Buick back-up open A review of Buick back-up open and start processes resulted in a single change on the page. And its one we actually missed in our 2025 review. The Enclave features a new cap at the back of the driver’s door that needs to be removed to make use of the mechanical key. …
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Alfa Romeo back-up entry and start review complete
Alfa Romeo back-up We have completed a full review of Alfa Romeo back-up entry and start processes and find that the company has not changed any of those processes. These back-up processes are necessary in keyless start vehicles in the inevitable event of the battery in the key fob dying. The last model introduced to …
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Acura back-up pages reset
Acura back-up Both of our Acura back-up open and start pages have been cleaned up and reset. So you are aware, the pages also host Honda back-up information. The back-up open and start pages hold procedures made necessary by the key fobs losing their battery power. While adding back-up start information to Acura, it was …
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Mercedes-Benz Smart cars being added to our dead key fob pages
Mercedes-Benz Smart cars We have begun the process of adding Mercedes-Benz Smart cars to our dead key fob pages. We just finished a page with text instructions and images helping drivers get inside if the battery in the key fob has died. And the company doesn’t make it easy or obvious. Even the Fortwo models, …
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New door handle found on 2025 Mini models
New door handle A final review of 2025 Mini finds a new door handle. It is effectively a carbon copy of the handle found on the new BMW i4 model, and gives easier access to the key hole for the driver in the event that the key fob battery dies. Beggining in 2025, Mini John …
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Maserati back-up open and start pages separated
Maserati back-up open and start With the introduction of several new models, our Maserati back-up open and start page became unwieldy. So, we separated them. The new models introduced in 2023 and 2024, Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio, and GT2S, added two additional unlock options and a brand new way to start the vehicles. Prior to this, …
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Cadillac back-up open page updated for 2026
Cadillac back-up open A review of 2026 owner’s manuals found one update for our Cadillac back-up open page, which is finished. A back-up entry option is made necessary in the event that the key fob battery has died, The new Vistiq and Optiq electric vehicles (EVs) follow the same path as the original Lyriq EV: …
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