Remote Vehicle Start (RVS)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The remote vehicle starting feature allows engine starting from outside of the vehicle from a distance of up to 195 feet (60 m). It also activates the vehicles automatic climate control system, if equipped. If moderate or warmer outside temperatures exist, the climate control system will default to automatic temperature control and fan speed to regulate and maintain a moderate inside temperature. When the outside temperature is cold, the climate control system will start up the rear window defogger and default to the front windshield defrost mode with the heat on and the fan blower set to high. If the vehicle has heated seats, they will also turn on. Cooled seats, if equipped, are not activated during a remote start. Normal operation of the climate control system will return after the key is turned to RUN.

To operate the function, first press and release the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start (RVS) button for 4 seconds. The vehicle park lamps will be illuminated to indicate that the engine is running. The RVS function is allowed to start the vehicle 2 times for 10-minute intervals. If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. If the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) receives a second request for an RVS event while already operating in RVS, the first timer will expire and the second timer will start. For example, if 7 minutes after the initial RVS request, the RVS event is extended, the total time for the RVS event would be 17 minutes. To extend an RVS event, first press and release the transmitter lock button, then press and hold the RVS button. When you enter the vehicle during a remote start and the engine is still running, insert the key into the ignition, and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle; this will transition the vehicle to normal operation.

RVS can be deactivated by pressing the RVS button on the keyless entry transmitter, pressing the hazard switch, or by turning On the ignition, then turning it OFF. There are also other safety and security measures that will deactivate RVS, these include depressing the accelerator pedal or opening the hood. RVS may not function when DTCs are set. In these instances, the park lights will flash once when the RVS signal is received by the RCDLR, but the vehicle will not start. If the vehicle is put into valet mode, if equipped, by pressing the valet switch, RVS will also be disabled.

While in RVS mode all modules that are normally powered when the ignition is ON are active. All on-board diagnostics (OBD) II functions are also active.

The RVS feature can be turned off through the driver information center (DIC). Other RVS features may also be turned on or off via the DIC.