7. Basic functions for Remote Engine Start ; ADVICE - Page 11

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7. Basic functions for Remote Engine Start 

Engine Start & Stop Function 

The remote control is equipped with 
engine start, engine stop and 
automatic stop (set with timer) 
functions. In addition, the engine 
start operation will perform when 
conditions outlined on page 14 are 
satisfied. The air conditioner / 
heater can be turned on beforehand 
so the cabin of the vehicle can be 
cooled or heated ahead of time.

Rear Defrost Function 

The rear defrost turns on in the 
following situations. 
• When the cabin temperature is 5ºC 
(41ºF) or less, 7 seconds after the 
engine start operation performed on 
the Remote Engine Start. 
• When the rear defrost operation is 
performed on the remote control.   

Engine start 

→

 p.15 

Engine stop 

→

 p.18 

Directions for rear defrost operation 
on remote control 

→

 p.23 

・

 The internal temperature of the vehicle cabin varies slightly depending on the 

installed location of the controller. 

・

 The rear defrost will automatically stop when the engine stops. 

・

 The rear defrost will automatically stop after 15 minutes of operation on some 

vehicle models. 

・

 When the cabin temperature falls to 5

º

C (41

º

F) or less after 7 seconds from the 

engine start, the rear defrost will not turn on automatically. 

・

 The rear defrost cannot be turned off using the remote control. 

・

 On some vehicle models, dash light does not turn on when the rear defrost is 

turned on with the Remote Engine Start. 

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