Delayed Start

[steelman]

I just leased a 2012 Passoin and have noticed that sometimes when starting the car there is a 1-2 second delay in starting and sometimes it turns right over. Is this common? Does anyone expereince this?

Dan

[NCC1701]

Yep. That's normal. The car takes a second or so to boot up after powering up.

If you turn the key to accessory position and pause, it will start immediately upon turning the rest of the way to crank position. That's not necessary. Just a note, and probably what you did without thinking about it on those occasions when it cranked right up without a pause.

You might notice too that if you release a bit too soon, where some cars would then fail to start ... the smart will go ahead and finish starting.


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[steelman]

Thank you for the reply. Wasn't sure what the scoop was with the delay starting. Was wondering of there was some battery issue or something.


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[jimvw57]

Also, if you turn it off and remove the key quickly, it will sometimes beep at you. That is your car's way of saying slow down. Turning the key on and then off again will silence the beep. ---also normal.

[chieftmc]

The smart has a "soft touch" key

You DO NOT have to hold it in the "start" position ...... just switch to position 2 for a second and release ..... the car will do the rest

[redoregon]

This is what I do... get in the car, insert the key and turn it to the first notch, then reach over your shoulder and fasten your seatbelt. Now hit the key and it'll fire right up!

Putting your seatbelt on gives the car time to boot up, then you won't even notice the delay.

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by redoregon

This is what I do... get in the car, insert the key and turn it to the first notch, then reach over your shoulder and fasten your seatbelt. Now hit the key and it'll fire right up!

Putting your seatbelt on gives the car time to boot up, then you won't even notice the delay.

DITTO !!

[Pee-wee German]

i turn the key with the door open and close the door during that 1-2 second delay.

I may as well do something while waiting.

[The Rigger]

Originally Posted by steelman

Thank you for the reply. Wasn't sure what the scoop was with the delay starting. Was wondering of there was some battery issue or something.

Nope; no battery issues. Just the car's various systems computers coming online, is all.

[dennyrex]

I wish the rest of my life booted up as quickly.