in germany i had a wesbastos heater in my bmr...
Preheating systems
Webasto's remote-operated, engine-off preheating systems provide the tangible benefits of warmth and window defrost while offering an environmentally friendly alternative to remote-start. By eliminating extended idling of the engine to heat the passenger compartment, Webasto’s preheater greatly reduces emissions and fuel consumption while increasing safety and security.
Your winter drives will never be the same. Webasto heaters deliver the same level of comfort you get when you are into your warm home and out of the cold. Webasto heaters preheat your engine, defrost your windows, and warm your interior before you even start your vehicle.
i had the dash mounted display pad for programming times to turn it on like a alarm setting...
now there is the key fob, and the ability to turn it on thru your cell phone...