[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by Petrol Head

I've had my Camaro for 5 months but I just realized now, there's no way to clutch start it if the battery is dead. It requires both the clutch AND the brake to be pressed to start. Of course applying the brake will stop the momentum of the transmission turning the clutch thus not being able to crank the engine. Also, the push button start eliminates the possibility of engaging accessory mode mechanically. On old cars you turn the key to acc mode, and even if the car is completely dead the accessory circuit is connected and will provide power to all the systems once the alternator starts turning.

With a push button start, acc mode is engaged electronically. You can't even manually override it.

Modern technology. Sheesh

One thing I’d like to point out: the brake doesn’t have to be pressed to start the manual cars, but clutch does.