This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

It may also start the vehicle's automatic climate control system. When the remote start system is active, the climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle according to the previous settings of the system before turning the vehicle off. The windshield defroster and/or rear window defogger turn on if it is cold outside. If the vehicle has heated seats, they also turn on if the interior or exterior temperature is cold enough. See Heated and Ventilated Seats for additional information. Normal operation of the climate control system returns after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. See Dual Climate Control System.

To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:

1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter's , then immediately press and hold the transmitter's for at least four seconds or until the vehicle's turn signal lamps flash. The vehicle's doors will be locked.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running.

3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.

If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.

To manually shut off a remote start:

When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake pedal and turn the ignition to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.

Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.

The remote vehicle start feature provides two separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or it provides one start with 10 minutes of engine running that may be extended 10 more minutes. If the transmitter lock button is pressed and released and then the remote start button is pressed and held again before the first 10 minutes of engine running time has expired, 10 minutes are added to the remaining minutes. For example, if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after five minutes of the engine run time, 10 minutes are added and you now have 15 minutes of engine running. The added ten minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start.

Once two remote starts or a single start with a time extension have been used, the vehicle must be started normally before the remote start feature can be used again.

The remote start feature does not operate if any of the following occur:

The engine turns off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high, or the oil pressure is too low.

If this vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System or Keyless Access System for additional information.

See Engine Exhaust for important safety information when using remote start in a closed garage.