Satellite Radio; Remote Vehicle Start - Chevrolet 2008 Cobalt User Manual

14
Getting to Know Your Cobalt
XM Satellite Radio (if equipped)
®
XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170
channels of digital-quality sound that
goes wherever you go — coast to coast.
Activation fee and service subscription
are extra. Service is based in the conti-
nental United States and Canada.
For more information, visit XM online
at www.XMradio.com or call
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start

(Automatic Transmission only)
(if equipped)
This feature
allows you
to start the
engine from
outside the
vehicle by
using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The remote start capability must be
turned on using the DIC.
During a remote start, the climate
control system will operate at the same
setting as when the vehicle was last
turned off.
Starting the Vehicle
To remote start the vehicle:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehi-
cle. (Remote Vehicle Start transmitter
range is within approximately 200 feet
of the vehicle.)
2. Press and release the
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be inserted in
the ignition and turned to the On posi-
tion before driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
To turn off the engine instead of driving
after a remote start:
• Press and hold the
• Press the Hazard Warning Flashers
• Turn the key in the ignition switch on
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
(Lock)
(Remote Vehicle Start) button for
about four seconds. When the vehicle
starts, the parking lamps will light and
remain on while the engine is run-
ning. The engine will continue running
for 10 minutes.
time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, the hood is open, or the Check
Engine light is illuminated.
parking lamps turn off.
button inside the vehicle. Press the
button again to turn off the flashers.
and then off.
button until the