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Engine On due to
The engine is on to warm-up. The vehicle
returns to electric mode when the engine
is warm. This reason may reappear during
a drive or after shutting the vehicle down
for a short period. This is normal operation.
Engine Cold
The engine is on because of the heater
setting. Reduce or turn off the heater
setting to return to electric mode.
Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle
speed exceeds the level for electric mode
operation. Reduce the speed to return to
electric mode.
High Speed
The engine is on when you apply pressure
to the accelerator pedal or when you turn
the speed control on. Reduce pressure on
the accelerator pedal or turn off the speed
control to return to full electric mode.
Acceleration
The engine is on because the vehicle is in
neutral gear. Shift out of neutral gear to
return to electric mode.
Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in
low gear. Shift out of low gear to return to
electric mode.
Low Gear
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage
battery. The vehicle returns to electric
mode once the battery is charged.
Battery Charging
The engine is on to provide increased
powertrain braking when you turn on the
grade assist feature. Turn off the grade
assist feature to return to electric mode.
Grade Assist
The engine is on to optimize vehicle oper-
ation. The vehicle returns to electric mode
when possible.
Normal Operation
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When you subscribe to Sirius Travel Link,
it can help you locate the best gas prices,
find movie listings, get current traffic alerts,
view the current weather map, get
accurate ski conditions and see scores to
current sports games.
If your vehicle is equipped with
Navigation, touch the i
(Information) button to access
these features. If your vehicle is not
equipped with Navigation, touch the
corner of the touchscreen with the green
tab.
Traffic On Route and Traffic Nearby
Touch these buttons to identify traffic
incidents on your route, nearby your
vehicle ’s current location or near any of
your favorite places, if programmed.
Fuel Prices
Touch this button to view fuel prices at
stations close to your vehicle ’s location or
on an active navigation route.
Movie Listings
Touch this button to view nearby movie
theaters and their show times, if available. Weather
Touch this button to view the nearby
weather, current weather, or the five day
forecast for the chosen area. Select Map
to see the weather map, which can show
storms, radar information, charts and
winds. Select Area to select from a listing
of weather locations.
Sports Info
Touch this button to view scores and
schedules from a variety of sports. You
can also save up to 10 favorite teams for
easier access. The score automatically
refreshes when a game is in progress.
Ski Conditions
Touch this button to view ski conditions
for a specific area.
Sirius Travel Link Voice Commands Press the voice button on the
steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say any of the
following commands: "SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK"
"5-day weather forecast" "Fuel prices"
"Movie listings"
"Sports headlines" *
"Sports schedules" *
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Check every six months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
*  Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Drive Control..............................................212
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL........................212
Driver Alert
.................................................199
Using Driver Alert...........................................199
Driver and Passenger Airbags................40 Children and Airbags.......................................41
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment....................................................40
Driver Knee Airbag
....................................45
Driving Aids................................................199
Driving Hints..............................................223
Driving Through Water...........................223
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................
79
E
Economical Driving
..................................223
Electric Parking Brake..............................175 Applying the electric parking brake..........
175
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving................................176
Battery With No Charge................................177
Releasing the electric parking brake.........176
Electric Vehicle Information
...................361
Power................................................................362
Emission Control System........................164 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................
165
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing..........................................................165
End User License Agreement
...............391
SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)...........................................................391
Engine Block Heater................................150 Using the Engine Block Heater...................151 Engine Coolant Check...........................255
Adding Coolant..............................................256
Adding Engine Coolant................................257
Adding Inverter System Controller
Coolant........................................................257
Checking the Engine Coolant....................255
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant........................................................255
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant....................................255
Recycled Engine Coolant............................258
Severe Climates.............................................258
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling........................................................258
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System....................
67
Engine Oil Check
.....................................254
Adding Engine Oil.........................................254
Engine Oil Dipstick
..................................254
Engine Specifications.............................302
Entertainment............................................334 A/V Inputs........................................................353
AM/FM Radio..................................................336
Bluetooth Audio.............................................353
Browsing Device Content ............................334
CD......................................................................347
SD Card Slot and USB Port.........................348
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........342
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...............................352
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..........................175
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..........................................9
Export Unique Options..............................13
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