Starting System

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NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) that disables the engine from cranking if an unprogrammed Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) key is used or an invalid Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ID is received. Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) is controlled by the Body Control Module (BCM). If there is a Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) concern that cause the engine to be disabled, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) displays "STARTING SYSTEM FAULT" in the message center. Refer to Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), With Intelligent Access (IA) .

The RFA module in conjunction with the BCM controls the ignition modes and in conjunction with the PCM controls the starting system.

Under normal operation, during a start event, the start/stop switch is pressed in combination with the brake pedal, the RFA module, PCM and BCM receives a request to start the engine. The PCM requires input voltage from the Run/start relay.

The PCM recognizes the correct inputs from the BCM and TR sensor and provides voltage and ground to energize the starter relay coil and close the starter relay contacts. The starter relay contacts close, providing voltage to the starter solenoid, allowing the starter motor to crank the engine. The PCM disengages the starter motor once an engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) threshold is reached, a set crank time is exceeded or the stop/start button is pressed indicating an engine shutdown.

If cumulative crank time exceeds 60 seconds within 60 minutes, the starter will be inhibited for 15 minutes and the PCM sets a DTC. Refer to the Owner's Literature for more information.

Remote Start

The remote start system enables the engine to be started from up to 20 meters (65.62 feet) away. A remote start event is initiated by pressing the lock button on the Passive key, to make sure the doors are locked, followed by 2 presses of the remote start button. The 3 button presses must occur within 3 seconds. The system acknowledges the start request by flashing the exterior lights twice. The factory equipped remote start system does not operate if the ignition is in the RUN/START position or the hood is not closed.

Once started, the engine runs for 10 minutes (default run time is 10 minutes; the time can be programmed by the customer to 5, 10 or 15 minutes) and the parking lights remain illuminated until the cycle is complete. The remote start duration can also be extended by initiating remote start while the first timer is still running or by initiating a completely independent start cycle when the first has completed. During the remote start cycle the power windows are inhibited and the radio will not turn on automatically but may be switched on manually from inside the vehicle. If the remote start system fails to start the horn will chirp twice.

To transition from remote start mode to drive mode, use a programmed Passive key to transition to RUN. If a programmed Passive key is not used, the engine shuts off.

To deactivate the remote start system, press the remote start button once. When deactivating the remote start system the parking lights turn off to give a visual indication that the engine and climate control features have turned off. It may be necessary to be closer to the vehicle to deactivate the remote start feature than it was to initiate it due to ground deflections and added noise from the engine running.