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The keyless ignition in my car sometimes makes it difficult to tell if it's on or off. Even when you press the button to turn off the engine, the radio continues to play and all dash lights remain on until you actually open the door, then they turn off. Several times a month, I have to press the button multiple times to verify whether or not the engine is running, which is why I always keep the garage door open when starting or turning off the car.
Just look at your tachometer. Easiest way to determine if your engine is running or not. Regardless, I don't see how anyone can't tell if their vehicle is running or not. I can feel it shutting off. And if I get out for some reason with the engine running, I can hear it, as well as feel it.
I'm having a hard time understanding what's so confusing. I have two cars with push start and they both work the same way. Push once to start, push a second time to shut off. It's that easy.
The keyless ignition in my car sometimes makes it difficult to tell if it's on or off. Even when you press the button to turn off the engine, the radio continues to play and all dash lights remain on until you actually open the door, then they turn off. Several times a month, I have to press the button multiple times to verify whether or not the engine is running, which is why I always keep the garage door open when starting or turning off the car.
Give the accelerator a push and that will reveal if it's running or not------assuming of course, that it's in neutral or park.
This is one reason why in new Honda's the ignition light is glowing red while the car is on. Hard to miss. Automatic lights would also indicate the car is still on when you get out and closet the door.
awww, sad thing. He and his family look like fun kind folks. I can't tell you how many times I've left my Prius running. Even some times having it continuing down the street without me in it. It's only funny if it doesn't cause harm. I went backwards this time and bought a regular petrol-fueled car. Have made similar mistakes like leaving it in gear and getting out. I blame it on the past habits of owning a Prius. lol.
However, it screams of negligence. I understand how an older gentleman may make the mistake of failing to turn off the car. But how would it not trigger the carbon monoxide detector in the garage, then in the room near the garage, then hallway, then bedroom? My alarms and my phones would all be going off (as would anyone who lived in the house -- including the wife's phone, in this case). All well before it filled up the bedroom.
This is one reason why in new Honda's the ignition light is glowing red while the car is on. Hard to miss. Automatic lights would also indicate the car is still on when you get out and closet the door.
Most vehicle headlights stay on for a preprogrammed length of time after the engine has been turn off. It's a great feature for those who need some light at night.
However, it screams of negligence. I understand how an older gentleman may make the mistake of failing to turn off the car. But how would it not trigger the carbon monoxide detector in the garage, then in the room near the garage, then hallway, then bedroom? My alarms and my phones would all be going off (as would anyone who lived in the house -- including the wife's phone, in this case). All well before it filled up the bedroom.
I'm not aware of a carbon monoxide detector being required in the garage, by code. It's certainly not a national standard, unless very recently. But still, the ones in the house should have gone off. Also, today's houses have no way for air in the garage to enter the house. The only way is for the entry door into the house to be propped open. If we left a vehicle running in our garage, the CO would never make it inside unless we left the door open, in which case we have two CO detectors inside.
However, it screams of negligence. I understand how an older gentleman may make the mistake of failing to turn off the car. But how would it not trigger the carbon monoxide detector in the garage, then in the room near the garage, then hallway, then bedroom? My alarms and my phones would all be going off (as would anyone who lived in the house -- including the wife's phone, in this case). All well before it filled up the bedroom.
My neighbor said hers were going off full blast & she never heard them. Her teenage son was asleep in the basement but the carbon monoxide was settling on the first floor where she & her 8-year-old daughter were sleeping.
She said her son had her by the shoulders, shaking her & yelling "Mom! Wake up!"& she didn't hear the alarms until then (they found a bag of nails blocking the vent pipe on the roof).
I had carbon monoxide poisoning at age 17 from a faulty water heater & it is a very disorienting experience. I tried to roll over but my arms & legs felt like they weighed about 200lbs each. Clear as a bell, I had heard a stern voice saying; "Get up & get out". Have no idea why. I had to crawl on the floor to get to the door, I'm not sure if I would have responded to an alarm either.
When I first got my keyless car I would sometimes walk away after parking my car and leave the engine running too. I have a new Ford and the engine is so quiet. I don't hear it nor do I feel it. Fortunately, mine honks the horn as a reminder to shut it off.
I don't do that anymore but it did take a while for me to get used to pushing that button to turn the car off so I understand how someone could accidentally leave the engine on especially in a car that didn't have a warning system. I feel bad for the family.
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