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REMOTE START WINDSHIELD
WIPER DE-ICER ACTIVATION —
IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C), the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting Remote Start will
resume its previous operation. If the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer was active, the timer and operation will
continue.
REMOTE START ABORT MESSAGE
One of the following messages will display in the instru-
ment cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start
or exits Remote Start prematurely:
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Remote Start Canceled — Door Open
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Remote Start Canceled — Hood Open
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Remote Start Canceled — Fuel Low
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Remote Start Canceled — Rear/Side Cargo Door
Open
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Remote Start Canceled — Time Expired
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Remote Start Canceled — System Fault
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Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset
The instrument cluster display message stays active
until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
REMOTE START SYSTEM (BEV) —
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
Remote Start on BEV while plugged in may not always
start the engine.
This system uses the key fob to start the
vehicle conveniently from outside the vehicle
while still maintaining security. The system
has a range of 328 ft (100 m).
The Remote Start system also activates the Climate
Control system and vented seats (if equipped) in tem-
peratures above 80°F (26.7°C). It activates the
optional heated seats, optional heated steering wheel,
optional heated mirrors and rear defroster in tempera-
tures below 40°F (4.4°C).
NOTE:
Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may
reduce this range.
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
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 vehicle will start, and
remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts the
vehicle off.
NOTE:
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With Remote Start, the vehicle will only run for
15 minutes.
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Remote Start can only be used twice.
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If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
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The parking lights will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
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For security, power window and power sunroof
(if equipped) operations are disabled when the
vehicle is in Remote Start mode.
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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
vehicle 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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Liftgate closed
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Hazard switch off
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Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
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12 Volt battery at an acceptable charge level
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Key fob Panic button not pushed
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System not disabled from previous Remote Start
event
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Vehicle Security system indicator flashing
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Ignition in the OFF position
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Fuel level meets minimum requirement
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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is off while vehicle
is in propulsion system active
•
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light is not
illuminated
•
Electric Vehicle Service Light is not illuminated
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