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Originally Posted by thennen
Legislate? I never implied that. Options. I’m simply referring to programmable options that I CHOOSE. Like “Hey, I might like my car to do THIS. I start my car, then get distracted by a minor emergency (I have a handicapped son who creates these). Can I program my car to SHUT OFF if I don’t return and put it into gear within ten minutes, or whatever time I decide? You’re assuming that the timer re-starts if the car is subsequently put into park again. That would be idiotic.
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Part of the legislation is to limit some options so that people can't hurt themselves.
For example, some cars can be programmed to roll down the windows with the key fob, but they cannot be programmed to roll them back up remotely - although you may be able to roll them up with the key in the door lock.
Part of the issue here is new'ish technology. We don't generally forget to shut our car off with a key because (even during an emergency) we're used to it and it has become muscle memory. Once we become accustomed to every car having a start button, then shutting the car off won't be an issue any longer.
At some point, our cars will know where we are and will themselves off if you're in the garage and the door is closed.