
Fuel Filter.........................................................3192.0L Engines and 3.0L Engines withFWD....................................................................3193.0L Engines with AWD.....................................319
Fuel Quality.....................................................168Choosing the Right Fuel....................................168
Fuel Shutoff....................................................267Fuses...............................................................282Fuse Specification Chart............................282Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........294Power Distribution Box.....................................282
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............155
Gauges.............................................................104Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............106Fuel Gauge...........................................................105Information Display.............................................105
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................180
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........509Multi-Point Inspection.........................................512Owner Checks and Services............................510
Protecting Your Investment.............................509Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................509Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................509
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................278Getting the Services You Need................274Away From Home...............................................274
Global Opening and Closing.......................97Closing the Windows...........................................97Opening the Windows.........................................97
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Hazard Flashers............................................267Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................322
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................143
Head Restraints.............................................143Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................144Tilting Head Restraints ......................................145
Heated Seats...................................................151Front Seats.............................................................151Rear Seats.............................................................152
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................140Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................140
Heated Rear Window.........................................140Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................141
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................137
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................139Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................140General Hints........................................................139Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................140Quickly Heating the Interior.............................140Recommended Settings for Cooling..............140Recommended Settings for Heating..............140
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................196Home Screen.................................................415Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............302
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................275Information Display Control.........................84Information Displays.......................................111General Information..............................................111
Information Messages...................................117Active Park.............................................................117Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................118
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Adaptive Headlamps...........................................119AdvanceTrac™........................................................119Airbag......................................................................119Alarm......................................................................120Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................120AWD.........................................................................121Battery and Charging System..........................122Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................123Doors and Locks..................................................123Driver Alert............................................................124Fuel.........................................................................124Hill Start Assist.....................................................125Keys and Intelligent Access.............................125Lane Keeping System........................................126Maintenance.........................................................127MyKey.....................................................................128Park Aid..................................................................129Park Brake.............................................................129Power Steering....................................................130Pre-Collision Assist..............................................131Remote Start..........................................................131Seats.......................................................................132Starting System ...................................................132Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................133Traction Control...................................................133Transmission.........................................................134
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...........................................................76Interior Mirror.................................................100Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................100
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................268Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................269Jump Starting......................................................270Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................268Removing the Jumper Cables.........................270
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Keyless Entry....................................................74SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................74
Keyless Starting.............................................163Ignition Modes.....................................................163
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System.................................233Switching the System On and Off..................234
Lighting Control...............................................88Headlamp Flasher................................................89Headlamp High Beam.........................................89
Lighting..............................................................88General Information.............................................88
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................506Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................507Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................506
Load Carrying.................................................251Load Limit........................................................251Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................255
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Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................251
Locking and Unlocking.................................68Activating Intelligent Access.............................69Autolock...................................................................71Battery Saver..........................................................72Illuminated Entry.....................................................71Illuminated Exit........................................................71Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade...........................................................70Luggage Compartment.......................................72Power Door Locks................................................68Remote Control.....................................................68Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.....................................................................70
Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
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Maintenance..................................................302General Information...........................................302
Memory Function..........................................149Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................150Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob......150Saving a PreSet Position...................................149
Message CenterSee: Information Displays...................................111
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................140See: Windows and Mirrors.................................96
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof..........................................................101Bounce-Back........................................................103Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............102
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L.................................375Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L.................................377MyKey Troubleshooting................................66MyKey™..............................................................62Principle of Operation.........................................62
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Navigation......................................................452cityseeker..............................................................461Destination Mode...............................................453Map Mode............................................................452Navigation Map Updates.................................462Navigation Menu................................................458SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................462SYNC AppLink......................................................461Waypoints.............................................................460
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............513Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™...............................513
Maintenance Intervals........................................515
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................309Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................308
Opening and Closing the Hood...............302Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................280Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............280
Overhead Console.......................................162
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Parking Aids..................................................206Principle of Operation.......................................206
Passive Anti-Theft System............................78SecuriLock..............................................................78
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................444During a Phone Call...........................................449Making Calls........................................................448
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Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................444Phone Menu........................................................445Receiving Calls....................................................449Smartphone Connectivity..................................451Text Messaging...................................................450
Post-Crash Alert System..............................271Power Decklid..................................................72Obstacle Detection...............................................74Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......73Resetting the Power Decklid..............................74
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................68
Power Seats....................................................145Four-Way Power Lumbar...................................147Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion.............................................................................147Power Lumbar......................................................147
Power Windows..............................................96Accessory Delay...................................................97Bounce-Back..........................................................96One-Touch Down..................................................96One-Touch Up.......................................................96Window Lock..........................................................97
Pre-Collision Assist......................................245Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........245
Protecting the Environment..........................16
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................206Obstacle Distance Indicator............................207
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................154Armrest pass-through........................................154
Rear Seats.......................................................150Rear View Camera........................................219Using the Rear View Camera System............219
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................219
Recommended Towing Weights...............257Refueling...........................................................171Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever........173System Warnings.................................................173
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start....................................................141Automatic Settings...............................................141
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................332Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................281Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......280Roadside Assistance...................................266Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................267Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................267Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................267Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................266Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................266
Roadside Emergencies...............................266Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................263
Running Out of Fuel.....................................169Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................170Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................170
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Safety Canopy™...............................................53
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Safety Precautions........................................168Scheduled Maintenance Record...............521Scheduled Maintenance............................509Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................42Belt-Minder™...........................................................42
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................41Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................143Security..............................................................78Settings...........................................................466911 Assist...............................................................474Ambient Lighting................................................483Bluetooth..............................................................469Clock......................................................................469Display...................................................................485General.................................................................480Media Player........................................................467Mobile Apps.........................................................479Navigation............................................................476Phone....................................................................470Radio......................................................................475SiriusXM................................................................476Sound....................................................................466
Valet Mode...........................................................486Vehicle...................................................................483Voice Control.......................................................485Wi-Fi & Hotspot....................................................481
Side Airbags.....................................................52Side Sensing System..................................208Obstacle Distance Indicator............................209
Sitting in the Correct Position....................143Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................358
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................517Exceptions............................................................520
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................222
Stability Control............................................203Principle of Operation.......................................203
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164Automatic Engine Shutdown............................165Failure to Start......................................................165Fast Restart...........................................................164
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................166Important Ventilating Information...................166Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................166Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................166
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............163General Information............................................163
Steering...........................................................244Electric Power Steering....................................244
Steering Wheel.................................................81Storage Compartments...............................162SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................101
Sun Shades......................................................101Sun Visors........................................................101Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................101
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3..........................................................398General Information...........................................398
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................486
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications................373
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