How do you remote start a Honda Pilot in Egg Harbor Township, NJ?
On a Pilot with factory remote start, press Lock once on the key fob, then press and hold the circular-arrow engine button for about a second. The exterior lights flash and the engine starts, and it typically runs for about 10 minutes.
Boardwalk Honda in Egg Harbor Township sells new Hondas, including the Pilot. The steps for driving away after a remote start come from Honda’s own published Pilot instructions.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Egg Harbor Township. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
How do you drive a Honda Pilot after remote starting it?
To drive a Pilot after a remote start, get inside, press the brake pedal, and push the ENGINE START/STOP button, as Honda’s published procedure describes. Honda’s steps run in a fixed order, starting with the parking brake and ending with a gentle press of the accelerator.
Honda’s published steps for driving away after a remote engine start on the Pilot, by model year, are:
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds when you pull up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal.
4. Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
5. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into D. Select R when reversing.
6. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal. Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
These are Honda’s steps for the 2026 Pilot, from Honda’s Starting the Engine page (Honda, Starting the Engine, 2026).
The step that catches people out is the brake. Honda says that when the engine was started with the keyless remote, you should press and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button before you drive. If the transmission leaves Park before you press that button, the engine stops.
Honda also gives a warning for the remote start itself. Its published wording reads: “Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed areas. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle parked in a garage or other areas with limited ventilation.” (Honda, Starting the Engine, 2026)
Where can you remote start a Honda Pilot in New Jersey?
Start a Pilot outdoors, never inside a garage, because of the carbon monoxide danger. New Jersey’s idling rule also sets a limit on how long a parked vehicle’s engine may run, with the exceptions the rule lists.
The rule is in the New Jersey Administrative Code, section 7:27-15.8, titled “Idle standard.” Its core limit reads: “(a) No person shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit the engine of a gasoline-fueled motor vehicle to idle for more than three consecutive minutes if the vehicle is not in motion.” (Legal Information Institute, N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-15.8)
The rule lists two exemptions. Autobuses get one while they are actively discharging or picking up passengers, and that exemption is limited to 15 consecutive minutes in a 60-minute period (Legal Information Institute, N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-15.8). Vehicles whose power source runs necessary mechanical equipment other than propulsion are also exempt, but that exemption does not cover heating or air conditioning the passenger compartment (Legal Information Institute, N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-15.8).
That second point matters for a remote start. Warming or cooling the cabin of a Pilot while it sits parked is not covered by the mechanical exemption, so the three-minute limit is the rule to plan around. Never remote start a Pilot inside a garage.
What can you do if your Pilot has no factory remote start?
Start with a Pilot that comes with remote start from the factory, because the steps above depend on it. Boardwalk Honda sells new Pilots, and we offer custom factory orders for new Hondas.
The Pilot is one of the new Hondas we sell at Boardwalk Honda, at 6807 Tilton Rd in Egg Harbor Township. Our custom factory orders cover new Hondas, so a Pilot you want built to a specific trim or color can be ordered through us. Bring the trim and color you want to the sales team when you call or visit.
FAQ
What loaner or shuttle options does Boardwalk Honda offer during service?
A shuttle service and loaners are available if needed, as part of Certified Honda service at Boardwalk Honda. If your Pilot is in for service and you need a way around, ask about the shuttle or a loaner. Both come as part of Certified Honda service.
How do you request a part for your Pilot from Boardwalk Honda?
Request a part for your Pilot through the online parts request form at Boardwalk Honda. The form is a price request with no obligation. You can ask for a price before you decide to buy.
What are Boardwalk Honda’s address, hours and phone number?
You will find the dealership on Tilton Rd in Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, at number 6807. Service hours are Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and service is closed Sunday. The parts counter keeps the same schedule, open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and closed Sunday. The parts department phone number is 609-428-4410, sales is 609-428-4400, and service is 609-428-4499.
Can you reserve a new Pilot trim or color at Boardwalk Honda?
Yes. Boardwalk Honda offers custom factory orders for new Hondas, including the Pilot, for a trim or color that is not in stock.
How do you book a test drive of a Honda Pilot at Boardwalk Honda?
A Pilot test drive can be reserved through the Boardwalk Honda website or over the phone. To book by phone, call sales at 609-428-4400. Ask for a Pilot by trim so you drive the one you plan to buy.
Get Pilot remote start help at Boardwalk Honda on Tilton Road
Boardwalk Honda is at 6807 Tilton Rd in Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, and we sell new Hondas: Odyssey, Ridgeline, CR-V, Accord, Prologue, Civic, HR-V, Pilot, Passport and Prelude. Our Google record as of November 2026 is 4.7 stars across 4,604 reviews, and 88 in 100 of them are five-star.
Customers who used our service department describe clear updates. In an April 2026 Google review, Carmen D. wrote: “I had a tire problem making it dangerous to drive. I went to Boardwalk Honda and talked to John one of their service writers. He took me in immediately and took care of the problem and found an open recall and took care of that as well. He kept me updated on the progress.”
In a July 2026 Google review, Bob M. wrote: “Ryan made the service experience an awesome one! He met me outside when I arrived, took the information on the truck, in a few minutes I was ready to head to the waiting area. He kept me informed of the progress and notified me when the truck was ready for pick up. Great experience all around!”
If your Pilot needs more than a visit, the shuttle and loaner option covers that too, as part of Certified Honda service. Call Boardwalk Honda’s service department at 609-428-4499, or book your visit online.
Boardwalk Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Egg Harbor Township showroom, or call 609-428-4400.
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