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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Heated Windows and Mirrors...................156
Cabin Air Filter..............................................156
Remote Start..................................................157
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................158
Head Restraints............................................159
Power Seats...................................................163
Memory Function.........................................167
Rear Seats.......................................................171
Heated Seats.................................................177
Climate Controlled Seats...........................179
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................181
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................185
Wireless Accessory Charging...................186
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................189
Overhead Console......................................189
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................191
Keyless Starting.............................................191
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................192
Engine Block Heater...................................194
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................196
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................199
Fuel Quality..................................................200
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................200
Running Out of Fuel....................................201
Refueling.......................................................202
Fuel Consumption......................................205
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law...............................................206
Catalytic Converter.....................................207
Transmission
Automatic Transmission.............................210
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................216
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................224
Brakes
General Information...................................225
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes......................................................................226
Electric Parking Brake................................226
Hill Start Assist.............................................228
Auto Hold......................................................229
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................232
Using Traction Control...............................232
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................233
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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 CONTROL
Intelligent Access Key
Note:You may not be able to shift out ofpark (P) unless the intelligent access key isinside your vehicle.
The intelligent access keys operate thepower locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to use thepush button start.
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle. Slide the release on theback of the remote control to release the keyblade, then pull the blade out.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Using the Key Blade
The key cylinder is under the handle.
To access the cylinder:
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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3. Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andcarefully remove the battery.
4. Install new battery with the + facingupward.
5. Reinstall the battery cover and the keyblade.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within threeseconds.
The horn sounds and the direction indicatorsflash. We recommend you use this methodto locate your vehicle, rather than using thepanic alarm.
Note:If any door or the liftgate is open, or ifthe hood is open on vehicles with ananti-theft alarm or remote start, the hornsounds twice and the direction indicators donot flash.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
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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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Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. Ifthe duration is set to 15 minutes, the durationextends by another 15 minutes. For example,if your vehicle had been running from thefirst remote start for 5 minutes, your vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 30minutes. You can extend the remote startup to a maximum of 35 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to your vehicleto remotely switch off your vehicle afterremote starting. This is due to the addednoise of your running vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display.
Memory Feature
You can use the intelligent access key torecall memory positional settings for thedriver seat, power mirrors, power steeringcolumn and power adjustable foot pedals;and to recall your personal profile. Unlockyour vehicle with the intelligent access keyto recall the memory positions. You canprogram the intelligent access key to recallmemory positions. See Memory Function(page 167).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See Anti-TheftAlarm (page 86).
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•Various vehicle speed reminders so youknow when your vehicle approaches thelimits. Warnings appear in the informationdisplay and an audible warning soundswhen you exceed the limit.
•Audio system maximum volume of 45%.A message will be shown in the displaywhen you attempt to exceed the limitedvolume. Also, the speed-sensitive orcompensated automatic volume controlwill be disabled.
•Always on setting. When this is selected,you will not be able to turn off AdvanceTrac or traction control, 911 Assist orEmergency Assistance, or Do Not Disturb(if your vehicle is equipped with thesefeatures).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. See Starting a GasolineEngine (page 192). If your vehicle isequipped with a push-button start, placethe remote control into the backup slot.See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 86).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3.Access the main menu in the informationdisplay and then scroll through themenus to change the settings of yourMyKey. From the MyKey menu select theoption Create MyKey. See InformationDisplays (page 119).
4.When prompted, hold the OK button untilyou see a message informing you to labelthis key as a MyKey. The programmedrestrictions apply when you key off, openand close the driver door and restart yourvehicle with the programmed key ortransmitter.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it from theadmin keys.
You can also program configurable settingsfor the key(s). See Programming andChanging Configurable Settings.
Programming and ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings.
1.Switch the ignition on using an admin keyor transmitter you want to program.
2.Access the main menu in the informationdisplay and then scroll through themenus to change the settings of yourMyKey. See Information Displays (page119).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the vehicle off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
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