NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normaldistance, check for these two conditions:1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life ofthe battery is a minimum of three years.2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio stationtower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CBradios.REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPEDThis system uses the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-niently from outside the vehicle while stillmaintaining security. The system has a range ofapproximately 300 ft (91 m).NOTE:• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatictransmission to be equipped with Remote Start.• Obstructions between the vehicle and the RKE trans-mitter may reduce this range.How To Use Remote StartAll of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start:• Shift lever in PARK• Doors closed• Hood closed• HAZARD switch off• BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)• Ignition key removed from ignition switch2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33
