Yes, this has happened to me several times. I ended up getting a case for the key fob that covers up that button, but I wish I could just disable it. Or VW could take a clue from every other fob out there and recess the button to prevent this issue.
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What's happening in my pocket? (Panic Car Alarm)
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Is that a fob in your pocket or .... 
Yes, disconcerting when this happens. In one of the VW videos they show a place in the console to store the fob but I too prefer to keep it on me.
Obviously a situation where the fob designer was going more for smooth aesthetics and didn't consult the human factors engineer?
Yes, disconcerting when this happens. In one of the VW videos they show a place in the console to store the fob but I too prefer to keep it on me.
Obviously a situation where the fob designer was going more for smooth aesthetics and didn't consult the human factors engineer?
Is needing a panic button while the car is moving a legitimate use case for this? I'm really surprised they would allow it in the programming.Is that a fob in your pocket or ....
Yes, disconcerting when this happens. In one of the VW videos they show a place in the console to store the fob but I too prefer to keep it on me.
Obviously a situation where the fob designer was going more for smooth aesthetics and didn't consult the human factors engineer?
Hmm, do you mean that space in the cupholder? VW really should have made another dedicated space for the key fob...Is that a fob in your pocket or ....
Yes, disconcerting when this happens. In one of the VW videos they show a place in the console to store the fob but I too prefer to keep it on me.
Obviously a situation where the fob designer was going more for smooth aesthetics and didn't consult the human factors engineer?
Then isn’t it the same as putting a key in the ignition? One doesn’t have to use it but having a dedicated fob holder would seem counter intuitive to how fobs are used in many case. My current vehicle is keyless and the fob stays in my pockets for the moment I walk out the door till I come back In most cases. Then again the fobs I have aren’t pocket dialling…
As part of the extended warranty pitch from my dealer (that I declined) they claimed these keys are like $800US to replace. So... you first
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Ha. I'm sure they warned you about the extremely high maintenance cost of EVs, too!As part of the extended warranty pitch from my dealer (that I declined) they claimed these keys are like $800US to replace. So... you first
Not long ago, I bought an extra key fob for my 2017 Golf. It was $153.90 from my dealer (including cutting the physical key and pairing the fob). I wouldn't be surprised if the ID.4 key costs more, but not 5 times more.
i have the luck of owning a European one, so i don't have the stupid alarm buttonAs part of the extended warranty pitch from my dealer (that I declined) they claimed these keys are like $800US to replace. So... you first
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