Several times when I was in a hurry , I have jumped in my Z, pushed in the clutch and pushed the radio button to start the car. I have
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05-22-2013, 02:33 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Did you ever do this with your Z?
Several times when I was in a hurry , I have jumped in my Z, pushed in the clutch and pushed the radio button to start the car.
I have jammed my fingers a few times when trying to use a detail spray and micro fiber towel to get up underneath the rear spoiler. There are a couple of tight little places up in there. I have also had a hard time pressing the right sequence of the 2 buttons when a maintenance message pops up for an oil change etc. in order to re-set them |
05-22-2013, 02:36 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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nope- never done the radio thing.
I also have no spoiler. I don't use the maintence stuff. I use windshield stickers.
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Never done the radio button
I have almost jammed my finger trying to dry the car under the spolier a few times Really hate the two buttons as well
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05-22-2013, 03:30 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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Haven't done the radio instead of push start but I have done the radio instead of AC control since with NAV they are the same size lol
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05-22-2013, 03:50 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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No, No and No. But I often have this moment when I saw an incoming z and trying to stick out a peace sign but forgot the window is not rolled down. Ouch...
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My radio was almost always off when I turn my car off. I try to be gentle, slow on the car and not rush cleaning/wiping. I've never had to reset my reminders yet, but that menu in general is a PITA to remember.
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05-22-2013, 05:07 PM | #10 (permalink) |
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1) No. Solution = plan ahead so you're not in a rush.
2) No. Solution = don't be a tool, use the right tool. 3) Okay you got me on this one...my line of sight to these buttons is directly blocked by my steering wheel position so I can't see the little symbols on the buttons. I guess wrong about 90% of the time so I just avoid changing that display at all cost. I set that MFD to the outside temp and I use the NAV for the maintanance reminders and realtime MPG junk. Only touch those buttons twice a year now to change the time on the stupid triple gauge. |
05-22-2013, 06:35 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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You need to slow down. Just take a deep breath. It'll all be ok.
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05-22-2013, 08:47 PM | #13 (permalink) |
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I'm too old to be jumping in and out of the Z fast enough to think the radio button is the starter lol. I have a couple pairs of microfiber gloves for working around the spoiler area and other hard to reach spots. Works great for me and is easy to remove polish/wax from those hard to reach areas. I haven't had to try and turn off the oil change warning but i'm sure I will curse a couple of times trying to clear it the first time.
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