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Basic Procedures to Drive a Proton X90 MC1 2026

= START Engine =

To start a Proton X90, you can use the standard push-start button from inside the cabin or use the smart key fob to start the engine remotely from the outside.

Method 1: Starting from inside the Cabin (Standard)

Bring the smart key inside the vehicle with you.
Ensure all doors are completely closed. Fasten your seatbelt.
Shift the gear lever to the Park (P) or Neutral (N) position.
Press and hold down the brake pedal firmly.
Press the "START ENGINE STOP" button located on the dashboard once.

Method 2: Remote Engine Start (From Outside)

If you want to cool down the car before getting in, ensure all doors are closed and locked, and the parking brake is engaged. Then follow these steps:

Short press the "Lock" button on your key fob once.
Within 2 seconds, press and hold the "Remote Start" button (the circular arrow symbol at the bottom) for about 3 to 5 seconds.
The engine will turn on, and the air conditioning will activate automatically to cool down the cabin.
To turn the engine off remotely, simply press and hold the Remote Start button again for 5 seconds.

Emergency Method: (If Key Fob Battery is Flat)

If the car does not detect your key, you can still start the engine using the backup detection area:

Open the center armrest box between the front seats.
Place the flat smart key directly inside the designated emergency induction slot.
Step on the brake and press the "START ENGINE STOP" button as usual.

= STOP Engine =

To stop the Proton X90 engine, you can shut it down from inside the vehicle or turn it off remotely if you started it using the key fob.

Method 1: Stopping from Inside the Cabin (Standard)

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Keep your foot pressed down firmly on the brake pedal.
Shift the gear lever into the Park (P) position.
Pull up the electronic parking brake switch if it does not engage automatically.
Turn off climate control (optional, but good practice)
Press the "START ENGINE STOP" button on the dashboard once.
Check that the instrument cluster screen turns off before exiting.

Method 2: Shutting Down After a Remote Start

If you started the car from outside using the key fob and want to turn it off without entering the vehicle, follow these steps:

Ensure you are within range of the vehicle.
Press and hold the "Remote Start" button (the circular arrow symbol at the bottom of the key fob) for about 5 seconds.
The engine will shut down, the climate control will turn off, and the doors will remain locked.

= Key Fob =

The "secret" or hidden functions of the Proton X90 key fob involve shortcuts designed to control your windows, sunroof*, engine, and tailgate* remotely. (* indicates unavailable for Proton X90 MC1 2026 model)

1. Global Window and Sunroof* Control

You can roll up all your windows (and shut the panoramic sunroof*) from outside the car.

To close everything: Press and hold the "Lock" button on your key fob.
The central locking system secures all four doors immediately.
The windows and sunroof will automatically slide shut.
The motorized exterior side mirrors fold inward automatically.

You can roll down all the windows simultaneously from outside the car.

To open all windows: Press and hold the Unlock button on your key fob.
Make sure the vehicle's engine is turned OFF.
Ensure all vehicle doors and the tailgate are completely closed.
Aim the key fob toward the car and press and hold the "Unlock" button.
Keep holding the button down; all four door windows and the panoramic sunroof* glass (on equipped variants) will slide open together to let trapped heat escape.

2. Proximity Tailgate* Opening (Hands-Free)

The Intelligent Power Tailgate* does not rely on a traditional kick sensor. Instead, it uses a proximity "secret" trick.

How to use it: Stand still within 1 meter of the rear tailgate* while holding the key fob. Wait for about 5 seconds without moving. The car will detect the key, flash its lights, and open the tailgate* automatically without manual intervention.

3. Remote Engine Start and Cabin Cooling

You can cool down the cabin before getting in by starting the engine using the key fob.

The sequence: First, make sure the car is completely locked and the parking brake is engaged. Press the "Lock" button once, then immediately press and hold the circular/loop button for roughly 3 to 6 seconds until the engine starts.

4. Hidden Emergency Mechanical Key

If your key fob battery dies, there is a physical key hidden inside the casing.

How to access it: Press and hold the tiny release button located on the back of the key fob shell, then pull the silver loop to slide out the physical emergency key.

= Electric Parking Brake (EPB) =

The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on the Proton X90 will automatically release when you press the accelerator pedal, but only if specific safety conditions are met.

For the auto-release feature to activate seamlessly without touching the switch manually, you must fulfill these prerequisites:

Driver's Seatbelt Fastened: The car will not auto-release the brake if your seatbelt is unbuckled.
Doors Fully Closed: The driver's door and all other passenger doors must be securely shut.
In-Gear: Your gear shift lever must be placed into Drive (D) or Reverse (R).

If you tap the accelerator while meeting all three conditions, the EPB indicator light on your dashboard will turn off, and the brakes will smoothly disengage. If any condition is missing, the car will resist moving, and a warning message will prompt you to release it manually or buckle up.

= Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) =

It is a convenience feature designed to automatically hold the vehicle stationary after you have come to a complete stop, allowing you to take your foot off the brake pedal.

Activation: Turn it on by pressing the dedicated AVH button near the electronic parking brake.
Conditions: Your driver seatbelt must be fastened for the system to engage.
Indicator Light: A green light shows on your dashboard when AVH is actively holding the car. A red light means there is a system failure.
Release: Gently press the accelerator pedal, and the brakes release smoothly so you can drive away.

= Difference Between EPB and AVH =

It is helpful to note how this interacts with the Auto Brake Hold (AVH) feature:

Auto Brake Hold: Designed for temporary stops (like traffic lights). It engages when you come to a complete stop and releases instantly the moment you touch the accelerator.
Safety Fail-Safe: If you leave the car sitting in Auto Brake Hold for a prolonged period (usually around 10 minutes), the vehicle will automatically shift the load to the Electric Parking Brake to prevent the braking system from overheating. Pressing the accelerator will still release it, provided your seatbelt remains buckled.

= Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers =

To activate the automatic rain-sensing wipers on your Proton X90, you need to physically set the wiper control stalk to the AUTO position.

1. Set the Wiper Stalk to AUTO

Locate the Stalk: Find the wiper control lever on the right-hand side of your steering wheel column.
Shift to AUTO: Move the stalk from the OFF position to the AUTO position.
Confirmation: The instrument cluster display will briefly show a notification confirming that the rain sensor is active.

2. Adjust the Rain Sensitivity

You can customize how much water needs to build up on the windshield before the wipers trigger:

Locate the Dial: Use the textured adjustment ring (sensitivity band) located in the middle of the wiper stalk.
Increase Sensitivity: Rotate the ring upward to make the wipers react faster to lighter rain or mist.
Decrease Sensitivity: Rotate the ring downward if you prefer the wipers to wait for heavier rainfall before wiping.

Safety Note: Always push the stalk back to the OFF position before entering an automatic car wash. If left in AUTO, the car wash brushes or water jets will trigger the wipers, which can severely damage the wiper motors and blades.

3. Wiper Speed Deceleration during Parking (auto-slowdown)

You must enable it via the infotainment system. When active, it automatically reduces the speed of the front wipers whenever the vehicle comes to a complete stop (e.g., at traffic lights).

How to Turn ON Auto-Slowdown

On the central multimedia screen, navigate to Vehicle Settings.
Tap Vehicle.
Select Wiper.
Locate the front wiper speed control interface and toggle ON the speed deceleration setting.

How It Acts in Real Time

When Moving: The front wipers will perform at your manually selected continuous speed or the rain-sensor's default rhythm.
When Stopped: As soon as you park or brake to a complete stop, the system automatically drops the speed down one level (e.g., from continuous to intermittent) to reduce blade wear and noise.
Resuming Drive: The wipers instantly return to their original speed setting the moment you step on the accelerator and move.

= Rear Wiper Controls =

If you need to control the rear wiper manually, use the rotary switch at the very tip of the right-hand steering column stalk:

INT: Intermittent wiping mode.
ON: Continuous wiping mode.
OFF: Fully deactivates the rear wiper.
Washer fluid: Twist and hold the switch all the way up or down to spray washer fluid on the rear window and rear camera lens.

How to Enable Rear Wiper Linkage

To adjust the automatic rear wiper settings on your Proton X90, you must configure the Rear Wiper Linkage Function through the central infotainment screen.

When this feature is enabled, the rear wiper will automatically activate if the front wipers are running and you shift the car into Reverse (R).

Go to the central multimedia display screen.
Open Vehicle Settings.
Select Vehicle.
Tap Wiper.
Toggle the Rear Wiper Linkage Function to ON or OFF according to your preference.

= LED Headlamp System =

The 2026 Proton X90 MC1 retains the same full LED Headlamp System layout as the original model. However, it is crucial to note that Proton completely removed the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) across all variants of the 2026 MC1 model.

Because of this change, Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC) is no longer available, and the high beams must be operated completely manually.

1. Headlamp Stalk Operation Modes

The lighting controls are operated via the lever stalk on the left side of the steering wheel column. Twist the dial at the tip of the stalk to select your mode:

AUTO: Automatically triggers the low-beam headlights and taillights when ambient light drops (e.g., entering tunnels, driving at night, or heavy rain). Available on Prime and Prime X variants.
Position / Parking Lamps: Illuminates the LED daytime running lights (DRLs), taillights, and instrument cluster.
Low Beam Headlamps: Manually overrides the sensors to lock the main low-beam headlights on.
OFF (O): Shuts off all main exterior lighting, leaving only the standard safety LED DRLs active.

2. Manual High Beam Controls

Without the automated camera-based IHBC tracking system:

Flash High Beam: Pull the stalk briefly toward you and release it to flash your high beams.
Continuous High Beam: Push the stalk completely forward (away from you) to keep the high beams running. Pull it back to the center detent to switch back to low beams.

3. Fog Lamps & Welcome Features

Front & Rear Fog Lamps: Controlled using the inner secondary twist ring on the same left stalk.
Follow Me Home: Keep the lighting dial turned to AUTO. The LED headlights will remain powered for a short duration after parking and locking the car to illuminate your pathway.

4. Headlamp Leveling

The headlamp leveling alignment on the Proton X90 is adjusted using a physical manual height adjustment switch (knob) located on the lower dashboard panel to the right of the steering wheel (near your right knee).

As a heavy load or extra passengers lower the rear of the car, the front of the car tilts upward, tilting your LED headlights into the eyes of oncoming drivers. Turning this knob pushes the headlight beams back down toward the road.

The dial features four settings numbered 0 to 3. Set the position according to the current passenger and cargo weight inside your vehicle: