2007 Dodge Nitro Owner's Manual - Page 27
2007 Dodge Nitro Manual
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes. To cancel remote start, press the "Remote Start" button once. To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the "Unlock" button on the key fob. After the vehicle is unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle, insert the key in the ignition and move it to the RUN position, otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and automatically turn off. Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: • If 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 P (Park). The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After either of these conditions, or if the Vehicle Theft Alarm is alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition and moving it to the RUN position, then back to LOCK. DOOR LOCKS The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the odometer area displays the word "door" as an indication of a door ajar or door not completely closed. When the vehicle is not moving and the door is ajar or not completely closed, the VF display will show the word "door." If any other active warnings including "GATE", or "GASCAP" are present, they will be shown in the VF display and will also continue to cycle. If the vehicle is moving, 2