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

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a
targeted range of 328 ft (100 m).

How to Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
Shift lever in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Ignition key removed from ignition switch
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27
Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
RKE PANIC button not pressed.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will honk 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 the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicle
is in the Remote Start mode.
2