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 and will also turn on the rear window defogger. 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.
(Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start. To start the engine using the remote start feature:- Aim the RKE transmitter, that has a remote vehicle start button, at the vehicle.
- Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two.
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.
After your vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote vehicle 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:
| • | Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. |
| • | Turn on the hazard warning flashers. |
| • | Insert the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF. |
The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:
| • | The vehicle's key is in the ignition. |
| • | The vehicle's hood, liftgate or doors are not closed. |
| • | The hazard warning flashers are on. |
| • | There is an emission control system malfunction. |
| • | The engine coolant temperature is too high. |
| • | The oil pressure is low. |
| • | Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two. |
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.
