Remote Start - Message Center Set To Auto

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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. For additional information on the remote start feature and the other vehicle systems it utilizes, refer to STARTING SYSTEM Remote Start.

When the factory remote start feature is used, the 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 module AUTO mode to request heat:

the airflow mode is set to AUTO if Front Defrost is set to Off in the message center. (if the HVAC module requests FLOOR in AUTO mode, FLOOR/DEFROST will be used in remote start mode).
the airflow mode is set to DEFROST if Front Defrost is set to Auto in the message center.
the temperature is set to 22 C (71.6 F).
the blower speed is set to AUTO.
the air inlet mode is set to AUTO.
A/C is set to AUTO.

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

the airflow mode is set to AUTO.
the temperature is set to 22 C (71.6 F).
the blower speed is set to AUTO.
the air inlet mode is set to AUTO.
A/C is set to AUTO.