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REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the vehicle
while still maintai ning security. The system has
a range of approximately 328 ft (100 m).
Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold
weather and to reach a comfor t able climate in all ambi-
ent conditions before the customer enters the vehicle.
NOTE:
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The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
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Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may
reduce this range
page 352.
WARNING!
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Do not start or run an engine i n a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas conta ins carbon mon-
oxide which is odorless and colorless. Carbon mon-
oxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhale d.
•
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push and relea se the Remote Start button on the key
fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors and
swing gate will lock, the turn signals will flash twice,
and the horn will chirp twice. Pushing the Remote Start
button again will shut the engine off.
NOTE:
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With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
•
Remote Start can only be used twice.
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If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, t he
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
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The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
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For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
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The ignition mu st 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:
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Gear selector in PARK
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Doors closed
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Hood closed
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Swing gate closed
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Hazard switch off
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Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
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Battery at an acceptable charge level
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Panic button not pushed
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System not disabled from previous Remote Start
event
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Vehicle Security system indica tor flashing
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Ignition in OFF position
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Fuel level meets minimum requirement
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All removable doors must not be removed
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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) not illuminated
WARNING!
•
Do not start or run an engine i n a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas conta ins carbon mon-
oxide which is odorless and colorless. Carbon mon-
oxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhale d.
•
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start sys-
tem, either push and release the unlock button on the key
fob to unlock the doors, or unlock the vehicle using Key-
less Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry vi a 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 on the key fob 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 posi-
tion, the cli mate controls will resume previously set
operations (temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
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To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will
disable for two seconds after receiving a valid
Remote Start request.
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For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™
— Passive Entry feature, the me ssage “Remote Start
Active — Push Start Button” will display in the instru-
ment cluster display until you push the START/STOP
ignition button.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37
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