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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Verify that remote start is enabled through vehicle personalization.
    • If remote start is not enabled, use vehicle personalization to turn on remote start functionality. Refer to the vehicle owners manual.
  2. Verify that the keyless entry functions operate with all available keyless entry transmitters.
  3. Verify none of the following conditions exist on the vehicle:
    • A DTC that illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is set
    • A propulsion system DTC is set
    • A high voltage system DTC is set
    • The vehicle is in valet mode
    • More than 2 remote start attempts have occurred
    • The hazard switch is in the ON position
    • A current hazard switch DTC is set
    • The vehicle hood is ajar
    • A current hood ajar DTC is set
    • The content theft deterrent system detects an alarm trigger
    • Excessive engine RPM
    • Excessive coolant temperature
    • Accelerator pedal position greater than 0 percent
    • Vehicle not in park
    • Immobilizer system malfunction
    • An automatic transmission shift lock control system DTC is set.
    • A vehicle speed sensor signal is detected by the ECM.
    • If any of the conditions are present, refer to the appropriate subsystem for diagnosis.