Charging and preheating

[Squirrrel]

This morning, the Scheduled Charging functioned flawlessly, and inexplicably, without any alterations to the settings and without human intervention.
The subsequent item on the comprehensive agenda is if the app may instruct the vehicle to climatize prior to departure, especially with winter approaching.
The owner's manual appears to be ambiguous or even evasive regarding the issue.

Request for feedback, please.

[HolyRoach]

Divided into a new topic as it is not pertinent to the application.

It is highly unlikely that you can heat a PHEV without the motor running, as the vehicle necessitates engine use for heating purposes.

[Squirrrel]

Indeed. Annoyance and disapproval! Thank you for that. A rational sequence, and I had overlooked the 'feature'...
We have possessed the vehicle since May, hence our emphasis has been on air conditioning rather than heating.
It has been exceedingly wonderful as well.

Apology. The previous vehicle was a B Numb W PHEV (225XE), which had the capability to pre-warm when necessary.
It is worth noting that it did not have the same effect on the external mirrors, much to my dismay. The electric plug socket would not heat, which, on a notable cold occasion, hindered my appearance at an appointment because I was unable to extract the plug from the frozen socket and declined the recommendation to apply boiling water to the region.
The Sportage model in my driveway is equipped with heated seats and a heated steering wheel, leading me to consider the possibility of a pre-heating feature.
I am curious about the operation of the windscreen de-frost on an extremely chilly morning when the petrol engine requires warming up. It is likely to resemble the majority of vehicles I have encountered over the past many decades. Ice scraper prepared!

[Carishme]

A workaround exists for heating the GTLS on frigid mornings. If you are sufficiently close, you can utilise the remote start feature typically employed for park assist. My vehicle is stationed outside the kitchen window, which is convenient for me.

Utilise the key fob to initiate the automobile remotely (Press [Lock], then press [Hold] within four seconds). The vehicle will initiate and operate for approximately ten minutes for defrosting and warming, utilising the present configuration settings. Ensure you configure the desired climatic settings prior to parking the vehicle the night before.


The seat warmers can be integrated with the temperature control settings, enabling them to automatically activate when starting the vehicle.

[Squirrrel]

Enchantment! The vehicle appears to respond effectively to the key fob at a distance over 40 yards; therefore, I will attempt that valuable suggestion.
I sincerely appreciate it.

[Radiantecon]

Remember, this is permissible only if your vehicle is on a driveway or private road; leaving the engine running unattended on a public road is prohibited.

[FreexPatty]

Is this function accepted by insurance?

[Squirrrel]

Excellent observation; effectively articulated.

[Racerse]

It is widely acknowledged that insurance firms would employ various tactics to avoid fulfilling claims, hence I harbour significant scepticism.

[Squirrrel]

The pertinent legislation is the Consumer Rights Act 2015.