In your vehicle, select the Climate menu icon on the menu bar. Then, tap the settings button.
- Select “Pre-conditioning”
- Select “Remote Engine Start”
- Ensure that “Start engine for climate control” is checked “on”
- Please read the legal disclaimer and then provide your confirmation by selecting “OK”
- Ensure the checkbox is checked on in order to enable the Remote Engine Start feature
To set up a one-time or recurring departure time for Remote Engine Start:
- Navigate to Climate menu
- Tap “Settings”
- Select “Pre-conditioning”
- “Departure Plan”. Then you can set the departure time as you wish.
From your MINI App, select the Start Climatization icon (fan) on the opening screen. Please read the disclaimer and then provide your confirmation by selecting “CONFIRM AND START”. Your request will then be sent to your vehicle. When completed, you will see “Successfully sent to vehicle” at the bottom of your MINI App screen.
Alternatively, with your vehicle in range, you can point your MINI key fob and press the lock button (i.e., MINI logo) 3 times consecutively in order to activate Remote Engine Start. To schedule a one-time departure time climatization, select “Climate Control Timer” in your MINI App.
Please note: recurring climatization can only be set in the vehicle.
