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Tacoma Push start vs Nissan Frontier?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lava-road, Apr 27, 2022.

  1. Apr 27, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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    Lava-road

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    Please watch the video on How to use the push start button on the Nissan Frontiers…
    Three steps, modes… lot things to remember..plus after starting you need to wait 10 seconds ..before moving or it will cause future starting problems…
    If you use the ACC mode..and do not turn off..it will automatically drain the battery…?

    is there a video explaining how to start a Tacomas with push start? Nissans Frontiers seems complicated? Compare to our Tacomas…
    By the way after using keys to start any vehicle..driving since 1968 or so… I like using the the push button start button…. I am glad my I phone is push to start too…
    Keyless …the future..
    Aloha
     
  2. Apr 27, 2022 at 12:44 PM
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    Press the brake and push to start

    also, key fob in range*
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2022 at 1:32 PM
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    I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD…Push button start…So simple! Cannot lock the doors till key fob is removed…yes NO locking doors accidentally…
    Too use the accessory mode push the Start/Stop button twice w/out touching the brakes..if you want to listen to the radio while park..
    Aloha
     
  4. Apr 27, 2022 at 1:41 PM
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    It's literally no different than any other vehicle. The whole video was less than 2 minutes and wasn't very complicated at all.


    Recommending waiting 10 seconds to move (or 30 as they said) is pretty common. The reason usually has more to do with ensuring oil has reached the top end of the engine before load is applied. Nothing to do with future starting issues. All ACC modes drain the battery. Most modern cars build in some sort of timer to prevent a big drain, but it is there nonetheless. That'll cause starting issues if unchecked.
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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    That was my first reaction….and thoughts…. Thank you for making it seen more simple…
    The three push button mods …just be aware how to use them for the Nissan Frontiers…

    How simple can simple be..? It is amazingly to see simple instructions , not being simple to follow..
    I remember reading the instructions for the At home Covid test…UM…. The videos was easier to follow then the writing instructions…lol

    Simple just push the button… remember to press brakes first , make sure you are in park, is your seat belt ON? ,is your mirrors giving the correct rear views…look at the side mirrors..make sure adjusted..
    Before you got into the truck ..did you do a walk around? Are the tires OK..NO body damages ? Is this your truck you are in? … Our checklist before you push that Button…. Simple…?
    Aloha
     
  6. Apr 27, 2022 at 3:21 PM
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    Sorry. Too complicated. Need a YouTube video and Instagram post to explain. Will like and subscribe.
     
  7. Apr 27, 2022 at 3:43 PM
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    Fair enough

    this explains everything

    https://youtu.be/abS7Fn-i2bY
     
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  8. Apr 27, 2022 at 4:04 PM
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    Reminds me the first time lighting a fire cracker…Simple…. Just that no mentions to you need to throw it..?
    There will always be a learning curve…

    Glad it says “PUSH”. …? Aloha,
     

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