Remote Starting System - If Equipped; How To Use Remote Start - Jeep Wrangler 2018 User Manual

WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury
or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
NOTE:
Refer to "Starting The Engine," in "Starting
And Operating" in the Owner's Manual for
further information.
REMOTE STARTING
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to
start the engine conveniently from
outside the vehicle while still main-
taining security. The system has a
range of 328 ft (100 m).
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The Remote Starting System also activates the
Climate Control, vented seats (if equipped) in
temperatures above 80° F (26.7° C), and the
heated seats (if equipped), and heated steer-
ing wheel (if equipped) in temperatures below
40° F (4.4° C). Refer to "Heated Seats" in
"Getting To Know Your Vehicle" in the Owner's
Manual for further information.
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an
automatic transmission to be equipped
with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and key
fob may reduce this range.

How To Use Remote Start

• Push Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. Pushing the Re-
mote Start button a third time shuts the
engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push unlock button,
and place the ignition in the ON/RUN po-
sition.
• With remote start, the engine will only run
for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni-
tion key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key
after two consecutive timeouts.
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
• Gear Selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Swing Gate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• System not disabled from previous remote
start event
• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
• Ignition in STOP/OFF position
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
• All removable doors must not be removed
• Malfunction indicator light not illuminated