, either press the lock button on your key fob and hold the remote start button, or use the Blue Link Remote Package and your smartphone. Your parking lights will flash, and you’ll be good to go!

Depending on your vehicle’s capabilities, you can remote start your Hyundai Elantra with your key fob of the BlueLink app.
To use the remote start system via the BlueLink feature, you’ll need to pay for a subscription.
Once activated, your Hyundai’s engine will run for 15 minutes before shutting off automatically.

How to remote start your Hyundai Elantra

Depending on what kind of equipment you have, you can remote start your Hyundai Elantra using either your key fob or the Blue Link Remote Package.

Here’s how remote start works with each option.

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Remote start your Elantra with the key fob

Press the lock button on your

key fob

, even if the doors are already locked.

Within four seconds of pressing the lock button, press and hold the remote start button. You’ll need to hold the button down for at least two seconds.

The parking lights on your car should flash after it’s successfully received the command, and the car should start.

Your Hyundai will run for 15 minutes before it shuts itself off. The climate control will run at whatever setting it was on last, so if you’re planning on using your remote start option, you may want to make sure the temp is set where you want it ahead of time.

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Remote start with Hyundai BlueLink

If your new Hyundai comes with the BlueLink feature, you can use your smartphone and the BlueLink app to remote start your car.

Bonus: with the app, you’ll be able to do things like adjust the temperature or turn on your defrosters from your phone.

You’ll need a subscription for the Blue Link Remote Package to use its remote start feature, and it’s only available on push-button-start equipped models with an automatic or dual-clutch transmission and fully automatic temperature control.

To use remote start in BlueLink:

You’ll need to have a PIN to use the app, which you can set up and manage on the

MyHyundai site

Open the app, select remote start, and enter your PIN.

You can set temperature levels and engine duration through the app.

If you don’t have your phone, you can also access these features via the

MyHyundai website

on a computer.

Turning off the engine

Press and hold the remote start button on your key fob, or turn off the engine using the Blue Link feature.

Hyundai Elantra remote start tips and tricks

Here are a few key details about using the remote start in your Elantra to keep in mind before you get going.

Only use remote start if your Hyundai Elantra is in a well-ventilated area like an open garage. Otherwise, you run the risk of toxic carbon monoxide buildup.

Don’t remote start your Hyundai near flammable material. Seems pretty obvious, but just remember to make sure your car is clear of oils, gasoline, or flammable materials.

If you’re using Blue Link, it will only work if the car has been manually started in the past four days.

Key Takeaway: Before you remote start your Hyundai, make sure that the car is in a well-ventilated area and away from any flammable materials. Consult your
Blue Link manual
for more details.

Which Hyundai vehicles come with remote start?

Unlike some other models in the line-up, the 2021 Elantras don’t come with a key fob that has a remote start feature—but you can get the Blue Link Remote Package.

It’s been an available feature on higher-end models and trims since 2011, but it has become standard on many Hyundai models in recent years, including:

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FAQs

How do I know if my Hyundai has remote start?

If you’re not sure if your Hyundai has remote start capabilities, you can always confirm with your local Hyundai dealer.

If you drive an older model Hyundai, you could consider adding an aftermarket remote start kit to give you the capability. Just be aware that certain modifications like this could affect your vehicle’s warranty if it has one.

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