Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
Perchlorate.......................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................13
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.........14
Export Unique Options..................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................17
Child Safety
General Information.......................................19
Installing Child Restraints.............................21
Booster Seats.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning..........................37
Child Safety Locks.........................................39
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................40
Fastening the Seatbelts................................41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................46
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...........................................................46
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................47
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.........................................................................49
Seatbelt Extension........................................50
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................51
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................52
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................53
Front Passenger Sensing System.............55
Side Airbags....................................................57
Safety Canopy™..............................................58
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........60
Airbag Disposal...............................................61
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................................................62
Remote Control..............................................63
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.........................................................................67
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................68
Creating a MyKey..........................................69
Clearing All MyKeys......................................70
Checking MyKey System Status................70
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................................70
MyKey — Troubleshooting..........................70
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................72
Keyless Entry...................................................76
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules and with Licence exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
•This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term "IC:" before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).Vehicles with the remote start feature willhave a greater range. One of the followingcould cause a decrease in operating range:
•Weather conditions.
•Nearby radio towers.
•Structures around the vehicle.
•Other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remotecontrol can also be used by other radiotransmitters, for example amateur radios,medical equipment, wireless headphones,wireless remote controls, cell phones, batterychargers and alarm systems. If thefrequencies are jammed, you will not be ableto use your remote control. You can lockand unlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure you lock your vehiclebefore leaving it unattended.
Note:If you are within range of your vehicle,the remote control will operate if youunintentionally press any button.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal tocommunicate with your vehicle andauthorizes your vehicle to unlock when oneof the following conditions are met:
•You touch the unlock sensor on the backof the door handle with the intelligentaccess key within 3 ft (1 m) of yourvehicle.
•You press the luggage compartmentbutton.
•You press the unlock button on thetransmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference ispresent in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need to mechanicallyunlock your door. You can use themechanical key blade in your intelligentaccess key to open the driver door in thissituation. See Remote Control (page 63).
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Remote Start
WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes,do not use remote start if your vehicle isparked indoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehiclefrom outside the vehicle. The transmitter hasan extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control canbe configured to operate when the vehicleis remote started. See Automatic ClimateControl (page 151).
Many states and provinces have restrictionsfor the use of remote start. Check your localand state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding remote startsystems.
The system does not work if:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch off the feature in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 119).
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice. Theexterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start.
Note:Press the push button ignition switchon the instrument panel once to exit remotestart.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turn onautomatically.
The parking lamps remain on and the vehicleruns for 5, 10 or 15 minutes, depending onthe setting.
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Personal Profiles
This feature allows you to create multiplepersonal profiles enabling users topersonalize vehicle’s settings. You cancreate one profile for each preset memoryseat button along with a guest profile. Youcan recall a profile using SYNC 3 or thepreset button you selected when you createdyour profile. You can also link a keyfob toyour profile, which is used to recall it.
Creating a Personal Profile
Use the SYNC display to create a personalprofile.
1. Switch the ignition on and leave thevehicle in park (P).
2.Select the Personal Profiles button underSettings.
3. Follow the instructions on the display.
Linking a Personal Profile to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Keyfob
You can save preset memory positions forup to three remote controls or intelligentaccess (IA) keys, by assigning a keyfob to apersonal profile in your SYNC 3.
Use the SYNC display to link a keyfob to apersonal profile.
1. Switch the ignition on and leave thevehicle in park (P).
2.Select the Personal Profiles button underSettings.
3. Touch the arrow for the profile you wishto link a keyfob to.
4. Select the Link Keyfob button.
5. Follow the instructions on the display.
Note:If more than one linked remote controlor intelligent access key is in range, thememory function moves to the settings ofthe first key to initiate a memory recall.
Note:The guest profile consists of existingsettings when there is no driver profilecreated. After you create a driver profile, theguest profile serves as an additional driverprofile.
Note:You cannot link a personalized name,a memory seat button or a keyfob to a guestprofile.
Personal Settings
Personal profiles allow you to personalizepositional settings such as seats and mirrors,as well as non-positional settings such asradio, navigation, driver assist and systemsettings. See SYNC™ 3 (page 446). Youcannot change the menu locations andsettings of those personalized features withpersonal profiles.
Note:Non-positional settings are saved tothe active driver profile whenever youchange a setting.
Note:You can save positional settings if youpress and hold a memory seat button. SeeSettings (page 510).
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In track mode, the system displays and playsthe structure as if it were only one level deep(all MP3 and WMA files play, regardless ofbeing in a specific folder). In folder mode,the system only plays the MP3 and WMA filesin the current folder.
AUDIO UNIT
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note:Some features, such as SIRIUS satelliteradio, may not be available in your location.Check with an authorized dealer.
Note: The touchscreen system controls mostof the audio features. See your SYNCinformation.
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Volume: Turn to adjust the volume.A
Power: Press to switch the systemon and off.B
Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse:In radio mode, select a frequencyband and press either button. Thesystem stops at the first station itfinds in that direction. In SIRIUSmode, press to select the next or
C
previous satellite radio station. Ifyou select a specific category
(such as jazz, rock or news), pressto find the next or previous stationin the category you select. In CDmode, press to select the next orprevious track. Press and hold tomove quickly forward or backwardthrough the current track.
REAR LOCK or SOURCE Press tolock the rear passenger audiocontrols and you can only accessthem from the front controls, or ifequipped, press to access differentaudio modes, for example AM, FMand CD.
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TUNE: In radio mode, turn tosearch through the radio frequencyband. In SIRIUS mode, turn to findthe previous or next availablesatellite radio station.
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Audio System
The selection menu expands and differentoptions appear.
•Press the up and down arrows to scrollthrough the modes.
•Press the right arrow to enter the mode,use the left arrow to exit the mode.
•Press the up and down arrows to makeadjustments within the chosen mode.
•Press OK to confirm your selection.
Note:If your vehicle is not equipped withnavigation, compass appears in the displayinstead of navigation. If you press the rightarrow to go into the compass menu, you cansee the compass graphic. The compassdisplays the direction in which the vehicle istraveling, not true direction (for example, ifthe vehicle is traveling west, the middle ofthe compass graphic displays west; northdisplays to the left of west though its truedirection is to the right of west).
Using the Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use different controls onyour steering wheel to interact with thetouchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Mute: Mute the audio output.
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Pressagain to stop the voice prompt andimmediately begin speaking. Press and holdto end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a call orswitch between calls.
PHONE REJECT: Press to end a call or rejectan incoming call.
Note:On some models, SEEK NEXT may becombined with PHONE REJECT and SEEKPREVIOUS may be combined with PHONEACCEPT.
M: Touch the control repeatedly to switchbetween media sources (modes).
See Steering Wheel (page 89).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your instrument panel:
•Power: Switch the audio system on andoff.
•VOL: Control the volume of playingaudio.
•Seek and Tune: Use as you normallywould in audio modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD from the audio system.
•REAR LOCK: Press to lock or unlock therear passenger audio controls.
•SOURCE or MEDIA: Press repeatedly toadvance through available media modes.
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AM/FM Radio
Tuning a Station
You can use the tune or seek controls on theradio bezel to select a station.
To tune a station using the touchscreen,select:
Menu item
Direct Tune
A pop up appears, allowing you to type inthe frequency of a station. You can only entera valid station for the source you arecurrently listening to.
You can press the backspace button todelete the previously entered number.
Once you have entered the station's callnumbers, you can select:
Action and descriptionMenu item
Press to beginplaying the stationyou have entered.
Enter
Press to exit withoutchanging the station.Cancel
Presets
To set a new preset, tune to the station andthen press and hold one of the memorypreset buttons. The audio mutes briefly whilethe system saves the station and thenreturns.
There are two preset banks available for AMand three banks for FM. To access additionalpresets, tap the preset button. The indicatoron the preset button shows which bank ofpresets you are currently viewing.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)
Note: This feature may not be available inall markets and requires an activesubscription.
SiriusXM satellite radio is asubscription-based satellite radio service thatbroadcasts a variety of music, sports, news,weather, traffic and entertainmentprogramming. Your factory-installed SiriusXMsatellite radio system includes hardware anda limited subscription term that begins onthe date of sale or lease of your vehicle. Seean authorized dealer for availability.
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