Press the Canyon's remote-start button twice; the engine runs for 15 minutes, and pressing it twice again adds one additional 15-minute period.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The official 2025 Canyon quick guide marks Remote Vehicle Start as optional; verify the remote-start key-fob button is present.
- Required equipment / service
- Canyon Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4X or AT4X AEV Edition equipped with factory Remote Vehicle Start
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Published availability and qualifications
The official 2025 Canyon quick guide marks Remote Vehicle Start as optional; verify the remote-start key-fob button is present.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Park the truck outdoors, shift to Park, and close the hood, doors and tailgate.
- 02
Press the remote-start button on the key fob twice and confirm the parking lamps respond.
- 03
Press the same button twice again during the active session to add one additional 15-minute period.
- 04
After entering, press the brake and ENGINE START/STOP before driving, or hold the remote-start button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel.
Important limits
- Never run the gasoline engine by remote start in an enclosed garage.
- The truck must still be started normally inside before it can be driven.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the command is ignored, confirm the hood, doors and tailgate are closed and move within fob range.
- ✓If the permitted extension was already used, complete a normal engine start before attempting a new remote cycle.
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Getting to Know Your 2025 GMC Canyon - Remote Vehicle Start
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