Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
California Proposition 65..............................12
Perchlorate.......................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................13
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.........14
Export Unique Options..................................15
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................17
Child Safety
General Information.......................................19
Installing Child Restraints.............................21
Booster Seats.................................................27
Child Restraint Positioning..........................30
Child Safety Locks..........................................31
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................33
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment........................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................37
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................38
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance........................................................................40
Seatbelt Extension.........................................41
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................42
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................43
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44
Front Passenger Sensing System.............46
Side Airbags....................................................49
Driver Knee Airbag.......................................50
Safety Canopy™..............................................50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........51
Airbag Disposal..............................................53
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies.........................................................................54
Remote Control..............................................55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control........................................................................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................59
Creating a MyKey..........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................61
Checking MyKey System Status.................61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................................62
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................64
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Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt length adjustmentto your movements and locking in responseto vehicle movement. For example, if thedriver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact ofabout 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, thecombination seatbelts lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver andpassengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. If theseatbelt retractor locks, slowly lower theheight adjuster to allow the seatbelt toretract. If the retractor does not unlock, pullthe seatbelt out slowly then feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowedposition. For rear seatbelts, recline the rearseat backrest or push the seat backrestcushion away from the seatbelt. Feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowedposition.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt automaticallypre-locks. The belt still retracts to removeany slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driverseatbelt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
Use this mode any time a child safety seat,except a booster, is installed in passengerfront or rear seating positions. Properlyrestrain children 12 years old and under in arear seating position whenever possible.See Child Safety (page 19).
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
1.Buckle the combination lap and shoulderbelt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pulldownward until you pull the entire beltout. Allow the belt to retract. As the beltretracts, you will hear a clicking sound.This indicates the seatbelt is now in theautomatic locking mode.
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How to Disengage the Automatic LockingMode
Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulderbelt and allow it to retract completely todisengage the automatic locking mode andturn on the vehicle sensitive (emergency)locking mode.
How to Extract Seatbelts in the RearOutermost Positions
Seatbelts in the rear outermost positions canlock if you firmly return the seat backrest toits upright position. You can unlock theseatbelts using the following procedures.
For vehicles where the rear seats recline:
1. Recline the seat to its full rear reclineposition.
2. The seatbelt should then unlock.
3.Return the seat backrest to your desiredupright position.
For vehicles with rear seats that do notrecline or are locked with the seat in its fullrear recline position:
1.Grasp the seatbelt webbing at the top ofthe seat backrest.
2.Pull the seatbelt webbing forward, firmly.
3. After pulling the seatbelt forward, allowthe seatbelt to feed back into the seatbeltretractor as much as possible. Ifnecessary, press the seat backrest downto allow the seatbelt webbing to retractfurther.
4. The seatbelt should then unlock.
5. If the seatbelt does not unlock, repeatsteps 1-3.
SEATBELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the seatbelt height adjusterso that the belt rests across the middleof your shoulder. Failure to adjust theseatbelt properly could reduce theeffectiveness of the seatbelt and increasethe risk of injury in a crash.
To adjust the shoulder belt height, squeezethe button and slide the height adjuster upor down. Release the button and pull downon the height adjuster to make sure it islocked in place.
SEATBELT WARNING LAMP AND
INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and anaudible warning will sound if thedriver seatbelt has not beenfastened when the vehicle's ignition is turnedon.
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Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The assembly plant properly aims theheadlamps on your vehicle. If your vehiclehas been in an accident, have the alignmentof your headlamps checked by yourauthorized dealer.
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of a wallor screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2.Measure the height of the headlamp bulbcenter from the ground and mark an 8 ft(2.4 m) horizontal reference line on thevertical wall or screen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps tolight the wall or screen and open thehood.
4. On the wall or screen, you will observea flat zone of high intensity light locatedat the top of the right hand portion of thebeam pattern. If the top edge of the highintensity light zone is not at the horizontalreference line, you will need to adjust theheadlamp.
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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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Replacing the Battery..........................................55Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................57
Remote Start...................................................137Automatic Settings..............................................137
Removing a Headlamp...............................300Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................312Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................58Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................267Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......266Roadside Assistance...................................253Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................254Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................254Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................254Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................253Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................253
Roadside Emergencies...............................253
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................236Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................250
Running Out of Fuel.....................................165Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................166Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................166
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Safety Canopy™...............................................50Safety Precautions........................................164Scheduled Maintenance Record..............493Scheduled Maintenance.............................481Seatbelt Extension...........................................41Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................37Seatbelt Reminder..........................................38Belt-Minder™...........................................................38
Seatbelts...........................................................33Principle of Operation..........................................33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................37Conditions of operation......................................38
Seats.................................................................138Security..............................................................76Settings...........................................................438911 Assist...............................................................446Ambient Lighting................................................455
Bluetooth...............................................................441Clock.......................................................................441Display...................................................................457General.................................................................452Media Player........................................................439Mobile Apps..........................................................451Navigation............................................................448Phone....................................................................442Radio......................................................................447SiriusXM................................................................448Sound....................................................................438Valet Mode...........................................................458Vehicle..................................................................455Voice Control.......................................................457Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................453
Side Airbags.....................................................49Sitting in the Correct Position....................138Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains...................................331
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and UtilityType Vehicles.....................................................14On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
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