Remote Start - If Equipped; How To Use Remote Start - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE L 2023 Owner's Manual

24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
The key fob may not be detected by the vehicle

Keyless Enter 'n Go™ system if it is located next
to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic
device, or in the cupholders near aluminum
cans; these devices may block the key fob's
wireless signal and prevent the Keyless Enter 'n
Go™ system from starting the vehicle.
For more information on the engine starting

procedure, see Ú page 119.
When opening the driver's door and the ignition

is in the ON/RUN position (engine not running),
a chime will sound to remind you to place the
ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the
chime, the message "Ignition ON" will display in
the cluster.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
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).
Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold
weather, and to reach a comfortable climate in all
ambient conditions before the driver enters the
vehicle.
NOTE:
Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may
reduce this range Ú page 408.
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. Operation

of the Remote Start system, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious
injury or death.
H T U R S
OW O SE EMOTE TART
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. Pushing
the Remote Start button a third time shuts the
engine off.
NOTE:
If the Remote Start button on the key fob is

pushed too rapidly during activation, the vehicle
may not start.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for

15 minutes.
Remote Start can only be used twice.

If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,
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the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10
seconds.
The parking lights will turn on and remain on

during Remote Start mode.
Headlight animation (if equipped) will occur

when Remote Start is activated, if "Headlight
Illumination On Approach" is enabled within
Uconnect Settings.
For security, power window and power sunroof

operation (if equipped) are disabled when the
vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN posi-

tion before the Remote Start sequence can be
repeated for a third cycle.