WARNINGS
When inflating the tire for mountingpressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)greater than the maximum pressure onthe tire sidewall, the followingprecautions must be taken to protectthe person mounting the tire:
•Make sure that you have the correcttire and wheel size.
•Lubricate the tire bead and wheelbead seat area again.
•Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m)away from the wheel and tireassembly.
•Use both eye and ear protection.
Important: Remember to replace thewheel valve stems when the road tiresare replaced on your vehicle
It is recommended that the two fronttires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted inthe wheels, originally installed on yourvehicle, are not designed to be used inaftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires notrecommended by Lincoln MotorCompany may affect the operation ofyour tire pressure monitoring system.
If the TPMS indicator is flashing, yourTPMS is malfunctioning. Yourreplacement tire might be incompatiblewith your TPMS, or some component ofthe TPMS may be damaged.
Safety Practices
WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in snow,mud or sand, do not rapidly spinthe tires; spinning the tires can tear thetire and cause an explosion. A tire canexplode in as little as three to fiveseconds.
WARNINGS
Do not spin the wheels at over34 mph (55 km/h). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal to dowith your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits.
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns.
•Avoid potholes and objects on theroad.
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tireagainst a curb when parking.
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive
there’s always the possibility that youmay eventually have a flat tire on thehighway. Drive slowly to the closest safearea out of traffic. This may furtherdamage the flat tire, but your safety ismore important.
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Each tire, including the spare (ifprovided), should be checkedmonthly when cold and inflated tothe inflation pressure recommended by thevehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placardor tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehiclehas tires of a different size than the sizeindicated on the vehicle placard or tireinflation pressure label, you shoulddetermine the proper tire inflation pressurefor those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle hasbeen equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates alow tire pressure telltale when one or moreof your tires is significantly under-inflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressuretelltale illuminates, you should stop andcheck your tires as soon as possible, andinflate them to the proper pressure. Drivingon a significantly under-inflated tire causesthe tire to overheat and can lead to tirefailure. Under-inflation also reduces fuelefficiency and tire tread life, and may affectthe vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitutefor proper tire maintenance, and it is thedriver’s responsibility to maintain correct tirepressure, even if under-inflation has notreached the level to trigger illumination ofthe TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with aTPMS malfunction indicator to indicate whenthe system is not operating properly. TheTPMS malfunction indicator is combined withthe low tire pressure telltale. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the telltale willflash for approximately one minute and thenremain continuously illuminated. Thissequence will continue upon subsequentvehicle start-ups as long as the malfunctionexists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,the system may not be able to detect orsignal low tire pressure as intended. TPMSmalfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation ofreplacement or alternate tires or wheels onthe vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMSmalfunction telltale after replacing one ormore tires or wheels on your vehicle toensure that the replacement or alternate tiresand wheels allow the TPMS to continue tofunction properly.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules and with License exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2.This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term "IC:" before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
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Note:If your vehicle is not equipped withnavigation, compass appears in the displayinstead of navigation. If you press the rightarrow to go into the compass menu, you cansee the compass graphic. The compassdisplays the direction in which the vehicle istraveling, not true direction (for example, ifthe vehicle is traveling west, the middle ofthe compass graphic displays west; northdisplays to the left of west though its truedirection is to the right of west).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use different controls onyour steering wheel to interact with thetouchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Mute: Mute the audio output.
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Pressagain to stop the voice prompt andimmediately begin speaking. Press and holdto end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a call orswitch between calls.
PHONE REJECT: Press to end a call or rejectan incoming call.
Note:On some models, SEEK NEXT may becombined with PHONE REJECT and SEEKPREVIOUS may be combined with PHONEACCEPT.
M: Touch the control repeatedly to switchbetween media sources (modes).
See Steering Wheel (page 82).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your instrument panel:
•Power: Switch the audio system on andoff.
•VOL: Control the volume of playingaudio.
•Seek and Tune: Use as you normallywould in audio modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD from the audio system.
•SOURCE or MEDIA: Press repeatedly toadvance through available media modes.
•SOUND: Press to access the Soundmenu where you can adjust sound andother audio settings.
•1-6: Press and hold to store or press andrelease to select an AM, FM or SIRIUSmemory preset. See Audio System(page 368).
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SYNC™ 3
Mute: Press to mute the audionavigation guidance. Press thebutton again to un-mute theguidance.
Points of Interest (POI) groupingicon: You can choose up to threePOI icons to display on the map. Ifthe chosen POIs are located closetogether or are at the same location a box isused to display a single category icon
instead of repeating the same icon, in orderto reduce clutter. When you select the boxon the map, a pop-up appears indicating howmany POIs are in this location. Select the popup to see a list of the available POIs. You canscroll through and select POIs from this list.
If your vehicle is low on charge or fuel,station icons automatically display on themap.
If you have subscribed to SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link (where available), traffic flowwill be indicated on the map by green (clear),yellow (slowing), and red (stopped) roadhighlights. Traffic flow is indicated where theinformation is available and varies across theUS.
You can choose to display traffic icons onthe map representing twelve different typesof incidents. See Settings (page 448).
You can set a destination by hovering abovea location and selecting:
Button
Start
Destination Mode
To set a destination, press:
DescriptionMenu Item
Destination
Enter a navigation destination in any of the following formats:
Street AddressSearch
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AppLink issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
and select 'Apps', then find the particular appand choose 'Force stop'. Do not forget torestart the app afterward, then select "FindMobile Apps" on SYNC 3.
On an iPhone with iOS7+, to force close anapp, double tap the home button then swipeup on the app to close it. Tap the home buttonagain, then select the app again to restart it.After a few seconds, the app should thenappear in SYNC 3's Mobile App's Menu.
Switch Bluetooth off and then on to reset it onyour phone. If you are in your vehicle, SYNC3 should be able to automatically re-connectto your phone if you press the "Phone" button.
There is a Bluetooth issue on some olderversions of the Android operating system thatmay cause apps that were found on yourprevious vehicle drive to not be found againif you did not switch Bluetooth off.
My Android phone is connected, my app(s)are running, I restarted them, but I still cannotfind any apps.
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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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Radio......................................................................456SiriusXM................................................................457Sound....................................................................448Valet Mode...........................................................467Vehicle...................................................................464Voice Control.......................................................466Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................462
Side Airbags.....................................................52Side Sensing System...................................212Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................213
Sitting in the Correct Position....................149Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................349
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................496Exceptions............................................................498
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................226
Stability Control............................................207Principle of Operation.......................................207
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................169Automatic Shutdown..........................................170Fast Restart...........................................................170
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................171Important Ventilating Information.....................171Switching Off Your Vehicle When It IsMoving................................................................171Switching Off Your Vehicle When It IsStationary...........................................................171
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............168General Information............................................168
Steering..........................................................248Electric Power Steering....................................248
Steering Wheel................................................82Storage Compartments................................167SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................101
Sun Shades......................................................101Sun Visors........................................................101Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................101
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3..........................................................372General Information...........................................372
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................467
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............358
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................275Tire Care.........................................................335Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................337Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................335Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................338Temperature A B C.............................................336Traction AA A B C...............................................336Treadwear............................................................336
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................328
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............350Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................352Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................352
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................328
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................328First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................330General Information...........................................328Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........333Tips for Use of the Kit........................................329What to do after the Tire has beenSealed...............................................................333
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What to do when a Tire Is Punctured...........330
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................328
Towing a Trailer............................................260Towing Points.................................................271Installing the Recovery Hook...........................271Recovery Hook Location...................................271
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......260Emergency Towing............................................260Recreational Towing..........................................260
Towing.............................................................260Traction Control............................................205Principle of Operation.......................................205
Transmission Code Designation...............361Transmission...................................................194Transporting the Vehicle.............................271Type Approvals.............................................555RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................555
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Under Hood Overview.................................301Unique Driving Characteristics..................173Universal Garage Door Opener.................161HomeLink Wireless Control System................161
USB Port...........................................................371
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................227Automatic Cancellation......................................231Blocked Sensor...................................................232Canceling the Set Speed..................................231Changing the Set Speed..................................230Detection Issues..................................................231Following a Vehicle...........................................229Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................229Hilly Condition Usage........................................231Overriding the Set Speed................................230Park Brake Application......................................231Resuming the Set Speed...................................231Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............228Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary......................................228Setting the Gap Distance.................................229Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........231Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........228Switching to ECO Cruise..................................234Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............234System Not Available........................................232
Using Cruise Control...................................226Switching Cruise Control Off...........................227Switching Cruise Control On...........................226Switching to ECO Cruise..................................227
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................349Using Stability Control................................208Using Summer Tires....................................349Using Traction Control................................205Switching the System Off.................................205System Indicator Lights and Messages.......205Using a Switch....................................................205Using the Information Display Controls.......205
Using Voice Recognition............................390Audio Voice Commands...................................392Climate Voice Commands................................393Mobile App Voice Commands........................398Navigation Voice Commands.........................396Phone Voice Commands..................................393SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................398Voice Settings Commands..............................399
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................276
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Vehicle Care...................................................318General Information............................................318
Vehicle Certification Label.........................360Vehicle Identification Number..................360Vehicle Storage............................................325Battery...................................................................326
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