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A/CSee: Climate Control...........................................137
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................195
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................196
Accessories...................................................504Exterior Style.......................................................504Interior Style........................................................504Lifestyle.................................................................504Peace of Mind.....................................................504
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............223
Active Park Assist..........................................210Deactivating the Active Park AssistFeature..............................................................216Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking,Parallel Park Out Assist.................................210Troubleshooting the System.............................217
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................92Adjusting the Headlamps..........................322Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................323
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................322
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................81Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................81End of Travel Position..........................................82
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps..................................92
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................137
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............325
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................79
All-Wheel Drive..............................................186Ambient Lighting............................................95Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................79Arming the Alarm..................................................80Disarming the Alarm............................................80
Appendices.....................................................541Apps.................................................................463.................................................................................463SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................465
At a Glance........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............110Headlamps On Warning Chime........................110Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................110Keyless Warning Alert.........................................110Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................110
Audio Control..................................................82Seek, Next or Previous........................................83
Audio System................................................394General Information...........................................394
Audio Unit......................................................395Auto Hold........................................................198Using Auto Hold.................................................200
Autolamps.........................................................89Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........90
Automatic Climate Control..........................137Automatic Fan Settings......................................139
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91Automatic High Beam Indicator........................92Switching the System On and Off....................92
Automatic Transmission..............................180Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................184Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................183If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................185Push Button Shift Transmission.......................180SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............182
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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
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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
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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
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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....................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
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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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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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