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Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seats...........................................19
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats with lap and shoulder belts................23
Installing child safety seats with lower anchors and tethers for
children.............................................29
Installing child safety seats with tether straps..................30
Safety Belts 36
Fastening the safety belts................................38
Safety belt height adjustment.............................41
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................42
Safety belt-minder.....................................42
Rear inflatable safety belt................................45
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................47
Personal Safety System 48
Supplementary Restraints System 49
Driver and passenger airbags..............................51
Front passenger sensing system............................52
Side airbags..........................................56
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................57
Crash sensors and airbag indicator..........................59
Airbag disposal........................................60
Keys and Remote Control 61
General information on radio frequencies.....................61
Remote control........................................62
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................66
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Headlamp exit delay....................................93
Automatic high beam control..............................94
Front fog lamps.......................................96
Adaptive headlamps....................................97
Turn signal control.....................................97
Interior lamps.........................................98
Windows and Mirrors 100
Power windows.......................................100
Exteriormirrors......................................102
Interiormirrors.......................................104
Sun visors..........................................105
Moonroof...........................................105
Instrument Cluster 108
Gauges.............................................108
Warning lamps and indicators............................108
Audible warnings and indicators..........................113
Information Displays 114
Controls............................................114
Information messages..................................120
Audio System 130
MyLincoln Touch™ system..............................132
Rear seat controls (if equipped)..........................134
Climate Control 136
Dual automatic temperature control........................136
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................138
Rear window defroster.................................140
Cabin air filter.......................................140
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Brakes 200
Brakes.............................................200
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................201
Parking brake........................................201
Traction Control 202
TractionControl™ ....................................202
Stability Control 203
AdvanceTrac........................................204
Parking Aids 205
Sensing system.......................................205
Active park assist.....................................207
Rear-view camera system...............................211
Cruise Control 216
Using cruise control...................................216
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................217
Driving Aids 225
Driveralert..........................................225
Lane keeping system...................................227
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................231
Collision warning system................................236
Lincoln adaptive drive..................................239
Steering............................................240
Load Carrying 242
Rear under floor storage................................242
Cargo net...........................................242
Luggage cover.......................................243
Vehicle loading.......................................244
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Towing 251
Trailertowing........................................251
Wrecker towing.......................................256
Recreational towing....................................257
Driving Hints 259
Economical driving....................................259
Floormats..........................................261
Roadside Emergencies 263
Getting roadside assistance..............................263
Hazard warning flashers................................264
Fuel cut-off switch....................................265
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................265
Customer Assistance 268
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)........................276
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................276
Fuses 277
Changing a fuse......................................277
Fuse specification chart.................................278
Maintenance 287
General information...................................287
Opening and closing the hood............................288
Under hood overview..................................289
Engine oil dipstick....................................293
Engine oil check......................................293
Engine coolant check..................................294
Automatic transmission fluid check........................299
Brake fluid check.....................................304
Power steering fluid check..............................304
Fuel filter...........................................304
Washer fluid check....................................305
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you
know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING:Always drive with due care and attention when using
and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.
Note:This manual describes a range of product features and options,
sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find
options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different
models, so they may appear different than your vehicle.. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Note:Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Note:Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral
part of the vehicle.
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking
brake system
Power
steering fluidPower
windows
front and
rearPower
window
lockout
Service
engine soonSide airbagStability
control
Windshield
defrost and
demistWindshield
washer and
wiper
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle
components, 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.
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Note:Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety
belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more
information.
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES (U.S. ONLY)
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers a full range of financing and
lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or
leased your vehicle through Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, thank
you for you business.
For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as
help manage your account.
Phone: 1-888-498-8801
For more information regarding Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, as
well as access Account Manager, please go to www.LincolnAFS.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts.
We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft
parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair.
You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for
the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides
years of service is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed
in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or
exceed these specifications.
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