Do you use the double unlock feature?

[mohit]

I'm so used to the double unlock feature on my Mitsubishi Verada that I've enabled it on both our LS and LT Foci.

For those who don't know, double unlock only unlocks the driver's door when you press the unlock button on the remote. If you press the unlock button again within 2 or 3 seconds it unlocks the remaining doors.

Do you use the double unlock feature?

[xr6turbo2005]

use too use it...got teh shhits with it and changed back

[TEKILA]

how do you enable it?

[More revs]

I use mine to open all the windows from a distance - on hot days

[mohit]

Originally Posted by TEKILA

how do you enable it?

[#Russ#Es#]

I voted no - I don't see the reason for having the press the unlock button twice for 2 people to get in the car...for those who do use this feature, how many times has this feature stopped an unwanted visitor jumping in your passenger seat?

[mohit]

Originally Posted by #Russ#Es#

for those who do use this feature, how many times has this feature stopped an unwanted visitor jumping in your passenger seat?

Don't know as they wouldn't have had the chance to jump into the car due to the doors being locked :P

[#Russ#Es#]

Originally Posted by mohit

Don't know as they wouldn't have had the chance to jump into the car due to the doors being locked :P

But you would know if they TRIED to hop in _2:

[BlackLS]

Too true, I have it ago a week after getting the car, lasted about an hour before switching it back.

[819_FLY]

If it was a hot chick, i'd want the door to be unlocked already....

*Need a lift love...???*

[Buzz Box]

I didn't even know it existed till this thread lol

[Mr Hardware]

I voted no - I don't see the reason for having the press the unlock button twice for 2 people to get in the car...for those who do use this feature, how many times has this feature stopped an unwanted visitor jumping in your passenger seat?

QFT. I have disabled this on mine and my wife's remote. I haaaaate it.
The cabbies hate it too.

[Tj-zetec]

Originally Posted by 819_FLY

If it was a hot chick, i'd want the door to be unlocked already....

*Need a lift love...???*

That'll get you into trouble in certain parts of the city if you catch my drift.

But i too don't use it. My car only has two doors so it hardly seems worth it.

[csv8]

I use it all the time on both cars, Safety factor, lotsa undesirables in Brizvegas. Driving thru Briz at night, stop at the lights any druggo etc could get in the car.My wife and I are both shift workers and it is a good idea.

[mohit]

Is there a way to get the doors to lock themselves once the car starts moving? I've seen this on a few Euro cars wondering if the Focus has the same feature?

[Tj-zetec]

I heard over on the xr5 forums that there might be... I don't know on what models and how to set it up though.

[NZ XR6]

Originally Posted by mohit

Is there a way to get the doors to lock themselves once the car starts moving? I've seen this on a few Euro cars wondering if the Focus has the same feature?

The Mondeo does, so it should also be possible on a Focus. But you have to get your dealer to programme it for you.

[C.Moz]

Pretty sure a few new cars lock when the car is in drive, and all doors unlock when in park...not a bad thing i say - but oh so american.

"oh , im in park, and i cant be bothered lifting a finger to unlock the door...:"

[sumpPUMP]

Originally Posted by More revs

I use mine to open all the windows from a distance - on hot days

how do u do that??

[mohit]

Originally Posted by sumpPUMP

how do u do that??

Hold down the unlock button on the remote for a few seconds and all the windows go down. Hold down the lock button for a few seconds and all the windows go up.

[819_FLY]

That is the Global Opening feature, if your car doesn't have electric windows front and rear then you can forget that option, supposed to make your car cooler before you get into it or some crap.... just another unfunctional marketing gimmick to make you waste more money, the rear passengers can just wind them up and down.

[irs]

Originally Posted by 819_FLY

That is the Global Opening feature, if your car doesn't have electric windows front and rear then you can forget that option, supposed to make your car cooler before you get into it or some crap.... just another unfunctional marketing gimmick to make you waste more money, the rear passengers can just wind them up and down.

Standard on the TDi and use it all the time. Also good if you have forgotten to wind your window/s up. Saves unlocking car, putting key in ignition, turning on and then closing window/s.

[More revs]

I want one to start the engine with the aircon set high... Such a thing?

[zetec]

Originally Posted by More revs

I want one to start the engine with the aircon set high... Such a thing?

Set it before you get out on a hot day. Then come back and Global Open, it'll pump out the hot air while cooling the air con. Admitedly the Focus aircon takes FOREVER to cool down, but it still helps.

Does anyone know how to auto-loc the doors on LS/LT Focus? I could on my LR and really miss it.

[zetec]

Originally Posted by 819_FLY

That is the Global Opening feature, if your car doesn't have electric windows front and rear then you can forget that option, supposed to make your car cooler before you get into it or some crap.... just another unfunctional marketing gimmick to make you waste more money, the rear passengers can just wind them up and down.

Just saw this post and it couldn't be further from the truth. It's such a handy feature, for cooling the car down on hot days. Also helps when you leave a window down. Also integrates into sunroof when one is fitted. It's a very useable feature.

[Velociraptor82]

Just another one of those bells and whistles I don't want or need. It's too much of a pain pressing a button becasue the car can't sence its owner approah and unlock all by itself. lol

Seriosly. I think the extra security is good and even better the fact it is optional, however if you often have other people in your car then it can be a pain.

[More revs]

My wife drives a renault scenic which has that proximity sensor..... disabled for the australian market.. arghggg

Why do manufacturers do that??

[BlackLS]

Big global open + close user here. Its great for throwing shopping into the back seat in tight parking spots.

[Randy_G]

I love the global open/close.

Wouldn't be too keen to have one of those proximity sensor things after seeing what the boys on Top Gear did. Hamster was driving a car with it, Jeremy got into it, and drove it away while Hammond was eating in a restaurant. Jeremy didn't have the key, and the range of the sensor was pretty generous.

I want one to start the engine with the aircon set high... Such a thing?

Yes there is, but not here. In Canada we had remote car starters available from the aftermarket. Before anyone starts to spout off about lazy Canadians, etc when you've lived in -30 weather, then you can talk. : ;P

[ant70]

The Focus (both LR & LS/T/V) also has the drive away locking feature available on all petrol models but it needs to be enabled by the Ford Dealer Diagnostic Test Tool .