To start your car remotely via the NissanConnect® Services app, simply press and hold the “Start Engine” command until you see the 10-minute timer appear. To cancel the remote start and turn the engine back off, you need only hold down the “Stop” command.

If you’re getting the kids ready for school on a cold winter morning, it can be difficult to find the time to get outside and get the car warmed up before you need to hit the road. Fortunately, many Nissan vehicles come equipped with a remote start feature that allows you to start your car without having to step foot outside!

On the latest models, you can do this through NissanConnect®, an easy-to-use app that acts as a remote command-center for controlling and keeping tabs on your Nissan.

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How to start your Nissan remotely with the NissanConnect® Services app

Using the NissanConnect® app’s remote start feature is incredibly easy. You’ll first need to enroll your vehicle with NissanConnect Services and then download the app from the Apple or Android app store. Once you have the app downloaded, sign in and enter your NissanConnect® Services PIN number.

Now that you have the app open, all you have to do is press and hold down the “Start/Stop” button—located in the center of the screen—for a few seconds to remotely start your Nissan. If the command was successful, you should see a 10-minute timer pop up, indicating the time remaining before the engine automatically shuts itself off.

Keep in mind, however, that you should only ever start your vehicle remotely when it is parked in an open, well-ventilated space, as this will help avoid a potentially hazardous build-up of carbon monoxide.

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How to turn your Nissan off remotely

Whenever you use the NissanConnect® app to remotely start your engine, it will run for 10 minutes before automatically shutting itself off (unless you issue a second start-up or start driving). But if you change your mind about running that errand or turn it on accidentally, you can turn it off remotely by pressing the “Stop” command in the middle of the timer—hold it down for a few seconds and the engine will shut down.

Other NissanConnect® features

Of course, starting your vehicle remotely isn’t the only thing you can do with the app—here are a few other useful features you unlock with NissanConnect®:

Locate your vehicle: In the event that you lose your car in the parking lot or simply forget where you parked, NissanConnect® will allow you to locate it from anywhere, at any time.

Set a curfew: If you’re letting your teen drive your Nissan, you can set specific times that the car needs to be off and parked by—and if the vehicle is driven outside of these scheduled periods, you’ll get a notification.

Receive maintenance alerts: Whenever a Maintenance Indicator Light (MIL) is triggered in your vehicle, the NissanConnect® app will send you a notification via email, text, or through the app.

Unlock/lock doors remotely: Use your smartphone to unlock or lock all four doors and your trunk.

Vehicle health reports: Provides you with a detailed monthly performance evaluation and a list of any recent malfunction alerts.

Alarm notification: If your Nissan’s factory installed alarm is ever triggered while you aren’t around to hear it, NissanConnect® will send you a notification via email, text, or through the app.

All of Nissan’s remote services can be accessed via your smartphone or smartwatch.

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Is Nissan’s remote start app free?

Regrettably, the NissanConnect® Services app is not free—or rather, the app itself is free, but requires a paid subscription to be of any real use. Nissan is, however, fairly gracious when it comes to the free trial period, which lasts for the first three years after purchasing a 2020 or newer model.

Once the free trial ends, you’ll have to pay anywhere from $11.99 to $24.99 a month—depending on whether you buy the Standard, Premium, or Premium Plus package—if you want to continue using the NissanConnect® app and its features.

Which Nissan vehicles have remote start?

Unfortunately, not all Nissan vehicles are eligible for the remote start/stop feature, though it is available on certain trim levels on most vehicles manufactured after 2012. It should be noted, however, that most Nissan vehicles equipped with remote start can only be started using the key fob, rather than your smartphone via the NissanConnect® app.

Look to the table below for a complete breakdown of Nissan vehicles with remote start capabilities.

Model	Available on (model years)	2022 trim levels with optional smart device remote start
Nissan Altima	2007 and newer	SL & Platinum
Nissan Kicks	2018 and newer	None (only fob remote start)
Nissan Maxima	2016 and newer	None (only fob remote start)
Nissan Murano	2015 and newer	Platinum
Nissan Pathfinder	2013 and newer	SV, SL, & Platinum
Nissan Rogue	2017 and newer	None (only fob remote start)
Nissan Rogue Sport	2017 and newer	SL
Nissan Sentra	2020 and newer	None (only fob remote start)
Nissan Titan	2017 and newer	Platinum Reserve & PRO-4X w/ Convenience Package
Nissan Versa	2020 and newer	None (only fob remote start)

Key Takeaway: If your Nissan is from 2016 or newer, chances are it can be started remotely and is compatible with the NissanConnect® Services app. Check at your local dealership if you’re unsure.

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