Remote Engine Start Function

Remote engine start function enables engine to be started from vehicle outside by operating REMOTE ENGINE START button of Intelligent Key.

Engine Start Procedures

Press LOCK button of Intelligent Key, and then within five seconds, press and hold REMOTE ENGINE START button of Intelligent Key for two seconds or more. Engine starts. Engine does not start while the vehicle is in the following status.

All doors are UNLOCK or any door is open.
Hood is open.
A registered Intelligent Key is in passenger room.
Shift position is other than P.
Vehicle security alarm is in operation
Hazard lamp is in operation.

NOTE:

Engine operation status described in the following 2 types
- Normal engine run mode: Ordinary operation status of engine. Driving is allowed.
- Remote engine run mode: Operation status of engine according to REMOTE ENGINE START button operation of Intelligent Key. Driving is not allowed.

During remote engine run mode, the following display is indicated on information display in combination meter.

Display	Display ON condition	Display OFF condition
	During remote engine run mode	Mode switch to normal engine run mode from remote engine run mode

While engine is in operation by Intelligent Key, engine status changes from remote engine run mode to normal engine run mode when push-button ignition switch is operated while brake pedal is depressed. The vehicle becomes available to drive.

Engine Stop Procedures

Press REMOTE ENGINE START button of Intelligent Key. Engine stops. Engine stops when the vehicle status changes to the following status.

Ten minutes are passed since engine start.
Push-button ignition switch is operated.
Hood is open.
Shift position is shifted to a position other than P.
Vehicle security alarm starts to operate.

NOTE: While engine is in operation by Intelligent Key, engine operation time can be extended for ten minutes. To extend engine operation time, press LOCK button of Intelligent Key, and then within five seconds, press and hold REMOTE ENGINE START button of Intelligent Key for two seconds or more.

Operation Area

The remote engine start operating range is approximately 60 m (197 ft.) from the vehicle.