GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off
with another push and release of the Remote
Start button on the key fob, or if the engine is
allowed to run for the entire 15
minute cycle.
On
ce the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position, the climate controls will resume the
previously set operations (temperature, blower
control, etc.).
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the
system will disable for two seconds after
receiving a valid Remote Start request.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will display in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP igni-
tion button.
REMOTE START FRONT DEFROST
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When remote start is active, and the outside
ambient temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below,
the system will automatically activate front
defrost for 15
minutes or less. The time is
de
pendent on the ambient temperature. Once
the timer expires, the system will automatically
adjust the settings depending on ambient
conditions. See “Remote Start Comfort Systems
— If Equipped” in the next section for detailed
operation.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When remote start is activated, the front and rear
defrost will automatically turn on in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel and driver heated
seat feature will also turn on if programmed in
the comfort menu screen within Uconnect
Settings
Ú
page 224. In warm weather, the
driver vented seat feature will automatically turn
o
n
when the remote start is activated, if
programmed via the comfort menu screen. The
vehicle will adjust the climate control settings
depending on the outside ambient temperature.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Eq
uipped
The climate controls automatically adjust to an
op
timal temperature and mode, dependent
upon the outside ambient temperature. When
the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position,
the climate controls will resume their previous
settings.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If
Eq
uipped
In ambient temperatures of 40°F (4.5°C) or
below, the climate settings will default to
maximum heat, with fresh air entering the
cabin. If the front defrost timer expires, the
vehicle will enter Mix Mode.
In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C)
to 78°F (26°C), the climate settings will be
based on the last settings selected by the
driver.
In ambient temperatures of 78°F (26°C) or
above, the climate settings will default to
MAX A/C, Bi-Level mode, and Recirculation
on.
For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate
co
ntrol settings, see Ú page 54.
NOTE:
These features will stay on through the duration
o
f
remote start, or until the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position. The climate control
settings will change if manually adjusted by the
driver while the vehicle is in remote start mode.
This includes turning the climate controls off
using the OFF button.
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