Conditions the remote start will not work

The remote start will not operate if any of the following conditions are present:

● The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
● The hood is not securely closed.
● The hazard warning lights are on.
● The I–Key Indicator Light solid in the vehicle information display. remains solid in the vehicle information display.
● The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle.
● The ignition switch is pushed without an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
● The ignition switch is pushed with an Intelligent Key in the vehicle but the brake pedal is not depressed.
● Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start with an extension, have already been used.
● The vehicle is not in P (Park).
● The Remote Start function has been switched to the OFF position in Vehicle Settings of the vehicle information display. For additional information, see “Vehicle information display” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.

The remote engine start may display a warning or indicator in the vehicle information display. For an explanation of the warning or indicator please see “Vehicle information display warning and indicators” in the “Instruments and controls” section.

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