Remote Start

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The remote start system allows the operator to start the engine by pressing a sequence of buttons on the IA. The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). Vehicles with the remote start feature can have a greater range of up to 100 meters (328 feet). Transmitter range can be affected by

Weather conditions
Nearby radio towers or other RFI
Structures around the vehicle
Other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
Refer to the Owner's Literature for more information on range.

When equipped with remote start, a remote start event is initiated by pressing a sequence of buttons on the IA key.

When equipped with remote start, a remote start event is activated by pressing the lock button on the IA key once to make sure the doors are locked, followed by 2 presses of the remote start button. The 3 button presses must occur within 3 seconds of each other. The system acknowledges the start request by flashing the exterior lights twice. Once started, the engine runs for 10 minutes (default run time is 10 minutes; the time can be programmed by the customer to 5, 10 or 15 minutes) and the parking lights remain illuminated until the cycle is complete. The remote start duration can also be extended by initiating remote start while the first timer is still running or by initiating a completely independent start cycle when the first has completed. No more than 2 remote start sequences can occur within a one hour period, unless the ignition is set to the RUN/START position between the remote start requests. During the remote start cycle the power windows are inhibited and the radio will not turn on automatically but may be turned on manually from inside the vehicle. The factory equipped remote start system does not operate if the ignition is in the RUN/START position or the hood is not closed. If the remote start system fails to start the horn will chirp twice.

To transition from remote start mode to drive mode, use a programmed IA key to transition to RUN. If a programmed IA key is not used, the engine shuts off.

To deactivate the remote start system, press the remote start button once. When deactivating the remote start system the parking lights turn off to give a visual indication that the engine and climate control features have turned off. It may be necessary to be closer to the vehicle to deactivate the remote start feature than it was to initiate it due to ground deflections and added noise from the engine running.