Does the Teana have remote start?
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2021 Teana models all have remote start except for the 2.0LXE Fashion Edition, other versions can be remotely started via the mobile APP. Specific method: Download and install the "Nissan Connect APP" on your phone, click the "Engine" button on the car page, enter the security code or fingerprint verification. If the air conditioning was not turned off before the last shutdown, the Teana can start the engine via the signal sent by the remote key. Remote control functions: Not limited by distance, but it is necessary to ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with good network signal to ensure signal transmission, execute the owner's commands, and update the vehicle status in a timely manner.
I've been driving the Teana for a while now, and it does have remote start functionality, but it depends on the trim level. My high-end version comes with a smart key—just press and hold the small arrow button on the key for about five or six seconds, and the engine roars to life, with the air conditioning automatically turning on at the last setting. Once, when it was minus ten degrees Celsius, I started the car from my balcony to take my kid to school, and by the time I got in, the steering wheel was already warm. However, the base model doesn’t have this feature, so I’d recommend checking the trim specifications before buying. You can also use a smartphone app for remote start, but it requires a connected car network service. Note that the vehicle must be locked, in Park (P), and have sufficient fuel in the tank. One time, a friend accidentally started the car in the garage, leaving it running for twenty minutes—what a waste of gas.
The remote start feature for the Teana depends on the specific model and year. High-end versions after 2016 generally come equipped with it. Last time I helped a friend check the 2.0T Zhixiang version, he tried using the key to start the car, and the air conditioning would run for three minutes first to defog, which is quite practical during the southern rainy season. For smartphone control, you need to download the Nissan Connect app and link it to the vehicle. However, the car must be parked in an area with network signal—underground garages often have connection issues. With the factory system, the doors remain locked after remote start, ensuring good security. Owners of lower-end models who want to add this feature can visit a 4S shop, but they'll need to replace the entire key set with a receiver and the vehicle's computer module, costing around two thousand yuan.
