Chevrolet 2012 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 40

2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
If the vehicle has the remote
start feature, the RKE transmitter
functions will have an increased
range of operation. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle
is running.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2 2 for
additional information.
(Remote Start): This button will
be on the RKE transmitter if the
vehicle has remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote
start feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release
3. Immediately press and
hold until the turn signal
lamps flash. If you cannot see
the vehicle's lamps, press and
hold for two to four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps will turn on and
remain on while the vehicle
is running. The doors will be
locked and the climate control
system may come on.
The engine will continue to run
for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps
for a 10-minute time extension.
Remote start can be extended
only once.
After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, insert and turn the key
to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
To cancel a remote start:
Aim the RKE transmitter at
the vehicle and press and
hold
turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
Turn the ignition on and then
back off.
until the parking lamps
The vehicle can be remote started
two separate times between driving
sequences. The engine will run for
10 minutes after each remote start.
Or, you can extend the engine run
time by another 10 minutes within
the first 10 minute remote start time
frame, and before the engine stops.
For example, if and then
pressed again after the vehicle
has been running for 5 minutes,
10 minutes are added, allowing the
engine to run for 15 minutes.
The additional 10 minutes are
considered a second remote vehicle
start.
Once two remote starts, or a single
remote start with one time extension
has been done, the vehicle must be
started with the key. After the key
is removed from the ignition, the
vehicle can be remote started again.
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