2015 Ford Explorer Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 68

Keys and Remote Control The remote start system will not work if: • the ignition is on • the alarm system is triggered • you disable the feature • the hood is open • the transmission is not in P • the vehicle battery voltage is too low • the fuel is too low • the service engine soon light is on. 67 Remote Starting the Vehicle Note: You must press each button within three seconds of each other. Your vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not sound if you do not follow this sequence. The label on your transmitter details the starting procedure. To remote start your vehicle: 1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors. 2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice. The horn will sound if the system fails to start. Note: If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle. If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter, you must have a programmed intelligent access key inside your vehicle and press the START/STOP button on the instrument panel once while applying the brake pedal before driving your vehicle. The power windows will not work during the remote start and the radio will not turn on automatically. The parking lamps will remain on and your vehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, depending on the setting. See the Information Displays chapter to select the duration of the remote start system. 2015 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2014 USA (fus)