Climate Control - Remote Start

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Remote Start

About Remote Start

The system allows you to remotely start the engine using the FordPass app.

The system can also adjust the interior temperature according to the settings that you chose.

Note: All other vehicle systems remain off when you have remotely started the engine.

Note: The vehicle remains secured when you have remotely started the engine. A valid key must be inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.

Remote Start Limitations

Remote start does not work if:

The alarm horn is sounding.
The hood is open.
The transmission is not in park (P).

Enabling Remote Start

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Vehicle Settings.

Select Remote Start.

Switch System on or off.

Note: To use remote start, make sure that the modem is enabled. See Connected Vehicle.

Remotely Starting the Engine

WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or in areas that are not well ventilated.

Press the lock button on the remote control.

Within three seconds, press the unlock button on the remote control.

Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control.

Note: You can also use the FordPass App to start the engine.

Note: The direction indicators flash twice.

Note: The parking lamps turn on when the engine is running.

Note: The horn sounds if the system fails to start.

Note: You must switch on the ignition before driving your vehicle.

Remotely Stopping the Engine

Press the lock button on the remote control.

Within three seconds, press the unlock button on the remote control.

Within three seconds, press the lock button on the remote control.

Note: You can also use the FordPass App to stop the engine.

Remote Start Settings

Use the information display to adjust the remote start settings.

Note: You cannot adjust the climate control settings when you have remotely started the engine.

Note: When you switch the ignition on, the climate control system returns to the last used settings.

Switching Auto On

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Vehicle Settings.

Select Remote Start.

Select Climate Control.

Switch Auto on.

Note: If you switch Auto on, the system attempts to heat or cool the interior to 72 °F (22 °C).

Note: The heated windshield, heated rear window and heated seats could turn on in cold weather.

Switching Last Settings On

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Vehicle Settings.

Select Remote Start.

Select Climate Control.

Switch Last Settings on.

Note: If you switch Last Settings on, the system remembers the last used settings.

Switching the Heated Seats Settings On

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Vehicle Settings.

Select Remote Start.

Select Seats.

Switch Auto on.

Note: If you switch the heated seats settings on, the heated seats turn on during cold weather.

Setting the Duration

You can set a duration for the engine to run.

Note: Wait a few seconds before remotely starting the engine after the engine stops running.

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.

Select Vehicle Settings.

Select Remote Start.

Select Duration.

2020 Transit Owner's Manual