What are some of the features in your car do you never use?

[WestCoastWilson]

What are some of the features in your car do you never use?

Do you have any features on your car that was either included in an option package, or seemed like a “must-have” item at the time, that you’ve rarely if ever used? Share your experiences.

In my case, I never use my ashtray (I don’t smoke) or the power seat memory or the rear cup holders, the air bag, and that emergency trunk release (should I get kidnapped and stuffed in my own trunk, I can use it then I guess). LOL!

Wilson

 

[roadtripboy]

I didn't ask for it but...my car came with a 6 disk cd changer. But, I almost never use it, I use my mp3 player.

 

[QuakrBoi]

XM radio & CD player.......which I haven't used once in the 3 years I've had my car

 

[gsdx]

All of them. I haven't had a car since 1984.

 

[frankfrank]

Actually, I guess that anybody with an airbag can only HOPE that they never use it.

Being a nonsmoker, though, I certainly don't use the lighter.

By the way, if somebody is stranded in the middle of the lake in a rowboat, with nothing but his clothes, a fishing pole, and a pack of cigarettes, and he's really Jonesin' for a smoke, how does he get his smokes lit? He opens the pack of cigarettes, and he throws one cigarette into the lake. As a result, his boat is now a cigarette lighter. (Sorry, this probably doesn't work if English isn't your first language. I bet you thought he was going to do something with the fishing pole, didn't you? )

 

[RhyRhy]

The emergency brake, rear seat cubby holes and cup holders, the rear window wiper (I find them useless and they just smear things and make it harder to see out IMO)

 

[AllMan]

1) The automatic window roll-up/sunroof close feature from the remote (you hold the lock botton down and everything closes up)...I park in my garage so I usually leave the doors unlock and windows/sunroof open anyway

2) The onboard computer (tells you avg speed, avg mpg, elapsed trip time, etc)...I just drive, but I do look at the "miles to empty" readout though...lol

3) The extra leg support in the seats (you push a button and the part of the seat cushion behind your knees slides in and out to adjust for thight/calf comfort)...I just leave it in the closed position

4) The window lock switch (I don't have any kids, and I rarely have passengers----but when I do, I think they are old enough to make smart decisions about using the window switches---I don't feel the need to ever "lock" the windows)

 

[blackbeltninja]

Rear fog-light. Everything else is well-used.

-d-

 

[AllMan]

Rear fog-light. Everything else is well-used.

-d-

You must have a Mercedes, Audi, or Jaguar?

 

[Joshua_me]

Hmm...

1) The power lumbar support. My lumbar is just fine, thank you - I don't need that annoying thing punching a hole in my back.

2) The air-conditioned glove box. Who the HELL needs this ? It doesn't keep beer cold enough, and my vehicle registration is fine on it's own. ( )

3) The "windshield washer fluid is low" "dummy light". I don't mind it telling me, but it doesn't need to flash orange all day as if the car is going to explode.

4) The auto windshield wipers coming on when I don't need the frigging windshield wipers. I can push a button guys, it's not that tough.

5) The tire pressure gages telling me I must pull over immediately, only to discover I have 32 psi in my left front tire as opposed to 38.

(How I cheated death, I'll never know....)

 

[yhtang]

By the looks of how some people drive over here, the turning indicator lights never seem to be used by too many drivers.

 

[Jayden]

Ashtray and some other things I have no idea what they do.

 

[Alistair]

The air conditioning, have never even turned it on. Who puts air conditioning on a Jeep Wrangler?

Also have never used the back seat. It has been out of the Jeep and stored in garage for the past three years.

As far as an ashtray and lighter, I haven't seen one in a car in like the last 10 years. They still make them?

 

[tonyboy]

1.. cruise control, never needed it.. I can use my foot to control the gas pedal.
2. sun room, never used on in any of the autos I've owned.
3. Sirius radio (only had it in one car).
4. Bluetooth connection.
5. The button that can readjust the seats for different drivers.. I'm the only driver of my car so never needed that.
6. Multiple CD changer.. Yep, used that once in a great while, like when driving on a long trip, but usually find things on local radio to listen to.
7. Once owned Lincoln Luxury Sport Coupe.. very nice two door car... the back seats each had an ashtray in the next to the door for the back seat passengers... they could open up the little ashtrays and they would light up along with having their own cigarette lighter... But I did not allow smoking in my car, so that was useless... but the car did drive very well..

 

[palbert]

The radio and sound thing. Dome light - can't figure how to work it. That stupid donut tire - went ahead and bought the 5th regular tire plus have 5 snow tires.

 

[healingduck]

AM radio

....

 

[Paws]

Brakes





I don't have a car

 

[blackbeltninja]

You must have a Mercedes, Audi, or Jaguar?

I wish I had a Jag. My G_d, I'd spend all day having sex with people on the bonnet* if I did. Definitely on my to-do list, both owning a Jag and shagging on it, so hit me up if you're interested to be a participant for when I buy it.

As it is, no. This particular Ninja recently went from being a Toy Soldier** to being a... er... hmmm.... whatever nickname they use for Fiat owners.

-d-
*"Hood" in Americanese
**Toyota owner.

 

[AllMan]

so hit me up if you're interested to be a participant for when I buy it.

As it is, no. This particular Ninja recently went from being a Toy Soldier** to being a... er... hmmm.... whatever nickname they use for Fiat owners.

-d-
*"Hood" in Americanese
**Toyota owner.

Yea, go ahead and put me on the list.
And wow, I didn't know Fiat (Italian cars) had that feature; I thought only the Germans and the Brits cared about the [single] rear fog light (which looks stupid, I never use mine---it makes it look like one of your tail lights is out or dim).

 

[borg69unimatrix]

Cruise control - traffic is such here it's rather pointless.

Rear View Mirror Electronic Tinting - forget I have it.

The CD/Tape player - I listen to the radio.

Side Mirror Defogger/Icer - Rarely ever use it.

Cup Holders - The never REALLY hold anything well.

The Mileage Calculator/Distance Until Empty... Display - I keep it on Direction/Temperature.

The little Cubby for a Garage Door Opener/Sunglasses - No Garage, No Sunglasses.

Fog Lights - Forget I have 'em.

The Tie Down Hooks in the Truck Bed - So far pretty useless where they're situated.

High Beams - Rarely where I can use them without blinding on-coming traffic.

Gears "2", and "1" (after "D") - Pointless for most of the driving I do.

"Over Drive" button - No idea what it's for.