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Use this control to access some of the
MyLincoln Touch features in the
information display. Navigate through
the screen and press OK to select.
See MyLincoln Touch ™ (page 343).
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
(IF EQUIPPED)
See
MyLincoln Touch ™ (page 343).
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Note:
If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, your low
beam headlamps will illuminate
automatically when the rain sensor
activates the windshield wipers
continuously.
Note: Wet or winter driving conditions
with ice, snow or salty road mist can
cause inconsistent and unexpected
wiping or smearing.
In these conditions, you can do the
following to help keep your windshield
clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the
autowipers to reduce the amount
of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed
wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. Highest sensitivity
A
OnB
Lowest sensitivity
C The autowipers feature uses a rain
sensor. You will find it in the area
around the interior mirror. The rain
sensor monitors the amount of
moisture on the windshield and
automatically turns on the wipers. It
will adjust the wiper speed by the
amount of moisture that the sensor
detects on the windshield. You can
turn this feature on and off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 103).
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the
control to low sensitivity, and the
wipers will turn on when the rain
sensor detects a large amount of
moisture on the windshield. Set the
control to high sensitivity, and the
wipers will turn on when the rain
sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield
clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive.
If the area around the mirror is dirty,
then the wipers may operate if dirt,
mist or insects hit the windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the washers
when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to
overheat.
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To operate the washers and spray the
windshield, pull the lever toward you.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing to clear any remaining
washer fluid. This feature can be
switched on or off in the information
display. See General Information
(page 103).
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The headlamps will remain on for a
period of time after you switch the
ignition off. You can adjust the time
delay using the information display
controls. See Information Displays
(page 103).
Note: If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, low beam
headlamps will illuminate
automatically when the rain sensor
activates the windshield wipers
continuously.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note: If you disconnect and connect
the battery, or fully discharge and
charge the battery, the illuminated
components will switch to the
maximum setting. Press repeatedly or press
and hold to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press
and hold to brighten.
B HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you
can switch the headlamps on by
pulling the direction indicator lever
toward you. You will hear a short tone.
The headlamps will switch off
automatically after three minutes with
any door open or 30 seconds after the
last door has been closed. You can
cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again
or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Always remember to switch your
headlamps on in low light
situations or during inclement
weather. The system does not
activate the tail lamps and may not
provide adequate lighting during these
conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions
may result in a collision. The system switches the signature
lamps on in day light conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the
ignition on, and switch the lighting
control to the off, autolamp, or
parking lamp position.
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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The system will automatically turn on
your high beams if it is dark enough
and no other traffic is present. When
it detects the headlights of an
approaching vehicle, the tail lamps of
the preceding vehicle or street lighting,
the system will turn off the high
beams before they distract other
drivers. The low beams remain on.
Note: If it appears that automatic
control of the high beams is not
functioning properly, check the
windshield in front of the camera for a
blockage. A clear view of the road is
required for proper system operation.
Have any windshield damage in the
area of the camera ’s field-of-view
repaired.
Note: If the system detects a blockage
such as bird droppings, bug splatter,
snow or ice, and you do not observe
changes, the system will go into low
beam mode until you clear the
blockage. A message may also appear
in the instrument cluster display noting
the front camera is blocked. Note:
Typical road dust, dirt and water
spots will not affect the performance
of the automatic high beam system .
However, in cold or inclement weather
conditions, you will notice a decrease
in the availability of the high beam
system, especially at start up. If you
want to change the beam state
independently of the system, you may
switch the high beams on or off using
the multifunction switch. Automatic
control will resume when conditions
are correct.
Note: Modification of the vehicle ride
height such as using much larger tires,
may degrade feature performance.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted
behind the windshield of your vehicle,
continuously monitors conditions to
decide when to switch the high beams
off and on.
Once the system is active, the high
beams will switch on if:
• the ambient light level is low
enough
• there is no traffic in front of the
vehicle
• the vehicle speed is greater than
25 mph (40 km/h)
The high beams will switch off if:
• the system detects the headlamps
of an approaching vehicle or the
tail lamps of a preceding vehicle.
• vehicle speed falls below
16 mph
(25 km/h)
• the ambient light level is high
enough that high beams are not
required
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•
the system detects severe rain,
snow or fog
• the camera is blocked
Activating the System
Switch on the system using the
information display and autolamps.
See Information Displays (page 103).
See Autolamps (page 82). Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
Manually Overriding the
System
When the automatic control has
activated the high beams, pushing or
pulling the stalk will provide a
temporary override to low beam. Use the information display menu to
permanently deactivate the system,
or turn the lighting control switch from
autolamps to headlamps.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to
make the direction indicators flash
three times to indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when one of
the following conditions have been
met:
• You open any door.
• You press a remote control button.
• You touch switch A on the front
interior lamp.
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Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the
rear window controls. It will illuminate
when you lock the rear window
controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for
several minutes after you switch the
ignition off or until you open either
front door.
GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING
You can use the remote control to
operate the windows with the ignition
off.
Note:
You can enable or disable this
feature in the information display or
see an authorized dealer. See General
Information (page 103).
Note: To operate this feature,
accessory delay must not be active. Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a
short time after you unlock your
vehicle with the remote control. After
you unlock your vehicle, press and
hold the remote control unlock button
to open the windows and vent the
moonroof. Release the button once
movement starts. Press the lock or
unlock button to stop movement.
Closing the Windows
WARNING
When closing the windows and
moonroof, you should verify they
are free of obstructions and make sure
that children and pets are not in the
proximity of the window openings. To close the windows and moonroof,
press and hold the remote control
lock button. Release the button once
movement starts. Press the lock or
unlock button to stop movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when
your vehicle is moving.
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GAUGES
Left Information Display
A
Speedometer
B
Right Information Display See General Information (page 343).
C
Left Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the
information display. It registers the
accumulated distance your vehicle
has traveled.
Fuel Economy
See General Information (page 103). Trip Computer
See General Information (page 103).
Vehicle Settings and
Personalization
See General Information (page 103).
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