Remote Starting System - If Equipped; How To Use Remote Start; To Enter Remote Start Mode - Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual

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.
To drive the vehicle, push the START/STOP igni-
tion button to cycle the ignition to ON/RUN.
NOTE:
With remote start, the engine will only run

for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni-
tion is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be manually started with

the key fob after two consecutive time-
outs.

How To Use Remote Start

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.
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

System not disabled from previous remote

start event
Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing

Ignition in STOP/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. Oper-

ation of the Remote Start System,
windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Push and release the remote start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start,
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote
Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is

low, the vehicle will start and then shut
down in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on

during Remote Start mode.
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