Remote Vehicle Start - Pontiac Montana SV6 2008 Owner's Manual

Remote Vehicle Start

This feature allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle. It may also turn the rear window defogger
if the outside temperature is below 45°F (7°C).
Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
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(Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the
RKE transmitter if you have remote start.
An increased range of operation is provided with the
RKE transmitter that has the remote vehicle start button.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote
start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The
vehicle may also run out of fuel if the vehicle is running
for a long period of time when parked on an incline
facing downward with a low fuel condition.
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To start the engine using the remote start feature, do
the following:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter, equipped with the remote
vehicle start button, at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then
immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start
button until the vehicle's turn signal lamps flash, or
for at least two seconds, if the vehicle's lights are not
visible. The vehicle's doors will be locked.
When the vehicle's engine starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine is
running.
3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has
been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is
still running, to extend the engine running time by
10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote start
attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two.
If the remote start procedure is used again before the first
10 minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will
immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame
will start.