Remote Vehicle Start - GMC Terrain 2020 Owner's Manual

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-
13556232) - 2020 - CRC - 5/13/19

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, this feature allows you
to start the engine from outside the
vehicle.
: This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during remote start.
If equipped with heated and
ventilated front seats, they may
come on during a remote start. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 41.
If equipped with a heated steering
wheel, it may come on during a
remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 0 92.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
Do not use the remote start feature
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
vehicle could run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 8.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
The parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the
engine is running. The
vehicle's doors will be locked.
Keys, Doors, and Windows
3. Turn the ignition on before
driving.
The engine will shut off after
15 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the
ignition is turned on.
Extending Engine Run Time
For a 15-minute extension, after
30 seconds repeat Steps 1 and 2
while the engine is still running. The
remote start can be extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 15 minutes will be
added.
For example, if the engine has been
running for 15 minutes, and
15 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or
a start with an extension are
allowed between ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and
then back off to use remote start
again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To shut off the engine:
13