Ford S-Max "Anti Hijack" auto locking?
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I've taken delivery of a 2010 facelifted S-Max Titanium X Sport
With my previous cars, they had an Anti Hijack feature whereby once the car was moving past 5MPH all the doors locked automatically.
The Sales guy at the dealership (Ford) says it can't be done as it's no longer a feature
Ford say take it to the dealership and get them to took it up to the "computer" to see (even with the Reg & VIN their computer couldn't tell me) as they THINK it's there!
Anyone with a 2010 S-Max have this feature (and have it switched on)? - Or anyone here that works for Ford that knows?
Mike
With my previous cars, they had an Anti Hijack feature whereby once the car was moving past 5MPH all the doors locked automatically.
The Sales guy at the dealership (Ford) says it can't be done as it's no longer a feature
Ford say take it to the dealership and get them to took it up to the "computer" to see (even with the Reg & VIN their computer couldn't tell me) as they THINK it's there!
Anyone with a 2010 S-Max have this feature (and have it switched on)? - Or anyone here that works for Ford that knows?
Mike
It probably won't help but you could try the link in this thread http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
On this occasion, your dealer's correct.
Ford disabled the possibility to lock all doors when the car's moving a few years ago, fearing lawsuits in case passengers couldn't get out of a car when involved in a RTA.
This has been discussed on www.smaxownersclub.com in years past. (I'm an Admin on the Forum)
Ford disabled the possibility to lock all doors when the car's moving a few years ago, fearing lawsuits in case passengers couldn't get out of a car when involved in a RTA.
This has been discussed on www.smaxownersclub.com in years past. (I'm an Admin on the Forum)
5potTurbo said:
On this occasion, your dealer's correct.
Ford disabled the possibility to lock all doors when the car's moving a few years ago, fearing lawsuits in case passengers couldn't get out of a car when involved in a RTA.
This has been discussed on www.smaxownersclub.com in years past. (I'm an Admin on the Forum)
Thanks for the infoFord disabled the possibility to lock all doors when the car's moving a few years ago, fearing lawsuits in case passengers couldn't get out of a car when involved in a RTA.
This has been discussed on www.smaxownersclub.com in years past. (I'm an Admin on the Forum)
I'd noticed the smax forum, I will be joining shortly!
DanielC4GP said:
Defcon5 said:
Is there a real risk of you being hijacked?
I just think they wear out your lock mechanism
The auto-locking in my old 307 saved me from being pulled out of my car. I had the window open though so instead I just got my teeth caved in and the door handle pulled off.I just think they wear out your lock mechanism
Where was this???
mat205125 said:
DanielC4GP said:
Defcon5 said:
Is there a real risk of you being hijacked?
I just think they wear out your lock mechanism
The auto-locking in my old 307 saved me from being pulled out of my car. I had the window open though so instead I just got my teeth caved in and the door handle pulled off.I just think they wear out your lock mechanism
Where was this???
Lucas Ayde said:
thinfourth2 said:
Where as i live somewhere civilised and i would think autolocking would be bloody annoying
Yes, you never know when you might need to jump out of your moving car.if it unlocks them when you stop then its basically only protecting against car jackers on roller skates
mat205125 said:
DanielC4GP said:
Defcon5 said:
Is there a real risk of you being hijacked?
I just think they wear out your lock mechanism
The auto-locking in my old 307 saved me from being pulled out of my car. I had the window open though so instead I just got my teeth caved in and the door handle pulled off.I just think they wear out your lock mechanism
Where was this???
5potTurbo said:
On this occasion, your dealer's correct.
Ford disabled the possibility to lock all doors when the car's moving a few years ago, fearing lawsuits in case passengers couldn't get out of a car when involved in a RTA.
This has been discussed on www.smaxownersclub.com in years past. (I'm an Admin on the Forum)
That's right. It was still possible when I collected my RS in Sep '09, but not too long after that, members on Focus RS owners club said they were being told it could't be done anymore an the option was no longer available on the dealer software.Ford disabled the possibility to lock all doors when the car's moving a few years ago, fearing lawsuits in case passengers couldn't get out of a car when involved in a RTA.
This has been discussed on www.smaxownersclub.com in years past. (I'm an Admin on the Forum)
Renault (and others) made it easier by making it a customer activated feature, all you had to do to activate was hold the door lock button for 5secs or so.
Can't speak for the Ford system, but on both Renault and VWs versions the doors lock when you pass a certain speed (about 5/6mph) but you can open them with the interior handle at any time. They do not unlock every time you stop (like a black cab). They stay locked at traffic lights etc.
I like the feature, it's unobtrusive.
I like the feature, it's unobtrusive.
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