
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C
WARNING
The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 139. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
•
Tire label: A label showing the
original equipment tire sizes,
recommended inflation
pressure and the maximum
weight the vehicle can carry.
• Tire Identification Number:
A number on the sidewall of
each tire providing information
about the tire brand and
manufacturing plant, tire size
and date of manufacture. Also
referred to as DOT code.
• Inflation pressure: A measure
of the amount of air in a tire.
• Standard load: A class of
P-metric or Metric tires
designed to carry a maximum
load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar)
for Metric tires]. Increasing the
inflation pressure beyond this
pressure will not increase the
tire’s load carrying capability.
• Extra load: A class of P-metric
or Metric tires designed to carry
a heavier maximum load at 41
psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric
tires]. Increasing the inflation
pressure beyond this pressure
will not increase the tire’s load
carrying capability.
• kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit
of air pressure.
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A.P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note: If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter this may mean it is
designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical
Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.
B. 215: Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95: Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in
your owner’s manual. If not,
contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law. G.
H: Indicates the tire's speed
rating. The speed rating denotes
the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time under a standard
condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle
may operate at different
conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may
need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The
ratings range from 81 mph (130
km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).
These ratings are listed in the
following chart.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law.
mph ( km/h)
Letter
rating
81 mph (130 km/h)
M
87 mph (140 km/h)
N
99 mph (159 km/h)
Q
106 mph (171 km/h)
R
112 mph (180 km/h)
S
118 mph (190 km/h)
T
124 mph (200 km/h)
U
130 mph (210 km/h)
H
149 mph (240 km/h)
V
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• Use commercial car washingequipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if applicable).
• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable).
When driving with the full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly additional caution should
be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly and seek service as soon as
possible.Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is
off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if
the transmission selector lever is in
position P.
To help prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a tire,
be sure to place the transmission
selector lever in position P, set the
parking brake and block (in both
directions) the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other side and
end of the vehicle) to the tire being
changed.
Never get underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a jack.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously
injured.
Do not attempt to change a tire
on the side of the vehicle close
to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being
hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the
one provided as original equipment
with your vehicle, make sure the jack
capacity is adequate for the vehicle
weight, including any vehicle cargo or
modifications.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
E142476
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX
is representative of your vehicle
identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number
contains the following information:
E142477
World manufacturer
identifier
A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint
Devices and their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series,
body type
C
Engine type
D
Check digit
E
Model year
F
Assembly plant
G
Production sequence
number
H
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Capacities and Specifications

For maximum vehicle performance,
keep the following information in mind
when adding accessories or
equipment to your vehicle:
• When adding accessories,equipment, passengers and
luggage to your vehicle, do not
exceed the total weight capacity
of the vehicle or of the front or rear
axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated
on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Consult an
authorized dealer for specific
weight information.
• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the
use of mobile communications
systems that are equipped with
radio transmitters, for example,
two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should
comply with the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized
dealer.
• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if their
manufacturer did not design them
specifically for automotive use. • To avoid interference with other
vehicle functions, for example
anti-lock brake systems, do not
locate amateur radio antennas in
the area of the driver side hood.
• If you or an authorized Lincoln dealer add any non-Lincoln
custom electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and
durability. In addition, you may also
adversely affect the performance
of other electrical systems in the
vehicle.
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Accessories

Passive Anti-Theft System................72SecuriLock®..................................................72
PAT SSee: Passive Anti-Theft System...........72
Perchlorate................................................11
Personal Safety System™.................41
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?..........................................................41
Phone.....................................................385Making Calls..............................................387
Pairing Subsequent Phones................387
Pairing Your Phone for the FirstTime.........................................................386
Phone Menu Options.............................388
Phone Settings........................................390
Phone Voice Commands.......................391
Receiving Calls..........................................387
Text Messaging........................................388
Post-Crash Alert System.................247Spinout Detection....................................247
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking...................62
Power Seats..........................................135Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion (If Equipped)..........................136
Power Lumbar...........................................136
Power Steering Fluid Check...........280
Power Windows....................................88
Accessory Delay.........................................89
Bounce-Back...............................................88
One-Touch Down......................................88
One-Touch Up............................................88
Window Lock...............................................89
R
Rear Seat Armrest...............................142Armrest pass-through............................142
Rear Seats..............................................139
Rear View Camera..............................194
Using the Rear View Camera System.....................................................194
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.........................194
Recommended TowingWeights................................................233
Refueling................................................160
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.......161
Remote Control.....................................53Car Finder......................................................54
Intelligent Access Key...............................53
Remote Start...............................................54
Replacing the Battery...............................53
Sounding a Panic Alarm..........................54
Remote Start.........................................131Automatic Settings...................................131
Heated and Cooled Devices.................132
Last Settings...............................................132
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............................................289
Replacement Parts Recommendation...............................12
Collision Repairs..........................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts...........12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...................................................56
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).....................................................254
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).....................................................254
Roadside Assistance.........................243
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting
Roadside Assistance.........................244
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance.........................244
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance..........................243
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance..........................243
Roadside Emergencies.....................243
Running-In
See: Breaking-In.......................................240
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