Having driven LBCs (little British cars) for over 40 years, the only way to start the i24 is:
left foot clutch to the floor
right toe on brake, shift to neutral, position right heal over accelerator
turn ignition key to start/push start button - gas as needed
turn lights ON
put top down
disengage emergency brake
go have fun
I drive in the land of NW Washington DC, where a Ford Explorer is considered a small SUV
Anything I can do to make sure that everyone sees me is what I try to do.
It's gotten to be a habit to turn the lights on. When I get out of the car, the lights get turned off - All manually. The mustang with all its electronic and hydraulic components was starting to go and that's why the 124 sits in the driveway. By the time it gets to be 14 years old (2031) my kids will probably take the key away.
till then - lights on all the time - have as much fun as you can legally have every opportunity you get.
Plus, hopefully, this little manual exercise will keep the old gray matter functioning a little longer.