REMOTE ENGINE START (if equipped)
WARNING:
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote engine starters. For example,
REMOTE STARTING THE ENGINE
To use the remote start function to start the
some laws require
a person using remote
To avoid risk of injury or death, do not use the
remote engine start function when the vehi-
cle is in an enclosed area such as a garage.
engine, perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
engine start to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any requirements.
2. Push the “LOCK”
button to lock all
Other conditions may affect the remote engine
start function. See “Conditions the remote
engine start will not work” (P.3-18).
Other conditions can affect the performance of
the Intelligent Key transmitter. See “Intelligent
Key system” (P.3-5) for additional information.
doors.
3. Within 5 seconds push and hold the remote
engine start
button until the turn
signal lights flash and the tail lights illumi-
nate. If the vehicle is not within view, push
and hold the remote engine start
button for at least 2 seconds.
REMOTE ENGINE START OPERATING
RANGE
The following events will occur when the
engine starts:
WARNING:
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The front clearance lights will turn on and
remain on as long as the engine is running.
To help avoid risk of injury or death through
unintended operation of the vehicle and/or
its systems, do not leave children, people
who require the assistance of others or pets
unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the
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The doors will be locked and the air
Type A
conditioner system may turn on.
The engine will continue to run for about 10
minutes. Repeat the steps to extend the
time for an additional 10 minutes. See
“Extending engine run time” (P.3-17).
temperature inside
a closed vehicle on a
warm day can quickly become high enough
to cause a significant risk of injury or death
to people and pets.
Depress and hold the brake pedal, then place
the ignition switch in the “ON” position before
driving. For further instructions, see “Driving
vehicle” (P.5-12).
The remote engine start function can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged
or other strong radio wave sources are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
operating range becomes narrower, and the
Intelligent Key may not function properly.
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The remote engine start function can be
extended one time by performing the steps
listed in “Remote starting the engine” (P.3-17).
Run time will be calculated as follows:
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Type B
The remote engine start
button is on the
Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote engine
start function. This function allows the engine
to start from outside the vehicle.
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The first 10 minute run time will start when
the remote engine start function is per-
formed.
The second 10 minutes will start immedi-
ately when the remote engine start func-
tion is performed. For example, if the engine
The remote engine start operating range is
approximately 60 m (197 ft) from the vehicle.
Some systems, such as the air conditioner
system, will turn on during a remote engine
start, if the system was on the last time the
ignition switch was turned off.
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17
