Matei wrote:

Read somewhere that by placing the keyfob/stsrt button this way it helped the FL2 to do so well at the NCAP rating. (by removing the normal starter from the steering wheel complex.

I can't see why. I think the push button start is simply there for fashion - all part of the retro fashion thats going around at the moment and for someone who doesn't drive the fl2 all the time, a real pain in the . In fact the only truly daft thing in the LR2 IMHO. It's fine for people like Honda to put silly fashion things in (after all they change their models like my 15 year old changes shoes), but LR should be above all that.
I'm all for the electronic keys but I think they should have had a look at the merc system before they came up with that. Merc get a fair bit wrong but their key system is a perfect example of clear, practical German thinking. For those that haven't seen them, the key is a plastic key size and shaped box with all the same buttons you find on an LR remote, but as with eth LR, there's no metal bit. You just plug in the plastic end and turn like a normal key. Starting is still 'automatic' but instead of bashing the button, you flick the key as you would in the old days. The security is just as effective (its still all electronic with transponders etc) but you don't have 2 separate things to fiddle with to start & stop the car. It's also a lot smaller and neater on your key ring than the LR one, though admittedly, possibly not as rugged. I suspect the starter button may disappear at some point as people realise they did away with them in the early 70's for good reason. 07 Freelander 2 TD4SE Tambora Flame, side steps, privacy glass, mud flaps, boot liner and a tow bar. Ok it's the Wifes but she lets me drive it occasionally - if I've been good!

markben7746 wrote:

Anyone had issues starting the engine when it is very hot outside (100+)? I had two press the start button 3x before the engine would turn over. The first 2 cycles would turn the engine but it would not start, it acted like it was starved off fuel.

chicken george wrote:

I tied a little loop of leather shoe lace onto my keyfob, make it easier to pull out, as I do not fasten my other keys to it...dont want to scratch the dash over time

CG has a good point here.
So has anyone of had any problems with scratches on the trimming? FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

i have a house key, leatherman micra and a radiator key hanging on mine, no scratches whatsoever Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

i have a house key, leatherman micra and a radiator key hanging on mine, no scratches whatsoever

i do have the silver pixel metalic trim

I have had cars with normal keys, that have been really scratched by the metal key missing the hole, I like my fob and button Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

i do have the silver pixel metalic trim

I have had cars with normal keys, that have been really scratched by the metal key missing the hole, I like my fob and button

it will be two years old in November, and then final year of the warrenty for me  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I've never had any starting issues with my I6, even when it has been parked out in 45 C + (113 F).

Almost everyday at the moment it is 32 C + (90 F) in the basement parking and then for the rest of the day I am usually parked in the baking sun outside the office or at a customer site.

I am guessing that those which have starting issues from pushing the start button to soon after putting the fob in are all diesel owners.....because as soon as the fob is in I push the start button and it has never not started in the 3 months and 7000 km's I've had the car.

Gambba wrote:

I've never had any starting issues with my I6, even when it has been parked out in 45 C + (113 F).

Almost everyday at the moment it is 32 C + (90 F) in the basement parking and then for the rest of the day I am usually parked in the baking sun outside the office or at a customer site.

I am guessing that those which have starting issues from pushing the start button to soon after putting the fob in are all diesel owners.....because as soon as the fob is in I push the start button and it has never not started in the 3 months and 7000 km's I've had the car.

It is a Petrol Engine.....Took to the dealer 2 days ago and they indicated that "the hard start was caused by bad programming which was rectified by Campaign Q029". After I picked it up, I did notice a little bit more get up and go so there must have been some bad logic that requried a software fix.

When I first read the topic header I thought - "Now thats a bl dy steep hill !!"

qzx372 wrote:

When I first read the topic header I thought - "Now thats a bl dy steep hill !!"

More like a cliff

First thought was that there were centigrades and wondered a bit. Anyway how much are 100 F in C? FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

Matei wrote:

First thought was that there were centigrades and wondered a bit. Anyway how much are 100 F in C?