Starting System

NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with PATS that disables the engine from cranking and starting if an unprogrammed PATS key is used or an invalid PCM ID is received. PATS is controlled by the BCM. If there is a PATS concern that causes the engine to be disabled, the IPC displays "STARTING SYSTEM FAULT" in the message center. For additional information, refer to PATS, Anti-Theft Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Without Intelligent Access .

When the ignition is turned to START, the PCM receives the following inputs:

Ignition switch request to crank the engine
Run/start relay voltage
PATS is enabled message
Correct transaxle PARK or NEUTRAL input from the TR sensor

When the PCM receives the correct inputs, voltage and ground is supplied to the starter relay coil. The starter relay coil is energized causing the relay contacts to close providing voltage to the starter solenoid, allowing the starter motor to crank and start the engine.

The PCM disengages the starter once an engine RPM threshold is reached, a set crank time is exceeded or the ignition is turned OFF.

If cumulative crank time exceeds 60 seconds within 60 minutes, the starter is disabled for 15 minutes and the PCM sets a DTC. Refer to the Owner's Literature for more information.

Remote Start

The remote start system allows the operator to start the engine by pressing a sequence of buttons on the IKT. The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). Vehicles with the remote start feature can have a greater range of up to 100 meters (328 feet). Transmitter range can be affected by

Weather conditions
Nearby radio towers or other RFI
Structures around the vehicle
Other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
Refer to the Owner's Literature for more information on range.

When equipped with remote start, a remote start event is initiated when the IKT transmits a remote start request signal to the TPM. The TPM sends a remote start request message to the BCM. The BCM sends a crank request message to the PCM. The factory equipped remote start system does not operate if the ignition is in the RUN/START position or the hood is not closed.

The remote start system is activated by pressing the lock button on the IKT once to make sure the doors are locked, followed by 2 presses of the remote start button. The 3 button presses must occur within 3 seconds of each other. The BCM acknowledges the remote start request by flashing the exterior lights twice. Once started, the engine runs for 15 minutes (default run time is 15 minutes; the time can be programmed by the customer to 5, 10 or 15 minutes) and the parking lights remain illuminated until the cycle is complete. The remote start duration can also be extended by initiating remote start while the first timer is still running or by initiating a completely independent start cycle when the first has completed. During the remote start cycle the power windows are inhibited and the radio will not turn on automatically but may be turned on manually from inside the vehicle. The factory equipped remote start system does not operate if the ignition is in the RUN/START position or the hood is not closed. If the remote start system fails to start the horn chirps twice.

To transition from remote start mode to drive mode, use a programmed IKT to switch the ignition to the RUN position. If a programmed IKT is not used, the engine shuts off.

To deactivate the remote start system, press the remote start button once. When deactivating the remote start system the parking lights turn off to give a visual indication that the engine and climate control features have turned off. It may be necessary to be closer to the vehicle to deactivate the remote start feature than it was to initiate it due to ground deflections and added noise from the engine running.