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Remote starting system, How to use remote start – Dodge 2011 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal

distance, check for these two conditions:
1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of

the battery is a minimum of three years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station

tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM

This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-

niently from outside the vehicle while still

maintaining security. The system has a range of

approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE:

The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-

matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.

How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the

engine will remote start:

• Shift lever in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
• RKE PANIC button not pressed.
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle theft alarm not active
• Ignition in Off position (Keyless Enter-N-Go)

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