NOTE: All vehicle doors, hood, trunk or rear gate must be closed prior to activating the remote engine start
system. Any open entry point will prevent starting or cause the system to shut down.
Upon successful activation, the remote start fob will fl ash and beep once**, the horn sounds once and the side marker
lights, tail lights and parking lights fl ash once. The system will check certain safety preconditions before starting and
if all conditions are met, the engine will start within fi ve (5) seconds. After the engine starts, the remote start fob will
fl ash and beep twice**, the horn sounds once and the side marker lights, tail lights and parking lights fl ash once.
While the engine is idling via the remote engine start system, the remote start fob will continue to fl ash once every
three (3) seconds, the side marker lights, tail lights and parking lights will remain illuminated and the power window
switches are disabled. The engine will continue to run for fi fteen (15) minutes if not operated. The system also
has a timer that will allow the system to operate for a maximum of twenty (20) minutes (under multiple remote start
activations). Using the ignition key to turn on the ignition resets the twenty (20) minute timer.
If the engine turns over but does not start (or starts and stalls) the remote engine start system will power off and then
attempt the engine three (3) additional times. The system will not attempt to restart the engine if it determines a
vehicle malfunction is preventing it from starting. If the engine does not start after the three (3) additional attempts, the
remote engine start request will be aborted.
Remote Start Safety Parameters
For safety and security reasons, the system will fail to start or shut down the engine during remote start operation if
any of the following occur:
• The remote start system has operated for twenty (20) minutes between ignition key cycles
The horn will honk three (3) times and the parking lights will fl ash three (3) times
• The remote start system “Service Mode” is engaged
The horn will honk fi ve (5) times and the parking lights will fl ash fi ve (5) times
• Any of the vehicle’s doors, trunk or rear gate are open / opened
The horn will honk six (6) times and the parking lights will fl ash six (6) times
• The vehicle’s hood is open
The horn will honk two (2) times and the parking lights will fl ash two (2) times
• The ignition key is resting in the ignition cylinder
The horn will honk two (2) times and the parking lights will fl ash two (2) times
• The transmission shifter is not in the “park” position
The horn will honk two (2) times and the parking lights will fl ash two (2) times
• The vehicle’s brake pedal is depressed before the vehicle ignition switch is turned “on”
The horn will honk two (2) times and the parking lights will fl ash two (2) times
• The vehicle’s engine idle speed has reached a level over 3,500 RPM (this will cause the vehicle to shutdown)
• The vehicle’s security system is triggered by opening the door or rear gate (if the security system is armed at the
time of remote start activation)
In addition to the items above, if the vehicle’s engine management system determines there is a safety risk due to a
vehicle related problem, the vehicle will shut down and the vehicle’s horn will honk three (3) times.
WARNING: TO AVOID DANGER OF CARBON MONOXIDE, NEVER REMOTE START A VEHICLE IN A CLOSED
SPACE SUCH AS A CLOSED GARAGE.
NOTE: Laws in some communities require that the vehicle be within view of anyone using the Remote Engine
Starter. In some area, use of the Remote Engine Starter may violate state, provincial or local laws. Before
using the Remote Engine Starter, check your state, provincial and local laws.
* See your owner’s manual for more details.
** Provided that the remote start transmitter is within the operating range of the system.
REMOTE START QUICK REFERENCE*
Press and Hold
For Two (2) Seconds
Remote Start
Shutdown
Press Two (2) Times
Within Three (3) Seconds
Remote Start
Activation
