Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manually
folded, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to reset
them if:
•
The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
• The mirrors feel loose.
• The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.
• One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use the
power-folding mirror control to fold and
unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud noise
as you reset the power-folding mirrors. This
sound is normal. Repeat this process as
needed each time the mirrors are manually
folded.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page
144). Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror positions
through the memory function. See Memory
Function
(page 152).
Auto-dimming Feature
(If Equipped)
The driver exterior mirror automatically dims
when the interior auto-dimming mirror turns
on.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing blinks when you activate the turn
signal.
Lincoln Welcome Mat
Projection lights, on the bottom of the mirror
housings, project an image onto the ground
a short distance from the vehicle.
See
Lighting (page 91). Integrated Blind Spot Mirror
(If Equipped) WARNING
Objects in the blind spot mirror are
closer than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex
mirror built into the upper outboard corner
of the exterior mirrors. They can assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your
vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lane
change, then check the blind spot mirror. If
no vehicles are present in the blind spot
mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is
at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder
to verify traffic is clear, and carefully change
lanes.
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The image of the approaching vehicle is
small and near the inboard edge of the main
mirror when it is at a distance. The image
becomes larger and begins to move
outboard across the main mirror as the
vehicle approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and begin to
appear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicle
approaches (B). The vehicle will transition to
your peripheral field of view as it leaves the
blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Information System (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page
240).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a second
pivot point. This lets you move the mirror
head up or down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:
Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger
or raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder
before changing lanes. The Blind Spot
Information System is not a replacement for
careful driving. The Blind Spot Information System is
designed to aid you in detecting vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone
(A). The detection area is on both sides of
your vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately
13 ft (4 m)
beyond the bumper. The system is designed
to alert you if certain vehicles enter the blind
spot zone while driving.
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
guardrails, trees). It’ s only designed to alert
you to vehicles in the blind spot zones.
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly through
the blind spot zone, typically fewer than two
seconds, the system does not trigger.
Using the System
The Blind Spot Information System turns on
when you start the engine and you drive your
vehicle forward above
5 mph (8 km/h). For automatic transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System remains on while the
transmission is in drive (D). If shifted into
reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
Information System turns off. Once shifted
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot Information
System turns back on when you drive your
vehicle above
5 mph (8 km/h).
For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System is on for all gears except
the reverse (R).
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not function in reverse (R) or park (P).
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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Cleaning Products.........................................331
Materials................................................................331
Cleaning the Engine
....................................333
Cleaning the Exterior...................................332 Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................332
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................333
Stripes or Graphics.............................................333
Underbody...........................................................333
Under Hood.........................................................333
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................336
Cleaning the Interior....................................334 Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior ...............................................................335
Cleaning the Wheels...................................337
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................334
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate............................................................446
Climate Control
...............................................141
Climate Controlled Seats............................156 Cooled Seats........................................................157
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check..............................314
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
..........53
Creating a MyKey...........................................62 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................62 Cross Traffic Alert.........................................242
False Alerts..........................................................245
Switching the System Off and On..................246
System Errors......................................................246
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................245
System Limitations.............................................245
Using the System...............................................242
Cruise Control
.................................................86
Principle of Operation.......................................224
Type 1.......................................................................86
Type 2......................................................................87
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................224
Customer Assistance
..................................278
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Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................94
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)..........................................94
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................94
Direction Indicators
........................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................68 Drive Control
..................................................251
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.............................251
Driver Alert.....................................................233 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................233
USING DRIVER ALERT......................................233
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................46 Children and Airbags...........................................47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................47
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........52
Driving Aids....................................................233
Driving Hints
..................................................268
Driving Through Water...............................269
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................94
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Economical Driving......................................268
Electric Parking Brake..................................196 Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............
196
Battery With No Charge....................................198
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.............197
Emission Control System............................180 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).........................
181
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing......................................................182
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