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.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
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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Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................298
Checking MyKey System Status..................61MyKey Distance......................................................61Number of Admin Keys.......................................62Number of MyKeys...............................................62
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................40Child Restraint Positioning...........................30Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks...........................................31Left-Hand Side.......................................................32Right-Hand Side....................................................32
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311Cleaning Products.......................................305Materials...............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine....................................308Cleaning the Exterior..................................306Cleaning the Headlamps.................................306Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................307Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................307Stripes or Graphics.............................................307Underbody...........................................................307Under Hood.........................................................307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.............................311
Cleaning the Interior...................................309Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior..............................................................309
Cleaning the Wheels....................................312Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................308Clearing All MyKeys........................................61Climate..............................................................411Climate Control..............................................133Climate Controlled Seats.............................147Cooled Seats........................................................148
Collision Warning System...........................231Principle Of Operation.......................................231
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check.............................291
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51Creating a MyKey...........................................60Programming or Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................61
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................226Blocked Sensors................................................229Switching the System Off and On..................229System Errors......................................................229System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................229System Limitations.............................................229Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............226
Cruise Control.................................................82Principle of Operation.......................................209
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................209
Customer Assistance..................................260
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................90Type Two - Configurable....................................90
Direction Indicators........................................92Doors and Locks.............................................64Drive Control.................................................234LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................234
Driver Alert......................................................217PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................217USING DRIVER ALERT.......................................217
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44Children and Airbags...........................................45Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................45
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................50Driving Aids.....................................................217
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................34How to Extract Seatbelts in the RearOutermost Positions........................................37Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................35Using a Sliding Clip..............................................35Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................35
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
Floor Mats.......................................................251Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................92
Front Fog Lamps.............................................92Front Parking Aid..........................................198Front Passenger Sensing System..............46Fuel and Refueling........................................164Fuel Consumption.........................................169Calculating Fuel Economy................................170Filling the Fuel Tank............................................170
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................165Fuel Filter.......................................................296Fuel Quality.....................................................164Choosing the Right Fuel....................................164
Fuel Shutoff...................................................254Fuses...............................................................268Fuse Specification Chart............................268Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............275
Power Distribution Box.....................................268Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................268Rear Cargo Fuse Box........................................280
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............149
Gauges.............................................................103Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............104Fuel Gauge...........................................................104Information Display.............................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................175
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................54Intelligent Access..................................................54
General Maintenance Information............481Multi-Point Inspection........................................484Owner Checks and Services...........................482Protecting Your Investment..............................481Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................481Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.......................................................481
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................264Getting the Services You Need................260Away From Home..............................................260
Global Opening and Closing.......................96Closing the Windows...........................................96Opening the Windows.........................................96
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Hazard Flashers............................................254Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................299
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp............................300
HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................138
Head Restraints.............................................138Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................140
Heated Seats..................................................146Front Seats............................................................146Rear Seats.............................................................146
Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windows and Mirrors....................136Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................136Heated Rear Window.........................................136Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................137
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................133
Hill Start Assist...............................................189Switching the System On and Off...................190
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Using Hill Start Assist.........................................190
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................135Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................136General Hints........................................................135Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................136Quickly Heating the Interior.............................136Recommended Settings for Cooling..............136Recommended Settings for Heating..............136
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................187Home Screen................................................385Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
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In California (U.S. Only)................................261Information Display Control.........................82Information Displays.....................................109General Information............................................109
Information Messages...................................114Active Park.............................................................114Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................115AdvanceTrac™........................................................116Airbag......................................................................116Alarm.......................................................................116
All-Wheel Drive......................................................117Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................117Auto Start-Stop......................................................118Battery and Charging System...........................119Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................120Collision Warning System.................................120Doors and Locks...................................................121Driver Alert.............................................................121Fuel.........................................................................122Hill Start Assist.....................................................122Keys and Intelligent Access.............................122Lane Keeping System........................................123Maintenance.........................................................124MyKey.....................................................................125Park Aid..................................................................126Park Brake.............................................................126Power Steering.....................................................127Remote Start.........................................................128Seats.......................................................................128Starting System ...................................................128Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................129Traction Control...................................................129Trailer......................................................................130Transmission.........................................................130
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................24Using Tether Straps..............................................26
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps........................89Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps..................89
Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................255To Connect the Booster Cables.....................257To Start the Engine............................................258
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Keyless Entry...................................................69SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................69
Keyless Starting.............................................156Ignition Modes.....................................................156
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Keys and Remote Controls...........................54
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Lane Keeping System..................................219Switching the System On and Off...................219
Liftgate...............................................................72Lighting Control...............................................87Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................88Headlamp High Beam.........................................88
Lighting..............................................................87General Information..............................................87
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................478Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................479Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................478
Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............236
Load Carrying................................................236Load Limit.......................................................237Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................241Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................237
Locking and Unlocking.................................64Activating Intelligent Access.............................66
Autolock..................................................................67Autounlock..............................................................67Battery Saver.........................................................68Illuminated Entry...................................................68Illuminated Exit......................................................68Mechanical Key.....................................................65Opening a Rear Door from Inside....................66Power Door Locks................................................64Remote Control.....................................................64Smart Unlocks.......................................................66Welcome Lighting.................................................68
Luggage Covers...........................................236Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
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Maintenance..................................................286General Information...........................................286
Memory Function..........................................143Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................145Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key...............144Saving a PreSet Position...................................144
Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................109
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................136See: Windows and Mirrors.................................95
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................100Bounce-Back.........................................................101Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............101Power Sunscreen.................................................101Venting the Moonroof.........................................101
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L/2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................346Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L/2.3LEcoBoost™....................................................347MyKey Troubleshooting................................62MyKey™..............................................................59Principle of Operation.........................................59
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Navigation......................................................424cityseeker.............................................................433Destination Mode...............................................425Map Mode............................................................424Navigation Map Updates..................................434Navigation Menu................................................430SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................434SYNC AppLink.....................................................433Waypoints.............................................................432
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............485Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................485Maintenance Intervals.......................................487
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................290Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................289
Opening and Closing the Hood...............286Opening the Hood.............................................286
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................266Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............266
Overhead Console.......................................155
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Parking Aids....................................................197Principle of Operation........................................197
Passive Anti-Theft System............................76SecuriLock®............................................................76
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................76
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................42How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................42
Phone...............................................................416During a Phone Call............................................421Making Calls........................................................420Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime....................................................................416Phone Menu..........................................................417Receiving Calls.....................................................421Smartphone Connectivity.................................423Text Messaging...................................................422
Post-Crash Alert System............................258Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................64
Power Liftgate..................................................72Hands-Free Feature.............................................75Obstacle Detection...............................................75Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................72Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................74Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................74
Power Seats.....................................................141Four-Way Power Lumbar...................................143Power Lumbar......................................................143
Power Windows..............................................95Accessory Delay...................................................96Bounce-Back..........................................................95One-Touch Down..................................................95One-Touch Up.......................................................95Window Lock.........................................................96
Protecting the Environment..........................16
PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
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Rear Parking Aid............................................197Rear Seat Armrest.........................................148Rear Seats.......................................................145Folding the Seatback.........................................145Recline Adjustment.............................................145Unfolding the Seatback.....................................145
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................236Cargo Management System............................236
Rear View Camera.......................................206Using the Rear View Camera System...........206
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................206
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............85Rear Window Washer..........................................86
Recommended Towing Weights...............243Refueling..........................................................167Refueling System Overview..............................167Refueling System Warning................................169Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................167
Remote Control...............................................55Car Finder...............................................................57Intelligent Access Key.........................................55Remote Start...........................................................57
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Under Hood Overview................................287Unique Driving Characteristics...................161Universal Garage Door Opener................149HomeLink Wireless Control System...............149
USB Port..........................................................367Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................210Automatic Cancellation......................................213Blocked Sensor...................................................215Canceling the Set Speed..................................213Changing the Set Speed...................................213Detection Issues..................................................214Following a Vehicle..............................................211Hilly Condition Usage........................................213Overriding the Set Speed.................................212Resuming the Set Speed...................................213Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.................211Setting the Gap Distance..................................212Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........213Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........210Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............216System Not Available.........................................215
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181Driving in Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive....................................................................181
Using Cruise Control...................................209Switching Cruise Control Off............................210
Switching Cruise Control On...........................209
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................62Using Snow Chains.......................................331Using Stability Control.................................196Using Traction Control.................................193Switching the System Off..................................193System Indicator Lights and Messages.........193Using a Switch......................................................193Using the Information Display Controls.........193
Using Voice Recognition............................387Audio Voice Commands...................................389Climate Voice Commands...............................390Mobile App Voice Commands........................395Navigation Voice Commands..........................393Phone Voice Commands..................................390SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................395Voice Settings Commands..............................396
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................263
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Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................348Vehicle Identification Number..................348
Vehicle Storage..............................................313Battery....................................................................314Body........................................................................313Brakes.....................................................................314Cooling system....................................................314Engine.....................................................................313Fuel system...........................................................313General...................................................................313Miscellaneous.......................................................314Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................314Tires........................................................................314
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................133
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............348
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................105Airbag Warning Lamp........................................105Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........105Auto Hold Active.................................................105Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................105Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................105Auto-Start-Stop Indicator...................................105
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