Honda Remote Start Info
The remote start feature available in many new and recent Honda models provides Tampa Honda drivers with additional convenience. Whether you want to let your Honda Accord cool to beat the summer heat or warm up your Honda Pilot for a bit during the off seasons, this feature makes starting or stopping your vehicle that much easier. Learn more about how to use Honda remote start technology in your Honda sedan or SUV and which models come with it from the automotive experts at Tampa Honda.
How Does Honda Remote Start Work?
So, how does the Honda remote start feature work? This feature can start your vehicle’s engine from up to 400 feet away. Your Honda remote start system is also connected to settings like automatic climate control, if this is offered in your model or configuration. When you use the remote start function to turn your car on or off, this will automatically do the same for your air conditioner and heating wire as long as the ambient temperature in your car is low. For added convenience and comfort, certain models with the Honda remote start feature will have their climate control automatically activated to 72 degrees.
How to Start and Stop Your Car With Honda Remote Technology
No matter if you’re using your Honda Accord remote start or automatically starting your Honda CR-V from afar to get back on Wesley Chapel roads, the process remains the same. Plus, using this feature to shut down your vehicle’s engine is even easier so you’ll never miss a beat. While the Honda remote start feature does make starting your car from farther away easier, there are some things to keep in mind to keep your vehicle safe and secure. Here two quick guides on how you use the Honda remote start features along with some helpful tips:
Starting the Engine
- Press the Lock button, then press and hold the Engine button within 5 seconds to remotely start the engine.
- The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the run time for another 10 minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
- While the engine is running, the climate control system adjusts the cabin temperature, the security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain off.
Stopping the Engine
- Press and hold the Engine button.
- The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes, or if any door is open without using the remote or smart entry.
Honda Remote Start Tips
- Never use the remote starter with the car parked in a garage or other areas with limited ventilation.
- Do not start the engine with the remote starter before removing a body cover. The engine and exhaust heat can cause a fire.
- Do not start the engine with the remote starter near flammable material such as grease, oil, wood, paper, dead grass, etc.
Which Models Come with Honda Remote Start?
As more Wesley Chapel customers search for convenience in their next Honda, here’s quick breakdown of all the models that come with Honda remote start technology as one its many impressive standard features:
- Honda Civic Sedan
- Honda Civic Coupe
- Honda Civic Hatchback
- Honda Insight
- Honda Accord Sedan
- Honda Accord Hybrid
- Honda CR-V
- Honda Pilot
- Honda Ridgeline
- Honda Odyssey
Learn About More Honda Features at Tampa Honda
Now that you know more about how to use Honda remote start, keep moving in your Honda on St. Petersburg roads. Check out more helpful guides on exclusive Honda features at Tampa Honda, and if you have any questions our service team is here to help. Browse our inventory of new and pre-owned Honda models for sale, and take advantage of this exciting feature today. Contact us today for more information on your Honda CR-V or Honda Civic remote start feature and to schedule a visit to our Honda dealership in Tampa!