08 Starting and driving
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting
the engine
Remote key buttons used for remote engine start
Lock
Approach lighting
Starting the engine
The maximum range for ERS is approximately
100 ft (30 meters) if the view of the vehicle is
unobstructed. The vehicle must also be
locked.
To start the engine:
1. Press the lock button (1 ) briefly.
2. Immediately press the approach lighting
button (2) for approximately 2 seconds.
If the requirements for ERS have been met,
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the following will occur:
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
1. The turn signals will flash several times.
2. The engine will start.
3. The turn signals will illuminate for
3 seconds to indicate that the engine has
started.
After the engine has started, the vehicle
remains locked but the alarm is disarmed.
Active functions
When the engine is started with ERS, the fol-
lowing functions are activated:
•
The climate control system
•
The infotainment system.
Deactivated functions
When the engine is started with ERS, the fol-
lowing functions are deactivated:
•
Headlights
•
Parking lights
•
License plate lights
•
Windshield wipers
Related information
•
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – switching
off the engine (p. 248)
•
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – introduction
(p. 247)
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* –
switching off the engine
Any of the following will switch off the engine
if it has been started with ERS:
•
Pressing the lock button (1) or the unlock
button (2) on the remote key
•
Unlocking the vehicle
•
Opening a door
•
Depressing the accelerator or brake pedal
•
Moving the gear selector from the P posi-
tion
•
If there are less than approx. 2.5 gallons
(10 liters) of fuel in the tank
•
More than 15 minutes have elapsed.
If the engine has been started with ERS and
switches off, the turn signals will illuminate for
3 seconds.
Message in the instrument panel
display
If ERS is interrupted, a text message will be
displayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
•
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – introduction
(p. 247)
•
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting the
engine (p. 248)