Press Lock, then hold Remote Start for more than two seconds within four seconds; the hazard lights confirm the engine is running.
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Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Telluride when equipped with smart-key Remote Start and automatic transmission.
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- Telluride equipped with smart-key Remote Start
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Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Telluride when equipped with smart-key Remote Start and automatic transmission.
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Step by step.
- 01
Before leaving the vehicle, select the climate setting you want restored at the next start.
- 02
From outside, press the smart key's door-lock button and confirm the hazard lights blink once.
- 03
Within four seconds, press and hold Remote Start for more than two seconds.
- 04
Confirm the engine starts, the hazard lights blink and the climate system resumes its previous setting.
- 05
Press Remote Start again if you need to stop the engine from outside.
Important limits
- Remote Start is equipment-dependent.
- If climate was turned off before the previous shutdown, it will remain off after remote start.
- Never remote-start in an enclosed space where exhaust gases can accumulate.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the engine does not start, press Lock again and begin the Remote Start hold within four seconds.
- ✓If climate does not run, check whether it was switched off before the previous engine shutdown.
- ✓If smart-key range is poor, move away from radio interference and replace a weak key battery.
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2025 Kia Telluride Digital Owner's Manual — Smart Key Remote Start
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