2018 L.H.D

Remote engine start

Remote engine start
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On cold winter days or hot summer days, you can enjoy a comfortable temperature right from the very start of your trip.

With "Remote engine start," the vehicle's engine can be started remotely using the vehicle's key. When the engine is started, the passenger compartment is heated up or cooled down to a comfortable temperature. The maximum running time is 15 minutes. The engine can then be started remotely once more.

Application1

Part. No.Description
3065984216-, AUT, 4-cyl., Gasoline, 1.5
3065984214-, AUT, 4-cyl., Gasoline, 2.0, B4204T9, B4204T10, B4204T11, B4204T12, B4204T15, B4204T19
3065984214-, AUT, 4-cyl., Diesel, 2.0
+ Alarm system, for vehicles without Alarm.
+ Owner's manual2
Part. No.
31373952

Facts and advantages

  • The engine can be remotely started with the vehicle's key.

  • The passenger compartment is preconditioned upon departure.

  • Upon activation, the same temperature settings are applied as when the vehicle was parked.

Technical data

Range:

PCC key (6 buttons on the key)

Up to 100 m (328 ft) if unimpeded

Standard key (5 buttons on the key)

Up to 20 m (65.6 ft) if unimpeded

Note!

For vehicles of model year 2012 with "Personal Car Communicator" (key with six buttons), there is no light indication that the engine has been started – no light illuminates on the remote key.

Note!

"Remote engine start" cannot be combined with "Remote start for fuel-powered heater."

"Remote engine start" cannot be combined with "Electric hybrid, preconditioning."

  1. Ordered according to separate procedures and downloaded using VIDA.
  2. From model year 2013 onwards, the owner's manual is included in the vehicle's user manual.
Last updated: 3/7/2024