Comfort Access Got Me

[rh71]

^ I'll have to say when I test drove a Lexus 400h at their event, I couldn't tell if the engine was even on when I stepped in. The X5 isn't as quiet but it doesn't take much ambient noise to not hear it. They've already said they thought it was off by pushing the button. As for being preoccupied, I've actually been absent-minded enough to hit the P button while still rolling slowly up the driveway. I meant to hit unlock along my usual 3-button passageway to getting out of the car but it was a brain fart. We can't all be perfect 100% of the time.

[soldmystang]

i do dumb shit sometimes too rh, but exiting a running vehicle is careless behavior. i suppose that is why BMW engineers added the shift to park when the door is open function. lordy, some of us might actually just step out of the car while it rolls down the road. who has time to stop the car first these days anyway?

you do realize that people actually text while operating a motor vehicle these days right?

i did not mean to disparage the OP, but why not make a habit of checking to see if the car is actually off before getting out of it? slow life down just a touch, you will live longer.

[cpr]

You can also hold down the start/stop button for about 3seconds and it turns the engine and electronics off with one push.

[Flowerfred]

Originally Posted by soldmystang

i do dumb shit sometimes too rh, but exiting a running vehicle is careless behavior. i suppose that is why BMW engineers added the shift to park when the door is open function. lordy, some of us might actually just step out of the car while it rolls down the road. who has time to stop the car first these days anyway?

you do realize that people actually text while operating a motor vehicle these days right?

i did not mean to disparage the OP, but why not make a habit of checking to see if the car is actually off before getting out of it? slow life down just a touch, you will live longer.

pfff, you sound like one of those religious freaks.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by Flowerfred

pfff, you sound like one of those religious freaks.

If "make a habit of checking to see if the car is actually off before getting out of it" is a religion, I'll sign up!

[X5FX]

Originally Posted by rufusdedog

This could be a safety issue if it were in a home garage.

Sorry if I offend anyone, but if you left your car in your garage running because you shut off and then restarted your car and then walked away from it running you are an idiot and should consider mass transit.

[soldmystang]

Originally Posted by Flowerfred

pfff, you sound like one of those religious freaks.

you sound like some kinda fruity soccer lovin' fur-en-ahr. piss off mate!!