Where is the mechanical key ignition slot for the Geely Boyue?
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Boyue does not have a mechanical key slot; the mechanical key can only be used to unlock the doors. The usage of the mechanical key for the Boyue is as follows: In the center console where the cup holders are located, lift the anti-slip mat at the bottom of the cup holder to reveal a key icon. Place the mechanical key on the spot with the key icon to start the car. If you are concerned about the remote key running out of battery, you can purchase a spare battery in advance. Additional Information: Features of the Geely Boyue car key: 1. Lock button. 2. Trunk release button. 3. Unlock button. 4. Mechanical key (for base models). 5. Key assembly.
I've been driving the Geely Boyue for several years. The mechanical key ignition slot is quite hidden, located just below the right side of the steering wheel, usually covered by a small plastic cap. You need to use the end of the mechanical key or your fingernail to pry open the small silver cap at its notch, and the cap will pop off. Inside, there's a silver keyhole. Remember to press the brake pedal, insert the mechanical key, and turn it all the way to the right to start the car. Just a reminder, this feature is mainly for emergencies, like when the smart key runs out of battery. After using it, don’t casually leave the mechanical key in the cup holder—my wife did that last time, and we spent a long time looking for it. The safest place is to put it back in the center console box.
The mechanical keyhole on the Boyue is a bit convoluted in the manual. The key steps are just two: There's a square cover with a small notch on the plastic trim panel to the right of the steering wheel—press down hard to pop it open! The exposed metal hole is the starting position. The crucial point is that you must fully depress the brake pedal when using it to start, the same logic as with keyless ignition. Last time, my neighbor couldn't figure out the location after his key battery died and was sweating bullets. One more thing: leaving this hole exposed daily can accumulate dust, so remember to snap the cover back after starting. Also, don't casually stuff the mechanical key into the door panel storage compartment—it's even harder to fish out if it falls in.
A veteran driver with ten years of experience in the Boyue tells you that starting the car with a mechanical key isn't complicated at all. Locate the silver-gray decorative panel on the right side of the steering column—there's a small square cover about the size of a fingernail. Pry it open firmly to reveal the keyhole, then insert the key and turn it to the right just like you would with a house key, while pressing the brake pedal with your right foot. Honestly, though, most owners today have never used this feature—except for that one time during a self-drive trip to Tibet when the key fob froze in the cold. Just remember to snap the cover back on after using the spare keyhole, or it might rattle while driving on bumpy roads.
