Can the BMW X3 be started with a mobile phone?

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MaggieLynn
07/29/25 9:37pm
The BMW X3 cannot be started with a mobile phone as it does not have a remote start function. General method for remote start: Press and release the lock button, then immediately hold the engine start button for about 4 seconds. The remote door lock transmitter can be used to start the engine remotely from outside the vehicle. Additionally, the Verano car key can also remotely lock, unlock doors, start remotely, and cancel remote start. Precautions for using remote start: When using remote start, note that the preheating should not exceed the manufacturer's limit of ten minutes, and the number of times should not exceed two. This is because the engine warms up much more slowly when idling in place compared to normal driving, and the three-way catalytic converter takes a long time to reach its working temperature of over 350 degrees. During this time, the exhaust gases produced by incomplete combustion place a significant burden on the catalytic converter, which can damage it over time.
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