Remote Start Abort Message Display; To Enter Remote Start; To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle; To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

Remote Start Abort Message Display

The following messages will display if the ve-
hicle fails to remote start or exits remote start
prematurely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The message stays active until the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start

Push and release the Remote Start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if pro-
grammed). Then, the engine will start and the
vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for
a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power
sunroof operation (if equipped) are dis-
abled when the vehicle is in the Remote
Start mode.
• If your power door locks were unlocked,
Remote Start will automatically lock the
doors.
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• The engine can be started two consecu-
tive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the
key fob. However, the ignition must be
placed in the ON/RUN position before you
can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
Remote Start will also cancel if any of the
following occur:
• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500.
• Any engine warning lamps come on.
• Low Fuel Light turns on.
• The hood is opened.
• The hazard switch is pushed.
• The transmission is moved out of PARK.
• The brake pedal is pushed.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving The Vehicle
Push and release the Remote Start button one
time or allow the engine to run for the entire
15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shut downs, the sys-
tem will disable the one time push of the
Remote Start button for two seconds after
receiving a valid Remote Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And
Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and
release the unlock button on the key fob to
unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle security
alarm (if equipped). Then, insert the key into the
ignition and place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position.
NOTE:
The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN
position in order to drive the vehicle.

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door Locks

Use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors
from inside the vehicle. If the lock knob is down
when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make
sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before
closing the door.
Manual Door Lock Knob