V40 Ignition key

[chiptivo]

Originally Posted by civilservant

As long as you remember to press the start/stop button to switch off the engine, yes you use the fob to lock the car.

No it was more like.

Open car
Insert Key
Start Car
Turn on Seats, heated screen, mirrors, etc..
Remove Key (Engine Running)
Shut door, and lock (With engine running) with fob.
Back in the house for 5 minutes finislising work things.
Drive to work in a warm car.


I currently do this with my old S60, leaving the keys in the ignition. Expect to come out to the car missing one day. Don't fancy trying this in the new V40.

[civilservant]

Originally Posted by chiptivo

No it was more like.

Open car
Insert Key
Start Car
Turn on Seats, heated screen, mirrors, etc..
Remove Key (Engine Running)
Shut door, and lock (With engine running) with fob.
Back in the house for 5 minutes finislising work things.
Drive to work in a warm car.


I currently do this with my old S60, leaving the keys in the ignition. Expect to come out to the car missing one day. Don't fancy trying this in the new V40.

In that case, perhaps Clan answered your question by stating the central locking will not work with the engine running. I haven't tried this so I cannot answer but I can assure you that with warmer climes approaching, you won't need to warm the interior of the car before driving!

[chiptivo]

Originally Posted by civilservant

In that case, perhaps Clan answered your question by stating the central locking will not work with the engine running. I haven't tried this so I cannot answer but I can assure you that with warmer climes approaching, you won't need to warm the interior of the car before driving!

I know, only a handful of days in the winter. Don't like spraying antifreeze stuff all over the front of the car.

In my early days, I used to use the spare key to lock the central locking, and go back in the house. Will work something out. I suppose I could get a key cut and use that to lock the car.

[civilservant]

Originally Posted by chiptivo

I suppose I could get a key cut and use that to lock the car.

But surely you already have a key housed inside the fob?

[chiptivo]

Originally Posted by civilservant

But surely you already have a key housed inside the fob?

Yeah, but it is only a little thing that will end up getting loose and lost.

Getting a standard one cut will only cost £3 and will work on the doors to lock the car safe when started. Can just leave it by the door.

However I can not see a lock hole on the door handle (Internet pictures)

[GaryB1]

Originally Posted by chiptivo

Yeah, but it is only a little thing that will end up getting loose and lost.

Getting a standard one cut will only cost £3 and will work on the doors to lock the car safe when started. Can just leave it by the door.

However I can not see a lock hole on the door handle (Internet pictures)

it is actually on the passenger side of the car (underneath the handle) with the cap coming off.

[chiptivo]

Originally Posted by GaryB1

it is actually on the passenger side of the car (underneath the handle) with the cap coming off.

Yeah, I collected my car last night, and it is more difficult that I thought..

Ahh well.. Love my new car..

[GaryB1]

Originally Posted by chiptivo

Yeah, I collected my car last night, and it is more difficult that I thought..

Ahh well.. Love my new car..

Glad you like your new V40 - I love my Cross Country too. I nearly got the 'R' Design but as I'm nearly 67 thought maybe I should get one more my age LOL. Great drive though.