A push-button start system will change your life

People lose their car keys, trust me it happens a lot. You’re ready to go somewhere and can’t find the damn keys. The frustration is very real, when you come to the realization that you’ll be late for something. It makes you wish that there was some way to get rid of keys altogether. Most of us have faced these problems occasionally.

A solution to this is to get a keyless entry system for your car. A push button start is a part of this system. Basically a push button start system makes a traditional key redundant. You don’t have to rummage around the house to look for car keys. Don’t get me wrong, this does not mean that there is some invisible sensor that will be embedded in your skin to start your vehicle. You still have to carry a remote or key fob around with you and you need it to start your car.

The key fob serves as a remote for your car that will enable you to unlock the doors and, once you’re inside the vehicle, start the engine.  

Most push button start systems will not lock the vehicle’s doors if the key fob is inside the car. This means that there is no way to lock your keys inside the car. Read on and how to use the push button start system.

Start the Engine.

Step 1: In case of an automatic transmission, shift the gears to the ‘Park’ position. Whereas, for a manual transmission, shift the vehicle into neutral.

Step 2: Put your foot on the brake pedal and push down.

Step 3: Press the button labeled ‘Engine Start/Stop’ firmly until the green light turns on. Let the engine run for 10-20 seconds before driving off.

Turning off the Engine

Step 1: This is similar to starting the engine. For a manual transmission, shift the gear lever to neutral position. For a vehicle with automatic transmission, put the vehicle into ‘Park’.

Step 2: Press the push button start to turn off the vehicle’s engine. When the green light goes out, this means that the car engine has been turned off.

How to start the engine when the key fob runs out of battery

This thing happens and thankfully most push button start brands have a solution for this.  Remove the key fob from your pocket or handbag and place it over the sensing area, usually located, on the vehicle’s windshield. Most brands install a passive sensor chip inside the remote and the car will automatically unlock.

Push Button Start System is the future

A push button start is an amazing piece of technology that makes car keys look like a thing of the past. It gives a new meaning to starting your vehicle. Systems like these, also known as keyless entry systems are all the rage these days. But have you wondered what a push button start for your vehicle really is? Well you’re in luck, in this article we explain how this system works. As an added bonus, this system is a great way to protect your car from thieves.

 What is a Keyless entry system?

This is perhaps the most important question that needs answering.  A keyless entry system is a remote control for your car, but not in the sense that you can drive your car with it. This system uses the latest Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to communicate with your vehicle. All you need to do is keep the remote or key fob in your pocket or handbag and walk towards your car, when you get near it the doors lock automatically. You can even press a button on the fob to unlock all the vehicle’s doors.  

   

A push button start is a part or feature of this much more complicated system. It does exactly what the name suggests, it starts your car. Simple, isn’t it? The push button start system looks like any ordinary button. It is located on the vehicle’s dashboard, mostly where the ignition key goes. The system was originally manufactured to replace traditional or mechanical keys on luxury brands. But since then systems like these have become highly popular, mainly because of the convenience factor and also because it is really cool. 

   

Here’s how you use the system to start your vehicle:

Firstly, make sure that the key fob which is the most important part of any keyless entry system is on your person. It doesn’t need to be in your hand, being inside a backpack or a ladies handbag will suffice.

Secondly, unlock the car’s doors with it. This is easier than walking up to it and turning a key in the lock. Simply going near the car is enough to unlock its doors. Once you’re safely inside, stow the fob back in its proper place.

Thirdly check that whether the car is in gear or not, if it is switch to the neutral position.

Last but not least, push or press the big button, with the words “Engine Start” on it, firmly. And this is it; the engine will come to life.

Turn off the engine

Once again check that whether the car is in gear or not. If it is not press the button once again to turn off/kill the engine. Don’t forget the key fob inside, because you need it to get inside the car.

A push button start system is convenience and luxury for vehicle owners regardless of the brand. New advancements in the field of technology have made it easily accessible to the general public.