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

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

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

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.