Conditions For Remote Start
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The following conditions must be met all at the same time in order for the remote-start to warm or cool the inside of the vehicle.
- The vehicle must be in a ready-to-drive condition, for example, the coolant level must not be too low.
- There must be no less than 1/4 tank of fuel and the fuel indicator lamp did not come on just before the engine was turned off.
- The emergency flashers are off.
- The selector lever is in "P" and the brake pedal is not pressed down.
- The key is not in the ignition lock. If the vehicle has keyless access, all key still inside the vehicle, must be locked for this period of time.
- All the doors, the hood and the rear lid must closed completely and locked.