Ford Explorer Quiz
Climate Control

Remote Start

In this manual: Climate Control
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The climate control system regulates the interior temperature during remote start.

You can turn this feature on or off and set options using the touchscreen. Refer to Settings.

You cannot adjust the climate control settings during remote start. Turn the ignition on to make adjustments.

Depending on your remote start settings, the following vehicle features may remain on or stay off after remote starting the vehicle:

  • Climate-controlled seats.
  • Heated steering wheel.
  • Heated mirrors.
  • Rear window defroster.
  • Wiper de-icer.

Automatic Settings

If Auto is on, the system sets the interior temperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats or cools the vehicle interior as required to maintain comfort.

Last Settings

If Last Settings is on, the system uses the settings that were selected the last time before you turned off the vehicle.

Heating and Cooling Features

In automatic mode, some heating features may turn on in cold weather. Some cooling features turn on in hot weather.

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