Glossary / Engine

push button start

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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.

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