2021 CHRYSLER PACIFICA User Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17

HOW TO USE REMOTE START

If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” for

additional information.

Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob

twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the

parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp twice

(if programmed). Then, the engine will start, and the

vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a

15 minute cycle.

Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts the

engine off.

To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and place the

ignition in the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

 With Remote Start, the engine will only run for

15 minutes.

 Remote Start can only be used twice.

 If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the

vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.

 The parking lights will turn on and remain on during

Remote Start mode.

 For security, power window and power sunroof opera-

tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in

the Remote Start mode.

 The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position

before the Remote Start sequence can be repeated for

a third cycle.

All of the following conditions must be met before the

engine will Remote Start:

 Gear selector in PARK

 Doors closed

 Hood closed

 Liftgate closed

 Hazard switch off

 Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)

 Battery at an acceptable charge level

 Panic button not pushed

 System not disabled from previous Remote Start event

 Vehicle Security system indicator flashing

 Ignition in OFF position

 Fuel level meets minimum requirement

 Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intrusion

 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illuminated

TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE

If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” for

additional information.

To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start

system, either push and release the unlock button on the

key fob to unlock the doors, or unlock the vehicle using

Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry via the door

handles, and disarm the Vehicle Security system (if

equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,

push and release the START/STOP ignition button.

The Remote Start system will turn the engine off if the

Remote Start button is pushed again, or if the engine is

allowed to run for the entire 15 minute cycle. Once the

ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the climate

controls will resume the previously set operations

(temperature, blower control, etc.).

WARNING!

 Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or

confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon

monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.

Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause

serious injury or death when inhaled.

 Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the

Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other

controls could cause serious injury or death.