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Remote Control
Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will sound and the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
The remote start button is on the transmitter.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (If Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control.
Note:
Your vehicle’s keys came with a security label that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the label in a safe place for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
Note:
A three-button remote control will operate similarly.
Your intelligent access keys operate the power locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to activate the push-button start system.
The intelligent access key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that you can use to unlock the driver door. Slide the release on the back of the transmitter to release the key blade, then pull the blade out.
Note:
Your vehicle’s back-up keys came with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note:
Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:
Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board.
Note:
Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from the vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally.
The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
- Twist a thin coin in the slot of the transmitter near the key ring to remove the battery cover.
- Remove the old battery.
- Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing.
- Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.
Intelligent Access Transmitter
- Remove the backup key from the transmitter.
- Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden behind the backup key head to remove the battery cover. Do not use the backup key to remove the cover or you could damage the intelligent access key.
- Remove the old battery.
- Insert a new battery with the + facing downward. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing.
- Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the backup key.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will sound and the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.Note:
If locking was not successful or if any door or the liftgate is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with a perimeter alarm or remote start, the horn will sound twice and the lamps will not flash.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:
The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again or turn the ignition on to deactivate. |
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well ventilated. |
Note:
Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
The remote start button is on the transmitter.This feature allows you to start your vehicle from outside the vehicle. The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate when the vehicle is remote started. See
Automatic Climate Control
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Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:- the ignition is on
- the alarm system is triggered
- you disable the feature
- the hood is open
- the transmission is not in P
- the vehicle battery voltage is too low
- the service engine soon indicator was on the last time your vehicle was driven.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:
You must press each button within three seconds of each other. Your vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not sound if you do not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter details the starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
- Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
- Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start will run the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise. You can switch it on or off in the information display. See
General Information.
Note:
If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter, you must press the START/STOP button on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will be inhibited during the remote start and the radio will not turn on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still running to extend the run time for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last 10 minutes, the duration will extend by another 10 minutes. For example, if the vehicle had been running from the first remote start for five minutes, the vehicle will continue to run now for a total of 20 minutes. You can only extend the remote start once. Some late build vehicles may be able to restart up to 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting
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Press the button once. The parking lamps will turn off. You may have to be closer to the vehicle than when starting due to ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle. You can disable or enable the remote start system through the information display. See
General Information.
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