Remote Start

Remote starting systems offer the convenience of starting a vehicle during inclement weather or other situations. Most GM systems operate with up to a 60 meter (about 200 foot) range and offer automatic climate pre-conditioning to warm or cool the vehicle prior to entry. On cold mornings, for example, the heat and defroster will be automatically turned on.

How it works

A remote start is activated from the remote key fob by first pressing the LOCK button, then pressing and holding the remote start button for one and one-half seconds. This two-step process will help to prevent inadvertent activation; rather, it causes the vehicle to be locked and engages the vehicle's alarm system. When a vehicle equipped with the GM remote start system receives the rolling code radio frequency remote start signal, the vehicle signal lamps flash once, and when the engine begins running the park lamps turn on. Each time the customer initiates a remote start, the vehicle doors lock; however, they may be unlocked with the fob at any time.

In order to drive the vehicle after a remote start, the key must be placed in the ignition switch and rotated to the RUN position. With the proper key passing into the RUN position, the vehicle theft deterrent system verifies that an authorized key is being used, and an electrical message is sent to the operating modules that the vehicle is now in a normal running condition. With these systems satisfied, the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) will allow shifting out of PARK, and normal vehicle operation is allowed.

A remote start can be stopped on the GM system a number of ways. Simply pressing the remote start button on the key fob will cause the remotely-started engine to stop. Also, pressing the HAZARD switch will cause the engine to turn off. In addition, inserting the key and rotating the ignition switch out of the OFF position and then returning to OFF will shut down a remotely-started engine.

2007 Model Availability [2008 Coming Soon]

Buick	LaCrosse, Lucerne, Terraza
Cadillac	DTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, STS
Chevrolet	Cobalt, Equinox, HHR, Impala, Malibu, Malibu Maxx, Monte Carlo, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Uplander
GMC	Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali
Pontiac	G5, G6, Grand Prix, Torrent
Saturn	Aura, Outlook, Relay