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:
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators
Illuminates when you switch
adaptive cruise control on. The
color of the indicator changes to
indicate the system status.
White indicates the system is on but
inactive.
Green indicates that you set the speed and
the system is active...
Check the seatbelts and child restraints
periodically to make sure they work
properly and are not damaged. Make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary.
Check the following seatbelt assemblies
after a crash.
Retractors.
Buckles...