Using The Remote Control Start Function; Starting Your Vehicle; Entering The Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start - Ford Vehicle Security and Remote Start Systems Owner's Manual

Using the Remote Control Start Function

Your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle may be equipped with a Securilock Anti-Theft
system. If so, your PowerCode Remote Control Start system interfaces with the
Securilock system, fully maintaining the level of security provided by the Securilock
system. The PowerCode Securilock interface is sold separately.

Starting Your Vehicle:

The remote control start function is activated by pressing the
pressing the
transmitter. The system will check the vehicle to ensure that it is safe to start, and if
all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 5 seconds (diesel
engines vehicle take 30 seconds, to allow the glowplugs sufficient time in all
conditions to heat up) Press and hold the
Note: The factory RKE keyfob cannot be used to activate the remote start function.
If your vehicle stalls or does not start...
If the vehicle stalls or does not start, the system will pause 5 seconds, then try 3
more times to start the vehicle (a total of four attempts). The system pauses 5
seconds between each start attempt. If the vehicle does not start after the fourth
attempt, the system will abort the start process.
Your vehicle can be started by remote control whether the alarm is armed or
disarmed. When the alarm is armed, the impact sensor turns off when the vehicle is
started to prevent the engine vibration from setting off the alarm.
Remote Start Safety Features:
For safety and security reasons, the system will shut down the engine during remote
start operation if any of the following occur:
• The brake pedal is pressed before the vehicle ignition key is turned on
• The engine reaches 3 times its normal idle speed
• The alarm is triggered
As a safety precaution, the vehicle will shut off if left unattended for 10 minutes
(runtime can optionally be set to 15 minutes if desired* ).

Entering the Vehicle While it is Running via Remote Start:

1. Press to unlock the door(s) and turn off the alarm system (if it is not already
off).
2. Enter the vehicle. Do not press the brake pedal.
3. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position.
4. Press the brake pedal. The remote starter disengages and the vehicle will
operate normally.
Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle:
Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and
operation. After the system starts the vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting.
* See your dealer for additional information regarding the programmable feature of
your PowerCode system.
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button within 3 seconds on the PowerCode remote control
button again to turn off the vehicle.
button followed by