Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual: Remote Vehicle Start

This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the engine from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

To start the vehicle:

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release   on the RKE transmitter
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold   until the parking lamps flash. If the vehicle's lights can not be seen, press and hold   for at least four seconds.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system will operate at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off.

After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to the ON/RUN position to drive the vehicle.

If the vehicle is left running, it automatically shuts off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.

Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start

To manually shut off a remote start:

• Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press / until the parking lamps turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-4.