Keyless Entry

[JB GTI]

Do the keys have the lock/unlock/pop the boot and the blade just like the non keyless cars?? Also, do they have an ignition barrel which would allow it to function like a non keyles car??

[GeoBog]

Yes, it looks like a normal key with all buttons and blade. There is a lock barrel in the driver's door hidden under the plastic cap which can be used to unlock the car in case the battery of the keyfob dies. Once you are inside the car, just touch the keyfob to the plastic where the normal ignition barrel would be (there is also a key pictogram grooved on that plastic) and push the Start button to start the engine.

[itavaltalainen]

Once you are inside the car, just touch the keyfob to the plastic where the normal ignition barrel would be (there is also a key pictogram grooved on that plastic) and push the Start button to start the engine.

No need to hold it anywhere near there.... you can have it pretty much anywhere in the car (certainly anywhere around the front seats), I usually keep it in cup holder (unless there's a cuppa).

[CraigW]

Best option on the car without a doubt

[peterdoherty]

Once you are inside the car, just touch the keyfob to the plastic where the normal ignition barrel would be (there is also a key pictogram grooved on that plastic) and push the Start button to start the engine.

No need to hold it anywhere near there.... you can have it pretty much anywhere in the car (certainly anywhere around the front seats), I usually keep it in cup holder (unless there's a cuppa).

I think GeoBog was referring to if there was an issue like a low battery hence reference to hidden lock barrel in door

[GeoBog]

No need to hold it anywhere near there.... you can have it pretty much anywhere in the car (certainly anywhere around the front seats), I usually keep it in cup holder (unless there's a cuppa).

That would be in a normal situation. I was referring to when the battery inside the keyfob is dead, then you will have to keep the key close to the plastic trim behind steering.

[adekil]

This is something I've been interested in but never looked into.. if the key fob battery is completely dead and you need to manually open the door, how does the car recognise the fob to be able to start the engine.

TBH when I spec'd keyless I was actually expecting a normal ignition in the barrel as back up...

[GeoBog]

Well that is the point of keeping the key fob close to the steering. Basically the fob hasn't got power to send the signal from the cip on long distance due to the dead battery so the receiver in the steering needs the cip inside the fob to be really close to be able to read it's signal.

[Steve78]

I went for keyless.  I thought it would be one of those 'nice to have' options.  I've only had my car 8 days and I view it as essential.  Love it and well worth the cost.

[thebear29uk]

I've had my car 6 weeks now so I've finally started to read the manual!! I love this feature - particularly the boot opening - and now realise that to unlock the sensor is on the inside of the handle and the one on the outside is to lock. Had a few occasions where I've been stood there trying to open the door by touching the outer sensor before reverting to the button on the key.

Another feature I specced was High Beam Assist. I live in Devon and there are lots of unlit country roads. I used it for the first time this weekend and love it. So less stressful than having to panic and turn full beam off as a car comes round a bend towards you.

Annoyed I didn't spec Voice Activation but mainly because I have a button I can't use.