Horn just started beeping???

[SmartCard]

I assume this isn't the first time you've left the key in the ignition? Obviously if it was the first time, and it it did this the answer is clear - must be an alert. But if you've done this (leave your key in) dozens of times, well I don't know. I assume the car isn't in the locked mode when you leave it this way, so I wouldn't think it would be interacting to your touch. But I agree with the others....probably not a good idea to leave the key in the ignition (.....say, where do you live??)

[Wizco]

Originally Posted by mdfortwoguy

Don't leave the key in the ignition.... I've read a few posts where this has drained the key in the battery prematurely (don't know how valid it is, but why take the risk?)

Originally Posted by doogster

wow... I've never heard of the battery in the key getting drained while its in the ignition... I'd be really curious to know if this is true... until then, I guess I'll take the key out.

When parking my smart in my garage, I typically leave the key in the ignition. No battery problems.

[doogster]

yeah... my smart is in the garage all the time when not being driven... that is why I leave the keys in there.