GMC 2011 Acadia - Manual (Page 38)

Black plate (6,1) GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual - 2011
2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows
If the vehicle has the remote
start feature, the RKE transmitter
functions have an increased range
of operation. However, the range
may be less while the vehicle is
running.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
transmitter, see Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2
for additional information.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
To start the vehicle:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press Q 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
automatically if the vehicle has the
automatic system, or at the same
setting as when the vehicle was
last turned off.
If the vehicle has an automatic
climate control system and heated
seats, the heated seats turn on
during colder outside temperatures
and shut off when the key is turned
to ON/RUN. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑9
for more information.
The rear window defogger and
heated mirrors, if the vehicle has
them, turn on during colder outside
temperatures and turn off when the
key is turned to ON/RUN.
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.