Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have this feature
which allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):This
button will be on the RKE transmitter
if you have remote start.
To enable and disable remote start,
see “Remote Start” underVehicle
Personalization on page 4-38.
During a remote start the climate
control system will turn on with
the fan speed, air delivery mode,
and temperature settings that
the system was set when the vehicle
was last turned off. If the fan is
set to O (off), the climate control
system will not turn on.Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of
the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 1-3
for additional information.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Press
Qon the RKE transmitter.
2. Press and hold
/for about
two seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash to confirm
the vehicle has been started.
The parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the
engine is running. The vehicle’s
doors will be locked.3. The key must be inserted and
turned to ON/RUN before
driving.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the key is
inserted and turned to ON/RUN.
Extending Engine Run Time
For a 10 minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine
is still running. The remote start can
only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.
For example, if the vehicle has been
running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or
remote start attempts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-5
Vehicle
Personalization
The audio system controls are used
to access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
CONFIG (Con guration):Press
to access the Configuration
Settings Menu.
MENU / SELECT Knob:Press the
center of this knob to enter the
menus and select menu items.
Turn the knob to scroll through
the menus.
0BACK:Press to exit or move
backwards in a menu.Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press the CONFIG button to
access the Configuration
Settings menu.
2. Turn the MENU / SELECT knob
to highlight Vehicle Settings.
3. Press the center of the
MENU / SELECT knob to select
the Vehicle Settings menu.
The following list of menu items will
be available:
•Climate and Air Quality
•Comfort and Convenience
•Collision/Detection Systems
•Language
•Lighting
•Power Door Locks
•Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
•Return to Factory SettingsTurn the MENU / SELECT knob to
highlight the menu. Press the knob
to select it. Each of the menus is
detailed in the following information.
Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu and the following will be
displayed:
•Remote Start Heated Seats
Remote Start Heated Seats
When on, this feature will turn
the heated seats on when using
remote start.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Remote Start Heated Seats is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
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