Start-X Remote Start Kit for Toyota Highlander C-HR Land Cruiser (Non-Hybrid, Push-Button) — OEM Key Fob Integration

The Start-X Remote Start Kit adds push-button remote start capability to compatible non-hybrid Highlander, C-HR, and Land Cruiser models so you can warm or cool your car before you get in.

If you own a 2014–2019 Toyota Highlander, 2018–2019 C-HR, or 2016–2018 Land Cruiser with push-to-start ignition (non-hybrid), this kit installs a factory-integrated remote start function using your existing OEM key fob. It’s a DIY-friendly upgrade that preserves the original remote, respects factory safety behavior, and avoids buying a separate aftermarket remote while letting you pre-condition the cabin for comfort.

Will this kit work with my Toyota model and year?

This Start-X kit is made for specific Toyota models equipped with push-button start and conventional gasoline engines. It is not compatible with hybrid variants or vehicles that use a keyed ignition blade.

• Highlander: model years 2014–2019 (push-to-start only)
• C-HR: model years 2018–2019 (push-to-start only)
• Land Cruiser: model years 2016–2018 (push-to-start only)
• Not compatible with hybrid powertrains, manual transmissions, or keyed-start vehicles

How do I operate the remote start once installed?

After installation, you use your factory key fob to start and stop the engine—no extra transmitter included. The kit programs the OEM lock button so a triple-press starts the vehicle; pressing lock three times again turns the engine off from range.

• Start: press the factory remote lock button three times
• Stop: press lock three times to shut the engine down remotely
• Remote distance equals your factory remote’s range unless you add an extender

What safety and vehicle behaviors does the system preserve?

Start-X mirrors Toyota’s safety priorities: the vehicle will not allow driving straight from a remote start. If a door is opened, the engine shuts down and the car must be restarted with the brake pedal as usual, protecting against unintended operation.

• Engine shuts off when a door is opened after a remote start
• Driver must restart using the normal push-button procedure before driving
• No changes to immobilizer or factory anti-theft systems

Can I extend the remote start range or use a separate remote?

Yes — Start-X offers an optional range extender kit that gives you greater reach and the choice of aftermarket remotes. Extender options include one-way and two-way systems with differing maximum ranges, and they replace the OEM fob for remote start while the OEM still controls lock/unlock functions.

• Range extender increases reach up to roughly half a mile (model dependent)
• Available in 1-way (about 2000 feet) and 2-way (about 3000 feet) configurations
• Extender package includes two remote transmitters (sold separately)

Who is this for? This Start-X kit is ideal for Toyota owners who want the convenience of pre-warmed or pre-cooled interiors without replacing their factory remote or changing vehicle security systems. It targets do-it-yourselfers and professional installers comfortable with moderate vehicle disassembly, owners of compatible push-to-start, gas-powered Highlander, C-HR, or Land Cruiser models, and anyone who prefers maintaining OEM appearance and function while gaining remote start capability.