Just got the car today, so we haven't played with it too much, but basically, if there's a widget nearby, the car lets the doors and trunk be opened. No widget, no play. The widget also has pushbutton lock, unlock, and open trunk buttons, but the big selling point is that you don't need to find the thing, just have it somewhere nearby. Then sliding your hand into the door handle as if to open it -- it unlocks. You do still need to pull the handle to open it, but it's pretty natural. Press the button on the door handle and it locks. Press the edge of the trunk and it unlocks.
Basically, yes, if someone has the widget close by, anyone can open or lock the car. So you could ask the children to open the door.
We think it will be easier. We'll see how it works out. It certainly seems as if not having to physically find the key and insert it should make things a bit easier.
I really hate backing up, but most Japanese parking is done that way. So I've more or less learned. I do find it difficult to judge whether I'm far enough back or not, so I often end up a bit forward. I think maybe that's why Mitsuko thought the camera would be good for me.
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Date: 2008-08-22 01:23 pm (UTC)Basically, yes, if someone has the widget close by, anyone can open or lock the car. So you could ask the children to open the door.
We think it will be easier. We'll see how it works out. It certainly seems as if not having to physically find the key and insert it should make things a bit easier.
I really hate backing up, but most Japanese parking is done that way. So I've more or less learned. I do find it difficult to judge whether I'm far enough back or not, so I often end up a bit forward. I think maybe that's why Mitsuko thought the camera would be good for me.