cleanmk5
Go Kart Champion
Here's a video of the push start, smart key and a little nav
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRZrBtemeaE&feature=youtube_gdata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRZrBtemeaE&feature=youtube_gdata
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Pics of push start button
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danielj1
Go Kart Champion
There is no key, just a fob.
In your pocket, that's why I ordered a 2011 GTI. Plain and simple. It is comical to see 2010 haters picking apart the same car they're driving...
cswooten1117
Ready to race!
This means the proximity key is now available for the GTI in the U.S.; which was one thing I was hoping my 2010 would have had.
Yes, that's why I passed on a 2010...
There are multiple reasons why I can think that I wouldn't want this feature.
1) What if you just want to turn on pwer to the car, but not start the engine. How does that work?
2) What if you simply want to approach the car but not unlock it?
3) What happens if the battery dies and you need to unlock the car in order to pop the hood so that someone can jumpstart you?
Etc, etc. I'm not hatin' guys, just expressing valid concerns.
1) What if you just want to turn on pwer to the car, but not start the engine. How does that work?
2) What if you simply want to approach the car but not unlock it?
3) What happens if the battery dies and you need to unlock the car in order to pop the hood so that someone can jumpstart you?
Etc, etc. I'm not hatin' guys, just expressing valid concerns.
danielj1
Go Kart Champion
1. Push the start button but don't put your foot on the brake.
2. The car won't unlock until you touch the door handle. So just don't touch it
3. Pop the key hole cover off the door. Insert the key to manually unlock.
koolgreen
Ready to race!
I just saw a black 2011 unit at agincourt autohaus and it did not have the red rings on the speedo.
Now I am at a loss as to why some have it and some don't...........
falconeight1
Ready to race!
I like this start button better than the 2011 gti one.
Chaseme
springs are the new bags
Haha...nice mock-up.
FYI...incase you guys are wondering why push button start is all the rage lately. From what I know it stems from the Europeans and their pursuit of fuel saving. Many Germans turn their cars off at long stop lights; push buttons allow for quicker startup when the light changes.
FYI...incase you guys are wondering why push button start is all the rage lately. From what I know it stems from the Europeans and their pursuit of fuel saving. Many Germans turn their cars off at long stop lights; push buttons allow for quicker startup when the light changes.
ottawaP5
Ready to race!
Probably the Canadian GTI's remain the same as before, with the RNS-510 and no push button start.
There's no noisemaker in 2011 GTI, AFAIK, so more positives on 2011 compare to 2010.
Really?! Finally VW has come to it's senses!
