There is a learning curve getting used to a new car
By snowy
@snowy22315 (188396)
United States
April 24, 2025 1:39pm CST
Last night I was having trouble with both the rear entry and the gas cap. I am a little low on gas, and would have had to get some last night running around. This AM I got the back part of the vehicle open, but it wouldn't start right away which unnerved me. Then got it started just need the right technique nothing wrong with the car, and had to go the garage for help with the gas cap which of course easily opened there so I felt stupid. I still haven't found the switch for the gas door, even though there is supposed to be one. I scoured the vehicle and the book that came with it. I am sure it must be there somewhere. Anyway, I should go to a group tonight but I think I have had enough car adventures for today. Don't worry, it'll get easier.
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
24 Apr
It all seems like a big puzzle until you get used to it. One thing I am worried about is that the guy said he would always put sea foam in the car (cleaner whenever he got gas) You have to use that on a full tank of gas. I don't often put that much in it. I was thinking about putting 10.00 in. That won't be enough to fill the tank..I am a bit worried my check engine light will go on. I could ask the guy but I have messaged him a few times already. He is probably gonna tell me to go away.
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@MarieCoyle (43123)
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25 Apr
@snowy22315
Oh, those annoying and temperamental engine lights make me so crazy. I hope it doesn't come on!
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
25 Apr
@MarieCoyle I think I am going to add the fuel additive he suggested. That is all I would need to unnerve me is to have the check engine light come on!
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
24 Apr
It,s hasn't been easy so far..Hoping tomorrow will bring no surprises.
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@sallypup (63977)
• Centralia, Washington
24 Apr
@snowy22315 This is exactly why I don't want another car.
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@sallypup (63977)
• Centralia, Washington
25 Apr
@snowy22315 The cost of tires and battery shocked me but otherwise there have been no new noises.
@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
25 Apr
I think I will. All cArs have a different feel, and the bells and whistles are in different places
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@FourWalls (74034)
• United States
24 Apr
Yes, there is! Even getting a newer car of the same model has new things. May I suggest you watch a YouTube video…type in your car make and model and “gas lever” and it should pull up a video to help. Believe me, I’ve used the YouTube garage a lot with my car…and this is my fourth Honda! 
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
24 Apr
I did that with the gas cap because it is strange too. You would think there would be info in the manual but I don't see it. Well actually there was in the cap, but I didn't see anything for the lever. It is in the trunk it turns out .don't think I will be using it. That's dumb
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@FourWalls (74034)
• United States
25 Apr
@snowy22315 — that’s kind of a dumb place to put it. 
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
25 Apr
@FourWalls I know. Who is going to go to all thetrouble to open it from there?
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
25 Apr
Ha, I liked how i accidentally turned the rear wiper on, and couldn't get it off right away. Of course it was a bright sunny day. I probably looked crazy.
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@JudyEv (351588)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Apr
@snowy22315 When we were between cars and motor-homes etc the headlights were on one side of the column and the wipers on the other. We were always turning on the wrong ones.
@MarieCoyle (43123)
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25 Apr
It took me forever to get all the bells and whistles figured out this last time. My last vehicle, I had for years and years--a Jeep. (I've had several Jeeps over the years) and it was pretty simple. Heat/AC, stereo/radio, etc...now cars have screens and back up cameras and all kinds of gizmos--and mine is simple compared to some of them out there.
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
25 Apr
I know..the whole fuel gas stuff on this is weird.
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@Juliaacv (53159)
• Canada
24 Apr
We have a push button start on our Tiguan.
It wasn't hard for me to get used to, it was the button on the console across from it that took me a few times to get used to. It took my husband longer though, so that made me feel good.
The car shuts off if it is idling and not in motion, but there is a button on the console that you can shut that feature off, as it is annoying in my books, and unnecessary.
I still don't use the heated mirrors because although I can turn them on, I am not certain that I know how to turn them off and I wouldn't want to drain the battery.
You're in better shape than I am, and our SUV is 3 years old already.
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
24 Apr
Yikes, I read something about the lever for the gas cap being in the trunk..who would put it there? If that,s the case, I won't be using it!
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
24 Apr
This is I imagine it will be OK though once I get used to it.
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@snowy22315 (188396)
• United States
24 Apr
Oh yeah,,,I am sure it does... I had accidentally turned on my rear wiper and it took me a few minutes to get that sorted too.
. I had accidentally turned on my rear wiper and it took me a few minutes to get that sorted too.1 person likes this
