Lose your key fob while driving, and your car probably won't leave you stranded immediately. But switching off the engine could turn a minor mistake into a major headache.
Keyless ignition systems have made starting a car as simple as pressing a button, provided the vehicle detects the correct key fob inside the cabin. But what happens if you accidentally leave the fob behind, perhaps after dropping someone off, or if it falls out of your pocket without you noticing? Can you keep driving, or will your car shut down as soon as it loses the signal?