Abstract: A method of controlling an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprises the following steps: on determining that the engine is running, determining whether or not the engine was started using a remote start procedure; if the engine is determined to have been started using the remote start procedure, starting a timer to run for a predetermined period; determining whether a door of the driver compartment has been opened or closed after the determining that the engine is running; if it is determined that a door has been opened, determining whether a transmission of the vehicle has been engaged; if the transmission has not been engaged, turning off the engine on expiry of the period; if the transmission has been engaged, terminating the method; if the engine is determined not to have been started using the remote start procedure, performing a check to establish whether a driver compartment of the vehicle has any occupants; starting a timer to run for a predetermined period if the check reveals that th

Abstract: An antenna system for a vehicle includes a housing defining an interior space having a center. A component is provided for at least one of transmitting and receiving signals indicative of a vehicle condition. A loop antenna is provided in the interior space and electrically connected to the component. A parasitic element is provided for increasing a signal strength of the antenna system. The parasitic element extends from a first end to a second end spaced from the first end by a gap.