[Dee60]

It is set to "AUTO" (going through the screen access menu). It should be coming on when I remotely start my puppy. FWIW - it does come on automatically once I get into the car and hit START (after it was remotely started and running). Now, the steering is hot just not the seat. Thanks for the quick reply.

I set Vehicle Settings/ Remote Start Setup/ Last Settings ON.
If I have the heated seats turned on when I shut my car off the heated sets will come on every time I Remote Start

 

[Dee60]

No that's actually how it works in the Escape.
The last settings only apply to climate (HVAC & rear defrost), it doesn't apply to seats and wheel, those only turn on when the ignition switch is pressed after a remote start.

My 2022 SEL Escape last settings applies to heated seats and steering wheel, HVAC & rear defrost. My remote start will turn on or not turn heated seats depending on whether they were on or off when I shut the car off. After five minutes of remote start at -22 F my car is comfortable to drive.

 

[Dee60]

Great suggestion. Something sure changed. I also noticed that having the 13 Inch Screen makes a difference with the Auto Start/Stop feature as well.

The 2023 Escape Remote Start Settings instructions are different from the older Sync 3 models. Use the FCIM instead of the Instrument Cluster Display.
Using the 2023 Escape HTML manual settings instructions should have the same result as the older Sync 3 models.

2023 Escape HTML Manual:
Remote Start - Remote Start Settings - Vehicles With: Heated Steering Wheel

REMOTE START SETTINGS - VEHICLES WITH: HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Climate Control Settings:
Press Settings on the touchscreen.
Press Vehicle.
Press Remote Start Setup.
Press Climate Control.
Press a setting.

Note: If you select Auto, the system attempts to heat or cool the interior to 22 °C (72 °F).

Note: If you select Last Settings, the system remembers the last used settings.

Note: You cannot adjust the climate control settings when you have remotely started the vehicle.

Note: When you switch the ignition on, the climate control system returns to the last used settings.

Heated Seat and Steering Wheel Settings
Press Settings on the touchscreen.
Press Vehicle.
Press Remote Start Setup.
Press Seats and Steering Wheel.
Press a setting.

Note: If you switch the heated seat and steering wheel settings to Auto, the heated seats and steering wheel turn on during cold weather.

Note: You cannot adjust the heated seat and steering wheel settings when you have remotely started the vehicle.

Setting the Remote Start Duration
You can set a duration for Remote Start to run.
Press Settings on the touchscreen.
Press Vehicle.
Press Remote Start Setup.
Press Duration.
Press a setting.

 

[Dee60]

All those are the same when it comes to putting in the settings, the 2023MY+ uses a different design FCIM.

Yes. My 2022 Escape uses the FCIM. Older Sync 3 models use the Instrument Cluster Display for Remote Start Settings.