Remote Start

If equipped, the remote start feature allows the operator to remotely start the engine from up to 20 meters (65.62 feet) away and is activated by pressing the lock button on the IKT, to make sure the doors are locked, followed by 2 presses of the remote start button. The 3 button presses must occur within 3 seconds. The BCM acknowledges the start request by flashing the exterior lights twice.When the IKT transmits a remote start request signal to the PATS transciever module. The PATS transciever module sends a remote start request message to the BCM. The BCM sends a crank request message to the PCM. The factory equipped remote start system does not operate if the ignition is in the RUN/START position or the hood is not closed.

Once started, the engine runs for 10 minutes (default run time is 10 minutes; the time can be programmed by the customer to 5, 10 or 15 minutes) and the parking lights remain illuminated until the cycle is complete. The remote start duration can also be extended by initiating remote start while the first timer is still running or by initiating a completely independent start cycle when the first has completed. During the remote start cycle the power windows are inhibited and the radio will not turn on automatically but may be switched on manually from inside the vehicle. If the remote start system fails to start the horn chirps twice.

To transition from remote start mode to drive mode, use a programmed IKT to switch the ignition to the RUN position. If a programmed IKT is not used, the engine shuts off.

To deactivate the remote start system, press the remote start button once. When deactivating the remote start system the parking lights turn off to give a visual indication that the engine and climate control features have turned off. It may be necessary to be closer to the vehicle to deactivate the remote start feature than it was to initiate it due to ground deflections and added noise from the engine running.