CONTROL DEVICE

The control device is a control device applied to the vehicle. The control device is capable of performing a starting process to start the internal combustion engine by driving either the motor generator or the starter upon receipt of a starting request. The control device starts the internal combustion engine by driving the starter when, in the starting process, the starting request is based on remote operation from the communication device outside the vehicle. On the other hand, in the starting process, the control device starts the internal combustion engine by driving the motor generator if it receives a starting request while there is an occupant in the vehicle.