jayz250

While driving 2-5 mph...my friend pressed the start button and the engine turned off. I was like WTF?! I was mad at my friend of course but I expected there would be some sort of safety installed that would prevent an accidental press of the button during Drive. Maybe at higher speeds?

GiantsFan

iTrader: (9)

maybe you were rolling slow enough the speedometer was still at zero...

datplayaz

iTrader: (9)

i think it's because of some safety thing where in a emergency you need to stop your engine even though it's still moving, just like a car that uses a key

jayz250

But with a key, you need to twist back, a movement that can't be done by accident. Whereas this push button start seems really easy to press by accident, and especially scary if going at say...freeway speeds.

blk250

iTrader: (3)

at freeway speed you have to hold the button for more than 5secs. to turn off the car..

AM1

iTrader: (6)

i didnt know that.

jayz250

Me neither....whew! Thanks!

tfz_hebe89

iTrader: (1)

did you actually try that Eric??

jayz250

Please tell us you didn't actually test that...did you?

blk250

iTrader: (3)

I did while driving 45+MPH not freeway though... still chicken

DRivera250

iTrader: (6)

you just lose power and lose power steering. press the break and press the button again and the car will come back to life.

eric_r_ho

iTrader: (9)

Yeah, but after you put it into neutral..don't forget.

iLexi

iTrader: (1)

Whoot whoot that's nice 2 know

IS350jet

If you turn off the engine while rolling, won't the steering lock? If not, what system is in place that prevents it?

chummer

now i know hahaha