6 January 2014
Climate Control and Heated/Cooled Seat Operation
during a Remote Start
Passenger Air Bag and Safety Belt
Indicator Information
When performing a DTC check
using a scan tool on some 2014
Malibu models, the Electronic
Brake Control Module (EBCM)
may have a DTC C025E SYM5A
(Vacuum Sensor Signal Is Not
Plausible) set in history. When
the DTC is cleared, it may set
again and immediately go to
history during the next igni-
tion cycle. No messages will be
displayed on the Driver Informa-
tion Center and no Malfunction
Indicator Lamps will be illumi-
nated on the instrument cluster.
Do not replace any components
for this condition. This is a nor-
mal operating characteristic. The
DTC clears when the diagnostic
runs and passes.
Thanks to Christopher
Crumb
The following systems on the 2014
Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 may
operate during a remote vehicle start:
• Climate controls
• Rear window defogger
• Heated seats
• Cooled seats
• Heated steering wheel
Climate Control (HVAC)
Settings
During a remote start, the HVAC settings
will operate at the previous HVAC settings
when the vehicle was last turned off. If
the owner desires a certain HVAC setting
during a remote start, the HVAC mode,
blower and temperature should be set
prior to turning off the truck.
Rear Window Defogger
During a remote start, the rear window
defogger will turn on if the outside temper-
ature is 44° F (7° C) or below. It will stay
on for 10 minutes when the key is turned
to Run/On. The rear window defogger in-
dicator will not be illuminated until the key
is turned to Run/On.
Heated Seats
During a remote start, the heated seats
will turn on (if enabled) to the high setting
when the ambient temperature is below
50° F (10° C). They will turn off when the
key is turned to Run/On. The heated seat
indicators will not be illuminated when the
heated seats are on during a remote start.
To enable the heated seats to operate
during a remote start, go to the Vehicle
Settings menu.
Cooled Seats
During a remote start, the cooled seats
will turn on (if enabled) to the high setting
when the ambient temperature is above
80° F (27° C). They will turn off when the
key is turned to Run/On. The cooled seat
indicators will not be illuminated when the
cooled seats are on during a remote start.
To enable the cooled seats to operate
during a remote start, go to the Vehicle
Settings menu.
Heated Steering Wheel
During a remote start the heated steering
wheel does not turn on.
Thanks to Jim Will
Owners of some 2007-2013 Silverado and
Sierra; 2014 Silverado 2500/3500 and
Sierra 2500/3500; and 2008-2009 Hummer
H2 models may question if their vehicle
should have the following options:
• Passenger Presence System (PPS)
• Passenger air bag On/Off indicators
• Passenger air bag On/Off switch
• Passenger safety belt indicator
This information does not apply to the new
2014 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500.
The following information outlines the
content of each model.
1500 All Models
• Passenger Presence System (PPS) =
YES, standard equipment (RPO AL0)
• Passenger air bag On/Off indicators =
YES, located in the overhead console
• Passenger air bag On/Off switch = NO
• Passenger safety belt indicator = YES,
located in the overhead console
2500/3500 Regular and
Extended Cab Models
• Passenger Presence System (PPS) =
NO, Not available
• Passenger air bag On/Off indicators =
YES, located in the overhead console
• Passenger air bag On/Off switch =
YES, located in the lower glove box
(RPO C99)
• Passenger safety belt indicator = NO
2500/3500 Crew Cab Models
• Passenger Presence System (PPS) =
NO, Not available
• Passenger air bag On/Off indicators
= NO
• Passenger air bag On/Off switch = NO,
Not available
• Passenger safety belt indicator = NO
Hummer H2
• Passenger Presence System (PPS) =
NO, Not available
• Passenger air bag On/Off indicators =
YES, located in the overhead console
• Passenger air bag On/Off switch =
YES, located in the lower glove box
(RPO C99)
• Passenger safety belt indicator = NO
Thanks to Scott Fribranz
Electronic
Brake
Control
Module
DTC Set in
History
Go to the Vehicle Settings menu to
enable the heated/cooled seats during a
remote start. The seat indicators do not
illuminate during a remote start.
