Remote Starting System - If Equipped; How To Use Remote Start - Dodge Dakota 2011 Owner's Manual

26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even
"gap" between the two halves. If equipped, install and
tighten the screw until snug. Test the RKE transmitter
operation.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-
matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

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
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pressed