Calling all HyTis and MKZhs with Remote Start

[SteveB_TX]

Got a question for ya. I took my MKZh in today for the transmission recalibration recall, as well as an issue with my Remote Start. When I get into the car after having used the Remote Start, the left display displays "To Drive: Press the Brake and Start Button". The problems is I don't have to press the Brake in order to "start" the car (enter Run mode)... all I have to do is press the Start button. My Ford dealer called the HOTLINE. The response was basically: Normal operation for 2013/14 Lincoln MKZ Hybrids". WHAT!!!

So my question is (finally! :) ), do you HyTi owners have to press the Brake to "start" the car, or does the HyTi act like a Lincoln? :bliss:

Edited January 17, 2014 by SteveB_TX

[acdii]

I never tried it, but will and see. Sounds strange.

[Titan2013]

Tested today, 2013 Fusion Hybrid when started with remote - car enters "run" mode without pressing the brake.

[hybridbear]

What happens if you get in without the key nearby and try to drive away?

[SteveB_TX]

Tested today, 2013 Fusion Hybrid when started with remote - car enters "run" mode without pressing the brake.

 

Well then, I guess both the HyTi and the MKZh act the same. I posted the same question on the Lincoln forum for both hybrid and non-hybrid MKZ owners. Still waiting on a response to see if it is just the hybrids that don't need the brake pressed.

[SteveB_TX]

What happens if you get in without the key nearby and try to drive away?

 

Hmmm. Interesting. I bet you would get the No Key Detected warning... lemme run out and check that...

 

Yup, you get the No Key Detected warning.

[GrySql]

Steve, you crack me up... don't ever change!

[acdii]

K now I have to remember to do this. Check the trip timer when I get home. then check it again after using Remote Start to see if the timer has advanced. Something tells me the run time is not counted during a remote start.

[hermans]

 

Well then, I guess both the HyTi and the MKZh act the same. I posted the same question on the Lincoln forum for both hybrid and non-hybrid MKZ owners. Still waiting on a response to see if it is just the hybrids that don't need the brake pressed.

I checked both cars this AM. I've always pressed the brake when starting the cars when using remote start. This is out of habit. This morning I started the cars without my brake on.

[SteveB_TX]

K now I have to remember to do this. Check the trip timer when I get home. then check it again after using Remote Start to see if the timer has advanced. Something tells me the run time is not counted during a remote start.

:lurk:

[Toz]

well I tried it out on my 14. Same results. Starts after remote start without stepping on the brake.

Edited January 21, 2014 by Toz

[acdii]

K now I have to remember to do this. Check the trip timer when I get home. then check it again after using Remote Start to see if the timer has advanced. Something tells me the run time is not counted during a remote start.

Done did it and verified that it does in fact NOT record fuel used, nor time ran. Its a remote start black hole. I pinned the Fuel discrepancy thread with my results for review, so hopefully it will be seen by others with the same questions before they post about it.

[tr7driver]

Tested today, 2013 Fusion Hybrid when started with remote - car enters "run" mode without pressing the brake.

Ditto..

[acdii]

Yep same here, don't need to press the brake to go to run. Looks like someone screwed the programming on that one.