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Starting and operating
& Entering the vehicle while it
is running via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s
doors are unlocked manually using the
key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger
and the remote engine start system will
turn off. Inserting the key into the ignition
switch and turning it to the “ON” position or
pressing the unlock button “ ” on the
remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Alarm
system” F2-14.
2. Enter the vehicle. Do not depress the
brake pedal.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn to the “ON” position. If the ignition
switch is accidentally turned to the
“START” position, the system’s “starter
anti-grind” feature will prevent the starter
from re-cranking.
4. Depress the brake pedal. The remote
starter disengages, the vehicle’s power
window features are re-enabled and the
vehicle will operate normally.
& Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
transmitter within a few seconds immediately following remote engine start shutdown.
& Pre-heating or pre-cooling
the interior of the vehicle
Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting
and operation. After the system starts the
vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting.
& Service mode
In service mode, the remote start function
is temporarily disabled to prevent the
system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced.
! To engage the service mode
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, depress and hold the brake
pedal, then press and release the “ ”
button on the remote control transmitter
three times. The system will pause for 1
second and then flash the turn signal
lights and honk the horn three times
indicating that the system is in service
mode. When attempting to activate the
remote start system while in service
mode, the turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will honk two times and will not
start.
! To disengage the service mode
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, depress and hold the brake
pedal, then press and release the “ ”
button on the remote control transmitter
three times. The system will pause for 1
second and flash the turn signal lights 1
time indicating that the system has exited
service mode.
NOTE
When taking your vehicle in for service,
it is recommended that you inform the
service personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with a remote control start
system.
& Remote transmitter programming and programmable feature option
New transmitters can be programmed to
the engine starter system in the event that
remote transmitters are lost, stolen or
damaged. The remote engine start system
also has one programmable feature that
can be adjusted for user preference.
The remote engine starter system can be
programmed to either make an audible
horn chirp upon remote start activation or
not. Remote transmitter programming and