What am I missing? (Approach)

[jjsC6]

While looking for something in my settings the other day, I noticed a setting for “Approach”. I’m not where I can look at it right now, so not sure exactly what it says. But the result is that as I get near the car the mirrors automatically fold out before I touch the door unlock button.

So, what the hell is the purpose of unfolding the mirrors? Am I missing something else it might be doing? Why don't they program it to unlock the doors as long as they are unfolding the mirrors. I’m at a total loss as to why I would even care about the mirrors at that point.

 

[EdP]

While looking for something in my settings the other day, I noticed a setting for “Approach”. I’m not where I can look at it right now, so not sure exactly what it says. But the result is that as I get near the car the mirrors automatically fold out before I touch the door unlock button.

So, what the hell is the purpose of unfolding the mirrors? Am I missing something else it might be doing? Why don't they program it to unlock the doors as long as they are unfolding the mirrors. I’m at a total loss as to why I would even care about the mirrors at that point.

Do the puddle lights go on? Makes no difference in daylight, nice on a dark night.

You would not want all the doors to unlock if safety is a concern in this age of car jacking.

 

[jjsC6]

Do the puddle lights go on? Makes no difference in daylight, nice on a dark night.

You would not want all the doors to unlock if safety is a concern in this age of car jacking.

Okay, I did not think of the puddle lights. I thought they were coming on anyway, but I could be wrong. I don’t drive it after dark that much.

As to the door locks, what’s the difference whether they all open when I get close or when I push the button to unlock the doors? I’m pretty sure there is a setting for that anyway.

Thanks for your quick response. It’s nice to just get a conversation going on this forum! It’s a great car and deserves a more active forum.

BTW, I see you live in Parrish. My mother lives in River Wilderness and I’ve been there many times.

 

[EdP]

Okay, I did not think of the puddle lights. I thought they were coming on anyway, but I could be wrong. I don’t drive it after dark that much.

As to the door locks, what’s the difference whether they all open when I get close or when I push the button to unlock the doors? I’m pretty sure there is a setting for that anyway.

Thanks for your quick response. It’s nice to just get a conversation going on this forum! It’s a great car and deserves a more active forum.

BTW, I see you live in Parrish. My mother lives in River Wilderness and I’ve been there many times.

You can have just the driver door or all doors. I guess auto unlock is subjective for security depending where you travel. I have mine set to not fold.
River Wilderness is across the road from me in Silverleaf. Been here 3 years now.

 

[Jetaway Dave]

While looking for something in my settings the other day, I noticed a setting for “Approach”. I’m not where I can look at it right now, so not sure exactly what it says. But the result is that as I get near the car the mirrors automatically fold out before I touch the door unlock button.

So, what the hell is the purpose of unfolding the mirrors? Am I missing something else it might be doing? Why don't they program it to unlock the doors as long as they are unfolding the mirrors. I’m at a total loss as to why I would even care about the mirrors at that point.

Approach sounds like a control for the trunk -- get near it with the keys and it opens. I turned mine off.

I don't use the remote at all. Just carry it with me and use the door handle button to handle the locking and unlocking, and yes, peeing on the ground.

 

[MaxPower]

The Approach feature (as explained to me) requires you to be at the trunk for around 3 seconds with the key on you and it will open. That sounds like a great feature if you have your arms full. If you never need it- you never need it. I'll leave mine on for those needed moments.

The puddle light approach unfolds the mirrors and shines a pool of light with the wings logo if a keyholder approaches. I live in the dark-dark country and for me this is very convenient (and cool).

Interestingly, I was having intermittent luck with this feature while testing it. Turns out I was parked right next to a garage with remote openers and was getting RF interference.