Available on selected models, Remote Climate can be remotely activated via the MyToyota app to help cool/warm the interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level.
From the Remote Control card/ you will be able to start Remote Climate for a period of 10 minutes. When Remote Climate is activated the MyToyota app indicates how much time is left until the end of the operation. Remote Climate can be renewed twice (2x10min).
On some vehicles keep in mind that when activating Basic Remote Climate, the car's engine will also start. As such all auxiliary settings used during the last trip (before engine was switched off) will be turned on (e.g., temperature setting, seat heater, radio, etc...).
On selected vehicles Remote climate will have more advanced functionalities. Such as:
-Remotely controlling seats ventilation, seats heater, steering wheel heater and defrost
-Schedule Remote climate: conveniently decide in advance when the car interior must be cooled down or warmed up.
Please note that Basic Remote Climate on combustion engine and hybrids is not available in Austria due to legal restrictions. Battery Electric Vehicles and Plug In Electric Vehicles do have Remote Climate available in Austria.
Battery Electric Vehicles and Plug In Electric Vehicles will require at least 20% or 30% battery level to be able to operate the Air Conditioner.
Under -10°C exterior temperature, Remote Climate will not operate on Plug In Electric Vehicles.
For more details about function availability by model please contact an Authorized Dealer or check the information on our local Toyota/Lexus website.