Remote Vehicle Start (RVS)

To operate the function, first press and release the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter, then immediately press the remote vehicle start (RVS) button for 2 seconds. The vehicle park lamps will be illuminated to indicate that the engine is running. The RVS function is allowed to start the vehicle 2 times for 10-minute intervals. If the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) receives a second request for an RVS event while already operating in RVS, then the first timer times out and then the second timer starts. If the RVS button was pressed for the first time, then 7 minutes later the RVS button was pressed a second time, the total time for the RVS event would be 17 minutes. When the RVS button is pressed for the second time, the first 10-minute interval automatically stops and the RCDLR starts counting the second 10-minute interval. After the first event times out, 10 minutes, the second event must be requested within 20 minutes, or the function is disabled.

RVS can be deactivated by pressing the RVS button on the keyless entry transmitter, pressing the hazard switch, or by pressing the ACC/OFF portion of the Start/ACC/OFF mode button. There are also other safety and security measures that will deactivate RVS, these include depressing the accelerator pedal or opening the hood. RVS may not function when DTCs are set. In these instances, the park lights will flash once when the RVS signal is received by the RCDLR, but the vehicle will not start. If the vehicle is put into valet mode by pressing the valet switch, RVS will also be disabled.

RVS is designed to transition for RVS to normal engine run operation without any apparent change to the customer except entering the vehicle with a valid keyless entry transmitter and pressing the START button.

While in RVS mode all modules that are powered by the Run/Crank relay shall be active and understand that RVS is active. All on-board diagnostics (OBD) II functions shall also be active.

The RVS feature can be turned off through personalization on the DIC. Other RVS features may also be turned on or off via personalization. These include HVAC operation, rear defogger operation, and heated/ventilated seat operation. Refer to Vehicle Personalization (w/o Voice Recognition) or Vehicle Personalization (w/Voice Recognition) or the Owner's Manual for more information.