Remote start security question

[RMoore]

I've been reading lots of posts about pre-conditioning using either the scheduled departure feature or remote start (still not clear to me if these do the same things) and how this is modified by being connected to the charger or not. For times when one is parked somewhere other than home (in public) and not plugged into a charger, is using remote start risky at all from a security perspective? Is the car easier to break into or steal? I would assume the doors stay locked and alarm activated if it was set, but wasn't sure (and don't have the car yet to test).

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[generaltso]

No need to worry. You can’t drive it without the fob, PaaK, or backup start code.

 

[SnBGC]

No need to worry. You can’t drive it without the fob, PaaK, or backup start code.

Agree. Not only can't you drive it....you can't get inside if it is locked.

 

[RMoore]

Thanks both, that's comforting. So is there a difference between remote start and the scheduled departure approach? I've seen conflicting views on that. Other than pre-conditioning, does remote start do anything like make noises or lights go on that don't occur with scheduled departure?

 

[SnBGC]

Thanks both, that's comforting. So is there a difference between remote start and the scheduled departure approach? I've seen conflicting views on that. Other than pre-conditioning, does remote start do anything like make noises or lights go on that don't occur with scheduled departure?

The exterior lights turn on when you remote start. Those remain off with departure times.

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