Get Remote Starting System Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-

niently from outside the vehicle while still

maintaining security. The system has a range of

approximately 300 ft (91 m).

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Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)

Ignition key removed from ignition switch

Battery at an acceptable charge level

RKE PANIC button not pressed

WARNING!

NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-

matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

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Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or

confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-

oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-

bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious

injury or death when inhaled.

How to Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before the

engine will Remote Start:

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Shift lever in PARK

Doors closed

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Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters

away from children. Operation of the Remote Start

System, windows, door locks or other controls

could cause serious injury or death.

Hood closed

Liftgate closed

Hazard switch off

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button

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The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute

cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition

switch must be turned to the ON position before you

can repeat the start sequence.

on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-

onds. The vehicle doors will lock, parking

lights will flash and horn will chirp twice (if

programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle

will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute

cycle.

To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start

To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a

Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the

UNLOCK button on the transmitter. After the vehicle is

unlocked, you can enter the vehicle, insert the Key Fob

into the ignition switch and move it to the ON position,

otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of 15- minute

cycle.

NOTE:

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If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start

will automatically lock the doors.

The park lights will turn on and remain on during

Remote Start mode.

To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle

Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release

the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock

the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if

equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,

insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the

switch to the ON position.

For security, power window and power sunroof op-

eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is

in the Remote Start mode.

NOTE:

•

The shift lever is moved out of PARK

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The ignition switch must be in the ON position in

The engine is allowed to run for the entire 15-minute

cycle

order to drive the vehicle.

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For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/

Turn to ON” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the

Key Fob. Once inserted, the message “Turn to ON”

will flash in the EVIC until you turn the Key Fob to

ON.

To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start

Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or

allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns while in the

Remote Start Mode, the system will not allow the Remote

Start button to shutdown the engine for two seconds after

receiving a valid Remote Start request.

Cancel Remote Start

Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following

occur:

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The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm

Any engine warning lights come on

The hood is opened

The hazard switch is pressed

When to Reset Remote Start

The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of

two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one

failed start, where the Remote Starting sequence was

initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start-

ing. After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle

Security Alarm system is alarming, or if the PANIC

button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset by inserting

a valid Key Fob into the ignition switch and rotating the

Key Fob to the ON position, and then rotating the Key

Fob back to the LOCK/OFF position.

Remote Starting System for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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