Vehicle Care
General Information......................................318
Cleaning Products.........................................318
Cleaning the Exterior....................................319
Waxing............................................................320
Cleaning the Engine....................................320
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................321
Cleaning the Interior.....................................321
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................323
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................324
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................324
Cleaning the Wheels...................................325
Vehicle Storage............................................325
Body Styling Kits...........................................327
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................328
Tire Care.........................................................335
Using Summer Tires....................................349
Using Snow Chains......................................349
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............350
Technical Specifications.............................356
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications..................................358
Motorcraft Parts............................................359
Vehicle Identification Number..................360
Vehicle Certification Label.........................360
Transmission Code Designation...............361
Capacities and Specifications...................362
Audio System
General Information.....................................368
Audio Unit......................................................369
USB Port...........................................................371
SYNC™ 3
General Information.....................................372
Home Screen................................................389
Using Voice Recognition............................390
Entertainment.................................................401
Climate.............................................................414
Phone...............................................................418
Navigation......................................................426
Electric Vehicle Information.......................437
Apps.................................................................444
Settings...........................................................448
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................467
Accessories
Accessories....................................................484
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect..............................................486
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information...........489
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............494
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................496
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............499
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................519
End User License Agreement...................524
Type Approvals.............................................555
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Table of Contents
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storing diagnosticinformation about your vehicle. Thispotentially includes information about theperformance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine,throttle, steering or brake systems. In orderto properly diagnose and service yourvehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford ofCanada in Canada), and service and repairfacilities may access or share among themvehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehiclewhen diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
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Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature
Lights when the engine or motorcooling system is overheating.Stop your vehicle in a safe placeand have an authorized dealer check thesystem.
Engine Oil
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates a malfunction. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check the engineoil level. If the oil level is sufficient, thisindicates a system malfunction. Have yourvehicle checked immediately.
See Engine Oil Check (page 303).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Front Airbag
Lights when you start your vehicle.If it continues to flash or remainson, it indicates a malfunction. Havean authorized dealer check the system.
Grade Assist
Lights when you switch on thegrade assist function.
Heads Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights appears onthe windshield in certain instanceswhen using adaptive cruise controland/or the collision warning system. To makesure the display works, it will also appearmomentarily when you start your vehicle.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator
Lights when you switch on thehigh-beam headlamps. Flasheswhen you use the headlampflasher.
Hood Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andthe hood is not completely closed.
Lane Keeping Aid (If Equipped)
Lights when you activate the lanekeeping system.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
Lights when the fuel level is low orthe fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lamp remainson with the engine running orwhen driving, check your tire pressure assoon as possible.
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Display/Trip
Trip 2Trip 1
Fuel HistoryTrip 2
CoachFuel History
BlankCoach
—Blank
——Help
———Tire Pressure
——HelpTrip 1(Trip Data + Battery Gauge + FuelGauge)
Trip 2(Trip Data + Battery Gauge + FuelGauge)
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Information Displays
Settings
On or OffRain Sensing
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKeyMyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Always On or User SelectableAdvancetrac
Choose desired speed or offMax Speed
Choose desired speed or offSpeed Minder
On or OffVolume Limiter
On or OffDo Not Disturb
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClear MyKeys
Select the desired language - Hold OK to SetLanguageDisplay
Miles & GAL, l/100km or km/lDistanceUnits
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)Temperature
psi, kPa or barTire Pressure
On or OffBrake Coach
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Information Displays
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 350).Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 350).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For moreinformation on how the system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (page 350). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on. See Using TractionControl (page 205).Traction Control Off / On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and your vehicle has activated the hazard warning flashers.Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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Information Displays
Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?
Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)
Lane width too narrow or too wide
Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement
Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads
Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?
High cross winds are present
There is a large road crown
Rough roads, grooves, shoulder drop-offs
Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure
The tires have been changed, or the suspension has been modified
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Driving Aids
Note:The system turns on each time youswitch the ignition on and you shift intoreverse (R). If you temporarily switch thesystem off, it turns on the next time youswitch the ignition on.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with atrailer tow module and tow bar approved byus, the system turns off when you attach atrailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNINGS
The electric power steering system hasdiagnostic checks that continuouslymonitor the system. If a fault is detected, amessage displays in the information display.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso. Switch the ignition off. After at least 10seconds, switch the ignition on and watchthe information display for a steering systemwarning message. If a steering systemwarning message returns, have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
If the system detects an error, you maynot feel a difference in the steering,however a serious condition may exist.Obtain immediate service from an authorizeddealer, failure to do so may result in loss ofsteering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steeringsystem. There is no fluid reservoir. Nomaintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power whileyou are driving, electric power steeringassistance is lost. The steering system stilloperates and you can steer your vehiclemanually. Manually steering your vehiclerequires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort required for you to steer yourvehicle. This increased effort preventsoverheating and permanent damage to thesteering system. You do not lose the abilityto steer your vehicle manually. Typicalsteering and driving maneuvers allow thesystem to cool and return to normaloperation.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•Correct tire pressures.
•Uneven tire wear.
•Loose or worn suspension components.
•Loose or worn steering components.
•Improper vehicle alignment.
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Driving Aids