14Getting to Know Your G5
CONVENIENCE Remote Vehicle Start (Automatic Transmissions only) (if equipped)
This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle by
using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. (Remote Vehicle Start trans- mitter range is within 200 feet of the vehicle.) The remote start capability can be turned on or off using the Driver Information Center. (See Driver Information Center.)
The vehicle’s climate control system also will turn on at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off to heat or cool the vehicle interior.
After a remote start, the engine will run for about 10 minutes before turning itself off, but can be extended 10 min- utes by performing another remote start sequence at any time. After two consec- utive remote starts, no additional remote starts are allowed until the vehicle has been started with the ignition key.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the (Lock) button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the (Remote Start) button for about four seconds.
4. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will light and stay on while the engine is running.
5. Repeat these steps for a
When you enter the vehicle after a remote start, the key must be inserted in the ignition and turned to the Run position before driving.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature will not operate if the key is in the igni- tion, a door or the hood is open, or the Check Engine light is illuminated on the instrument panel cluster.
Canceling a Remote Start
To turn off the engine instead of driving after a remote start:
• Press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard Warning Flashers button inside the vehicle. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch on and then off.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Exterior Lamps
Automatic Headlamp System
Your G5 is equipped with an Automatic Headlamp System, which turns on the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary. The exterior lamps also can be operated manually.
