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Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)
Transmitter flash sequence
Feature description
Flashes when button is
pressed
Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal.
Two long flashes following remote start activation (transmitter button is pressed two times
within 3 seconds)
Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote start
activation confirmation from the vehicle system. The transmitter
will automatically send one additional remote start activation
attempt. This usually occurs when the operational range is at its
limit or has been exceeded.
One flash following remote
start activation (transmitter
button is pressed two times
within 3 seconds)
Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the
transmitter is moved outside of the operating range of the
system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute
vehicle run cycle.
2 flashes every 5 seconds
Indicates that the engine is running via remote start. If the
transmitter is removed outside of the operating range of the
system, this sequence will timeout after the normal 15-minute
vehicle run cycle.
3 flashes
Indicates that the engine has turned off due to a remote start
system 15-minute timeout, vehicle safety parameter or normal
shutdown.
& 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
Models with automatic climate control
system:
After the system starts the engine, the
automatic climate control system will
activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat
or cool the interior to the predetermined
median (room) temperature. No presetting of controls is necessary.
Models with manual climate control
system:
Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting
and operation. After the system starts the
engine, the heater or air conditioning will
activate and heat