7-18
Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)
& Alternate operation method
for models with “keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system”
Access key fob
1) Lock button
An access key fob can be used as the
remote engine start transmitter. Operate
the lock button to start or stop the engine
as follows.
! Before starting the engine
Before using the remote engine start
system to start the engine, confirm the
following conditions.
. The select lever is in the “P” position
(CVT models).
. All doors including the rear gate are
closed.
. The engine hood is closed.
. The push-button ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position.
! When starting the engine
To start the engine with remote engine
start system, briefly press the lock button
twice within 2 seconds, then press and
hold the lock button for 3 seconds.
1. Press the lock button briefly. The
hazard warning flashers then flash once
and the keyless buzzer chirps once.
2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock
button briefly again. The hazard warning
flashers then flash once again, and the
keyless buzzer chirps once again.
3. After step 2, immediately press and
hold the lock button. The hazard warning
flashers then flash three times, and the
horn will honk once.
4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,
release the lock button. The engine will
then start successfully.
! When stopping the engine
Press and hold the lock button to stop the
engine with remote engine start system.
! Remote start safety features
For details, refer to “Remote start safety
features” F7-16.
& Entering the vehicle while it
is running via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function (if equipped) or
remote keyless entry system.
If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked manu-
ally using the key, the vehicle’s alarm
system will trigger (if the alarm system is
armed prior to activating the remote
engine start system) and the engine will
turn off. Perform either of the following
procedures to disarm the alarm system.
Refer to “Alarm system” F2-26.
. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the “ON” position (models
without “keyless access with push-
button start system”)
. Turn the push-button ignition switch
to the “ACC” or “ON” position (models
with “keyless access with push-button
start system”)
. Press any button on the access key
fob/remote keyless entry transmitter.
2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down when any
door or trunk/rear gate is opened.
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch