Press Lock and then hold the remote-start button to start a 10-minute cycle, and repeat the sequence during that first cycle to add one more 10-minute period.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2024–2025 U.S. EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trims; not LX.
- Retail trim / version
- EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Sport Touring Hybrid
Does the documented scope match your car?
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for 2024–2025 U.S. EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trims; not LX.
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
Confirm the vehicle is outdoors, in P and powered Off, with the hood, doors and tailgate closed and locked.
- 02
Press Lock on the keyless remote, then immediately press and hold the remote-start button.
- 03
One exterior-light flash shows that the request was sent; six flashes confirm a successful start.
- 04
During the initial 10-minute cycle, press Lock and hold remote start again to request one additional 10-minute cycle.
- 05
Six flashes confirm the extension.
- 06
To enter drive-ready mode, enter with the remote, press the brake and press ENGINE START/STOP or POWER.
- 07
To stop the cycle from outside, hold the remote-start button for about one second.
Important limits
- Never use remote start in a garage or any closed or partly enclosed area because carbon monoxide can accumulate.
- Check local anti-idling and remote-start laws.
- The system will not remote-start a third time without a normal vehicle start.
- Low 12-volt charge, an open or unlocked entry, a non-P gear or system faults can prevent activation.
- A hybrid can cycle its gasoline engine as the vehicle determines necessary.
Quick checks.
- ✓Check that every door, the hood and tailgate are closed and locked and the selector is in P.
- ✓After two remote cycles, start the vehicle normally before another remote request.
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2024 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual — Remote Engine Start
Relevant section or page: Gasoline Owner's Manual, pages 431–433. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official manual2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Owner's Manual — Remote Engine Start ↗
- Official manual2025 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual — Remote Engine Start ↗
- Official resource2024 Honda CR-V InfoCenter — Remote Engine Start ↗
- Official specs2024 Honda CR-V specifications and features ↗
- Official specs2025 Honda CR-V specifications and features ↗
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2023–25 Honda CR-V Useful Tips and Tricks
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