Keyless Start
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Le Mans Master
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Keyless Start
I'm confused as to why you have to leave the car in reverse with the 6 speed on the new C6 keyless start system. I mean, why reverse? That will be so hard to get used to.
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Originally Posted by Shylor
I'm confused as to why you have to leave the car in reverse with the 6 speed on the new C6 keyless start system. I mean, why reverse? That will be so hard to get used to.
By putting the manual trans in reverse its the only way to turn off the ignition.This is to prevent accidental shutdown(locking the steering column) while driving.
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From: I am Jack's out-dated Fight Club reference. MD
It wouldn't take more than 3 times of accidently hearing the chimes go off to learn to put it in R instead of 1st.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by Chief Pontiac
By putting the manual trans in reverse its the only way to turn off the ignition.
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Originally Posted by Shylor
I already understood this. But why reverse? Why not first gear?
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From: Aptos CA
Originally Posted by Gev
First gear would have been okay, but it's also a good practice to put the car in reverse anyway when parking. Think about how many times you put your car in reverse and how many times you put it in first. By putting it in reverse, you decrease extra wear and tear on first since you use it more often.
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
Originally Posted by Shylor
That will be so hard to get used to.
Don't think it will be that hard to get used to when the DIC is flashing to put it in reverse and the warning chimes are going off.
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Originally Posted by Shylor
I already understood this. But why reverse? Why not first gear?
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
Originally Posted by curvesman
You could be doing 30 mph in first and shut the car off by hitting the button accidentally
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From: Binghamton NY
it's an old trick. On the old Saab sticks (and some not so old ones) in order to get the key out the car had to be in reverse. You learn rather quickly. It' also good practice (as someone sles said) to park in reverse.
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by Corvette Junkie
The engine will shut off in any gear. You have to have the transmission in reverse or the ignition stays in ACC mode.
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by Scissors
Because, quite simply, reverse has the shortest gearing and, thus, best holds the car in place.
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From: Springfield MO
I don't know how the C6 six speed reverse gear is designed, but the on the 4sp T-10 and the 4sp Munice, the reverse gear is a slider. To me it would seem that one could design a transmission lock that would engage the sliding reverse gear to prevent it from turning and also from being taken out of reverse. With a transmission lock on the 6 speed it would elimanate the requirement fot the column lock. Just a thought.
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From: not speeding just flying low
Originally Posted by jschindler
...And why does NO other car manufacturer force you to do this.
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From: Murrells inlet SC
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Originally Posted by jschindler
So much for the explanation that it is to prevent accidently shutting off the engine while driving!
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Originally Posted by jimman
In 50 years of driving, never had to use rev before and never had any problems. So my question is why and besides reverse on the C5 is a bitch to get into.
