Ford 2017 EXPLORER Owner's Manual page 56

Linking a Preset Position to your
Remote Control or Intelligent Access
Key Fob
See Memory Function (page 143).
Car Finder
Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators
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flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to
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deactivate.
Remote Start
(If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or in areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel.
The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
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This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
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Keys and Remote Controls
You can configure vehicles with automatic
climate control to turn on the automatic
climate control when you remote start your
vehicle. See Automatic Climate Control
(page 128). A manual climate control
system runs at the setting you set it to
when you switched off the vehicle.
Many states and provinces restrict the use
of remote start. Check your local and state
or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system triggers.
• You disable the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in P.
• The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
• The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands.
LED
Solid green
Solid red
Blinking red
Blinking green
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Status
Remote start or
extension
successful
Remote stop
successful; vehicle
off
Remote start or
stop failed
Waiting for status
update