Remote Start - Message Center Set To Auto

Remote start is an optional feature available on this vehicle. In addition to being able to start the vehicle remotely, the remote start feature also utilizes other vehicle systems to increase the level of comfort to the vehicle occupants upon entering the vehicle. Additional information on the remote start feature and the other vehicle systems, refer to Owner's Literature.

Set the climate control to operate in Auto mode through the information display setting: Remote Start > Climate Control > Heater-A/C > Auto, refer to the Owner's Literature for more information.

When the factory remote start feature is used, the Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system automatically sets certain parameters in an attempt to achieve a comfortable cabin temperature. These parameters are set based on outside air temperature. During remote start, the outside air temperature is continually evaluated and HVAC system behavior can change if the outside air changes between cold, moderate and warm temperatures.

For cold ambient air temperatures  as determined by the FCIM AUTO mode to request heat:

• the airflow mode is set to AUTO if Front Defrost is set to Off in the message center. (if the FCIM requests FOOTWELL in AUTO mode, FOOTWELL/DEFROST is used in remote start mode).
• the airflow mode is set to DEFROST if Front Defrost is set to Auto in the message center.
• the temperature is set to 22 C (71.6 F).
• the blower speed is set to AUTO.
• the air inlet mode is set to AUTO.
• A/C is set to AUTO.

For moderate and warm ambient air temperatures  as determined by the FCIM AUTO mode to request heat or cooling:

• the airflow mode is set to AUTO.
• the temperature is set to 22 C (71.6 F).
• the blower speed is set to AUTO.
• the air inlet mode is set to AUTO.
• A/C is set to AUTO.