BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit
some unusual driving characteristics. The
engine also needs to break in. Avoid hard
accelerations and driving too fast for the first
1000 miles (1600 kilometers). If possible,
avoid carrying heavy loads up steep grades
during the break-in period.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop. •
Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back home).
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds.
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
There are also some things you may want to
avoid doing because they reduce your fuel
economy:
• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain. •
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle. Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.
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Inverter system controller.
F
Inverter system controller coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 300).
G
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 299).
H
Washer system fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 306).
I
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK MINA
MAXB ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:
Check the level before starting the
engine.
Note: Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and the MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the dipstick
and remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil
immediately. Adding Engine Oil
Note:
Do not remove the filler cap when the
engine is running.
Note: Do not add oil further than the MAX
mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may
cause engine damage. 299
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System Errors......................................................243
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................242
System Limitations.............................................242
Using the System...............................................239
Cruise Control..................................................79
Principle of Operation........................................221
Type 1.......................................................................79
Type 2......................................................................79
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................221
Customer Assistance
..................................268
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................86 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)..........................................86
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................86
Direction Indicators........................................89 Lane Change..........................................................89
Drive Control
..................................................247
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.............................247
Driver Alert......................................................231 Using Driver Alert................................................231 Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44
Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........49
Driving Aids
.....................................................231
Driving Hints..................................................256
Driving Through Water
...............................256
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................86
E
Economical Driving
......................................256
EcoSelect..........................................................171
Electric Parking Brake..................................196 Applying the electric parking brake...............
196
Applying the electric parking brake when the vehicle is moving............................................197
Battery With No Charge....................................198
Releasing the electric parking brake.............198
Electric Vehicle Information
........................431
Power.....................................................................433
Emission Control System
............................184
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................185
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing...............................................................185 End User License Agreement..................509
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................509
Engine Block Heater....................................166 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................167
Engine Coolant Check................................300 Adding Coolant....................................................301
Coolant Change..................................................303
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................304
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................303
Recycled Coolant...............................................302
Severe Climates.................................................303
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................74
Engine Oil Check.........................................299 Adding Engine Oil..............................................299
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................299
Engine Specifications
..................................354
Entertainment................................................396 AM/FM Radio.......................................................398
Apps.......................................................................409
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................407
CD (If equipped).................................................406
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............402
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............398
Sources.................................................................397
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