Starting System - Operation

REMOTE START SYSTEM

Remote Start Operating Conditions

In order to operate remote start, the following conditions must be met:
- Key fob sequence must be operated within a 100 meter range of the vehicle.
- The vehicle must be in Park.
- Key is not in the ignition.
- The hazard switch off.
- Vehicle Theft Alarm or Panic is not alarming.
- Doors and hood must be closed.
- The battery voltage is normal (11 to 15 volts).

Remote Start Shut Down/Deactivate Conditions

Engine will NOT start or will shut down/deactivate during any of the following conditions:
- Key in Ignition.
- Doors or hood are opened before remote unlock.
- Hazard Switch depressed.
- Panic or theft alarm active.
- Brake applied.
- A prior remote start cranked the engine , but failed to start the engine.
- Battery voltage NOT in the normal range.
- High (run away) or Low Idle (stall) RPM.
- MIL Active.
- High Engine Coolant Temperature.
- Low Engine Oil Pressure.






Initiate Remote Start

To Remote Start the vehicle:
1. Press remote button on the Key Fob twice within 5 seconds.

NOTE: Engine will run for 15 minutes after a remote start is initiated. After 15 minutes, the engine will shut off. The system allows for only two sequential remote starts without a key ignition cycle.

2. Unlock vehicle with Key Fob to enter the vehicle.
3. Put key in ignition, turn key to run position to exit remote start and enter a normal start without engine shut off.

Identification that Remote Start is Activated

To identify that Remote Start has been activated the following will occur:
- Horn will sound and lights will flash to acknowledge a start command was received.
- Park Lamps will turn on to indicate that the engine is running in remote start mode.

Terminate Remote Start

To terminate Remote Start, press Remote Start button on the Key Fob once.

NOTE: In order to avoid inadvertent shut downs, the one-time press to shut down the vehicle will be disabled for two seconds after receipt of a valid remote start request.