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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 mi (480 km). During thistime, your vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics. The engine alsoneeds to break in. Avoid hard accelerationsand driving too fast for the first 1,000 mi(1,600 km). If possible, avoid carrying heavyloads up steep grades during the break-inperiod.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several thingssuch as how you drive, the conditions youdrive under and how you maintain yourvehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind thatmay improve your fuel economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down mayeliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimizestop-and-go driving (When runningerrands, go to the furthest destinationfirst and then work your way back home).
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds.
•Keep the tires properly inflated and useonly the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance.
There are also some things you may want toavoid doing because they reduce your fueleconomy:
•Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
•Avoid revving the engine before turningoff the car.
•Avoid long idle periods.
•Do not warm up your vehicle on coldmornings.
•Reduce the use of air conditioning andheat.
•Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.
•Do not rest your foot on the brake pedalwhile driving.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
•Avoid adding particular accessories toyour vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,rollbars/light bars, running boards, skiracks).
•Avoid driving with the wheels out ofalignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deepwater as you may lose control of yourvehicle.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water, checkthe depth. Never drive through water that ishigher than the bottom of the front rockerarea of your vehicle.
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Driving Hints

Inverter system controller.F
Inverter system controller coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 304).G
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 303).H
Washer system fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 310).I
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
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ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting theengine.
Note:Make sure that the level is betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutesfor the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with aclean, lint-free cloth. Replace the dipstickand remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oilimmediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap when theengine is running.
Note:Do not add oil further than the MAXmark. Oil levels above the MAX mark maycause engine damage.
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Recycled Coolant...............................................306Severe Climates..................................................307
Engine Emission Control.............................187Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System........................79
Engine Oil Check..........................................303Adding Engine Oil..............................................303
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................303Engine Specifications..................................358Entertainment.................................................401AM/FM Radio.......................................................403Apps........................................................................414Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................412CD (If equipped)....................................................411HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............407SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........403Sources.................................................................402Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.....................................414USB Ports...............................................................414
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake.............................200
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................97Auto-Dimming Feature........................................99
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................98Blind Spot Monitor..............................................100Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................98Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................99Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................99Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................99Memory Mirrors.....................................................99Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................97Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................99
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................37
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................328
Floor Mats......................................................263Front Parking Aid............................................211Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................212
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................179Fuel Consumption.........................................185Calculating Fuel Economy................................185Filling the Fuel Tank............................................185
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................181Fuel Filter.........................................................310
Fuel Quality.....................................................179Choosing the Right Fuel....................................179Fuel Freshness Mode........................................180
Fuel Shutoff...................................................265Fuses................................................................281Fuse Specification Chart.............................281Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........292Power Distribution Box......................................281
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener..............161
Gauges.............................................................104Left Information Display.....................................105Right Information Display..................................106
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................194
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........489Multi-point Inspection........................................492Owner Checks and Services............................491Protecting Your Investment.............................489Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................489Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................489
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