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Jacob @ Feb 18th 2008 12:10PM
Why don't testers realize you don't have to put the key in the ignition. You keep it in your pocket but your foot on the brake and press the button. That slot is for it the battery dies.
Dan Roth @ Feb 18th 2008 12:48PM
I believe this is noted in the the text of the review. If it's not, it was in the original draft. It's still annoying to have a pushbutton, silly, even.
The one nice thing about the pushbutton is that you won't have an ignition lock cylinder to wear out, and Nissan's implementation of a smart fob is better than others (though it's a long wait between pressing the button and the engine starting).
As for the telescoping wheel - I stand corrected, I could've sworn that the wheel in my car didn't telescope, I even have it in my notes. Oh well. I fit just fine, anyway.
Richard @ Feb 18th 2008 3:20PM
Actually a quick check of the article shows that it says:
"What happens is you get in, stow the fob in its hard to find slot by your left knee ( it usually latches on after the third try), step on the brake and clutch and press."
The only thing that is mentioned in regards to leaving it in your pocket is further down discussing opening the door. Since the comment about the slot being hard to find seems to be the main thrust of the point being made, even though its a totally unnecessary part of the process, Jacob's point seems pretty well founded to me.
J.Crew @ Feb 20th 2008 9:55AM
Jacob - Exactly! I have a four door Altima and the key stays in your pocket during all uses. The slot is an emergency use only. The push button keyless entry and starter is one the the best features I have ever used. I travel for work and get in and out of my car on average 12 times per average work day and I never have to touch my keys. It is so simple and useful, as well as way less involving as you do not have to touch the keyfob to unlock anything, pull them out to put a key in an ignition, or open the trunk. People love this feature when I show it to them and wonder why every car does not have this feature.