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  1. hybridsrules

    hybridsrules Junior Member

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    Does anyone know of an available remote engine start for the Prius Prime? My dealer says one is not available. I live in the northeast and had an official Toyota one installed in my 2011 Prius III and I loved it. Especially in the winter. It was integrated into my Prius remote too so it was handy. Why wouldn't one be available? Is there something about the Prime that makes it not feasible? Does anyone have one? Is it Toyota dealer installed or aftermarket?
     
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    What for? The engine doesn't need to start to start the HVAC system, heating and cooling.
     
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    If you would have spent a few more bucks and bought the Advanced Model, you would be able to warm or cool up/off your car with the remote Entune App.:D
     
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    To answer the question why, I know my son needed to get remote start in his 2015 Prius v because at some outdoor dog shows he leaves his dogs in the car with the AC running.
    Factory remote start was less expensive than the port installed option.

    That is one use case I am aware of.
     
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    I have the Premium model. I don't have that option.
     
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    But I didn't get the Advanced model. I got the Premium. So not all that helpful to tell me what I should have done. LOL.
     
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    It's on your keyfob. I think all the models have it.
     
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    It is on my fob but it is not an active feature. It's only for the Advanced Model. I have verified this in the manual and online and with the dealer.
     
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    This underlines the importance of a good dealer/salesman network in order to maximize customer satisfaction. Toyota is content to survive IN SPITE of their dealers instead of dealers being helpful partners.
     
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    Show me in the manual where it says that. I can find no such statement.

    The smartphone-linked remote A/C is Advanced only, through SmartConnect. The Keyfob version is available on all models, as far as I'm aware.
     
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    If that is true @bwilson4web should be able to verify on his Prime Plus.
     
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    Why are you arguing with me? It is NOT an active feature on the Plus or Premium models. Trust me. If it worked I would not have posted asking about a remote engine start.
     
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    Because I can't find that in the manual, and the technical handouts aren't entirely clear on whether "Remote A/C" (only in the Advanced) is only for the Smartphone-linked version.
     
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    Yeah...that's the Smartphone-linked version. It only works on the Advanced. That's not what I'm talking about. I have an Advanced and can't use that system because I haven't signed up for Entune or Safety Connect. The button on the key fob works for me. I guess I'm still not sure that button doesn't work in the other two versions.

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    Just please trust me that it is NOT an active feature for the Plus or Premium trims. ONLY the Advanced. It's a button on the remote probably for the sake of not having multiple remotes across trim lines but it does NOT work. I wish it did. Now I need a solution to my problem if anyone can help me.
     
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    Since the manual does not say it is unavailable, perhaps there is an issue with your car? Just another thought. I have no idea on the correct answer.
     
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    https://www.toyota.com/priusprime/ebrochure READ the section on the Advanced model. It is all there in black & white.
     
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    Then something is broken, because Bob Wilson reports it working on his Plus: Keyfob A/C button works | PriusChat

    Also, that brochure specifically calls out Remote A/C System as being present on the Plus, and the Premium inheriting it from the Plus.
     
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    Well can someone tell me how it works? I was told it didn't by the dealer. The dealer and I even tried it while doing the walk through on the day i was picking it up. How do I use it then? Can Bob Wilson tell me either through this message or PM directly? I will fiddle with it tomorrow.
     
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