Remote Start; What Is Remote Start; Remote Start Precautions; Remote Start Limitations - Ford ESCAPE 2021 Owner's Manual

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.

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 (page 409).

ENABLING REMOTE START

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press Remote Start Setup.
4. Switch Remote Start on or off.
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(If Equipped)
Note: To remote start with FordPass, make
sure that the modem is enabled. See
Connected Vehicle Requirements (page
409).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle
Press the button on the remote
control.
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Within three seconds, press the
button twice on the remote
control.
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Note: You can also use the FordPass App
to start the vehicle.
Note: The turn signals flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
vehicle is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the vehicle.
Note: The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started the vehicle. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle
Within three seconds, press the
button twice on the remote
control.
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EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION
To extend the remote start duration during
remote start, do the following: