2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 27

26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice, within five seconds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 • Any engine warning lamps come on • The hood is opened • The hazard switch is pressed • The transmission is moved out of PARK • The brake pedal is pressed To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the • For security, power window and power sunroof opVehicle eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, in the Remote Start mode. or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote before you can repeat the start sequence for a third Start request. cycle.