2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 143

Locks and Security To help make the vehicle as comfortable as possible, the engine idle can be increased during a remote start. You can enable or disable engine idle increase by selecting Remote Start Quiet in the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding remote start systems. Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel. WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well ventilated. The remote start system will not work if: • The ignition is on. • The alarm system is triggered. • The feature has been disabled. • The hood is not closed. • Two remote vehicle starts have already been attempted within the last hour. • The vehicle is not in P (Park). • The vehicle battery voltage is too low. Starting the engine with remote start The remote start label on your transmitter details the engine starting procedure. To start the engine using remote start: Note: Each button press must be done within three seconds of each other. If this sequence is not followed, the vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not chirp. 1. Press to lock all the doors. two times. The exterior 2. Press lamps will flash twice. If for some reason, the system fails to start, the horn will chirp. 143 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)