MUSIC lovers have discovered a Mazda hidden button feature that keeps tunes blaring after the car's engine is shut off.
The feature worked on a Mazda car with a push-button start.
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In a TikTok video, a Mazda 3 Turbo owner (@the.asmith) unveiled the hidden button.
A commenter told the owner about the hidden "accessory mode" button in a previous video.
"This is actually my first time trying this," the owner said.
"And it works - oh my God, it works!"
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To keep the music playing through the car's audio, drivers can press the button on the gear selector and press the car's push-button start simultaneously.
With both buttons pressed at the same time, the car will shut off the engine but keep the battery running.
Drivers should be careful not to press too hard on the gearstick to avoid taking the car out of park.
When a car's battery remains on after the motor is shut off, drivers may be able to use interior and exterior lights, audio, power windows and locks, and accessory power outlets.
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"Once I get out it keeps playing," the driver pointed out as he opened the car's door.
The car flashed a warning on the odometer that the ignition was not fully switched off as the car gave warning alerts.
The driver also said it was "hard to do with one hand."
KEY FLEE
Car keys have quickly revolutionized as more brands offer push-button starts on their cars.
Companies claim fob-based entry increases driver safety, making cars less susceptible to theft.
Devoid of a prominent manual exterior lock, push-button ignitions often work with geolocated door locking technology.
But the ignition switch took away a popular car mode for several drivers.
Drivers with manual key ignitions generally switch through three settings when turning their car on.
The three options are:
- 1: Accessory mode
- 2: Motor run
- 3: Engine start
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Push button starts typically only have an on or off setting, making accessory modes harder for some drivers to find.
If key fob batteries die, this expert has a few secret tips so drivers can temporarily access their cars.
