Learn how to use Honda Remote Engine Start in select models with this quick step-by-step guide and add to your automotive experience. Visit the Earnhardt Honda inventory today to find a Honda car, truck or crossover equipped with remote start! In this article, we can tell you:
- How Does the Honda Remote Starter Work
- Will the Remote Starter Adjust the Temperature
- How Long Does the Car Run with a Honda Remote Starter?
- How is the Battery Protected During a Remote Start?
- Honda Remote Start Tips for Safety
- Where is Information on Your Specific Remote Starter?
How does Honda Remote Starter Work?
A remote starter is a radio-controlled device. It is coded to reach out to your vehicle and to start the engine while you are still some distance away, such as your home, workplace or parking lot.
The first 2-way remote start systems were introduced in the 1980s, long before computers took over car systems. The change over from keyed ignition to keyless ignition has made it easier than ever to include lock and unlock, climate control, trunk release and similar functions on a long range remote. Car starting is a logical function to add to a keyless entry remote.
Push button start, for instance, doesn’t have the mechanical parts that a keyed ignition would have. This allows sensors to direct its action more easily. Likewise, the temperature controls on many Hondas have been automated. That’s allowed remote car starters to become more sophisticated. You can cool the cabin on our hot summer days or warm it up if you have ventured to northern climes.
Should You Get an After Market Starter?
A remote starter must have the ability to bypass your car’s anti theft devices. As such, it is always preferable to have a factory remote starter that is purchased through your Honda dealer. The manufacturer really discourages after-market remote start kits due to possible harm to Honda models.
Will the Remote Starter Adjust the Temperature?
Depending on the make/model/year, your remote starter can cool or heat the cabin. In some cases, starting your vehicle should start your air conditioning or heater, assuming the temperature in the car is below the set temperature. Some Honda remote starters will automatically activate the HVAC system to bring the temperature up or down to 72 degrees.
How Long Does the Car Run with a Honda Remote Starter?
The Honda will run for ten minutes. If you wish, you can extend it another ten minutes.
How is the Battery Protected During a Remote Start?
To protect the battery, the engine and climate system are running as well as the security system. However, the lights and other accessories remain off to prevent any unnecessary drain on the battery.
Honda Remote Start Tips
- Never start your car in a confined space without sufficient air circulation.
- If starting your car in a garage, the door should be up to ensure adequate ventilation.
- To avoid fire, don’t use a remote starter if the vehicle is under a tarp or cover.
- Make sure there are no flammable materials near your car when using the remote starter. This includes oil, grease and chemicals.
Where is Information on Your Specific Remote Starter?
The most likely place to find information on your specific remote starter is to consult your owner’s manual. Fortunately, these are online now from your dealer or brand website. You shouldn’t have to pay a dime for this information!
What Hondas Come with a Remote Starter?
You can get a remote starter on Honda SUVs, including the Honda CR-V, Pilot, and Passport. You can also get it on the Ridgeline midsize truck and the Odyssey minivan. It is available on Honda cars such as the Civic and Accord. Please talk to our staff about which trim levels include this important feature.
How-To Guide to Honda Remote Engine Start
For Starting
Stand Within 400 Feet Of The Vehicle
Press The Lock Button On The Honda Key Fob
Immediately Press And Hold The Remote Start Button For 5 Seconds
Vehicle Lights Will Flash When Your Honda Starts
For Stopping
Stand Within 400 Feet Of The Vehicle
Press And Hold The Remote Start Button For 5 Seconds.
Or, After Ten Minutes The Car Will Turn Itself Off If There Has Been No Activity.
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