Gunner Asch wrote:

Many vehicles these days do NOT use keys. The car in question didnt
have a key..but a "start button"..and to shut it down requires one to
press it for up to 4 seconds.


Actually you just have to pust the button with the brakes applied. And he
most likely was stomping on the brakes to slow down the car. So he probably
did not push the off button.

How long do you have to hold it (button) to kill the engine?

This is something Id LIKE to know..just in case someday it happens to
me.

You need to push the button 5 times within 2 seconds. Repeat as necessary.

:^)