Your vehicle may have the remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for instructions on how to enable and disable this feature.

During a remote start, the climate control system will turn on at the fan, temperature, and mode settings the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off. The rear window defogger will also turn on.

If your vehicle has heated seats, they may turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. You may not notice an increase in seat surface temperature until the seat is occupied for a short period of time.

Laws in some local 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.

If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel.

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will 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 for additional information.

1. Aim the RKE transmitter, that has a remote vehicle start button, at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start button. Hold the remote start button until the vehicle's turn signal lamps flash, or for at least four seconds if the vehicle's lights are not visible. The vehicle's doors will be locked.

Pressing the remote start button again after the vehicle has started will turn off the ignition.

When the vehicle's engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running.

3. To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time.

If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will start.

For example, if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes.

4. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.

After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN.

A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles.

After your vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key before the remote start procedure can be used again.

To manually shut off the engine after a remote start, do any of the following:

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

If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer/retailer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature.

If your vehicle has the remote start ready feature, your RKE transmitter will have extended range that will allow you to lock or unlock your vehicle from approximately 195 feet (60 m) away.

See your dealer/retailer if you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle.