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Changing a Fuse..........................................309Fuses.....................................................................309
Changing a Road Wheel.............................364Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................365Stowing the flat tire ...........................................369Tire Change Procedure....................................366
Changing the 12V Battery..........................325Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.....................332Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......332Changing the Wiper Blades.......................327Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......328
Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................327Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................34Child Seats........................................................21Cleaning Leather Seats...............................341Cleaning Products........................................334Materials................................................................334
Cleaning the Engine....................................337Cleaning the Exterior...................................335Cleaning the Headlamps..................................335Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................336Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................336Stripes or Graphics............................................336Underbody...........................................................336Under Hood.........................................................336
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................340Cleaning the Interior....................................338Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior...............................................................338
Cleaning the Wheels....................................341Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................337Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64Climate............................................................454Climate Control..............................................146Climate Controlled Seats............................168Ventilated Seats...................................................168
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................319
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................255Blocked Sensors................................................258Switching the System Off and On..................258System Errors......................................................258System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................258System Limitations.............................................258Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............255
Cruise Control.................................................86Principle of Operation.......................................237Type One................................................................86Type Two.................................................................87
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................237
Customer Assistance..................................286
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................94Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................95Type Two - Configurable....................................95
Direction Indicators........................................97Indicating a Lane Change...................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................67
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Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................145
Heated Seats..................................................166Front Seats............................................................166Rear Seats.............................................................167
Heated Steering Wheel................................88Heated Windows and Mirrors.....................151Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................151Heated Rear Window..........................................151Windshield Wiper De-icer.................................152
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................146
Hill Start Assist...............................................213Switching the System On and Off...................213Using Hill Start Assist.........................................213
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................149Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................150General Hints........................................................149Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................149Quickly Heating the Interior.............................149Recommended Settings for Cooling..............149Recommended Settings for Heating..............149
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................210Home Screen................................................428Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............312
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................287Information Display Control.........................87Information Displays......................................115General Information.............................................115
Information Messages..................................123Active Park............................................................124Adaptive Cruise Control....................................124Adaptive Headlamps..........................................125Adaptive Steering...............................................125Airbag.....................................................................125Alarm......................................................................126Automatic Engine Shutdown............................126AWD........................................................................127Battery and Charging System..........................127Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................129Doors and Locks..................................................129Driver Alert............................................................130Fuel..........................................................................131Hill Start Assist......................................................131Keys and Intelligent Access...............................131Lane Keeping System.........................................133Maintenance.........................................................133MyKey.....................................................................135Park Aid..................................................................136Park Brake.............................................................136
Power Steering.....................................................137Pre-Collision Assist.............................................138Remote Start.........................................................138Seats.......................................................................138Stability Control....................................................139Starting System ...................................................139Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................140Transmission.........................................................140
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Inflatable Seatbelts...............................................24Standard Seatbelts...............................................22Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster........................................109Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................94Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................98Front Interior Lamp...............................................98Rear Interior Lamp..............................................100
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................80Interior Mirror.................................................105Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................105
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................281Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................282Jump Starting......................................................283Preparing Your Vehicle......................................281Removing the Jumper Cables.........................283
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Keyless Entry....................................................78SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............78
Keyless Starting.............................................178Ignition Modes......................................................178
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System..................................247Switching the System On and Off..................248
Lighting Control..............................................92Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................93Headlamp High Beam.........................................93
Lighting..............................................................92General Information.............................................92
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................520Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................521
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................520
Load Carrying................................................266Load Limit.......................................................266Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................270Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................266
Locking and Unlocking..................................67Activating Intelligent Access..............................67Autolock..................................................................72Battery Saver..........................................................73Door Lock Indicator..............................................67Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................67Emergency Locking..............................................70Illuminated Entry....................................................72Illuminated Exit......................................................72Locking and Unlocking the Doors FromInside...................................................................70Opening the Luggage Compartment...............73Remote Control.....................................................69Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.......................................................................71Unlocking the Driver Door with the KeyBlade.....................................................................71
Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
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Maintenance...................................................312General Information............................................312
Memory Function..........................................163Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................164Linking a Preset Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......164Saving a Preset Position....................................163
Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................115
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors..................151See: Windows and Mirrors.................................101
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................107Bounce-Back........................................................108Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............107
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L..................................377Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L.................................378Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................379MyKey Troubleshooting................................65MyKey™..............................................................62Principle of Operation.........................................62
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Rear Parking Aid............................................219Obstacle Distance Indicator............................220
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............150Rear Seat Armrest.........................................169Rear Seats.......................................................165Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................165
Rear View Camera........................................231Using the Rear View Camera System...........232
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................231
Recommended Towing Weights...............272Refueling.........................................................186Refueling System Overview.............................186Refueling System Warning................................188Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................187
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................152Automatic Settings..............................................152
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................341Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................293Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......292Roadside Assistance...................................279Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................280Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................280Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................280Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................279Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................279
Roadside Emergencies...............................279Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................276
Running Out of Fuel.....................................184Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................185Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................185
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Safety Canopy™...............................................54Safety Precautions........................................183Satellite Radio...............................................409Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)....................................................................411Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................410SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.....................410Troubleshooting....................................................411
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............535Scheduled Maintenance............................523Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................42Belt-Minder™...........................................................42
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................41Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................153Security.............................................................82Settings...........................................................480911 Assist...............................................................488Ambient Lighting................................................497Bluetooth..............................................................483Clock......................................................................482
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System..........................................361Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem ..............................................................361
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................344
Toll Reader......................................................105Installing the Toll Reader...................................105
Towing a Trailer..............................................271Load Placement...................................................271
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........275Emergency Towing.............................................275Recreational Towing..........................................275
Towing..............................................................271Traction Control.............................................216Principle of Operation........................................216
Transmission Code Designation...............381Transmission...................................................194Transporting the Vehicle............................285Type Approvals.............................................590Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................598Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................593Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................594
Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module......................................596Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................599Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................590Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................599
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.7L.................................................................315Under Hood Overview - 3.0L.....................313Universal Garage Door Opener..................171HomeLink Wireless Control System................171
USB Port..........................................................412Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................238Automatic Cancellation.....................................242Blocked Sensor...................................................244Canceling the Set Speed.................................242Changing the Set Speed..................................242Detection Issues.................................................242Following a Vehicle...........................................240Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................240Hilly Condition Usage.......................................242Overriding the Set Speed.................................241
Park Brake Application.....................................242Resuming the Set Speed..................................242Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............239Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary......................................239Setting the Gap Distance.................................240Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........242Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........239Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............245System Not Available........................................244
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................200Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD).....................................................202Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare orMismatched Tires..........................................202
Using Cruise Control...................................237Switching Cruise Control Off...........................238Switching Cruise Control On...........................237
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains......................................358Using Stability Control.................................218Using Summer Tires....................................358Using Traction Control.................................216Switching the System Off..................................216System Indicator Lights and Messages.........216Using a Switch.....................................................216Using the Information Display Controls........216
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Using Voice Recognition............................430Audio Voice Commands...................................432Climate Voice Commands................................433Mobile App Voice Commands........................438Navigation Voice Commands..........................436Phone Voice Commands..................................433SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................438Voice Settings Commands...............................439
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................289
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Vehicle Care..................................................334General Information...........................................334
Vehicle Certification Label.........................380Vehicle Identification Number..................380Vehicle Storage............................................342Battery...................................................................343Body.......................................................................342Brakes....................................................................343Cooling system...................................................343Engine...................................................................342Fuel system..........................................................342General..................................................................342Miscellaneous......................................................343Removing Vehicle From Storage....................343
Tires.......................................................................343
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................146
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............380
Voice Control...................................................86
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................110Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................110Adaptive Steering................................................110Anti-Lock Braking System...................................111Autohold Active.....................................................111Autohold Unavailable...........................................111Battery......................................................................111Blind Spot Monitor................................................111Brake System.........................................................111Cruise Control........................................................111Direction Indicator................................................112Door Ajar................................................................112Electric Park Brake...............................................112Engine Coolant Temperature............................112Engine Oil...............................................................112Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................112Front Airbag...........................................................112Head Up Display..................................................112High Beam.............................................................112
Hood Ajar...............................................................113Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp...........113Low Fuel Level......................................................113Low Tire Pressure Warning................................113Low Washer Fluid.................................................113Parking Lamps.......................................................113Powertrain Fault....................................................113Service Engine Soon...........................................113Stability Control.....................................................114Stability Control Off..............................................114Trunk Ajar...............................................................114
Washer Fluid Check....................................325WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................335
Waxing.............................................................336Welcome Lighting...........................................97Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Wheels and Tires..........................................344General Information...........................................344Technical Specifications...................................370
Windows and Mirrors....................................101Windshield Washers......................................90Windshield Wipers.........................................89Intermittent Wipe..................................................89
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................327
Wipers and Washers......................................89
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