GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
WARNING:Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the engine.
WARNING:If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. Do
not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics for approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) after you
connect it. This is because the engine management system must realign
itself with the engine. You may disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all Canadian interference-causing
equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field
or radio noise.
Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine. If you have
difficulty starting the engine, seeFailure to startlater in this section.
KEYLESS STARTING
WARNING:The keyless starting system may not function if the key
is close to metal objects or electronic devices such as mobile phones.
Note:A valid passive key must be located inside the vehicle to switch
the ignition on and start the engine.
Note:When locking your vehicle, any remote controls left inside the
vehicle may become disabled. A message may appear in the information
display indicating that there is no key detected if you try to start the
engine. Press the unlock button on the remote control to enable it, and
then start the engine.
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It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If you do
switch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel as
possible—at least half a tank. Do not add less than five gallons
(18.9 liters) when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately
after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 kilometers) to allow the vehicle to
adapt to the change in ethanol concentration. If you exclusively use E85
fuel, it is recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
Octane Recommendations
3.7L V6 engine and 3.5L V6
EcoBoost® engine
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87
is recommended. Some stations
offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an octane rating below 87,
particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are
not recommended. Premium fuel will provide improved performance and
is recommended for severe duty usage such as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily while you are using fuel with the recommended octane
rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, crank time will be a few seconds longer
than normal. With keyless ignition, just start the engine. Crank time
will be longer than usual.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8 liters) may be required.
•The service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information
on the service engine soon indicator, seeWarning Lamps and
Indicatorsin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
When activated, ambient lighting illuminates footwells and cupholders
with a choice of colors. To access and make adjustments:
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Use the scroll bar to increase or decrease the intensity.
To turn the feature on or off, press the power button.
Vehicle Health Report
Turn Automatic Reminders on and off and set the mileage interval at
which you would like to receive the reports. Press?for more information
on these selections.
When done making your selections, pressRun Vehicle Health Report
Nowif you want your report.
Door Keypad Code
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Door Keypad Code.
2. Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your
new code.
Rear View Camera
This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera.
Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Rear View Camera,then select
from the following settings:
•Rear Camera Delay
•Visual Park Aid Alert
•Guidelines.
Enable Valet Mode
Note:If the system locks, and you need to reset the PIN, enter 3681 and
the system unlocks.
Valet mode allows you to lock the system. No information is accessible
until the system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Enable Valet Mode.
2. When prompted, enter a four-digit PIN.
After you press Continue, the system locks until you enter the PIN again.
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................164
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................291
cluster ......................................102
Intelligent Access Key ................58
J
Jack ............................................316
positioning ...............................316
storage .....................................316
Jump-starting your vehicle ......242
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................70
keypad .......................................72
locking and unlocking doors ....73
programming entry code .........72
Keys .............................................77
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................286
headlamps, flash to pass ..........87
interior lamps ...........................93
Lane keeping system ................206
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and indicator ..102
Lincoln adaptive drive ..............218
Listening to music ....................351
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock .....................................70childproof ..................................32
doors ..........................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Lug nuts ....................................322
M
Making and receiving calls .......375
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................375
Map icons ..................................415
Map mode ..................................413
Map preferences .......................411
Map updates ..............................416
Massage seats ............................133
Message center .........................108
warning messages ...................114
Mirrors ...................................96, 98
fold away ...................................96
programmable memory ............59
side view mirrors (power) .......96
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraft® parts .............287, 328
Multi-contour seats ...................133
MyFord Touch™ system ..........340
MyKey ..........................................64
MyLincoln Touch™ system ......338
N
Navigation features ...................407
Navigation voice commands ....417
Notifications ..............................387
O
Octane rating ............................156
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Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................48
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................329
Satellite Radio ...................338, 359
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............442
SD card ......................339, 366, 407
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............35
Seats
child safety seats ......................24
climate control ........................136
easy access/easyout feature ..135
front seats .......................132, 135
heated ......................................138
memory seat .....................59, 134
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................72
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................77
Sending new text messages .....377
Setting a destination ................407
Setting a destination
by voice .....................................407
Settings ......................................392
Setting the clock ...............338, 393
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53SIRIUS® satellite radio ............359
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................361
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................384
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................386
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................323, 328
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................324
Stability system .........................181
Starting your vehicle ................148
jump starting ..........................242
push button start system .......147
Steering wheel ............................80
controls ......................................81
tilting .........................................80
Sunshade .....................................99
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
Supported media file types ......370
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................370
SYNC® Services ........................381
System settings .........................396
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......123, 404
Text messaging .........................376
Tilt steering wheel ......................80
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