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Drive Control.................................................264LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................264
Driver Alert.....................................................246Using Driver Alert...............................................247
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids...................................................246Driving Hints..................................................276Driving Through Water................................276DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................94
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Economical Driving......................................276Electric Parking Brake..................................210Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............210Battery With No Charge....................................212Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..............211
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................555Emergency Door Release.............................74Emission Law..................................................190Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............191
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................190
End User License Agreement..................560VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................560
Engine Block Heater.....................................181Using the Engine Block Heater.......................182
Engine Coolant Check.................................319Adding Coolant...................................................320Coolant Change..................................................322Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................323Fail-Safe Cooling................................................322Recycled Coolant................................................321Severe Climates...................................................321
Engine Emission Control.............................190Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................82
Engine Oil Check...........................................317Adding Engine Oil...............................................318
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0LEcoBoost™.....................................................317Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................317Engine Specifications - 2.7L.......................373Drivebelt Routing................................................373
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................374Drivebelt Routing................................................375
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................375Drivebelt Routing................................................376
Entertainment................................................440AM/FM Radio.......................................................443Apps.......................................................................454Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................452CD (If equipped)...................................................451HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............447SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........443Sources.................................................................442Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................454USB Ports.............................................................454
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................210
Essential Towing Checks............................273Before Towing a Trailer.....................................274Hitches..................................................................273Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................274Safety Chains.......................................................273Trailer Brakes.......................................................273Trailer Lamps........................................................273When Towing a Trailer.......................................274
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14
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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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Navigation......................................................466cityseeker.............................................................475Destination Mode...............................................467Map Mode............................................................466Navigation Map Updates..................................476Navigation Menu.................................................472SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................476SYNC AppLink.....................................................475Waypoints.............................................................474
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............527Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................527Normal Maintenance Intervals........................529
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................318Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................317
Opening and Closing the Hood................312Closing the Hood................................................313Opening the Hood..............................................312
Opening the Doors.........................................73Front Doors.............................................................73Rear Doors..............................................................74
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................292Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............292
Overhead Console........................................177
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Parking Aids....................................................219Principle of Operation........................................219
Passive Anti-Theft System............................82SecuriLock®............................................................82
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................82
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................458During a Phone Call...........................................463Making Calls........................................................462Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................458Phone Menu........................................................459Receiving Calls....................................................463Smartphone Connectivity................................465Text Messaging...................................................464
Post-Crash Alert System.............................284
Power Decklid..................................................74Hands-Free Feature.............................................77Obstacle Detection...............................................77Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......75
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................67
Power Seats....................................................15724-Way Seat Controls........................................15930-Way Seat Controls.........................................157Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats WithActive Motion ...................................................161Adjusting the Power Lumbar.............................161Adjusting the Power Seats...............................158
Power Steering Fluid Check......................325Power Windows..............................................101Accessory Delay..................................................102Bounce-Back.........................................................101One-Touch Down.................................................101One-Touch Up.......................................................101Window Lock........................................................102
Pre-Collision Assist......................................260Using the Pre-Collision Assist System...........261
Protecting the Environment..........................16PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
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Display...................................................................499General..................................................................494Media Player.........................................................481Mobile Apps.........................................................493Navigation............................................................490Phone....................................................................483Radio......................................................................489SiriusXM................................................................490Sound....................................................................480Valet Mode..........................................................500Vehicle...................................................................497Voice Control.......................................................499Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................495
Side Airbags.....................................................52Side Sensing System...................................221Obstacle Distance Indicator............................222
Sitting in the Correct Position....................153Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................358
Soft Closing Door............................................78Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................531Exceptions............................................................534
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................237
Stability Control..............................................217Principle of Operation........................................217
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................179Automatic Engine Shutdown............................180Failure to Start......................................................179Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................181Important Ventilating Information....................181Starting Your Vehicle..........................................179Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................181Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................180
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............178General Information............................................178
Steering..........................................................259Adaptive Steering..............................................260Electric Power Steering....................................259
Steering Wheel................................................85Storage Compartments................................177SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................107
Sun Shades.....................................................106
Sun Visors.......................................................106Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................106
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3...........................................................413General Information............................................413
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.........................500
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications................373
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................288Tire Care.........................................................344Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................346Important Information About Low-ProfileTires...................................................................344Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................344Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................347Temperature A B C.............................................345Traction AA A B C...............................................345Treadwear............................................................345
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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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