24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These features will stay on through the duration of Remote Start, or until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position. The climate control settings will change, and exit the automatic defaults, if manually adjusted by the driver while the vehicle is in Remote Start mode. This includes turning the climate controls off using the OFF button. R EMOTE S TART W INDSHIELD W IPER D E -I CER A CTIVATION — I F E QUIPPED The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position. REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED (DIESEL) To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 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 328ft (100m). Gear selector in PARK Doors closed Hood closed Hazard switch off NOTE: Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) When the Remote Start system is active and the outside ambient temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C), the Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting Remote Start will resume its previous operation. If the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the timer and operation will continue.
R EMOTE S TART A BORT M ESSAGE Obstructions between the vehicle and the key fob may reduce this range. Battery at an acceptable charge level PANIC button not pushed 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 page125.
H OW T O U SE R EMOTE S TART Fuel meets minimum requirement System not disabled from previous Remote Start event Vehicle Security system not active Water In Fuel indicator light is not illuminated The following messages will display in the instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start, or exits Remote Start prematurely: Wait To Start indicator light is not illuminated Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illumi Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open 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 horn will chirp twice (if programmed).
Then, the engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15minute cycle. For additional functions of the Remote Start system, see Ъ page23. nated Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low Remote Start Cancelled — Too Cold Remote Start Cancelled — Time Expired Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset Pushing the Remote Start button a third time shuts the engine off.