Some FL Latio Issues

[duxton88]

Hi,

Got a call from my SA recently. He told me 2 issues with the FL latio need to look out :

1.  When using the physical key to lock the car, the other 3 doors will not autolock.  Need to manual lock the other 3 doors before locking the driver's door with the key.  This seems to affect only the recent FL latio.

2.  Not advisable to leave the headlight selector to Auto position as this could lead to battery going flat earlier than usual.  When switching off the car, the headlight should be switched to off positio

[dsrio]

1) i not driving fl version, but i also never notice whether the other 3 doors got locked when i lock the driver side with physical key, will go check later as currently my wife using my spare key often.

2) for me, headlights always off whenever i gonna off engine so its a good habit to cultivate

[Toalson]

For the FL, u'll need to use the central lock to lock all door and manually unlock driver door then lock using the key. This way, less chance of forgetting that using the key will not activate the central lock. I was told by my SE upon collection.

[stickers]

Are these part of the design or simply flaws? If flaws, then they should rectify the problem...if part of design..then it sucks.....

[clarence]

Pre-facelift Latio already has loads of problems from steering rod to air con compressor to "thud" noise when closing boot.

I am disappointed that the facelift version now has  a set of new problems.

[zzyzx]

nothing in this world is perfect. when they solve an old problem, new ones arises. just likw why microsoft windows release service pack 1.. 2.. 3....

[Gone with the wind]

I checks my 1 month old FL latio.  This is what we need to do when not using the i-key -

switch off the engine, after driver get out of the car, he just needs to press the central locking switch next to all the window switch controls to centrally lock all the doors, including the trunk.  Proceed to close the door and the car is locked.  Is very simple and don't even need the key to lock the car. (but please remember to have the key with you)

This is part of the car design, is not a flaw.  You can try using the key to lock the driver side door, the trunk will be locked too even thought the rest of the doors are unlocked.  If is a flaw, the trunk should not be locked.

Hope this help.

As for leaving the headlight to Auto position will shorten the battery life, does not sound 'logical' to me.  When the engine is off, the headlight sensors circuit is cut off of power supply, just like your radio and CD player, so it does not drain off your battery.  The only set back is when you turn on the car engine, the headlight will turn on immediately if the environment is dark, together with the air-condition that left on the auto position, this will put additional load on the car engine, especially when the engine is cold.

For a small engine capacity like Latio, I think the best practise should be turn off the aircon before turn off the engine to reduce the surge and load to the cold engine, not so much worry about battery.

[Toalson]

Let me try. Tks

[Midnight]

Quote:

"This is part of the car design, is not a flaw.  You can try using the key to lock the driver side door, the trunk will be locked too even thought the rest of the doors are unlocked.  If is a flaw, the trunk should not be locked."


If this is part of the car design then what is the rationale behind it, u know?

[Gone with the wind]

The first generation central locking were tied to the driver lock, so whenever driver locked his door, all other doors would follow.  This was not very ideal as some passengers might prefer not to lock their doors for whatever reasons.

Subsequent generation central locking seperate the two functions.  The driver lock no longer control all the other door locks, a seperate switch is provided to control the central lock.  So the driver can lock his door while inside the car without locking other doors. 

Now the key is to lock and unlock only the driver lock.  And since the lock is not tied to the central lock, therefore the other doors will not follow the key action.

Reasons?  You need to ask the car designers.   

[chesterchua]

i totally duno when i use the spare key for one day, till i accidentally open one passenger door and thot i forget to lock, i open driver side then i noe its e way the spare key work. but it make no sense to me, since when u lock from outside means u are leaving the car just like u lock with your i-key. hw can u leave any passenger inside or anyone doesnt want t lock any door. weird design.

FL ma, so the problems oso must FL 

[Toalson]

I was surprise to learn today that even I use the central lock to lock all doors, I do not need to unlock driver side and just pull handle door is open. And after I close the door is not automatic locked. 

[galatica]

I don't really see the manual locking design as a problem, more like our expectations are high. Just have to adapt or for those who have $$$, get it mod (if possible). I do appreciate this new info, as I have yet tried using the manual key in my rides. As for the headlights being set to auto, I have the habit of switching it off before turning the engine off. I do agree with Gone with the Wind's explanation of loading during engine start.

[clarence]

I checks my 1 month old FL latio.  This is what we need to do when not using the i-key -

switch off the engine, after driver get out of the car, he just needs to press the central locking switch next to all the window switch controls to centrally lock all the doors, including the trunk.  Proceed to close the door and the car is locked.  Is very simple and don't even need the key to lock the car. (but please remember to have the key with you)

This is part of the car design, is not a flaw.  You can try using the key to lock the driver side door, the trunk will be locked too even thought the rest of the doors are unlocked.  If is a flaw, the trunk should not be locked.

Sounds complex. For my pre facelift Latio, I just need to have my i-key in my pocket, get out of the car, and press the small black button beside the door handle and all doors and boot will auto lock.

[rooneytoon2004]

Sounds complex. For my pre facelift Latio, I just need to have my i-key in my pocket, get out of the car, and press the small black button beside the door handle and all doors and boot will auto lock.

i believe that with the i-key, there is no problem for locking all the doors.
the problem arise only if you lost the i-k and have to turn to the manuel key. then u got problems locking all the doors at the same time.
correct me if i m wrong. thanks!

[skxly]

I was surprise to learn today that even I use the central lock to lock all doors, I do not need to unlock driver side and just pull handle door is open. And after I close the door is not automatic locked. 

I did not know about this feature until I read your post - I felt that this is a cool design since the driver is the "captain" of the vehicle and not requiring to unlock before opening the door is ideal.

I missed my previous ride's central locking that is activated by the brake - once all passengers are onboard, the doors will be locked when I stepped on the brakes to shift the gear to drive.  Now I always forget to central-lock the Latio when I drive.

For those who installed the alarm from TC, please advise if the central locking via brake pedal is one of the features.  I may consider installing that if so.  Thanks.

[Silver]

with TCM alarm, central locking activated upon stepping the brake pedal => yes

see : http://forum.thelatioclub.org/index.php?topic=7635.0

[Gone with the wind]

This is all individual preference.  Personally, I do not like the doors to be automatically locked when I am travelling.  I dont think Latio or most of the Japanese cars have the same feature as some continental makes, the door lock will be auto unlock when the car is involved in a bad accident.  The safety feature is to allow passerby to pull out the passengers and driver in case they are not able to get out of the car themselves.

Nevertheless, I always manually central lock my doors when I travel to JB.  I used central locking based on circumstance.

[Midnight]

i totally duno when i use the spare key for one day, till i accidentally open one passenger door and thot i forget to lock, i open driver side then i noe its e way the spare key work. but it make no sense to me, since when u lock from outside means u are leaving the car just like u lock with your i-key. hw can u leave any passenger inside or anyone doesnt want t lock any door. weird design.

FL ma, so the problems oso must FL 

I share the same sentiment as you. As the owner/driver of the car, once you leave the vehicle and you are locking it, all your passengers will be out of the car.

[skxly]

This is all individual preference.  Personally, I do not like the doors to be automatically locked when I am travelling.  I dont think Latio or most of the Japanese cars have the same feature as some continental makes, the door lock will be auto unlock when the car is involved in a bad accident.  The safety feature is to allow passerby to pull out the passengers and driver in case they are not able to get out of the car themselves.

Nevertheless, I always manually central lock my doors when I travel to JB.  I used central locking based on circumstance.

You raised a good point.  Well, since my kids are old enough and behave themselves, I think I will live with the "feature" and not lock the car while driving in Singapore.