
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......3146F35/HF35 transmission...................................3146F50/6F55 Transmission..................................315
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................86Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................86
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160110 Volt AC Power Point....................................16012 Volt DC Power Point......................................160Locations...............................................................160
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................186
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery........................319
Blind Spot Information System.................238Switching the System Off and On..................239System Errors......................................................239Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................238
Body Styling Kits...........................................335Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............302
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check.........................................318
Brakes..............................................................195General Information............................................195
Breaking-In.....................................................263Bulb Specification Chart.............................323
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Cabin Air Filter................................................141California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......380Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................385Specifications.......................................................381
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......387Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................392Specifications......................................................388
Capacities and Specifications...................373Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................327
Catalytic Converter........................................177On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................178Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................179
Center Console.............................................162Rear Seat Armrest...............................................162
Changing a Bulb...........................................323Replacing Bulbs..................................................323
Changing a Fuse..........................................299Fuses.....................................................................299
Changing a Road Wheel.............................363Changing a Road Wheel Procedure..............365Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................364Stowing the Flat Tire Using the RetainerStrap..................................................................369Stowing the Flat Tire Without the RetainerStrap..................................................................369
Changing the 12V Battery...........................319Changing the Engine Air Filter.................325Changing the Wiper Blades.......................321Checking MyKey System Status.................66MyKey Distance....................................................66Number of Admin Keys.......................................66Number of MyKeys...............................................66
Checking the Wiper Blades........................321Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................34Left-Hand Side.......................................................35Right-Hand Side....................................................35
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................332
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Cleaning Products........................................326Materials...............................................................326
Cleaning the Engine....................................328Cleaning the Exterior...................................327Cleaning the Headlamps..................................327Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................327Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................328Stripes or Graphics............................................328Underbody...........................................................328Under Hood.........................................................328
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens............................331Cleaning the Interior....................................329Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber ClothFabric................................................................330
Cleaning the Wheels...................................333Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................329Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65Climate............................................................440Climate Control..............................................137Climate Controlled Seats............................152Cooled Seats........................................................153
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check.............................310
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................240Blocked Sensors.................................................243Switching the System Off and On..................243System Errors......................................................243System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................243System Limitations.............................................243Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............240
Cruise Control..................................................83Principle of Operation.......................................222Type One................................................................83Type Two.................................................................84
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................222
Customer Assistance...................................274
D
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.................................................249LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................249
Driver Alert......................................................231PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................231USING DRIVER ALERT.......................................231
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids.....................................................231Driving Hints..................................................263Driving Through Water...............................263DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
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Economical Driving......................................263Electric Parking Brake..................................196Applying the electric parking brake...............196Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................197Battery With No Charge....................................198Releasing the electric parking brake.............197
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Electromagnetic Compatibility...................541Emission Law..................................................176Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............177Tampering With a Noise Control System......176
End User License Agreement...................546VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................546
Engine Block Heater....................................166Using the Engine Block Heater.......................167
Engine Coolant Check.................................310Adding Coolant.....................................................311Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement....................................................313Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................312Recycled Coolant................................................312Severe Climates...................................................312
Engine Emission Control.............................176Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78
Engine Oil Check.........................................308Adding Engine Oil..............................................309
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................308Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L...........................308Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................373Drivebelt Routing................................................374
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................374Drivebelt Routing................................................375
Entertainment................................................427AM/FM Radio.......................................................429Apps.......................................................................440Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................438CD (If equipped)..................................................437HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............433SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........429Sources.................................................................428Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................440USB Ports.............................................................440
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................196
Essential Towing Checks...........................259Before Towing a Trailer.....................................260Hitches..................................................................259Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................260Safety Chains......................................................259Trailer Brakes......................................................259Trailer Lamps.......................................................259When Towing a Trailer......................................260
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
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................37
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Floor Mats......................................................264Front Parking Aid..........................................207Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................168Fuel Consumption.........................................174Calculating Fuel Economy.................................174Filling the Fuel Tank............................................174
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................169
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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
G
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
H
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
I
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
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................268Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................269Jump Starting......................................................270Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................268Removing the Jumper Cables.........................270
K
Keyless Entry....................................................74SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................74
Keyless Starting.............................................163Ignition Modes.....................................................163
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
L
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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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................276Tire Care.........................................................343Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................345Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................344Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................346Temperature A B C.............................................345Traction AA A B C...............................................344Treadwear.............................................................344
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................360Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................360
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................336First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................338General Information...........................................336Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.........341Tips for Use of the Kit........................................337What to do after the Tire has beenSealed................................................................341
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured............338
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................336
Towing a Trailer............................................256Load Placement..................................................256
Towing Points................................................272Installing the Recovery Hook..........................272Recovery Hook Location..................................272
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........261Emergency Towing.............................................261Recreational Towing...........................................261
Towing.............................................................256Traction Control.............................................201Principle of Operation........................................201
Transmission Code Designation...............379Transmission...................................................180Transporting the Vehicle.............................271Type Approvals.............................................577RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................577
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................304Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................306Universal Garage Door Opener................155HomeLink Wireless Control System...............155
USB Port..........................................................397
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................223Automatic Cancellation....................................226Blocked Sensor..................................................228Canceling the Set Speed.................................226Changing the Set Speed..................................226Detection Issues.................................................227Following a Vehicle............................................224Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................225Hilly Condition Usage........................................227Overriding the Set Speed................................226Park Brake Application......................................227Resuming the Set Speed.................................226Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............224Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary......................................224Setting the Gap Distance.................................225Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........227Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........223Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............230System Not Available........................................228
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................186Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD)......................................................188Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare orMismatched Tires...........................................188
Using Cruise Control...................................222Switching Cruise Control Off...........................223
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Switching Cruise Control On...........................222
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66Using Snow Chains......................................358Using Stability Control................................204Using Summer Tires....................................357Using Traction Control.................................201Switching the System Off..................................201System Indicator Lights and Messages.........201Using a Switch.....................................................201Using the Information Display Controls........201
Using Voice Recognition.............................416Audio Voice Commands....................................418Climate Voice Commands.................................419Mobile App Voice Commands........................424Navigation Voice Commands..........................422Phone Voice Commands...................................419SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................424Voice Settings Commands..............................425
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................277
V
Vehicle Care..................................................326General Information...........................................326
Vehicle Certification Label.........................378
Vehicle Identification Number...................378Vehicle Storage.............................................333Battery...................................................................334Body.......................................................................333Brakes....................................................................334Cooling system...................................................334Engine....................................................................334Fuel system..........................................................334General..................................................................333Miscellaneous......................................................334Removing Vehicle From Storage....................334Tires.......................................................................334
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................137
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............378
Voice Control...................................................83
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................106Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................106Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........106Auto Hold Active.................................................106Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................106Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator.............................................................107Battery....................................................................107
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................107Brake System Warning Lamp...........................107Cruise Control Indicator.....................................107Direction Indicator...............................................107Door Ajar................................................................107Electric Park Brake..............................................107Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................108Engine Oil..............................................................108Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................108Front Airbag..........................................................108Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................108Heads Up Display...............................................108Hood Ajar..............................................................108Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp...................108Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................108Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................108Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp........109Parking Lamps.....................................................109Powertrain Fault..................................................109Service Engine Soon..........................................109Stability Control...................................................109Stability Control Off............................................109Trunk Ajar..............................................................109
Washer Fluid Check......................................319WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................327See: Wipers and Washers..................................85
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