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

18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — 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
328 ft (100 m).
The Remote Starting System also activates the
Climate Control System, heated seats (if
equipped), and heated steering wheel (if
equipped) in temperatures below 40°F (4.4°C).
Refer to "Seats" and "Steering Wheel" in this
chapter for further information.
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,

and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
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 manually started with a

push of the START/STOP ignition button after
two consecutive time outs.
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK

Doors closed

Hood closed

Hazard switch off

Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not

pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level

Panic button not pushed

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

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.