Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
During a remote start, the climate control system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off.
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 your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running time.
The remote vehicle start feature needs to be reset after your vehicle's engine is started two times using the transmitter's remote start button. The remote start system is reset by inserting the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turning it to ON/RUN. See Ignition Positions for information regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle.
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 may affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
(Remote Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start.To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do the following:
- Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
- Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the vehicle's turn signal lights flash.
- 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.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
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.
The engine will shut off automatically 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.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following. The parking lamps will turn off.
| • | Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle, and press the remote start button. |
| • | Turn on the hazard warning flashers. |
| • | Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and then to LOCK/OFF. |
The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the following occur:
| • | The remote start system is disabled through the DIC. |
| • | The vehicle's key is in the ignition. |
| • | The vehicle's hood is open. |
| • | The hazard warning flashers are on. |
| • | The check engine light is on. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp . |
| • | The engine coolant temperature is too high. |
| • | The oil pressure is low. |
| • | Two remote vehicle starts have already been provided. |
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start system enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization for additional information.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it will have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer/retailer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature.
See your dealer/retailer if you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to your vehicle.
