Memory Function...........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................159
Heated Seats.................................................160
Climate Controlled Seats.............................161
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................163
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167
Storage Compartments
Glove Box........................................................169
Center Console.............................................169
Overhead Console........................................170
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information.......................................171
Keyless Starting..............................................171
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172
Engine Block Heater.....................................175
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................177
Fuel Quality.....................................................177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178
Running Out of Fuel......................................178
Refueling.........................................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................182
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................184
Catalytic Converter.......................................185
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................188
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................193
Brakes
General Information......................................199
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.........................................................200
Electric Parking Brake................................200
Hill Start Assist..............................................203
Auto Hold.......................................................204
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................206
Using Traction Control................................206
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................208
Using Stability Control................................209
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................210
Rear Parking Aid............................................210
Front Parking Aid............................................211
Side Sensing System...................................212
Active Park Assist..........................................214
Rear View Camera.......................................223
360 Degree Camera...................................225
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................229
Using Cruise Control...................................229
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KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window. Itilluminates when touched.
Note: If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Enter your entry code again moreslowly.
You can use the keypad to do the following:
•Lock or unlock the doors.
•Recall memory seat and mirror positions.
•Program and erase user codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
You can operate the keypad with thefactory-set five-digit entry code. The code ison the owner’s wallet card in the glove boxand is available from an authorized dealer.You can also program up to five of your ownfive-digit personal entry codes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within fiveseconds.
3.Enter your personal five-digit code. Youmust do this within five seconds ofcompleting step 2.
4.Press 1·2 on the keypad to save personalcode 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm thatprogramming was successful.
To program additional personal entry codes,repeat steps 1 through 3, then for step 4:
•Press 3·4 to save personal code 2.
•Press 5·6 to save personal code 3.
•Press 7·8 to save personal code 4.
•Press 9·0 to save personal code 5.
For vehicles with SYNC 3, you can alsoprogram the system with a personal entrycode. See Settings (page 475).
Hints:
•Do not set a code that uses five of thesame number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequentialorder.
•The factory-set code works even if youhave set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds. Youmust do this within five seconds ofcompleting Step 2.
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Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button to drive the vehicleafter a remote start.To Drive: Press Brake and Gear ShiftButton
Seats
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.Memory {0} Saved
Starting System
ActionMessage
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.To START Press Brake
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle.Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.Engine Start Pending Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.Pending Start Cancelled
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Lumbar and bolster modeMassage mode
Upper lumbarBack massage intensity adjustmentA
Lumbar decreaseMassage intensity decrease and off*B
Lower lumbar**Cushion massage intensity adjustmentC
Lumbar increaseMassage intensity increaseD
-On and offE
*The massage feature defaults to an
alternating massage mode with backmassage intensity adjustment. The lumbarand bolster feature will default to the middlelumbar mode.**Press C a second time to adjust the back
bolster. Press C a third time to adjust thecushion bolster.
You can also adjust this feature through thetouchscreen.
Press the Menu Settings icon, thenVehicle. Choose Multi-ContourSeats.
When switched on, the system displaysdirections for you to adjust the lumbarsettings in your seat or to set the massagefunction.
To access and make adjustments to thelumbar setting:
1. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
2. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbarintensity.
To access and make adjustments to themassage setting:
1. Press the Menu Settings icon, thenVehicle. Choose Multi-Contour Seats.
2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press OFF, LO or HI.
MEMORY FUNCTION
WARNINGS
Before activating the memory seat,make sure that the area immediatelysurrounding the seat is clear of obstructionsand that all occupants are clear of movingparts.
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WARNINGS
Do not use the memory function whenyour vehicle is moving.
This feature automatically recalls the positionof the following:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power adjustable foot pedals.
•Optional power steering column.
The memory control is on the driver door.
Saving a PreSet Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to yourdesired position.
3.Press and hold the desired preset buttonuntil you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memorypositions. You can save a memory preset atany time.
Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset buttonassociated with your desired driving position.The memory features move to the positionstored for that preset.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when the ignition is off, or when thetransmission is in park (P) or neutral (N) (andyour vehicle is not moving) if the ignition ison.
You can also recall a preset memory positionby:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourintelligent access key fob if it is linked toa preset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked key fob is present.
Note:Using a linked key fob to recall yourmemory position when the ignition is offmoves the seat to the Easy Entry position.
Note:Pressing any active memory featureadjustment control (or any memory button)during a memory recall cancels theoperation.
Linking a PreSet Position to yourRemote Control or Intelligent AccessKey Fob
You can save preset memory positions forup to three remote controls or intelligentaccess (IA) keys.
1. With the ignition on, move the memorypositions to the desired positions.
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2.Press and hold the desired preset buttonfor about five seconds. A tone soundsafter about two seconds. Continueholding until you hear a second tone.
3. Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the sameprocedure – except in step 3, press theunlock button on the remote control.
Note:If more than one linked remote controlor intelligent access key is in range, thememory function moves to the settings ofthe first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exit feature,it automatically moves the driver seatposition rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when youswitch the ignition off.
The driver seat will return to its previousposition when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature in theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 118).
REAR SEATS
Adjusting the Rear Seats
WARNING
To prevent possible damage to theseat or safety belts, make sure that thesafety belts are not buckled when foldingthe seatback.
Folding the Seatback
With the seat empty, pull the lever up to foldthe seatback forward.
Unfolding the Seatback
Rotate the seatback upward until theseatback latches in the upright position. Theseatback will click when it is locked intoposition.
Reclining the Seatback
With the seat occupied, pull the lever up torecline the seatback.
Easy Fold™ Folding Seat
WARNING
Make sure that the seat is unoccupiedwhen folding it down. Folding the seatwhile occupied could result in damage to theseat or injury.
Note:The power feature is operational whenthe vehicle is in park (P) and the liftgate hasbeen open for less than 10 minutes.
The controls are located on the left-hand rearquarter trim panel (accessible from theliftgate area).
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Not used.–1
Memory seats.7.5A 12Lumbar.Driver seat module logic power.
Driver door unlock.20A 13
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Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.............201
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................549Emission Law..................................................184Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............185Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................184
End User License Agreement...................554VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................554
Engine Block Heater.....................................175Using the Engine Block Heater.......................176
Engine Coolant Check.................................316Adding Coolant....................................................317Coolant Change...................................................319Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................320Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................319Recycled Coolant................................................318Severe Climates...................................................318
Engine Emission Control.............................184Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................86
Engine Oil Check...........................................314Adding Engine Oil...............................................315
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......314Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................314
Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.....................................................381Drivebelt Routing.................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................382Drivebelt Routing................................................382
Entertainment................................................436AM/FM Radio.......................................................438Apps.......................................................................449Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................447CD (If equipped)..................................................446HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............442SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........438Sources.................................................................437Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................449USB Ports.............................................................449
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake.............................200
Essential Towing Checks............................267Before Towing a Trailer.....................................268Hitches..................................................................267Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................268Safety Chains.......................................................267Trailer Brakes.......................................................267Trailer Lamps.......................................................267When Towing a Trailer......................................268
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors..............................................105Auto-dimming Feature.......................................107Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................106Blind Spot Information System........................108Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................106Heated Exterior Mirrors ....................................107Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.............................107Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................107Memory Mirrors ...................................................107Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................105Signal Indicator Mirrors .....................................107
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using a Sliding Clip...............................................37Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................345
Floor Mats.......................................................273Front Parking Aid............................................211Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................212
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50
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