Remote Starting System - If Equipped; How To Use Remote Start - Jeep CHEROKEE 2020 Owner's Manual

20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Push the remote start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. Pushing the remote
start button a third time shuts the engine off.
This system uses the key fob to start
the engine conveniently from outside
the vehicle while still maintaining
security. The system has a range of
approximately 328 ft (100 m).
NOTE:
The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-

matic transmission to be equipped with
Remote Start.
Obstructions between the vehicle and key

fob may reduce this range.
H T U R S
OW O SE EMOTE TART
Push the remote start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. Pushing the remote
start button a third time shuts the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button,
insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/
RUN position.
NOTE:
With remote start, the engine will only run for

15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition 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

Liftgate closed

Hazard switch off

Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not

pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level

Check engine light shall not be present

PANIC button not pushed

System not disabled from previous remote

start event
Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing

Ignition in OFF position

Fuel level meets minimum requirement

Vehicle Security Alarm is not signaling an

intrusion
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed

garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera-

tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.