Remote Start - Message Center Set To Last User Settings

Remote start is an optional feature available on this vehicle. In addition to being able to start the vehicle remotely, the remote start feature also utilizes other vehicle systems to increase the level of comfort to the vehicle occupants upon entering the vehicle. Additional information on the remote start feature and the other vehicle systems can be found in section:

2.0L Duratec-HE Refer to: STARTING SYSTEM - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION (without Push Button Start) or STARTING SYSTEM - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION (with Push Button Start) .

2.0L Ecoboost Refer to :STARTING SYSTEM - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .

When the factory remote start feature is used, the Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system automatically sets certain parameters in an attempt to achieve a comfortable cabin temperature. These parameters are set based on outside air temperature. During remote start, the outside air temperature is continually evaluated and HVAC system behavior can change if the outside air changes between cold, moderate and warm temperatures.

For cold ambient air temperatures as determined by the HVAC control module AUTO mode to request heat:

• the airflow mode is set to the last user setting if Front Defrost is set to Off in the message center.
• the airflow mode is set to DEFROST if Front Defrost is set to Auto in the message center.
• the temperature is set to the last user setting.
• the blower speed is set to the last user setting.
• the air inlet mode is set to the last user setting.
• A/C is set to the last user setting.

For moderate and warm ambient air temperatures as determined by the HVAC control module AUTO mode to request heat or cooling:

• the airflow mode is set to the last user setting.
• the temperature is set to the last user setting.
• the blower speed is set to the last user setting.
• the air inlet mode is set to the last user setting.
• A/C is set to the last user setting.