
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the rear axle (All Wheel Drive vehicles only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 317). Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace fuel filter (3.0L only).
Every
40,000 mi
(64,000 km)
Change engine coolant.2
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 317).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance.
Changing or checking the PTU lubricant is
not necessary unless the unit has been
submerged in water or shows signs of
leakage. Contact your authorized dealer for
service.
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Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................190
Center Console..............................................173
Changing a Bulb...........................................329
Front Direction Indicator..................................329
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........329
LED Lamps...........................................................329
Changing a Fuse
..........................................307
Fuses.....................................................................307
Changing a Road Wheel.............................363 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................364
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................369
Tire Change Procedure....................................365
Changing the 12V Battery..........................325
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/ 3.0L................................................................330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......329
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................327 Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades.......327
Checking MyKey S
ystem Status.................60
MyKey Distance....................................................60
Number of Admin Keys........................................61
Number of MyKeys...............................................60
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................45
Child Restraint Positioning...........................34 Child Safety......................................................20
General Information.............................................20
Child Safety Locks..........................................36
Child Seats.......................................................22
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................338
Cleaning Products........................................332 Materials...............................................................332
Cleaning the Engine....................................335
Cleaning the Exterior...................................333 Cleaning the Headlamps..................................333
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................334
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................334
Stripes or Graphics.............................................334
Underbody...........................................................334
Under Hood.........................................................334
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................338
Cleaning the Interior
....................................336
Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior...............................................................336
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................339
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................335
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Climate............................................................459
Climate Control..............................................143
Climate Controlled Seats............................165 Ventilated Seats...................................................165 Coolant Check
See: Engine Coolant Check..............................318
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........56
Creating a MyKey...........................................59 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................252
Blocked Sensors................................................255
Switching the System Off and On..................255
System Errors
......................................................255
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................255
System Limitations.............................................255
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............252
Cruise Control
..................................................87
Principle of Operation.......................................234
Customer Assistance
..................................283
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data.......................................................................12
Event Data................................................................11
Service Data............................................................10
Services That Third Parties Provide..................12
Services That We Provide...................................12
Vehicles With a Modem.......................................12
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EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake.............................207
Essential Towing Checks............................270 Before Towing a Trailer......................................271
Hitches..................................................................270
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC).............................................271
Safety Chains......................................................270
Trailer Brakes.......................................................270
Trailer Lamps.......................................................270
When Towing a Trailer........................................271
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................16
Exterior Mirrors..............................................100
360-Degree Camera..........................................102
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................102
Auto-Folding Mirrors...........................................101
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................103
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................102
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................102
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................102
Memory Mirrors...................................................102
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................100
Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................102 F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................38
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Floor Mats
.......................................................274
Front Parking Aid..........................................216 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................217
Front Passenger Sensing System
...............51
Fuel and Refueling........................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................186 Advertised Capacity...........................................186
Fuel Economy......................................................186
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................181
Fuel Filter - 2.7L/3.7L....................................324
Fuel Filter - 3.0L............................................324
Fuel Quality......................................................181 Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................181
Fuel Shutoff....................................................277
Fuses...............................................................292
Fuse Specification Chart............................292 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........302
Power Distribution Box.....................................292 G
Garage Door Opener...................................167
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............167
Gauges............................................................106 Audio Status Bar..................................................107
Fuel Gauge............................................................107
Left/Right Information Group............................107
Time and Temperature Status Bar..................107
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................191
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................63
Intelligent Access..................................................63
General Maintenance Information...........528 Multi-Point Inspection.........................................531
Owner Checks and Services...........................530
Protecting Your Investment.............................528
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................528
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?.....................................................528
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................287
Getting the Services You Need................283 Away From Home..............................................283
Global Opening and Closing.....................100 Closing the Windows.........................................100
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Installing Child Restraints.............................22
Inflatable Seatbelts...............................................26
Standard Seatbelts...............................................23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................28
Using Tether Straps..............................................30
Installing the Vehicle Identification Card..............................................................405
Instrument Cluster........................................106
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Instrument Panel Overview...........................18
Interior Lamps..................................................97 Front Interior Lamp...............................................97
Rear Interior Lamps..............................................98
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................81
Interior Mirror.................................................103
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................103
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................278 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................279
Jump Starting......................................................280
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................278
Removing the Jumper Cables........................280 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................79
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............79
Keyless Starting
.............................................175
Ignition Modes......................................................175
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................63
L
Lane Keeping System.................................244 Switching the System On and Off..................245
Lighting Control
................................................91
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................92
Headlamp High Beam.........................................92
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information..............................................91
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......14
Lincoln Protect..............................................525 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................526
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)
..................................................................525
Load Carrying
................................................263
Load Limit.......................................................263 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................267 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................263
Locking and Unlocking
.................................68
Activating Intelligent Access.............................68
Autolock..................................................................73
Battery Saver..........................................................74
Door Lock Indicator..............................................68
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................68
Emergency Locking...............................................71
Illuminated Entry....................................................73
Illuminated Exit.......................................................73
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From
Inside....................................................................71
Opening the Luggage Compartment...............74
Remote Control.....................................................70
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys......................................................................72
Unlocking the Driver Door with the Key Blade....................................................................72
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
M
Maintenance...................................................310 General Information............................................310
Media Hub
.......................................................416
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Running Out of Fuel.....................................182
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................182
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................182
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................55
Safety Precautions........................................180
Satellite Radio................................................413
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)...................................................................414
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................413
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.....................414
Troubleshooting...................................................415
Scheduled Maintenance Record
..............540
Scheduled Maintenance............................528
Seatbelt Extension.........................................46
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................42
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43 Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts
...........................................................37
Principle of Operation..........................................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................42
Conditions of operation......................................43
Seats.................................................................150
Security..............................................................83 Settings...........................................................485
911 Assist...............................................................493
Ambient Lighting................................................502
Bluetooth..............................................................488
Clock......................................................................487
Display..................................................................504
General.................................................................499
Media Player........................................................486
Mobile Apps.........................................................498
Navigation............................................................495
Phone....................................................................488
Radio......................................................................494
SiriusXM................................................................495
Sound....................................................................485
Valet Mode...........................................................505
Vehicle..................................................................502
Voice Control.......................................................504
Wi-Fi & Hotspot..................................................500
Side Airbags.....................................................53
Side Sensing System...................................218 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................218
Sitting in the Correct Position....................150
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................356
Soft Closing Door
............................................79
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363 Special Notices
................................................15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector...........................................................15
Special Instructions...............................................15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................537
Exceptions............................................................539
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................234
Stability Control
.............................................213
Principle of Operation........................................213
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................176
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................177
Failure to Start......................................................176
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................178
Important Ventilating Information....................178
Starting Y
our Vehicle..........................................176
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................178
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................177
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............175 General Information............................................175
Steering..........................................................256 Adaptive Steering...............................................257
Electric Power Steering....................................256
Steering Wheel................................................86
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