Defending (the Occupants of) your Vehicle

[old lady new shooter]

pulling up to a drive through ATM machine at night

I don't even use drive-through ATM machines in the daytime. If I have to use an ATM, I go inside the bank.

 

[P5 Guy]

WHY WAS THE DOOR UNLOCKED?!?!?

I really dislike the newer cars that unlock all the doors when the car in put in park.

 

[boom boom]

I really dislike the newer cars that unlock all the doors when the car in put in park.

Which ones? I would not like that either. I can darn well push a button to exit the vehicle.

 

[JTHunter]

Which ones? I would not like that either. I can darn well push a button to exit the vehicle.

I own a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. When put in "Park", all 4 doors automatically unlock, even if the engine is still running. My 2008 Ford Ranger p/u does not do this.

 

[White Rhino]

I own a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. When put in "Park", all 4 doors automatically unlock, even if the engine is still running. My 2008 Ford Ranger p/u does not do this.

This feature can be disabled on most vehicles. Did it on a Toyota and a Honda. Both required a very specific sequence of manipulating the key/gearshift/dashboard buttons. Found the instructions on discussion boards similar to this one but dedicated to the make of vehicle. Google can probably help you.

 

[bdickens]

I really dislike the newer cars that unlock all the doors when the car in put in park.

I think I mentioned this before, but that behavior can often be reprogrammed.

 

[boom boom]

I own a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. When put in "Park", all 4 doors automatically unlock, even if the engine is still running. My 2008 Ford Ranger p/u does not do this.

None of my older cars do this--two, out of three, lock automatically upon putting the car in gear. Glad to know this as I will check that out when it comes time to update to a newer used car.

 

[JTHunter]

None of my older cars do this--two, out of three, lock automatically upon putting the car in gear. Glad to know this as I will check that out when it comes time to update to a newer used car.

So does the Elantra but the Ranger doesn't.

 

[swagbrdr]

Spo-Compton