16 December 2022 05:05 17 - edited 16 December 2022 05:07 17
When I use remote start through fordpass the front windscreen defrosts and the steering wheel & heated seats come on, however the rear screen does not defrost unless you manually press the button on the screen once in the car and the passenger heated seat does not come on. What parts should come on for this function. I have checked the settings and there are very few options with this.
on 21 December 2022 05:15 17
Currently, the mobile app doesn’t control anything in regards to climate for the Remote Start. Climate is handled onboard the vehicle.
These are the settings available within the in-vehicle infotainment system: There are 2 options for climate:
However, none of the settings contains the option for rear windows.
on 21 December 2022 10:18 22
So you saying the rear screen defrost should not operate when you do a remote start so no defrost even though front screen, drivers seat, steering wheel, mirrors, all defrost?
on 04 January 2023 11:06 11
Rear Defrost should behave very similarly to the Front Defrost.
There are separate settings available in-vehicle infotainment system for the Rear Defroster as well:
It should be set to Auto for the Rear Defroster to turn on in Remote Start.
It basically takes an automated decision; if it's cold outside, it will start the Rear Defroster to clear the glass in Remote Start.