How to Enable Heated Seats with Remote Start in Your Vehicle
As colder months approach, nothing beats stepping into a warm car with heated seats already activated. Many modern vehicles offer this comfort through remote start—but only if the feature is properly enabled. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make sure your heated seats turn on automatically when you remote start your vehicle.
Enable Heated Seats via Your Vehicle’s Infotainment System
Most vehicles allow you to configure this feature directly through the infotainment system. Here’s how:
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Start the Vehicle
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Your car must be running to access and change these settings.
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Access the Settings Menu
Navigate to the Settings or Home screen on your infotainment display.
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Find Vehicle Settings
Select Vehicle from the main menu.
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Locate Remote Start Options
Look for a section labeled something like Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start.
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Toggle Heated Seats
Find the option for Auto Heated Seats and turn it on. You may also see options for Auto-Cooled Seats or Heated Steering Wheel—feel free to enable those too!
Enable Heated Seats Using a Mobile App
If your vehicle supports a connected app, you can also enable heated seats remotely:
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Open the App
Launch your vehicle’s companion app.
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Find Climate Controls
Navigate to the Climate or Remote Start Settings section.
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Enable Heated Seats
Toggle the setting to activate heated seats during remote start. This may appear as a simple switch or arrow icon.
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Customize Your Preferences
Some apps allow you to choose seat heating levels or select which seats to warm.
Important Considerations
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Vehicle Must Be On
You need to start the car manually at least once to access and save these settings.
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Manual Climate Control
In some models, the climate system must be set to Auto mode with your desired temperature and fan speed before remote start will activate heated seats.
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Temperature Thresholds
Heated seats typically only activate in cold weather. Your vehicle may use a temperature threshold to determine when to turn them on.
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App Subscriptions
Some features—especially in apps like Hyundai’s—may require an active subscription to access remote climate controls.
Final Thoughts
Enabling heated seats with remote start is a small but powerful way to enhance your driving comfort during chilly mornings. Whether you use your infotainment system or a mobile app, taking a few minutes to set it up can make a big difference.