Glossary / Engine

push button start

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Instead of turning a key, you press a button to start the car’s engine. It uses electronics to make starting easier and can be part of a modern, key‑less entry system.

Technical Definition

A push button start system replaces the traditional key ignition with a button that, when pressed, activates the engine’s starter motor via an electronic control unit.

Hear It Discussed

"We also had to use a key, not a push button. So this was kind of damn. Are you complaining?"
What Makes A Great Truck And A Great Drive, From Highways To Parking Lots In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 01:54

"It's a push button. So when you push the button, foot on the brake, push the button, do the dash lights come on?"
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 3, 2026 - Hour 2 - Calls, Calls and More Calls Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 04:59

"no wireless charging, no push button start, no automatic climate control. Now, the price has gone up $11,000 on this vehicle."
The Latest EDMUNDS DATA SHOCKS The Auto Industry | Episode 1097 CarEdge Live 05:06