How to Remote Start Your Infiniti QX80

You can use your Infiniti QX80’s remote start by pressing the lock button, then holding the remote start button for three to five seconds.
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Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
To remote-start your Infiniti QX80, press the lock button on your key fob/ Within 5 seconds, press and hold the engine start button for at least 2 seconds, after which the engine will start, the doors will lock, and the parking lights will turn on.
So, you’d like to get into an already-warm Infiniti QX80 on a frigid winter morning? Now you can, with Inifiniti's remote-start function!
We've compiled this guide to walk you through working your Infiniti QX80’s remote-start function so you can hop into a toasty warm (or comfortably cool) Infiniti QX80!
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How to remote start your Infiniti QX80

You (and your key fob) should be within 200 feet of your Infiniti QX80 for the remote-start function to work. Follow these steps to get it started before you set foot outside.
  • Press the lock button on your
    key fob
  • Within 5 seconds, press and hold the engine start button for at least 2 seconds
  • The Infiniti’s doors will lock, the engine will turn on, and the parking lights will turn on
  • You are good to go!
The Infiniti QX80 will stay running for ten minutes before automatically shutting off. To extend this, press the lock button and then press and hold the engine start button for at least 2 seconds.

Turning off the engine

  • Press and hold the engine start button, and the engine will turn off
  • After 2 remote starts, the ignition switch will have to be cycled on, then off before you can use the remote-start function again

Infiniti QX80 remote start tips and tricks

Here are a few helpful hints for when using the Infiniti QX80’s remote-start function:
  • If you don’t want your Infiniti to auto-shut off after 10 minutes, just repeat the opening process to keep it running
  • Only remote-start your vehicle in well-ventilated areas—remote-starting a car in a closed garage can cause a dangerous carbon monoxide buildup
  • Never remote-start a vehicle that’s near flammable materials!
  • The key fob cannot be inside the QX80 if the remote-start function is to work
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Which Infiniti models come with remote start?

The following Infiniti vehicles offer remote-start technology:

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