Disable proximity unlock?
Is it possible to disable the proximity unlock feature? I couldn't find a setting in the menus. Also while I'm at it... is the remote window feature supposed to work on US cars? I tried but can't get them to roll down from the key fob.
Thanks - Sean |
On my 2012 XK, the windows can be set to open with FOB by going to the menu as follows, it works fine on my US car but perhaps it is an addition to the 2012 firmware?
VEHICLE -> SECURITY -> click the Page Down arrow in middle of screen twice, then click on the GLOBAL WINDOWS OPEN/CLOSE. The other feature I am not familiar with, the doors unlock when you are close, not when you touch the handle? I have not seen that setting but I am new... |
Originally Posted by tampamark
(Post 1308888)
The other feature I am not familiar with, the doors unlock when you are close, not when you touch the handle? I have not seen that setting but I am new...
Thanks for the help. |
What tampamark said, the Unlock will only work if the door handle is pulled while the Smart Key (not a FOB) is within a couple feet. Some people think that the electronics stay 'alive' when the Smart Key is within RF range and thus drain the car's battery, but that doesn't make any sense because the transponder is WAY out of range. Sort of like those Key Cards for secured doors, they have to be very close to work.
My 2010 has the Global Open/Close, you your 2011 should be fine. In fact, I think ALL the X150s have it. |
Originally Posted by Cee Jay
(Post 1309009)
What tampamark said, the Unlock will only work if the door handle is pulled while the Smart Key (not a FOB) is within a couple feet. Some people think that the electronics stay 'alive' when the Smart Key is within RF range and thus drain the car's battery, but that doesn't make any sense because the transponder is WAY out of range. Sort of like those Key Cards for secured doors, they have to be very close to work.
My 2010 has the Global Open/Close, you your 2011 should be fine. In fact, I think ALL the X150s have it. |
Thanks
Found the menu settings, including the mirror fold which I was happy to find.
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100% confirm: the RF transmitters on the locking system don't wake up and 'ping' the key until you yoink the handle. It may feel instantaneous, but the system is powered down until the handle moves, then the authentication handshake only takes a few milliseconds before the lock is released.
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If your battery isn't carrying a full charge there may be a delay in the unlock process. Somewhere between .5 and 1 second.
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Originally Posted by ralphwg
(Post 1310813)
If your battery isn't carrying a full charge there may be a delay in the unlock process. Somewhere between .5 and 1 second.
Someday there'll be a plug-compatible lithium-polymer (or some other) battery that we can drop in which will have massive reserves and all of this low-power cack will go away. |
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