[flyinglow]

At least offer the keypad. I asked if the current keypad accessory that works with the ICE version would work here at my dealer service department, and I was told it wouldn't. I used that keypad multiple times a day when I had the Ford.

That is baffling. I would assume the keypad sends the same unlock signal as the key fob. Try emailing Mary Barra and see if you can get that confirmed as well as express your disappointment with lacking phone as a key. mary.barra@gm.com

 

[Suburban]

Tesla figured it out. Ive owned two and never locked myself out...........................YET

How does Tesla prevent the owner from locking their key in the car?

 

[n6nl]

As an example, my Solterra detects the transponder key being in the car, because it has sensors in the car.

 

[nebula1701]

did you look through all the passive key settings in the vehicle.

But yeah I don't think they want you to lock the keys in the vehicle if the motor/engine is on. Only when you remove the keys or lock from the inside do the doors lock.

 

[HawaiiEV]

How does Tesla prevent the owner from locking their key in the car?

If you are using the keycard you use it to lock the car from outside. If you have phone key or fob, obviously it won’t lock if it can sense them.

 

[Suburban]

If you are using the keycard you use it to lock the car from outside. If you have phone key or fob, obviously it won’t lock if it can sense them.

So, if the key is in your possession, you can’t lock it in the car? That’s genius! Tesla really does have amazing engineering!

 

[HawaiiEV]

You can lock a key in the car if you want, I do.

 

[flyinglow]

You can lock a key in the car

Can happen when you get out of the passenger side. That caught me out one time. Embarrassing.

 

[HawaiiEV]

I leave one in the arm rest in case I need to give someone a key, take a waterproof or remotely unlock for someone to drive. My wife can remotely unlock and start the car for me in an emergency.

 

[HawaiiEV]

They make watch bands, bracelets and ring keys too which are cool.

 

[VAF84]

I just got bit by this topic. On occasion I take a chance of locking my items, including the phone, in the truck using my Apple watch while I work out. I leave it on the steering column so it has clear view of my watch when I try to open. I did it again today, only this time it didn't open and glitched out like it does half the time. The watch stuck in a mode where it shows you like it's sending the signal to unlock, but nothing happens.

Anyway; baby screaming and my wife rolled her eyes at me and again reiterated how much she hates new technology; I had to call OnStar and unlock. I tried restarting my watch and everything, very annoying.

On the positive side, I'd just drawn up the email for Mary Barra (thanks @flyinglow) and needed to review the draft. Needless to say, I sent that puppy out as soon as I got home. Asked about PAAK, side view camera while trailering, and lamented the lack of repair parts available along with lack of ETA on future availability. We'll see what they say.

 

[n6nl]

Yeah, that side-view camera following the turn signal would be very nice to have.

And repair parts. Yeah, build a few less, have some parts.

 

[HawaiiEV]

I was thinking about how much I use that, I don’t check mirrors I check the side camera and the red in the camera view tells me if someone in my blind spot.

 

[NCridgerunner]

Drove a dump truck some while working my way through college and learned to depend on the side rearview mirrors. It's a habit continues to this day. I reverse into our carport using the mirrors each time I park at home and haven't really noticed a problem with field of view in the side mirrors on my SEV. I have become somewhat dependent on the blind spot indicator lights in the side mirrors when on the highway.

 

[VCANTSEE]

Long time Tesla owner.. this really needs to get more attention from GM!

 

[gt2690b]

Yes and adjust all settings, climate, seat, mirrors, loads my Apple music with the song I left it, gps is already programmed with what I selected on my phone in the office. When my wife drives it with her phone all the settings change for her, including loading her radio presets and podcasts. All you have to do is shift to drive and go, click one more time and it will drive itself starting from my driveway to parking at destination.

Not to mention sync it to your calendar so it already knows where you need to go