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To start your
Toyota Tacoma
remotely, press and release the key fob’s lock button, then press and hold the lock button for three seconds. The turn signal will then flash multiple times before the engine starts. It’s important to be sure your car is in a well-ventilated spot lest you encounter a buildup of carbon monoxide fumes that can be dangerous.There’s nothing worse than running late to work on a frigid morning, only to remember you need to warm up the car in advance. Bundling up and scraping off the door to gain access to the inside is going to take even more time. But thanks to the greatest invention of mankind (probably), remote start will save the day.
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How to remote start your Toyota Tacoma
The Tacoma remote start will work within 800 feet, but the closer you can get, the higher the success rate. Once you are within range, follow these steps to start your Tacoma:
Starting the car
- Press and hold the lock button. Do this for three seconds.
- Wait for your Tacoma to flash its turn signal. Once the lights flicker on, you’re good to go!
Your Toyota will stay running for up to 10 minutes after you start it remotely. When that time expires, the engine will automatically turn off. The Tacoma will start at the temperature controls set when the vehicle last turned off, so make sure you think ahead if you plan to start it remotely the next day.
Turning off the engine
- Press the unlock button on the key fob.
- Press and hold the lock button for two or more seconds.
That’s it! If you turned on your Tacoma and then changed your mind, it’s easy to turn off the car. Your Tacoma will turn off and you can stay home and do Zoom calls all day.
Toyota Tacoma remote start tips and tricks
Hold up one minute. Before you start your Toyota Tacoma from the comfort of your living room, here are a few helpful tips:
- Repeat the start-up process before ten minutes is up to keep the engine running.
- Only use remote start if your Toyota Tacoma is outside due to the risk of toxic carbon monoxide buildup. If you must use the garage, open the garage door.
- Don’t remote start your Tacoma near flammable material. It might go without saying, but if your vehicle is surrounded by anything flammable, it’s best to move to a safer location.
- Remote start only works if there is no key fob in the Tacoma.
Key Takeaway Before using remote start on your Tacoma, make sure the area is clear of debris and is well-ventilated.
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Which Toyota models come with remote start?
Starting at the beginning of 2022, Toyota removed the remote start function from physical key fobs and is rolling out a smart remote start feature through Toyota Connected Services, but you’ll have to pay for it.
Remote start will work on key fobs from Toyotas built from 2018 to 2020, but they will be deactivated after three years.
The Tacoma isn’t the only Toyota model with the ability for remote start. Each of these Toyotas have remote start technology:
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