GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23 WARNING! NOTE: In warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the Remote Start is activated and is programmed in the comfort menu screen. The vehicle will adjust the climate control settings depending on the outside ambient temperature. 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. To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Push Start Button” will display in the instrument cluster display until you push the START/STOP ignition button. R EMOTE S TART F RONT D EFROST A CTIVATION — I F E QUIPPED Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped 2 Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. The climate controls automatically adjust to an optimal temperature and mode, dependent on the outside ambient temperature.
When the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the climate controls will resume their previous settings. When Remote Start is active, and the outside ambient temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the system will automatically activate front defrost for 15minutes or less. The timing is dependent on the ambient temperature. Once the timer expires, the system will automatically adjust the settings depending on ambient conditions. See “Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next section for detailed operation.
R EMOTE S TART C OMFORT S YSTEMS I F E QUIPPED T O E XIT R EMOTE S TART M ODE Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped In ambient temperatures of 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the climate settings will default to maximum heat, with fresh air entering the cabin. If the front defrost timer expires, the vehicle will enter Mix Mode. To drive the vehicle after a Remote Start, unlock the doors using the key fob or Passive Entry and disarm the Vehicle Security system (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15minute cycle, press the brake pedal and push and release the START/ STOP ignition button.
In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C) to 78°F (26°C), the climate settings will be based on the last settings selected by the driver. The Remote Start system will turn the engine off with another push and release of the Remote Start button on the key fob, or if the engine is allowed to run for the entire 15minute cycle. Once the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the climate controls will resume the previously set operations (temperature, blower control, etc.). When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear defrost will automatically turn on in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel and driver heated seat feature will turn on if programmed in the comfort menu screen within Uconnect Settings Ъ page216. In ambient temperatures of 78°F (26°C) or above, the climate settings will default to MAX A/C, Bi-Level mode, with Recirculation on. For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate control settings, see Ъ page56.