20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will Remote Start: WARNING! The Remote Start system will turn the engine off if the Remote Start button is pushed again, or if the engine is allowed to run for the entire 15 minute cycle. Once the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the climate controls will resume the previously set operations (temperature, blower control, etc.). Gear selector in PARK 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.
Doors closed Hood closed Liftgate closed Hazard switch off Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Push Start Button” will show in the instrument cluster display until you push the START/STOP ignition button.
Battery at an acceptable charge level PANIC button not pushed System not disabled from previous Remote Start event Vehicle Security system indicator flashing T O E XIT R EMOTE S TART M ODE To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request. R EMOTE S TART F RONT D EFROST A CTIVATION — I F E QUIPPED Ignition in OFF position If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” for additional information.
Fuel level meets minimum requirement Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intrusion To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start system, either push and release the unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors, or unlock the vehicle using Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry via the door handles, and disarm the Vehicle Security system (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, push and release the START/STOP ignition button. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illuminated 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 15 minutes or less.
The time 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.