Restricted features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.Cellular Phone
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts and recent phone calls.
Editing the keypad code.System Functionality
Enabling Valet Mode.
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park assist are active.
Editing Wi-Fi settings.Wi-Fi
Editing the list of wireless networks.
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.
Viewing received text messages.Text Messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination.Navigation
Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or Avoid Areas.
Creating a SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
•Essential for keeping up with the latestsoftware and connected features.
•Access to customer support for anyquestions you may have.
•Maintain account permissions.
Visit the website to sign up and register.
Website
www.owner.lincoln.comwww.lincolncanada.com
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Website
www.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Lincoln Way™ with Embedded Modem
(If Equipped)
Connect to your vehicle using the LincolnWay app on your smartphone. Theembedded modem in your vehiclecommunicates with the app and allows youto start, lock, unlock and locate your vehicleremotely. The app also connects you withother vehicle resources like a parking locator,roadside assistance, dealer locations andLincoln Support. Lincoln Way is supportedby Android and iPhone and it is availablethrough the Apple App Store® or GooglePlay™. The Lincoln Way mobile app isavailable through a complimentary download.Services included for four years. Text anddata rates apply to usage.
•FCC: LHJ-FAN
•IC: 2807E-FAN
Updating Your System
You can choose to download the updateonto a USB drive or use Wi-Fi to deliverautomatic updates.
USB Updates
To use the USB update you need to log intoyour owner account and visit the SYNCsoftware update page.
Website
www.owner.lincoln.comwww.lincolncanada.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
The website notifies you if an update isavailable. You can then select to downloadthe update.
You will need an empty USB drive. Pleasecheck the website for minimumrequirements. Once you have inserted theUSB drive into your computer, choose to startthe download. Follow the instructionsprovided to download the files to the USBdrive.
The installation of most files occurs in thebackground, and does not interrupt your useof the system. Navigation updates cannot beinstalled in the background, because the filesare too large.
To install the update in your vehicle, removeanything that is plugged in the USB ports onthe media hub and plug in the USB drivecontaining the update. When the USB driveis plugged in, the installation should beginimmediately. After a successful installation,the update is available the next time thevehicle is started.
Please reference the website for any furtheractions.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect also offers a PremiumMaintenance Plan that covers all scheduledmaintenance, and selected wear items. Thecoverage is prepaid, so you never have toworry about the cost of your vehicle’smaintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs.
•The clutch disc.
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers and struts.
•Engine cooling hoses, clamps ando-rings.
•Engine belts.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide youwith an affordable, no interest, no feepayment program allowing you all thesecurity and benefits Lincoln ProtectExtended Service Plan has to offer whilepaying over time. You are pre-approved withno credit check or hassles. To learn more,call our Lincoln Protect Extended ServicePlan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service PlanP.O. Box 321067Detroit, MI 48232
Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicleby purchasing a Lincoln Protect ExtendedService Plan. Lincoln Protect ExtendedService Plan is the only service contractbacked by Lincoln Motor Company ofCanada, Limited. Depending on the plan youpurchase, Lincoln Extended Service Planprovides benefits such as:
•Rental reimbursement.
•Coverage for certain maintenance andwear items.
•Protection against repair costs after yourNew Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverageexpires.
•Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Lincoln Protect ExtendedService Plans available in various time,distance and deductible combinations. Eachplan is tailored to fit your own driving needs,including reimbursement for towing andrental. When you purchase Lincoln ProtectExtended Service Plan, you receive addedpeace-of-mind protection throughoutCanada, the United States and Mexico,provided by a network of participatingauthorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
Note:Repairs performed outside of Canada,the United States and Mexico are not eligiblefor Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plancoverage.
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A/CSee: Climate Control...........................................143
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................199
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................200
Accessories....................................................484Exterior Style........................................................484Interior Style.........................................................484Lifestyle.................................................................484Peace of Mind.....................................................484
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............227
Active Park Assist..........................................214Deactivating the Active Park AssistFeature.............................................................220Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking,Parallel Park Out Assist.................................214Troubleshooting the System............................221
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................92Adjusting the Headlamps............................313Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................314
Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................313
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................82End of Travel Position..........................................82
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps..................................92
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................143
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............317
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm..........................................80
Ambient Lighting............................................95Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................80Arming the Alarm...................................................81Disarming the Alarm.............................................81
Appendices.....................................................519Apps.................................................................444.................................................................................444SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................446
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators................111Headlamps On Warning Chime.........................111Key in Ignition Warning Chime...........................111Keyless Warning Alert..........................................111Parking Brake On Warning Chime....................111
Audio Control...................................................83Seek, Next or Previous........................................83
Audio System................................................368General Information...........................................368
Audio Unit......................................................369Auto Hold.......................................................203Using Auto Hold.................................................204
Autolamps.........................................................89Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........90
Automatic Climate Control..........................143Automatic Fan Settings......................................145
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91Automatic High Beam Indicator........................92Switching the System On and Off....................92
Automatic Transmission..............................194Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................197If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................198Push Button Shift Transmission.......................194
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................309Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................86Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................86
Auxiliary Power Points.................................165110 Volt AC Power Point....................................16512 Volt DC Power Point......................................165Locations...............................................................165
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Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............269Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electricand Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped WithHigh Voltage Batteries.................................269
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................304
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................244Blocked Sensors.................................................247Switching the System Off and On..................247System Errors......................................................247System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................247System Limitations.............................................247Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.............244
Cruise Control..................................................84Principle of Operation.......................................226Type One................................................................84Type Two.................................................................84
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................226
Customer Assistance...................................273
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)...........................................91Type Two - Configurable......................................91
Direction Indicators........................................93Lane Change..........................................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Control.................................................253LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................253
Driver Alert.....................................................235PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................235USING DRIVER ALERT......................................235
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids...................................................235Driving Hints..................................................262Driving Through Water...............................262DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
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Economical Driving......................................262EcoSelect.........................................................175Electric Parking Brake................................200Applying the electric parking brake..............200Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................201Battery With No Charge...................................202Releasing the electric parking brake............202
Electric Vehicle Information.......................437Power.....................................................................439
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................519Emission Law..................................................187Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............188Tampering With a Noise Control System......187
End User License Agreement...................524VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................524
Engine Block Heater......................................171Using the Engine Block Heater.......................172
Engine Coolant Check................................304Adding Coolant...................................................305Coolant Change..................................................307Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................308Fail-Safe Cooling................................................307
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Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................277Getting the Services You Need................273Away From Home...............................................273
Global Opening and Closing.......................97Closing the Windows...........................................97Opening the Windows.........................................97
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Hazard Flashers...........................................265Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps........................313
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90Head Restraints.............................................149Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................150Tilting Head Restraints .......................................151
Heated Seats..................................................157Front Seats............................................................157Rear Seats.............................................................158
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................146Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................146Heated Rear Window.........................................146Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................147
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................143
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......192
High Voltage Battery.....................................191General Information.............................................191
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................145Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................146General Hints........................................................145Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................146Quickly Heating the Interior.............................146Recommended Settings for Cooling..............146Recommended Settings for Heating..............146
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..........................................................200Home Screen................................................389Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............300
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions......................................................176Hybrid Vehicle Operation............................173Battery:...................................................................174Braking:..................................................................175Driving:...................................................................173Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................175Engine:....................................................................174Starting:..................................................................173Stopping:................................................................173Transmission Operation:....................................174
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................274Information Display Control.........................84Information Displays......................................112General Information.............................................112
Information Messages..................................123Active Park............................................................124Adaptive Cruise Control....................................124Adaptive Headlamps..........................................125AdvanceTrac™.......................................................125Airbag.....................................................................126Alarm......................................................................126Automatic Engine Shutdown............................126Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........127Battery and Charging System (HighVoltage)..............................................................127Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................128Doors and Locks..................................................128Driver Alert............................................................129Fuel.........................................................................129Hill Start Assist.....................................................130Keys and Intelligent Access.............................130Lane Keeping System........................................132Maintenance.........................................................132MyKey.....................................................................134Park Aid..................................................................135
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Park Brake.............................................................135Power Steering....................................................136Pre-Collision Assist..............................................137Remote Start.........................................................137Seats.......................................................................138Starting System ...................................................138Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................139Traction Control...................................................139Transmission.........................................................140
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster.........................................104Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................94Front Interior Lamp...............................................94Rear Interior Lamp................................................95
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease............................................................77Interior Mirror.................................................100Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................100
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................266Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................266Jump Starting......................................................268Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................266Removing the Jumper Cables........................268
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Keyless Entry....................................................74SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................74
Keyless Starting.............................................168Ignition Modes.....................................................168
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
L
Lane Keeping System..................................237Switching the System On and Off..................238
Lighting Control...............................................88Headlamp Flasher................................................89Headlamp High Beam.........................................89
Lighting..............................................................88General Information.............................................88
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect..............................................486Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................487Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................486
Load Carrying................................................255Load Limit.......................................................255Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................259Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................255
Locking and Unlocking.................................68Activating Intelligent Access.............................69Autolock...................................................................71Battery Saver..........................................................72Illuminated Entry....................................................72Illuminated Exit......................................................72Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade...........................................................70Luggage Compartment.......................................72Power Door Locks................................................68Remote Control.....................................................68Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.......................................................................71
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One-Touch Up.......................................................96Window Lock..........................................................97
Pre-Collision Assist......................................249Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........249
Protecting the Environment..........................16
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Rear Parking Aid............................................210Obstacle Distance Indicator..............................211
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................160Armrest pass-through........................................160
Rear Seats.......................................................156Rear View Camera.......................................223Using the Rear View Camera System...........223
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................223
Refueling.........................................................182Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever........185System Warnings.................................................184
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................147Automatic Settings..............................................147
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................324Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................280Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......279Roadside Assistance...................................264Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................265Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................265Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................265Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................264Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................264
Roadside Emergencies...............................264Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................262
Running Out of Fuel......................................181Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container........181
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Safety Canopy™...............................................53Safety Precautions........................................179Scheduled Maintenance Record..............499Scheduled Maintenance............................489Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................42Belt-Minder™...........................................................42
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................41Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................149Security..............................................................79Settings...........................................................448911 Assist...............................................................455Ambient Lighting................................................464Bluetooth..............................................................450Clock......................................................................450Display...................................................................466General..................................................................461Media Player........................................................449Mobile Apps........................................................460Navigation............................................................457Phone.....................................................................451
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