Tag: back-up start

Jaguar back-up start option reveals three model changes

Jaguar back-up start An update of Jaguar back-up start locations finds changes in three models: the XE, XF, and F-Pace. All the changes came in 2020 and 2021 — its been too long since we updated! If you’re wondering, back-up start locations are made necessary when the battery in the key fob is depleted, which …

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Land Rover back-up start option for “New” Range Rover’s lands in an awkward spot

Land Rover back-up start A full update of Land Rover back-up start locations hides in not so plain site. To get at it — and the associated USB ports — the cup holders need to be moved out of the way! Back-up start locations are made necessary when the battery in the key fob is …

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Three updates made to the Vauxhall and Opel back-up start page

Vauxhall and Opel back-up start A full review of Vauxhall and Opel back-up start processes results in three updates. We found changes made to Astra, Mokka and Vivaro models as they join Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland and Zafira using the side of the steering column. Back-up start procedures are made necessary by the batteries in key …

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Ram back-up start page review finds no changes

Ram back-up A complete review of 2024 and 2025 models results in no changes to the Ram back-up entry and start page. All Ram models use the tried and true “push the start/stop button with the back of the key fob” to start the vehicles. In fact all the Ram’s models have used this simple …

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Porsche back-up start page review finds two changes

Porsche back-up start A full review of Porsche back-up start processes results in two updates. We found changes made to Panamera, Cayenne and Taycan models and the new Macan EV gets a Panamera match. Back start procedures are made necessary by the batteries in key fobs dying. Panamera and Macan EV The Panamera continues the …

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Two Mini back up open and start updates added

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Mini back up open and start An update of Mini back up open and start processes finds two changes. Back up processes are needed if and when the key fob battery dies. The return of the Mini Cooper for the 2025 model year brings a new style key fob. Unfortunately the company has chosen a …

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Another manufacturer falls: Lexus adds an electronic latch

The electronic latch needs to go A review of Lexus back up entry and start processes finds another electronic latch. New electrified NX, RX, RZ and TX models all feature the new latch, which requires a back up exit option in the event of a power failure. And this has been the case since 2023. …

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