2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Keys and Remote Controls

Car Finder

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. The remote start system does 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 park (P). • The vehicle battery voltage is too low. • The service engine soon indicator was on the last time your vehicle was driven. Remote Starting the Vehicle Note: You must press each button within three seconds of each other. If you do not follow this sequence, your vehicle does not start remotely, the direction indicators do not flash twice and the horn does not sound.

E138623 Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn sounds and the direction indicators flash. We recommend you use thismethod to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Note: If locking was not successful or if any door or the liftgate is open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with a perimeter alarm or remote start, the horn sounds twice and the lamps do not flash. Sounding a Panic Alarm Note: The panic alarm only operates when the ignition is off. To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or in areas that are not well ventilated. Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel level is low. This feature allows you to start your vehicle from outside the vehicle. The transmitter has an extended operating range. Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate when the vehicle is remote started. See Automatic Climate Control (page 109). E138625 The remote start button is on the transmitter. E138624 Press the button to sound the panic alarm. Press the button again to switch it off. Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING

E138626 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 direction indicator lamps flash twice.

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