Ford Escape: Remote Start / Remote Start Precautions. Remote Start Limitations. Enabling Remote Start
Remote Start Precautions
WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
Remote Start Limitations
Remote start does not work under the
following conditions:
- The alarm horn is sounding.
- The hood is open.
- The transmission is not in park (P).
- The ignition is on.
- The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low.
Note: You can use remote start with
FordPass. See Connecting the Vehicle to
a Wi-Fi Network.
Enabling Remote Start
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle Settings.
- Press Remote Start Setup.
- Switch Remote Start on or off.
Note: To remote start with FordPass, make
sure that the modem is enabled. See
Connected Vehicle Requirements.
What Is Remote Start
The system allows you to remotely start
your vehicle and to adjust the interior
temperature according to the settings that
you chose...
Remotely Starting the Vehicle
Press the button on the remote
control.
Within three seconds, press the
button twice on the remote
control.
Note: You can also use the FordPass App
to start the vehicle...
Other information:
Insulation
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
300 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...
Once you select this option, the system
returns you to the main audio screen.
The current audio information appears on
the screen.
The following buttons are also available:
You can use the forward, reverse, pause or
play buttons to control the audio playback...