2014 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 30

28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic by the party responsible for compliance could void the transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. user's authority to operate the equipment. How To Use Remote Start If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal All of the following conditions must be met before the distance, check for these two conditions: engine will remote start: 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of • Shift lever in PARK the battery is a minimum of three years. • Doors closed 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB • Hood closed radios. • Trunk closed REMOTE START SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- • Ignition key removed from ignition switch niently from outside the vehicle while still • Battery at an acceptable charge level maintaining security. The system has a range of • RKE PANIC button not pressed approximately 300 ft (91 m).