Originally Posted by Carista

I haven't experimented with this myself, but as far as I know, the engine keeps running even if the key is not within range. It's just that it can't be started that way. Or am I mistaken?

Originally Posted by ba2sy

The engine keeps running even when the key is in range. But the problem is that the engine shuts down when you open the door. On my Viper Smart Start, remote start the car, you unlock/disarm the alarm, open the door, put in the key, turn ignition to on position, press brake pedal, change Park gear to Drive gear and you're good.