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mainer
I wish pushing the door button twice would kill the headlights, just like hitting the lock on the fob twice does.
I click the headlight switch forward and back to turn off the headlights, just before I open/lock the doors. I agree that a double lock from the door switch would be very nice.

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Old 11-14-2006, 08:24 PM
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Being female my fob is rarely out of my purse so I use the button on the outside to lock it up when I leave. I teach near a junior high and don't want to give the orney ones any excuse to mess with my car.

BTW, we have had some cold weather here and I have opened the door up with the handle and wearing gloves with no problem. I remember a discussion a while back about whether gloves would get in the way.
 
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Old 11-15-2006, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by belbe
BTW, we have had some cold weather here and I have opened the door up with the handle and wearing gloves with no problem.
My wife and I were just talking about this yesterday as she had noticed a slight delay in the unlock function when wearing gloves. Perhaps it depends on the type and thickness of the glove material.
 
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Old 11-15-2006, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TCH2007
My wife and I were just talking about this yesterday as she had noticed a slight delay in the unlock function when wearing gloves. Perhaps it depends on the type and thickness of the glove material.
It does mention this in the owner's manual.
 
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Old 11-15-2006, 08:39 AM
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Have to say, not the results I expected. Please note, I was specifically referring to locking the car, not unlocking. I suspect most of use the smart key to get in. I asked because I find the position of the button awkard when I close the door.
 
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Old 11-15-2006, 08:53 AM
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On the contrary, I find it the most convenient slick button to lock it and not have to pull out the smart key/fob out of my pocket (why bother) to lock it.
 
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Old 11-16-2006, 11:30 AM
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Hmm. Now I am wondering if I am the only one who has his keyfob and lojack transmitter clipped to a belt loop



Originally Posted by agnosto
On the contrary, I find it the most convenient slick button to lock it and not have to pull out the smart key/fob out of my pocket (why bother) to lock it.
 


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