300SE1993

So, when I use the app to remote start my G, and then go down to the car, it shuts off as soon as I unlock it with the keyfob. Is there any way around this, i.e. so it will stay running?

pdeacon

No there is no avoiding this feature. This is a safety feature that prevents the car from being stolen by forced entry while running.

300SE1993

Interesting. None of my remote start cars before ever did this. It's being unlocked with the key, so you would think it would stay running.

MS616

Count your blessing. My app doesn't even work. Been trying to unlock the door for the past 1 hour. )

300SE1993

Did you try sliding instead of pressing? That had me fooled for a while. I kept trying to press the button, but it's actually a slider.

MS616

I did, it goes into a "Processing Mode". I've tried it only while the car is in the garage. Wonder if it has to do with Signal not being so clear. Maybe it'll work better outside. Is yours instant?

drew138

There is a new Mercedes Me app released today or so. Try to update to the new app but be warned you have to re-login so make sure you know the email address used to authenticate to your app first.

300SE1993

Mine is pretty quick, a few seconds.

Thanks for the tip, I will try this.

JORDANKEAY

Previous to the updated Mercedes Me Connect App, I was able to lock my car from the app while it was running and then unlock it from the app. Since the update, this feature has been taken away. Any ideas? I use this feature all most everyday. I have a 2019 G 63 - also I'm new here to be kind lol.

Festertester

Hmm..not tried unlocking from the new app update yet, tried locking. Will try

anythingbuttime

Let me preface this with it has years since I have owned a Mercedes. Am I understanding correctly that remote start is not available on the key fob? I have to go through Mercedes Me? And this is the case on all MB? The car shutting itself off as you are ready to depart is now the second most ridiculous thing about their remote start.

stevem12t2

Is it possible to remote start the vehicle with the key fob as well? Some previous cars allowed to hit the lock button 3 times or some variation from the factory key fob to start a vehicle.

anythingbuttime

From what I read that is with the installation of an aftermarket device.

SoontobeG63

21 G63 here, remote start through the app works great but car shuts off when unlock the door to get in. Hoping im doing something wrong and there is a fix for this but if not, fully agree this makes no sense as far as I can tell. Ive had remote start on all my cars for at least the last 15 years and none of them shut down when you enter the vehicle. Anyone else figured this out?

dfulgo

...I suspect it's both a "Safety & Insurance" feature, ...i mean, ...they don't want to be sued each time somebody jumps in the vehicle and, while seating, accidentally hits the "Drive or Reverse" function..., ...if you leave the vehicle ON and jump out and in, it's YOUR responsibility BUT if you do it with a MERCEDES feature..., ...it must be fool-proof...

Craig B

It’s not just Mercedes, Lexus and Toyota work the same way, they do this so your vehicle isn’t stolen.

stevem12t2

WHile i agree. BMW has implemented it such that you are able to unlock and it stays running but upon entering the vehicle in order to drive it you must put your foot on the brake and have the key with you to press the stop and start button once more to read the security of the key. However in this scenario the engine never shuts down and require it to be restarted. Possibly they will implement it in this way in the future as well but either way a remote start period is a great thing to have especially in the colder climates.

dfulgo

...you're right but, you know, we live in a world where on a a Superman dress it's clearly stated that it won't enable the human flight..., ...you know...