Hello -
Just found this tidbit :
Fatal crash spurs review of Toyota floor mats
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The driver also could have turned off the electronically keyed car by holding down the start switch for three seconds, but that could have locked the steering wheel, turned off the headlights and cut power-assist to the brakes, Lyons said.
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This implies to me that even if he had the presence of mind to press the start switch, he was far from out of the woods. But this could happen with a car with a key also.
CarloSW2