Beat the Chill (or Heat): Mastering Remote Start in Your 2020 Hyundai Tucson
Let's face it, entering a car that feels like a sauna in summer or an icebox in winter is enough to make you question your life choices. But fret no more, fellow 2020 Hyundai Tucson owner! With the magic of remote start, you can transform your chariot from climate catastrophe to temperature-controlled haven before you even step inside.
How To Remote Start My 2020 Hyundai Tucson |
So, You Wanna Be a Remote Start Jedi?
Here's the lowdown on using this nifty feature like a pro:
Using the Key Fob:
- Lock and Load: Press the lock button on your key fob.
- Channel Your Inner Jedi Master: Within four seconds (think of it as using the Force!), press and hold the remote start button (it's usually the one with a circular arrow). Hold on tight, young Padawan!
- Feel the Force (or the Engine): The red light on your fob will blink, the hazard lights will do a little disco, and – voila! – your engine will roar to life (or purr, depending on your Tucson's personality).
Pro Tip: Make sure you're within a reasonable distance from your car for this Jedi mind trick to work. We're talking about 32 feet, not trying to commune with the engine across galaxies.
QuickTip: Reflect before moving to the next part.
Climate Control Chaos? Not Anymore!
For those with automatic climate control, your Tucson will cleverly adjust the temperature to a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Fancy! Manual climate control users, fear not! Your car will maintain the settings you last used.
But Wait, There's More! (Turning it Off)
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A simple press of the remote start button on your fob will shut down your Tucson. The engine will also automatically turn off after 10 minutes, just in case you get caught up in a lightsaber duel (or, you know, a grocery store run).
Frequently Asked Remote-Start Fun Facts (How-To Edition):
How to Know if My Tucson Has Remote Start?
Check your key fob for a button with a circular arrow. If it's there, you're good to go!
QuickTip: Take a pause every few paragraphs.
How Long Will My Tucson Run with Remote Start?
10 minutes, unless you turn it off first with the fob.
How Far Away Can I Remote Start My Tucson?
Tip: Read slowly to catch the finer details.
Around 32 feet is the sweet spot for the Force... I mean, the signal.
How Does Remote Start Affect My Gas Mileage?
A little bit, but it's generally negligible compared to the comfort of a pre-heated/cooled car.
How Cool (or Warm) Can I Get My Tucson with Remote Start?
Automatic climate control will aim for 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Manual climate control will use your last settings.