Storage Compartments 146
Center console.......................................146
Overhead console.....................................146
Starting and Stopping the Engine 147
Keyless starting......................................147
Engine block heater...................................152
Fuel and Refueling 154
Fuel quality.........................................155
Running out of fuel....................................156
Refueling...........................................158
Fuel consumption.....................................160
Transmission 165
Automatic transmission.................................165
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 170
All wheel drive.......................................170
Brakes 177
Brakes.............................................177
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................178
Parking brake........................................178
Traction Control 179
TractionControl™ ....................................179
Stability Control 180
AdvanceTrac®.......................................181
Parking Aids 182
Sensing system.......................................182
Active park assist.....................................184
Rear-view camera system...............................189
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Fuses 253
Changing a fuse......................................253
Fuse specification chart................................254
Maintenance 262
General information...................................262
Opening and closing the hood............................263
Under hood overview..................................264
Engine oil dipstick....................................266
Engine oil check......................................266
Engine coolant check..................................267
Automatic transmission fluid check........................272
Brake fluid check.....................................277
Fuel filter...........................................277
Washer fluid check....................................278
Battery ............................................278
Checking the wiper blades..............................279
Air filter(s).........................................280
Adjusting the headlamps................................282
Changing a bulb......................................283
Bulb specification chart.................................286
Vehicle Care 287
Cleaning products.....................................287
Cleaning the exterior..................................287
Waxing.............................................289
Repairing minor paint damage............................289
Cleaning the engine...................................289
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................290
Cleaning the interior...................................291
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......291
Cleaning leather seats..................................292
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................293
Vehicle storage.......................................293
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Wheels and Tires 296
Tire care...........................................296
Using snow chains....................................311
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................312
Changing a road wheel.................................316
Technical specifications.................................322
Wheel lug nut torque..................................322
Capacities and Specifications 323
Engine specifications..................................323
Part numbers........................................328
Vehicle identification number............................328
Vehicle certification label...............................329
Transmission code designation............................330
Accessories 331
Accessories.........................................331
Ford Extended Service Plan 333
Audio System 336
MyLincoln Touch™ system..............................338
MyLincoln Touch™ 340
Infotainment display...................................346
Voice recognition.....................................347
Listening to music....................................351
Phone features.......................................373
Information Menu.....................................380
Settings............................................392
Climatefeatures......................................404
Navigation system.....................................407
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Note:You can activate and deactivate the driver and front passenger
Belt-Minder independently. When deactivating or activating one seating
position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the
process.
Read Steps1-5thoroughly before proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Note:If you are using MyKey, you cannot disable Belt-Minder. Also, if
the Belt-Minder has been previously disabled, it will be re-enabled during
the use of MyKey. See theMyKeychapter.
You can activate and deactivate this feature by performing the following
procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•the parking brake is set.
•the transmission selector lever is in positionP.
•the ignition is off.
•the driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the engine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute).
3. Wait 10 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.
•Step 4 must be completed within 20 seconds after the completion of
Step 3.
4. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed,
ending in the unbuckled state.
•After Step 4, the safety belt warning light will turn on for three
seconds.
5. Within about seven seconds of the light turning off, buckle then
unbuckle the safety belt. The safety belt warning light will blink.
•This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it
is currently enabled.
•This will enable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it is
currently disabled.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. The termICbefore the radio certification number only
signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your transmitter is approximately 33 feet
(10 meters). Vehicles with the remote start feature will have a greater
range. A decrease in operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around your vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by
other short-distance radio transmissions, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones, remote controls and alarm
systems. If the frequencies are jammed, you will not be able to use your
remote control. You can lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote control will operate if you press
any button unintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with your
vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when one of the following
conditions is met:
•You touch the inside of the front exterior door handle.
•You press the luggage compartment button.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference is present in the area or if the
transmitter battery is low, it may be necessary to mechanically unlock
your door. You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent
access key to open the driver door in this situation. Refer toRemote
Controlin this chapter for more information on the location and use of
the mechanical key blade.
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Remote Start
WARNING:To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if
your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
The remote start button is on the transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehicle from outside your vehicle.
The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started. See theClimate Controlchapter for
more information. A manual climate control system will run at the setting
it was set to when your vehicle was last turned off.
Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not inP
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon light is on.
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Note:If any door or the luggage compartment is open, or if the hood is
open on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
sounds twice and the lamps will not flash.
Opening the Trunk
Press the button twice within three seconds to open the trunk.
Make sure to close and latch the trunk before driving your vehicle. An
unlatched trunk may cause objects to fall out or block your view.
Activating Intelligent Access
The intelligent access key must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of your
vehicle.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock and open the door.
Press and hold the door handle lock
sensor to lock your vehicle. To avoid
unlocking the door inadvertently,
make sure to only touch the lock
sensor and not other areas of the
door handle.
Note:Keep the door handle surface clean to avoid issues with operation.
At the Trunk
Press the exterior trunk release button hidden near the license plate.
Smart Unlocks
The smart unlock feature is intended to prevent you from unintentionally
locking your intelligent access key inside your vehicle’s passenger
compartment or rear cargo area.
When you lock your vehicle using the driver or passenger power door
lock control (with the door open, transmission is inPand ignition off),
after you close the door your vehicle will search for an intelligent access
key in the passenger compartment. If your vehicle finds a key, all of the
doors will immediately unlock and the horn will sound, indicating that a
key is inside.
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You can override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the
intelligent access key inside your vehicle. To do this, lock your vehicle
after you have closed all the doors by:
•using the keyless entry keypad
•pressing the lock button on another intelligent access key
•touching the locking area on the handle with another intelligent access
key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle using the
power door lock control, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•the ignition is on, or
•the ignition is off and the transmission is not inP.
Autolock Feature (If Enabled)
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is on,
•you shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion, and
•your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•you open then close any door while the ignition is on and the vehicle
speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•your vehicle then reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)
The autounlock feature unlocks all the doors when:
•the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and your vehicle has been
in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
•your vehicle has then come to a stop and you switch the off ignition
or to accessory; and
•you open the driver door within 10 minutes of switching the ignition
off or to accessory.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if you electronically lock your
vehicle after you switch the ignition off and before you open the driver
door.
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