My biggest complaint about the auto start is that you can’t tell that it is running. Most cars have lights that stay on. Wish the pilot had that feature.


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I have a camera facing the Pilot on my driveway, and I can hear the engine sound and see the exhaust too. But otherwise you can't tell, unfortunately.

 

I just did an experiment to confirm that the lights on the remote do not indicate communication with the vehicle:

I went about 450ft away from the vehicle, and actuated the remote start sequence on my remote with my hand reaching into a steel locker. The lights indicated as usual. Then walked back to the vehicle and confirmed that it had not started.

 

I found a workaround to tell if the Pilot has been remotely started, however, it only works when it’s dark enough for the auto headlight to turn on and only if you can see the Pilot.

If you started the Pilot remotely, and from a distance you can see it but can’t tell if it started, then press the unlock button on the remote. If it started then the headlights and tail lights will turn on, if it’s dark enough for the auto headlights to turn on.

 

Can anyone tell me what the range is of the remote start? I asked my sales person and he said 60 feet, but he seemed uncertain.

 

Manual says 60 yards if no obstructions.

 

Mine seems to work up to 100 to 200 feet, depending on what's in the path - hold the FOB up.