Defrosting The Clio!

[Sam]

Well, ive been wondering this for a while.

If i go out to my car on a morning and i turn it on, then shut the door to scrape the windows whiles its defrosting/warming up, will the auto lock activate ???

Because, i usually wind the window down just so i can get back in in case of an emergency!

I didnt get a spare key for the car so i dont want it to lock.

Just wondering if anyone could give me some info on this subject.

Thanks, Sam!

 

[Pep]

Nope, i leave mine doing this every morning, never locks.

 

[f0xy]

auto lock only engages after 'x' amount of MPH (5mph maybe) iirc

 

[Bluebeard]

needs to go over 5mph before it locks itself.

Jordan is clearly too fast!

 

[cliolou]

i think it only locks when u take handbrake off and drive doesnt it? dont take my word for it and get locked out tomoz morning!! lol

 

[keggars]

Only locks above 5 mph, I've not got mine on atm you can turn it off, but I cant remember how.

 

[Sam]

i think it only locks when u take handbrake off and drive doesnt it? dont take my word for it and get locked out tomoz morning!! lol

I can see this tomorow. 6:15, car is lovly and warm on the street, and im in the snow thinking how can i get into the c**t!! lol


Thanks for your help guys!!

Sam!

 

[Redler]

if i leave mine unlocked and stationary, after a while it automatically locks :S

 

[iimushroomzii]

I can see this tomorow. 6:15, car is lovly and warm on the street, and im in the snow thinking how can i get into the c**t!! lol


Thanks for your help guys!!

Sam!

Just hold the lock button down inside the car mate and it'll turn itself off. Just to be on the safe side.

 

[Sam]

Just hold the lock button down inside the car mate and it'll turn itself off. Just to be on the safe side.

ye. think ill do this.. Thanks Sam!

 

[jay-clio182]

mine only locks over 5mph, and also if i unlock the car but dont open the door for about 15 secs then it locks again. if the engines running it wont lock, i do it ever moring that its icy.

 

[172Ben]

i always thought it was 4mph?

 

[Sam]

i always thought it was 4mph?

lol

 

[jesus]

Mine locks if you unlock it, then don't do anything for a few seconds.

 

[iimushroomzii]

Mine locks if you unlock it, then don't do anything for a few seconds.

So if you stand still it locks, but if you do a little dance it doesnt? Awesome!! :star:

 

[172Ben]

lol

Seriously, im sure ive read somewhere it locks after 4mph :S

 

[Sam]

So if you stand still it locks, but if you do a little dance it doesnt? Awesome!! :star:

lmao... thats it jamie!! you need to dance why defrosting your car!!

 

[David Ramsey]

I heard it was 4 and a half mph lol.

Group buy on a ford style heated windscreen anyone?

 

[172Ben]

arent they around £350?

 

[jesus]

So if you stand still it locks, but if you do a little dance it doesnt? Awesome!! :star:

I'll give it a go tomorrow!

 

[Sam]

Lol,,, i think im just gona turn it off and hope for the best!!

 

[jesus]

Get a remote start alarm! Planning on getting one after my cash crisis is over.

 

[Bloooor]

Just pour boiling water from kettle tbh.

Make sure it's still boiling though when you tip it on

 

[jesus]

Just pour boiling water from kettle tbh.

Make sure it's still boiling though when you tip it on

Yeah, or else the windscreen won't crack as good!

 

[DMS]

On a serious note, can you actually get heated windscreens fitted to Clio's?
I'd be interested in that TBH. I could do with a new windscreen anyway because of how many stone chips I've got. A heated one would be schweet in this kind of weather.

 

[Dave..]

i always thought it was 4mph?

It is, the manual is gospel

 

[172Ben]

knew it was Had 4mph in my head for a reason

 

[Dave..]

Being Renault though, it locks itself when it can be arsed to do it/after a good kicking

 

[kaimcg]

ha never even thought of this being a problem!

 

[Sam]

lol ^^

What would you do though if your car was locked, and just sat there guzzling feul ?

Sam!

 

[scott1205]

Mine locks if you unlock it, then don't do anything for a few seconds.

think all ov them do that mate

 

[Rich]

If you unlock and don't open a door then it will relock.

 

[dajones]

didnt a fella on here get locked out of his car while it was running at a meet ? think it was a scottish meet with a LY 1*2

 

[Lagerlout]

I start it then go back in house and get warm water.

My missus's MINI has a heated front screen and it's f**king brillinat tbh. Something all cars should have imho!

 

[jesus]

didnt a fella on here get locked out of his car while it was running at a meet ? think it was a scottish meet with a LY 1*2

Yeah but he had a spare key!

 

[BSC 182]

The Auto lock function is for when the keys are in ur pocket and if you were to accidently press the button whilst the car is parked it will automatically self lock its self again providing you are within range of the car and do not open a door or else it will then remain unlocked if a door is opened.The car should not relock itsself after you have unlocked it and opened a door, as for the autolocking over a certain speed this is called anti-hijack and my 182 does not do this , so i wasnt aware it was a feature on the clios

 

[Fluxuk05]

Bit off topic but didn't someone on here wire up their starter motor to the central locking somehow so they could start the engine from the warmth of the house and still keep the car lock?

 

[jesus]

The Auto lock function is for when the keys are in ur pocket and if you were to accidently press the button whilst the car is parked it will automatically self lock its self again providing you are within range of the car and do not open a door or else it will then remain unlocked if a door is opened.The car should not relock itsself after you have unlocked it and opened a door, as for the autolocking over a certain speed this is called anti-hijack and my 182 does not do this , so i wasnt aware it was a feature on the clios

You can turn that on mate, just hold the 'lock' button on the inside I think and it'll turn on.

 

[kaimcg]

lol ^^

What would you do though if your car was locked, and just sat there guzzling feul ?

Sam!

Spare in the house anyway! Didnt even cross my mind haha

 

[caister]

See Here for a basic guide.