Comfort Access ==> No remote Control ?
 

I thought that by ordering the Comfort Access, I will still keep the regular remote control. I have not received my car yet but I found out today in the technical documentation, that teh Comfort Access Key was for the comfort access only ....:rolleyes:

Does this mean that I will not get a remote control key with the X5 ?

Thanks

The comfort access key is exactly the same, except the battery does not charge, the batteries must be replaced.

Thanks. That's a good news !

comfort access does not include keyless start does it? (like lexus' keyless entry & start)

Somebody who actually has their E70 with Comfort Access should probably answer this, but from the owner's manual on page 36:

"You can start the engine or switch on the ignition if a remote control is located in the interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the ignition lock..."

YES, you can start the car with push of a button as long as you have your keny in the car. I guess you can still put the key in the fob and push the button to start the car also but what's point of doing that?:dunno:

What exactly is the question?

You can start the car if the key is in your pocket, or if you like you can actually put the key in the ignition. I usually just keep the key in my pocket at all times...except when at the car wash, I then put the key in the ignition as when washing the car the door lock go crazy if the key is in your pocket.

The difference is that with comfort access... you can keep the remote in your pocket or purse. You grab the door handle and the door unlocks. You get in and push the start button and the car starts. When you get out.... you touch the edge of the door handle and the doors lock.

You do NOT have to place the remote in the dash to start the car. The remote does NOT charge like the standard remote. You will need to replace the battery every so often and the car will tell you when it is low.

The car send out a signal to the remote and they talk to each other. If the remote is in outside the doors will lock and unlock. If the remote is inside the vehicle... you can start the car. You cannot lock the remote inside the vehicle either.

As far at the battery... Remote access users will not plug it into the dash often enough to keep it properly charged. Short trips will only charge it for a short period reducing the life of the battery. In this situation... the battery woud need to be replaced and you would need to buy a new remote.. $200 + ouch! So it is better to have battery replacement instead.

The battery is user replaceable, less than $5

Why would the remote need to be replaced because of a dying battery?

It does not need to be replaced. The battery is a simple watch battery, you can buy them anywhere.

That's what I would have expect and that makes a lot more sense. I have the "intelligent key" in my Infiniti and after a little over 2 years and 38,000 miles, my battery seems to be dying (car has been telling me so for a over a month now), but continues to work.

The battery in the comfort access remote is not rechargeable - is not impacted one way or another by inserting in ignition slot.

All rechargeable batteries eventually die. They can last a long time if charged properly.

The battery has what they call a memory and that determines how much charge it can hold over time. Improperly charging or lack of charging can cause the memory effect and thus... decrease how long the battery will be serviceable.

You are supposed to charge both keys fully at least once a year. So if you are the only driver... you need to break out that spare or the battery will eventually fail.

Placing your remote in the dash allows the car to charge it when necessary. People with the comfort access remote will almost NEVER place it in the dash and then not for that long. This is why they do not get a rechargable remote. They can replace the battery every few years and not have to worry about it.

Your key will always work. If it has an RFID chip.. the car sends out a energy signal that powers the RFID to transmit a code. The car then knows it can start.

The remote may hold just enough power to lock or unlock the doors but eventually... it will die completely. You can still start the car with a dead remote battery.

The remote should be covered by your warranty if one exists.

Read the manual ;)