(it's this way in the US)
Keyless-go
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Keyless-go
Hello,
I am thinking of purchasing a GLC and was just wondering if Keyless-Go is a must have feature or not? If I don't get it, do I still get the push button start to turn on / off the car, or will I always have to keep the key in the ignition?
I have a BMW and am used to the Comfort Access option that allows you to unlock the door without pressing the button on the remote. But without it, you can still start the car without having the key in the ignition. Most of the time I just use the remote to unlock anyways.
I am thinking of purchasing a GLC and was just wondering if Keyless-Go is a must have feature or not? If I don't get it, do I still get the push button start to turn on / off the car, or will I always have to keep the key in the ignition?
I have a BMW and am used to the Comfort Access option that allows you to unlock the door without pressing the button on the remote. But without it, you can still start the car without having the key in the ignition. Most of the time I just use the remote to unlock anyways.
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Hello,
I am thinking of purchasing a GLC and was just wondering if Keyless-Go is a must have feature or not? If I don't get it, do I still get the push button start to turn on / off the car, or will I always have to keep the key in the ignition?
I have a BMW and am used to the Comfort Access option that allows you to unlock the door without pressing the button on the remote. But without it, you can still start the car without having the key in the ignition. Most of the time I just use the remote to unlock anyways.
I am thinking of purchasing a GLC and was just wondering if Keyless-Go is a must have feature or not? If I don't get it, do I still get the push button start to turn on / off the car, or will I always have to keep the key in the ignition?
I have a BMW and am used to the Comfort Access option that allows you to unlock the door without pressing the button on the remote. But without it, you can still start the car without having the key in the ignition. Most of the time I just use the remote to unlock anyways.
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All GLCs are push button start and stop. The keyless go feature on GLC adds not having to use fob to lock and unlock car. Need to order car with premium 1 package to get this.
Last edited by dieseldoc; Dec 20, 2016 at 10:41 PM.
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The button can be removed to insert the key to start, so in theory you could have keyless but be missing the button as you say!
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I'm curious if this has changed in the years since my ancient car was made, but I think one of the best features of having keyless go is that it makes it impossible to accidentally lock your keys in the car or trunk. The doors will not lock and the trunk will not close if the keys are inside. Do you need keyless go for that in the newer cars?
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Thanks for this. I emailed my SA and asked and he forgot to install it (it was pretty chaotic when we picked up our car), so he's mailing one to me!
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Interesting to ponder the usefulness of keyless operation. Whilst it is standard in Australia for the 250s and above, it isn't a must have; albeit a convenient feature when trying to enlighten with your hands full. As strange as it sounds, found keyless an excellent feature on my BMW motorcycle.
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Keyless feature.
We must be spoilt, we will not buy a car unless it has this feature, and a few more on our ever increasing"List" !
Last 5 have had it, one of those things, once you have it, you never go back.
Yes electrics could be a problem, but so too have been mechanical tumblers in barrels.
We must be spoilt, we will not buy a car unless it has this feature, and a few more on our ever increasing"List" !
Last 5 have had it, one of those things, once you have it, you never go back.
Yes electrics could be a problem, but so too have been mechanical tumblers in barrels.
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I can't imagine not having keyless go. You never have to take your keys out of your pocket. You can lock or unlock the car by touching the door handle, which you have to do anyway to open or close the door. Best of all, you don't have a big plastic key module stuck in the dash with all your other keys swinging below it. And I can't understand why MB doesn't provide remote start on the key. My '13 Durango R/T has this feature which pisses off my friends with Audis and MBs. We finish playing golf and when walking back to our cars I can start mine from 50 ft away to get the a/c going. Yes I know mBrace can do this for a monthly cost.
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I can't imagine not having keyless go. You never have to take your keys out of your pocket. You can lock or unlock the car by touching the door handle, which you have to do anyway to open or close the door. Best of all, you don't have a big plastic key module stuck in the dash with all your other keys swinging below it. And I can't understand why MB doesn't provide remote start on the key. My '13 Durango R/T has this feature which pisses off my friends with Audis and MBs. We finish playing golf and when walking back to our cars I can start mine from 50 ft away to get the a/c going. Yes I know mBrace can do this for a monthly cost.
Also the Grand Cherokee has the keyless go standard, whereas its an option on the Mercedes -
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Balance the convenience of keyless go with the increase in risk of theft as it makes it substantially easier to steal without the need for the keys to be in the thief's possession.
There have been areas in the US where this has been taken advantage of.
There have been areas in the US where this has been taken advantage of.
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They can just relay boost the signal to a range which gets to the key inside the house and unlocks the car allowing it to be started. Once started they can just drive it away as it doesn't stop when out of range of the key.
Not just an MB problem, others suffer, some are worse.
People with Keyless go are advised to keep the keys well away from the door at home, preferably in a metal box designed to block the signal.
https://www.thelocal.de/20160317/key...car-club-shows
Not just an MB problem, others suffer, some are worse.
People with Keyless go are advised to keep the keys well away from the door at home, preferably in a metal box designed to block the signal.
https://www.thelocal.de/20160317/key...car-club-shows
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They can just relay boost the signal to a range which gets to the key inside the house and unlocks the car allowing it to be started. Once started they can just drive it away as it doesn't stop when out of range of the key.
Not just an MB problem, others suffer, some are worse.
People with Keyless go are advised to keep the keys well away from the door at home, preferably in a metal box designed to block the signal.
https://www.thelocal.de/20160317/key...car-club-shows
Not just an MB problem, others suffer, some are worse.
People with Keyless go are advised to keep the keys well away from the door at home, preferably in a metal box designed to block the signal.
https://www.thelocal.de/20160317/key...car-club-shows
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My prius has keyless entry and push button start, but my 2016 GLC only had push button start. I need use my key to unlock it.
I do recall reading an article about peoples prius being broken into because there was tool that amplified keys signal so if you had key on kitchen counter and it was close enough to your drive way the thief would be able to open the door.
I do recall reading an article about peoples prius being broken into because there was tool that amplified keys signal so if you had key on kitchen counter and it was close enough to your drive way the thief would be able to open the door.
