How do I Know If My Honda Civic Has Remote Start?

If you’re not sure whether your Honda Civic has a remote start, you’ve come to the right place. 

Here are some ways to determine if your Honda Civic has remote start:

• Check the key fob: If your Honda Civic has remote start, the key fob will have a remote start button. Look for a button with an icon that looks like a car with an arrow pointing away from it.
• Check the owner’s manual: The owner’s manual will have information on whether or not your Honda Civic has remote start. Look for a section on the key fob or remote start system.
• Check the vehicle’s features: If your Honda Civic has a touchscreen display, there may be a section in the settings menu that shows whether or not the vehicle has remote start. Look for a section on vehicle settings or remote start.
• Check with a Honda dealer: If you are still unsure whether or not your Honda Civic has remote start, you can contact a Honda dealer and provide them with your vehicle’s VIN number. They can tell you whether or not your vehicle has remote start and provide you with more information on how to use it.

Which Honda Civic Models Have a Remote Start?

Here are the year models of Honda Civic that have remote start:

• 2019 Honda Civic sedan, coupe, or hatchback comes standard with remote start.
• 2021 Honda Civic sedan has remote start available in the EX, EX-L, and Touring trims.
• 2021 Honda Civic hatchback has remote start available in the EX and Sport Touring trims.
• 2021 Honda Insight has remote start available in the EX and Touring trims.
• 2023 Honda Civic sedan has remote start available on select trims.
• 2016-2021 Honda Civic models can have remote start installed as an aftermarket accessory.

How does the remote start feature work in Honda Civic?

Here is how the remote start feature works in a Honda Civic:

1. Before using the remote start feature, make sure the vehicle is locked and the engine is off.
2. Press and hold the remote start button on the key fob for at least two seconds. 
3. The car’s lights will flash twice, and you will hear a beep to confirm that the engine has started.
4. Once the engine has started, you can enter the vehicle and drive as normal.
5. To turn off the engine, press the brake pedal and push the engine start/stop button.