Can't unlock doors with keyfob while engine is running?

tamaradactyl · Jun 10, 2016

I'm sifting through the manual trying to figure this out. If I leave the engine on, while I pick up food for example, and I come back to the car, the Unlock button on my fob does not work. Is there any way to program that otherwise?

I left the engine on so my dog and husband would have A/C running. So why doesn't he just open the door? Well, he sits in the backseat with her (she gets carsick) so he wasn't up front with access to the unlock button in the car. I approach the car on the passenger side with the takeout food and..... my fob won't work, nor will the request button on that door work either. I just can't open my own car on the passenger side? Maybe I'm missing something here but I just don't understand the functional purpose for that. I don't leave my dog in the car usually, but if I do have to leave the A/C on, this is pretty inconvenient.

Panaplayer · Jun 11, 2016

I use the key, same happens with my Mazda 2

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Tom 6-6 · Jun 11, 2016

It keeps the bad guys from opening the doors at a stoplight.

tamaradactyl · Jun 11, 2016

Panaplayer said:
I use the key, same happens with my Mazda 2

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ok! now I feel a bit silly I didn't think of this at the time. mostly I was just perplexed and had my hands full. I will remember this in the future, thanks!

Panaplayer · Jun 11, 2016

Almost a year after buying the car that I figured this out. Can't do it with my Mazda 2 since the key has to be in the starter switch for the car to run. [emoji106]

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hek8560 · Jun 11, 2016

I don't think that is a problem, because it lock all door up when you drive up 20mph. It is really good feature to have in your car. If you watch police chase videos, you will know how important that it is. When someone try to open your door at stop sign or someone been chased by police, all things could happened. I think leave your engine on will disable the remote access because the key-less system is taking over the car so when you shut the engine the locks will automatically unlock for you.

Panaplayer · Jun 11, 2016

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wlong01 · Jun 11, 2016

hek8560 said:
I don't think that is a problem, because it lock all door up when you drive up 20mph. It is really good feature to have in your car. If you watch police chase videos, you will know how important that it is. When someone try to open your door at stop sign or someone been chased by police, all things could happened. I think leave your engine on will disable the remote access because the key-less system is taking over the car so when you shut the engine the locks will automatically unlock for you.

It's even better to set the locks to engage as soon as the car is put in gear. Depending on where you're at (shopping mall lot) you may not get up to 20mph for awhile.
Backing out of the parking spot could allow somebody to come up and open one of your doors.

Mine is set to lock as soon as the shifter moves from Park.

Never could figure out the logic of the 20 mph auto lock.

hek8560 · Jun 11, 2016

wlong01 said:
It's even better to set the locks to engage as soon as the car is put in gear. Depending on where you're at (shopping mall lot) you may not get up to 20mph for awhile.
Backing out of the parking spot could allow somebody to come up and open one of your doors.

Mine is set to lock as soon as the shifter moves from Park.

Never could figure out the logic of the 20 mph auto lock.

I try that next time.

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