One thing to consider is that starting it remotely and letting it idle is going to waste alot of fuel and most recommendations are to begin driving immediately after starting the engine. The most inefficient thing this vehicle can do is run the engine at idle. For example, when I dropped off my Mariner at the dealer today (body work only) it showed 343 miles to empty. When they brought it out they left it idling with the AC on for a couple of minutes. Upon getting into the vehicle the readout was 305 miles to empty.

If you are concerned with having a cold interior, well I'd opt for the heated seats instead.

-Tim

2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid AWD
Black with Pebble interior
Premium Package with Nav & Moonroof



Current ODO: 26,152
Typical Drive: 20 min crosstown in heavy traffic (3.5mi there and back twice a day)


532 Gallons of gas saved
That's 10,642 lbs less CO2 emitted