Glossary / Engine

start button

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The start button is a little switch on the steering wheel that you press to turn the car on.

Technical Definition

A start button is a physical control on the steering wheel that initiates the vehicle's engine and electronic systems, replacing touch-screen inputs for safety and convenience.

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