GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25 The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position. REMOTE START— IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle. WARNING! Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. This system uses the key fob to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m).
Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts the engine off. To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. 2 All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold weather, and to reach a comfortable climate in all ambient conditions before the driver enters the vehicle. Gear selector in PARK Doors closed Hood closed NOTE:
Hazard switch off VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Obstructions between the vehicle and the key fob may reduce this range. Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) Battery at an acceptable charge level The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle doors, hood, tailgate, and the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security system is armed, interior switches for door locks and tailgate release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security system will provide the following audible and visible signals: The Remote Start system will wait for the Wait To Start Indicator Light to extinguish before cranking the engine.
This allows time for the engine pre-heat cycle to heat the cylinder air, and is normal in cold weather. For further infor- mation on the Wait To Start Indicator Light and the pre-heat cycle, see Ъ page 120. H OW T O U SE R EMOTE S TART PANIC button not pushed Fuel meets minimum requirement Water In Fuel Indicator Light is not illuminated Wait To Start Indicator Light is not illuminated Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illumi- nated For additional functions of the Remote Start system, see Ъ page 23. The horn will pulse The turn signals will flash Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob twice within five seconds.
The vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will flash, and the The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash