Exactly, Vernonator. The system has sensors that know if the key is outside the car or inside. Many people leave their fobs in their cars and use the same method that you do. Unless someone else has access to your code or a Big Freaking Hammer, they will not get in. Even if they break in, I don't think the car will start.
Keypad on the car
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When I first got my SHO, I was having trouble being consistent with the two finger key press to lock. A suggestion from helpful forum member who shared his secret which is to use a thumb press between the two bottom numbers. Like magic that trick has worked for me very well.
I have at times not been able to get the lock to engage, When that happens, I have found that all I have to do is an unlock swipe to reset things then follow with the magic thumb press. BTW key fob in the pocket!
I have at times not been able to get the lock to engage, When that happens, I have found that all I have to do is an unlock swipe to reset things then follow with the magic thumb press. BTW key fob in the pocket!
Vortex69 said:
Car battery dead… it would have to REALLY be dead… can't find that in the manual. All other situations ---> Enter your code (or the factory code which will always work)… :-[ The keypad doesn't require the fob present in order to function…. you can also do some other pretty neat things id you want… one door, all doors, trunk, etc., and up to 2 different drivers can have their own separate codes.
Here's the 3 pages from the manual (click images to enlarge)
Go for it! :beer2:
If the battery in the fob is dead and the battery in car is dead and my cell phone is dead, I would use the BFH to beat myself on my head.
Seriously, the keypad operates from the car battery and use of the fob operates from the fob battery. You can still start the car with a dead fob by putting it in the appropriate slot so assuming the car battery is not dead, you could drive to Walgreens or Batteries Plus and buy a new fob battery. :hitit2:
Seriously, the keypad operates from the car battery and use of the fob operates from the fob battery. You can still start the car with a dead fob by putting it in the appropriate slot so assuming the car battery is not dead, you could drive to Walgreens or Batteries Plus and buy a new fob battery. :hitit2:
Hmmm :hmmm: I seem to remember that I couldn't lock the car when the fob was in the car, it kept unlocking..but maybe it was because the car was still running...I know that with My F-150 you could lock the doors with the engine running...don't ask why I know this because it's a long story and makes me look really stupid! :wall:
Below is from the MKS manual. Pretty sure the SHO is the same. There should be a slot in the glove compartment.
Backup Method of Starting: Your
IA key uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle
and authorize your vehicle to start
when you press the START/STOP
button and apply the brake pedal. If
excessive radio frequency
interference is present in the area,
or if the battery in your IA key is
low, it may be necessary to start
your car by inserting the IA key in
the backup slot, located in your glove box. Insert the IA key into the slot
with buttons facing out and with key ring up.
Backup Method of Starting: Your
IA key uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle
and authorize your vehicle to start
when you press the START/STOP
button and apply the brake pedal. If
excessive radio frequency
interference is present in the area,
or if the battery in your IA key is
low, it may be necessary to start
your car by inserting the IA key in
the backup slot, located in your glove box. Insert the IA key into the slot
with buttons facing out and with key ring up.
Frozen Taurus
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We also have a key in our FOB if all else fails too