After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insertand turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut offafter 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.To manually shut off a remote start:• Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressthe remote start button until the parking lampsturn off.• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.• Turn the ignition switch on and then off.The remote vehicle start feature provides two separatestarts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or itprovides one start with 10 minutes of engine running thatmay be extended 10 more minutes. If you press andrelease the transmitter lock button and then press andhold the remote start button on the RKE transmitteragain before the first 10 minutes of engine running timehas expired, 10 minutes are added to the remainingminutes. For example, if the lock button and thenthe remote start buttons are pressed again afterfive minutes of the engine run time, 10 minutes areadded and you now have 15 minutes of engine running.The added ten minutes are considered a secondremote vehicle start.Once two remote starts or a single start with a timeextension have been used, the vehicle must be startedwith the ignition key before you can use the remotestart feature again.The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if thekey is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there isan emission control system malfunction.The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start ifthe coolant temperature gets too high, or the oil pressureis too low.Your vehicle was shipped from the factory with theremote vehicle start system enabled. The system maybe disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).See “REMOTE START” under DIC VehicleCustomization on page 4-80 for additional information.See Engine Exhaust on page 3-34 for important safetyinformation when using remote start in a closed garage.Remote Start ReadyIf your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle startfeature, it may have the remote start ready feature.This feature allows your dealer/retailer to add themanufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature. See yourdealer/retailer if you would like to add the manufacturer’sremote vehicle start feature to your vehicle.3-8
