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How do I manage scheduled remote starts for my Lincoln vehicle using the Lincoln Way App?

When using the Lincoln Way® App,* you have direct access to schedule starts for your vehicle. Use the instructions below for access.

Schedule Remote Start Requirements

Ensure your vehicle meets all requirements to use scheduled starts, which are:

Scheduled Remote Start Limitations

For best performance, there are limits in place and you cannot do the following: 

  • Create duplicate scheduled remote starts.
  • Create more than 10 scheduled remote starts.
  • Save a scheduled remote start if there is an empty field e.g., time not set.
  • Create, enable, or disable a scheduled remote start within five minutes of your scheduled start time.

Lincoln Way Scheduled Start Options

Select your Lincoln Way App experience below for more information on how to add, edit, delete, or disable your scheduled starts.

Create a Scheduled Start - Lincoln Way App 4.X Experience

To create a scheduled start in the Lincoln Way App:

  1. Log in to the Lincoln Way App.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Select the Scheduled Start tile.
  4. Tap Add Start. 
  5. Select Time once the Schedule screen displays. 
  6. Set your desired start time and tap Save.
  7. Select Repeat.
  8. Choose the days you want your vehicle to remote start and tap Save.
  9. Select Time Zone. 
  10. Choose the Time Zone that applies to your scheduled start and tap Save.
  11. Tap Save.

Notes:

  • The Scheduled Start is now saved and can be enabled or disabled by tapping its toggle switch on the Scheduled Starts screen.
  • The Lincoln Way App can store a maximum of ten scheduled starts.

Create a Scheduled Start - Lincoln Way App 5.X Experience

To create a scheduled remote start in the Lincoln Way App:

  1. Log in to the Lincoln Way App.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Scroll down and select Scheduled Remote Starts.
    • If you are adding your first scheduled remote start, select Add. 
    • If you are adding additional scheduled remote starts, select the + in the upper right-hand corner.
  4. Enter the following as needed:
    • Time 
    • Vehicle's Time Zone - This is auto-selected based on your timezone.
    • Repeat - Which days the vehicle will be automatically started for you.
  5. Tap Save. 

Edit or Delete a Scheduled Start - Lincoln Way App 4.X Experience

To edit or delete a scheduled start in the Lincoln Way App:

  1. Log in to the Lincoln Way App.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Tap the Scheduled Start tile.
  4. Select a Scheduled Start.
    • To edit a Scheduled Start, tap on any of the following options and adjust accordingly:
      • Time - Change the start time.
      • Repeat - Choose what days the Schedule Start is active.
      • Time Zone - Change the Time Zone of the Scheduled Start.
    • To remove the Scheduled Start, tap Delete This Start at the bottom of the screen.

      Note: The Lincoln Way App routes you back to the Scheduled Start screen.
       
  5. Tap Save when done on each screen.
  6. Select Save on the Schedule screen to confirm all changes.

Edit or Delete a Scheduled Start - Lincoln Way App 5.X Experience

To edit or delete a scheduled remote start in the Lincoln Way App:

  1. Log in to the Lincoln Way App.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Scroll down and select Scheduled Remote Starts.
  4. Select the schedule you want to edit or remove.
    • To edit a scheduled start, tap on any of the following options and adjust accordingly:
      • Time - Change the start time.
      • Vehicle's Time Zone - Change the Time Zone of the Scheduled Start.
      • Repeat - Which days the vehicle will be automatically started for you
    • To remove the scheduled remote start, tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Select Delete again on the pop-up message.
  5. Tap Save.

Deactivate Scheduled Remote Start - Lincoln Way App 4.X Experience

To turn off your scheduled start in the Lincoln Way App:

  1. Log in to the Lincoln Way App.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Tap the Scheduled Start tile.
  4. Locate the scheduled start you want to disable. 
  5. Toggle the slider icon to the left. 

Your selected scheduled start will no longer be active. 

Deactivate Scheduled Remote Start - Lincoln Way App 5.X Experience

To turn off your scheduled remote start in the Lincoln Way App:

  1. Log in to the Lincoln Way App.
  2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
  3. Scroll down and select Scheduled Remote Starts.
  4. Locate the scheduled start you want to disable. 
  5. Toggle the slider icon to the left. 

Your selected scheduled start will no longer be active. 

Additional Information 

Why are my Scheduled Remote Starts not working in the Lincoln Way App? 

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

**Lincoln Connect®, the Lincoln Way® App., and complimentary Connected Services are required for remote features (See Lincoln Way Terms for details). Connected services and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected services excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.