The Nissan Altima is a great car if you want a reliable and affordable ride with all your most coveted creature comforts. One of the best features of the Altima is the remote start. Nissan has made this feature very easy to use. With just a few simple steps, you can be on your way. If you’re not familiar with the Nissan Altima or how to remote start it, don’t worry, as we’ll walk you through it. Our informative guide will give you a step-by-step process on how to use the Nissan Altima’s remote start. We will also explain how to extend the runtime of your remote start and share some of the other great features of the Nissan Altima.

For many drivers, the ability to start their car from a distance is a must-have feature. Fortunately, the Nissan Altima comes standard with remote start. This feature allows you to start your car using only your key fob from the comfort of your home, while approaching your car in a parking lot, when leaving the store, or anywhere else within range. This comes in handy on those cold winter mornings or hot summer days when you don’t want to get into a sweltering car or one that’s covered in snow.

The remote start feature can also be useful in other situations. For example, if you forget to turn off your headlights, you can start your car and turn them off remotely without going outside. It can also be helpful if you need to leave your car running for a short period, such as when you’re getting groceries out of the trunk. You can even use it for security purposes. If you think that someone is trying to break into your car, you can remotely start the engine and scare them off.

Using the Nissan Altima remote start is easy and takes only a few steps. However, before trying to start your Altima remotely, you should make sure it checks all the following boxes:

The transmission is in “Park.” All doors are closed and locked. The hood is shut. There is enough fuel in the tank. All windows are up. Climate control is off. All warning lights on the dash are off. You have the Nissan Intelligent key.

Assuming that everything is in order, here’s how to remote start your Nissan Altima:

Ensure your Nissan Altima is within view. The first step is to make sure that your Nissan Altima is within sight. This is important because you must be able to see your car when it starts to ensure that everything’s working properly. Press and hold the lock button. On the key fob, press and hold the lock button (which resembles a locked padlock), regardless of whether your Nissan Altima is locked or unlocked. Press and hold the start button. Within five seconds of pressing the lock button, press and hold the start button (which looks like a circle with an arrow on end) for at least two seconds. Your Nissan’s engine should start, the parking lights will turn on, and climate control will activate. At this point, you can let go of the start button.

And that’s it. Your Nissan Altima’s engine is now running and will stay on for 10 minutes before automatically shutting off. To cancel the remote start before it expires and turn off the engine, simply press the start button again and hold for two seconds or until the parking lights turn off.

Here are a couple of additional tips to keep in mind when using the Nissan Altima remote start:

If the battery in your key fob is running low, you may not be able to activate the remote start. In this case, you’ll need to replace the key fob battery. You should keep in mind that if you open one of the doors, the Nissan Altima’s remote start will cancel, and the engine will turn off.

One great feature of the Nissan Altima’s remote start is that you can extend the run time. By default, the engine will turn off after 10 minutes. However, if you want to keep it running longer, you can do so by pressing the start button again within those 10 minutes. This will extend the run time by an additional 10 minutes. You can do this once for a total run time of 20 minutes.

For instance, if you’re getting groceries out of the trunk and want to keep your car running so that the air conditioning (or heater) stays on, you can perform the extension about six minutes after the initial start for a total run time of 16 minutes. This will give you enough time to unload your groceries and get into the car without the engine turning off.

In addition to remote start, the Nissan Altima comes packed with a ton of other great features that make it a top choice in the midsize sedan segment. These features include:

Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Optional NissanConnect Services with remote start, door unlock, and stolen vehicle tracking. Optional ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous driving system. Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. Brilliant fuel economy ratings. Spacious and comfortable interior. User-friendly infotainment system. Excellent safety scores.

The Altima comes standard with a variety of driver assistance technologies, including blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. These features can help to make driving in traffic or on busy roads safer and less stressful for you. The Altima also has many premium features, including heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a nine-speaker Bose premium audio system. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly sedan or a comfortable cruiser, the Nissan Altima has what you need.

The Nissan Altima remote start is a great feature that can come in handy in different situations. By following the steps above, you can easily start your car from a distance and enjoy its convenience and comfort. Nucar Nissan of Norwood is your number one destination for all things Nissan. We have a wide selection of new and used Nissan models in stock, and our team is ready to assist you with all your automotive needs. Contact us today to learn more about the Nissan Altima or schedule a test drive with us.