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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln. Please take the time to
get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The
more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the
safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the
following website:
• In the United States: www.ford.com
• In Canada: www.ford.ca
• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
• In Australia: www.ford.com.au
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It
is an integral part of the vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the
safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the
engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.
collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump
shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front
Airbag - Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation
Warning Child Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
Anchor Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Trip odometer: Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press and release the message
center INFO button until “TRIP”
appears in the display (this
represents the trip mode). Press the
control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. Press and hold the
RESET button for two seconds to reset.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 Sound system (if equipped)
Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window controls, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may
be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until
either front door is opened.
THX: Your vehicle may be equipped
with the THX II certified premium
audio system. This system creates
optimal acoustic quality for all
seating positions and road
conditions. The system offers an
advanced speaker system,
amplifiers, subwoofer and
equalization.
1. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until
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sound returns. PRESET # will appear in the display. You may store up to
18 stations, six presets in AM, FM1 and FM2.
2. Eject: Press to eject the current
CD. To eject a specific CD, press
Eject and the corresponding
memory preset. Press and hold to
autoeject all discs in the system.
3. TUNE: In radio mode, turn to go
up/down the frequency band in
individual increments.
In MP3 mode, turn to advance to
the next/previous MP3 folder.
4. MENU: Press repeatedly to scroll
through the following modes:
Setting the clock: Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock. Refer
to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how to set the
time.
RBDS ON/OFF: Press / to turn RBDS ON or OFF.
Program Type: If RBDS is ON, press / to find the desired
program type, then use SEEK or SCAN to search for FM radio
stations broadcasting the desired program type.
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) : Available in FM mode only.
Allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for certain categories of
music or announcements. With RBDS ON, you may select from: Info
(Information), Alert, Test, Religious, R&B, Classical, Jazz, Oldies,
Country, Top 40, Soft and Rock as described under Program Type
above. When the desired category appears in the display, press
SEEK to initiate the search. The system will cycle through the
frequency bands searching for stations broadcasting the selected
category type. If the desired program type is not found after searching
the frequency band three times, the search will stop. The announcement
categories are as follows:
• Alert : Searches for RBDS stations actively broadcasting important
messages relating to weather or government emergencies.
• Test : Searches for RBDS stations actively broadcasting a test message.
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Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
Use
/ to turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Bass: Press
/ to adjust the bass setting.
Treble: Press
/ to adjust the treble setting.
Balance: Press / to adjust the audio between the left and right
speakers.
Fade: Press
/ to adjust the audio between the front and rear
speakers.
Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use
/
to adjust. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and
level 7 is the maximum setting.
Occupancy mode: Use / to select and optimize sound for ALL
SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Compression: Available in CD mode, this feature brings soft and loud
CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU
until compression status is displayed. Press / to turn the feature
on/off.
5. Select: These controls are used
in Menu mode to select various
settings/options.
6. Play/Pause/Mute: In radio mode,
press to mute the playing media.
MUTE will appear in the display.
Press again to return to the playing media.
In CD/MP3 mode, press to pause the playing media. PAUSE will appear
in the display. Press again to return to the playing media.
7. SEEK : Press to access the
next strong station or track.
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15. AUX: This control is not
operational.
16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
17. CD slot: Insert a CD label side
up.
18. LOAD: Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a memory preset
to load to a specific slot. Press and
hold to autoload up to six CDs.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio
reception:
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker
the signal and the weaker the reception.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care:
Do:
• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
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Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
• Depress the brake pedal. This will
not erase your vehicle’s
previously set speed.
• Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note: When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Radio control features
• Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1,
FM2, or CD.
In Radio mode:
• Press
to access the
next/previous preset station.
In CD mode:
• Press to listen to the
next track on the disc.
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