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Old 10-04-2009, 08:31 PM
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So my finger slipped off the key when starting, but it still started. First time I noticed it, so I tried again and it started. I dont know if this is news to anyone other than me, but I thought it was cool.
 
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Old 10-06-2009, 12:09 AM
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hmm im not sure what you mean
 
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Old 10-06-2009, 09:54 AM
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Almost like a push button. You dont have to hold the key for it to start.

I have had the times when I turn a key and my finger slips off before it starts and then you have to turn it over again before it starts. Not now, as long as I turned the key it will just start on its own.
 
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Old 10-06-2009, 10:45 AM
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My car does the same thing.

Nice feature huh??
 
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Old 10-07-2009, 03:42 PM
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Yep...it's a cool feature.
 
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Old 10-07-2009, 04:43 PM
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Most new cars are like that. I know my mom's 08 Grand Caravan is the same way. Hell, it doesn't even have a key, just a little plastic **** looking thing.
 
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Old 10-11-2009, 12:51 PM
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My Buddy's CTS-V does that, too. We also found it by accident.
I believe its 06 and Newer GM Vehicles.
 
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Old 10-13-2009, 09:18 PM
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Found another today. The turn signal gives you three flashes automatically if you dont engage it completely. I was hoping the brights would flash twice too, but havent seen it yet.
 
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:34 PM
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And another, not so good though.

Dont set the cruise control when in "N". I know it seems dumb, but I thought the cars were programed not to do anything when you try, so I tried. Not this one though, it was revving like a madman trying to get up to speed. I was already rolling downhill at about 30 mph when I did it though. Just a bug I guess.
 
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Old 01-27-2010, 06:12 PM
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Wow, took 4000 plus miles to notice this.

Where does "R" go when you're driving? Notice that the stick sits between 3 & 4 in it's natural state. When moving pushing to the right and up goes to 5. When sitting still it goes to R. If you coast to a stop you can feel the gate open that allows it to move just a tad further to access R. Just another usless tid bit.
 


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