
Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message comes on at 28751 miles
(46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000-mile (48000 kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement. •
Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles
(48000 kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at
25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
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EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake..............................184
Essential Towing Checks
............................239
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................240
Hitches..................................................................239
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................240
Safety Chains......................................................239
Trailer Brakes.......................................................239
Trailer Lamps.......................................................239
When Towing a Trailer......................................240
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................475 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................
476
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................475
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................95
Blind Spot Monitor................................................96
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................
95
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................95
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................96
Memory Mirrors.....................................................95
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................94
Power-Folding Mirrors.........................................95
Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................95 F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................33
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt..................................35
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.......................36
Safety Belt Locking Modes.................................34
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............33
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit...............................311
Floor Mats
......................................................245
Front Passenger Sensing System..............45
Fuel and Refueling.........................................161
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Calculating Fuel Economy................................167
Filling the Tank.....................................................167
Fuel Filter
........................................................293
Fuel Quality.....................................................162 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................162
Octane Recommendations...............................162
Fuel Shutoff....................................................248
Fuses...............................................................260
Fuse Specification Chart............................260 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............
271
Power Distribution Box.....................................260 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
148
Gauges............................................................100 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............102
Fuel Gauge............................................................101
Information Display..............................................101
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access..................................................53
General Maintenance Information
...........478
Multi-Point Inspection.........................................481
Owner Checks and Services...........................
480
Protecting Your Investment..............................478
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................478
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................478
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................256
Getting the Services You Need................253 Away From Home..............................................253
Global Opening and Closing.......................94 Closing the Windows...........................................94
Opening the Windows.........................................94
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Information Messages...................................113
Active Park.............................................................113
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................114
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................115
Airbag......................................................................115
Alarm.......................................................................115
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................116
AWD........................................................................\
.116
Battery and Charging System...........................117
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................................118
Doors and Locks...................................................118
Driver Alert.............................................................119
Fuel........................................................................\
..119
Hill Start Assist.....................................................120
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................120
Lane Keeping System.........................................121
Maintenance.........................................................122
MyKey.....................................................................123
Park Aid..................................................................124
Park Brake.............................................................124
Power Steering....................................................125
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................126
Remote Start.........................................................126
Seats.......................................................................127
Starting System ...................................................127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................128
Traction Control...................................................128 Transmission....................................................129
Installing Child Seats.......................................17 Child Seats...............................................................17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH).............................................23
Using Tether Straps..............................................24
Instrument Cluster
........................................100
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................86
Interior Lamps
..................................................90
Front Interior Lamp................................................91
Rear Interior Lamp.................................................91
Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped).......................92
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................73
Interior Mirror...................................................96 Auto-Dimming Mirror............................................97
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................249 Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................250
Jump Starting......................................................250
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................249
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................251 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................70
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................70
Keyless Starting.............................................156 Ignition Modes.....................................................156
Keys and Remote Controls...........................53
L
Lane Keeping System
..................................212
Switching the System On and Off...................212
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Headlamp Flasher................................................85
High Beams............................................................85
Lighting..............................................................85
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carrying................................................228
Load Limit
.......................................................228
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................228
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............339
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................340
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................340
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit...............................311
Tires See: Wheels and Tires........................................311
Towing a Trailer.............................................237 Load Placement..................................................237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......242 Emergency Towing............................................242
Recreational Towing..........................................242
Towing.............................................................237
Traction Control.............................................188
Principle of Operation........................................188
Transmission Code Designation
...............357
Transmission....................................................171
Transmission See: Transmission.................................................171
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................241
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................280
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................282 Universal Garage Door Opener
................148
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............148
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204 Blocked Sensor..................................................209
Changing the Set Speed..................................
207
Detection Issues.................................................208
Disengaging the System..................................207
Following a Vehicle...........................................205
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................207
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..............207
Overriding the System......................................207
Resuming the Set Speed..................................207
Setting a Speed..................................................205
Setting the Gap Distance.................................206
Switching the System Off.................................208
Switching the System On.................................204
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............210
System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................177
Using Cruise Control...................................203 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204
Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Snow Chains
......................................338 Using Stability Control..................................191
AdvanceTrac® .......................................................191
Using Traction Control.................................188 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................188
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................
188
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........188
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................256
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................302
General Information...........................................302
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................356
Vehicle Identification Number..................356
Vehicle Storage............................................308 Battery...................................................................309
Body.......................................................................309
Brakes...................................................................309
Cooling system...................................................309
Engine...................................................................309
Fuel system..........................................................309
General.................................................................309
Miscellaneous......................................................310
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................
310
Tires.......................................................................309
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