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How do I adjust the cabin temperature when using the remote start feature in my Ford?

You can set your vehicle's interior temperature for remote starting using your vehicle's touchscreen. The FordPass®* App will use the climate settings you established with Digital Experience or SYNC®** when remotely starting it.

Setting the Remote Start Cabin Temperature

Select Digital Experience or your SYNC generation from the drop-down options below for instructions.

Digital Experience

  1. Press the Vehicle icon on your vehicle's Digital Experience screen.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Select Driver Assistance.
  4. Press Remote start set up.
  5. Tap Climate control.
  6. Select one of the following menu options:
    • Auto: The system sets the interior temperature to 72°F and heats or cools the vehicle interior as required to achieve comfort. In cold weather, the heated rear window and heated mirrors turn on.
    • Last Settings: If Last Settings is on, the system uses the settings last selected before you turned off the vehicle. If the climate controls are turned off when the vehicle is shut down, they will not engage on remote start when you choose Last Settings.

SYNC 4A | SYNC 4

  1. Tap the Settings or Home icon on your vehicle's SYNC screen. 
  2. Select Vehicle Settings.
  3. Tap Remote Start Setup.
  4. Press Climate Control.
  5. Select one of the following menu options:
    • Auto: The climate control system automatically sets the interior temperature to 72°F and heats or cools the vehicle interior as required to achieve comfort. 
    • Last Settings: The climate control system automatically uses the settings last selected before your vehicle was turned off.  If the climate controls are turned off when the vehicle is shut down, they will not engage on remote start when you choose Last Settings.

SYNC 3

  1. Tap Settings on your vehicle's SYNC screen. 
  2. Select Vehicle Settings.
  3. Choose Remote Start Setup.
  4. Press Climate Control.
  5. Select one of the following menu options:
    • Auto: The climate control system automatically sets the interior temperature to 72°F and heats or cools the vehicle interior as required to achieve comfort. 
    • Last Settings: The climate control system automatically uses the settings last selected before your vehicle was turned off.  If the climate controls are turned off when the vehicle is shut down, they will not engage on remote start when you choose Last Settings.

Additional Information

How do I manage scheduled remote starts for my Ford vehicle using FordPass?

*FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

**Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.