What is the remote start distance in meters?
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2021 CR-V remote start distance is 10 meters. Remote start refers to starting the engine remotely via the key fob. The principle is quite simple: the vehicle starts the engine based on the signal received from the remote key. The remote start function has certain limitations for the vehicle itself, the most important being that it can only be installed in automatic transmission models. CR-V remote start operation method: First press the lock button, then hold the HOLD button. When the turn signals flash six times consecutively, it indicates that the engine has been successfully started remotely. The air conditioning will automatically turn on with internal circulation and adjust the cabin temperature based on the external temperature. A distance of 30 meters is no problem. Precautions for using CR-V remote start: When using it, note that the preheating time should not exceed the manufacturer's limit of ten minutes, and the number of starts 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 operating temperature of above 350 degrees. During this time, the engine produces exhaust gases due to incomplete combustion, which places a significant burden on the three-way catalytic converter. Prolonged use under these conditions can damage the three-way catalytic converter.
I've tested the remote start function on several cars before and found there's really no uniform standard for the effective distance. For ordinary vehicles, around 50 meters is generally reliable, but I once tested my SUV in an open parking lot and it could start from nearly 80 meters away. However, practical usage requires considering signal interference. For example, there's a transformer box near my apartment building, and beyond 30 meters the remote start becomes intermittent. One time in a shopping mall's underground garage, the car wouldn't start even at just 10 meters away through two concrete floors. The newer car models with smartphone app connectivity for remote start are much more practical - last week I started my car two blocks away from my sixth-floor office, and the AC was already cooling when I got in. Remember that the distances stated in manuals are measured under ideal conditions; for daily use, it's best to operate within line of sight.
