Remote starting system if equipped
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • HAZARD switch off • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed • Fuel meets minimum requirement
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- turely: • Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted - System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes.
NOTE:
The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode. • For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm System (if equipped). Insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position
in order to drive the vehicle. • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/ Turn To On” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the Key Fob into the ignition swich. Once inserted, the
message “Turn To On” will flash in the EVIC until you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped
When remote start is activated, the heated steering wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated. These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). For more information on Remote Start Comfort System operation refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel”.
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