09-11-2019, 12:18 PM | #1 |
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What are the operating parameters for the remote start function?
I want to get remote start, but first want to understand how it works. For example our Honda has remote start. On the remote you press the lock button twice and then hold the start button. This starts the car, and it runs for 10 mins. It runs the AC/heat to bring it to 72F. So how does the BMW Remote Start work? Do you need a monthly subscription and have to use the BMW app on the smartphone? Is the temperate setting changable? Does it automatically shut off after X minutes? Any other details you can provide would be good.
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09-11-2019, 01:00 PM | #2 |
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I can speak for our new G05 (X5). You can start it by rapidly pressing the lock button 3x. It will run for 15 minutes before shutting off. You can also start it from the app. where it will also run for 15 minutes before shutting off. There is no monthly subscription for the app.
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09-11-2019, 01:17 PM | #3 |
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Press the lock button 3 times, it'll start the car. Press it 3x again, it'll turn it off. You can set the climate control rules for remote start as well from your settings in the vehicle to get it to a desired temperature when you remote start the car.
Also available is the app (no subscription). You can remote start from there as well, lock, unlock, turn lights on and locate vehicle. |
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09-13-2019, 10:56 AM | #7 |
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I had to enable it in climate control settings in the car, now pressing lock 3x quickly and it starts... range is quite good too, also can schedule from idrive or connected drive app
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