Pontiac G8 manual Remote Vehicle Start, Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows

Remote Vehicle Start

Your vehicle may have this feature which allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.

/(Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start.

To enable and disable remote start, see “Remote Start” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32.

Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperature during a remote start. When the key

is turned to ON/RUN, the climate control system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to when the vehicle was last turned off.

Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel.

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However,

the range may be less while the vehicle is running.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of

the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3for additional information.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

To start the engine using the remote start feature:

1.Press Q on the RKE transmitter.

2.Press and hold / for about two seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been started. The parking lamps will turn

on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle’s doors will be locked.

3.After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.

After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN.