How to Remote Start Your 2021 Nissan Sentra
You can remote start your 2021 Nissan Sentra by pressing the lock button on your key fob and then holding the engine start button for two seconds.
Written by Ethan Moser
Edited by Pat Roache
To remote start a 2021 Nissan Sentra, press the lock button on your Nissan Intelligent Key, then press down on the engine start button for at least two seconds until your parking lights come on.
- Remote engine start is standard technology on the top two trim levels of the 2021 Nissan Sentra.
- The Nissan Sentra remote start function can be activated with the key fob or on the NissanConnect Services app.
- Make sure your Nissan is parked in a well-ventilated area away from flammable materials before activating remote start.
- Remote engine start is standard technology on the top two trim levels of the 2021 Nissan Sentra.
- The Nissan Sentra remote start function can be activated with the key fob or on the NissanConnect Services app.
- Make sure your Nissan is parked in a well-ventilated area away from flammable materials before activating remote start.
2021 Nissan Sentra models with remote start
The Nissan Sentra comes standard with keyless entry and remote engine start on the top two trims:
- 2021 Nissan Sentra SV
- 2021 Nissan Sentra SR
The entry-level 2021 Nissan Sentra S only comes with keyless entry, but current owners may be able to
add a remote start kit
—check compatibility before purchasing!How to remote start your 2021 Nissan Sentra
Owners can have two options to remote engine start their 2021 Nissan Sentra:
- Using their Nissan Intelligent key fob
- Using theNissanConnect Services app
Keep in mind: Nissan’s remote start technology should work up to 200 feet away from your Sentra. However, we suggest being 100 feet or closer for the best results.
To start your Nissan Sentra with the key fob:
- Tap the lock button
- Press and hold the engine start button for at least two seconds
- Wait for the parking lights to flash and the engine to start
To remote start your Sentra using the NissanConnect app:
- Download “NissanConnect Services” from your device’s app store
- Register with NissanConnect Services and open a MyNISSAN Owner Portal account
- Set up a PIN and enter your Sentra’s VIN number to begin the pairing process
- Find and enter the pairing code displayed on your Sentra’s infotainment display
- Activate NissanConnect connectivity
- And voila! You should now be able to remote start your Nissan Sentra from your phone!
In addition to remote engine start: The 2021 Nissan Sentra remote start function will also kick-start automatic climate control and begin heating or cooling the car depending on the exterior temperature.
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How to turn off the 2021 Nissan Sentra with remote start
Press and hold the remote start button: With a single press of the engine start button, your Nissan Sentra will completely power down and its doors will lock.
Nissan Sentra remote start tips and tricks
The Sentra will run for 10 minutes after a remote start and can be restarted once for a maximum 20-minute runtime without being driven. After that, you’ll have to manually start the ignition before you can use the remote start capabilities.
Here are a few more important tips to keep in mind when using the 2021 Nissan Sentra remote start:
- Keep your Nissan Sentra in a well-ventilated area: If you’re planning on remotely starting your Nissan Sentra next time you drive it, be sure you’ve parked in a well-ventilated area to avoid the buildup of toxic carbon monoxide gasses.
- Keep your Nissan Sentra away from flammable material: Additionally, when utilizing remote start, keep your Sentra as far away as possible from flammable materials like dry grass, oil, or grease.
- If your remote start isn’t working: Double check to make sure that all of the doors are shut and locked, that your transmission is in park mode, and that there’s no Nissan key fob in the Sentra.
Key Takeaway Keep your Nissan Sentra in a well-ventilated area away from flammable material before using the remote start feature.
Other Nissan models that have remote start
In addition to the Nissan Sentra, the following Nissan vehicles have featured remote engine start capabilities since the manufacturer introduced the tech in 2019:
- Nissan Altima
- Nissan GT-R
- Nissan Maxima
- Nissan Sentra
- Nissan Versa
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Nissan Titan
- Nissan Rogue
- Nissan Rogue Sport
- Nissan Murano
- Nissan Kicks
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FAQs
Which Nissan Sentra’s have remote start?
Nissan’s OEM remote start system is standard technology on the top two trim levels of every new Nissan Sentra since 2019.
How long does remote start take?
The Nissan Sentra remote starter should only take three to four seconds to use, and your engine will remain running for 10 minutes.
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