The remote start feature allows you
to start the vehicle from outside the
vehicle. The transmitter has an
extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate
control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started.
See
Climate Control
(page 126). A
manual climate control system will
run at the setting it was set to when
the vehicle was last turned off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or
provincial laws for specific
requirements regarding remote start
systems.
The remote start system will not work
if:
•
the ignition is on
•
the alarm system is triggered
•
the feature has been disabled
•
the hood is not closed
•
two remote vehicle starts have
already been attempted within the
last hour
•
the vehicle is not in
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•
the vehicle battery voltage is too
low
•
the service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control
provides status feedback of remote
start or stop commands.
Status
LED
Remote start or
extension
successful
Solid green
Remote stop
successful;
engine off
Solid red
Remote start or
stop failed
Blinking red
Waiting for
status update
Blinking green
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:
Each button press must be done
within three seconds of each other. The
vehicle will not remote start if this
sequence is not followed and the horn
will not chirp.
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The tag with your transmitter details
the starting procedure. To remote
start the vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button
twice. The exterior lamps will flash
twice.
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