2004 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 77

Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will automatically regulate the inside temperature. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the on position. A remote start occurs when buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter are pressed. Laws in some local communities require that a person using remote start have the vehicle in view when doing so and may prohibit the execution of remote start if not in view of the vehicle. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. The remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with 10 minutes of engine running. Or it provides one start with 10 minutes of engine running, which can be extended by 10 more minutes, for 20 minutes of total running time. Once two starts or 20 minutes running time has been provided, the vehicle must be started normally with the ignition key to get more remote starts. The remote start feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition or the hood is not closed. Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with the remote start button, provides an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. As a result, you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off, than you were to turn it on. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see "Remote Keyless Entry System Operation" previously in this section. / (Remote Start): Press the lock button and then press this button to use the remote start feature. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do the following: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press the transmitter's lock button, release it and then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the vehicle's turn signal lights flash or for at least four seconds. The vehicle's doors will be locked. 3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the vehicle is running. 4. If it is your first remote start since last driving, repeat these steps while the engine is still running for a 10 minute time extension. 2-9