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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................132
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................188
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................189
Accessories...................................................482Exterior Style.......................................................482Interior Style.........................................................482Lifestyle.................................................................482Peace of Mind.....................................................482
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....14
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............211
Active Park Assist........................................200Deactivating the Active Park AssistFeature.............................................................204Parallel Parking, Parallel Park OutAssist................................................................200Troubleshooting the System...........................205
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................300Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................301Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................300
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................80Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................80End of Travel Position...........................................81Memory Feature.....................................................81
Airbag Disposal...............................................54Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................132
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............302
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
All-Wheel Drive..............................................183Ambient Lighting.............................................94Adjusting the Brightness.....................................94Changing the Color..............................................94Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................94Switching Ambient Lighting On........................94
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78Arming the Alarm..................................................78Disarming the Alarm.............................................78
Appendices.....................................................519Apps.................................................................442.................................................................................442SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................443
At a Glance........................................................18Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................107Keyless Warning Alert........................................107Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................107
Audio Control..................................................82Seek, Next or Previous........................................82
Audio System................................................366General Information...........................................366
Audio Unit......................................................368Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse...................370Tune ......................................................................370Volume and Power.............................................370
Auto Hold........................................................192Using Auto Hold..................................................194
Autolamps.........................................................89Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........90
Automatic Climate Control..........................132A/C...........................................................................133Auto ........................................................................134Climate Controlled Seats...................................133Defrost....................................................................134Dual.........................................................................134Fan Speed Control..............................................133Heated Rear Window.........................................134Heated Seats........................................................133Left-hand Temperature Control.......................133MAX A/C................................................................133
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Power......................................................................134Recirculated Air....................................................133Right-hand Temperature Control.....................133
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91Automatic High Beam Indicator........................92Switching the System On and Off....................92
Automatic Transmission...............................177Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................182Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................181If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................182Push Button Shift Transmission........................177SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............179
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................296Auto-Start-Stop..............................................163Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................164Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...................................163
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................154110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15412 Volt DC Power Point......................................154USB Port and Power Point Locations.............154
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................183
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................297
Blind Spot Information System.................226Switching the System Off and On..................228System Errors......................................................228Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................227
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............226
Body Styling Kits............................................314Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............287
Booster Seats..................................................28Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296Brakes..............................................................188General Information............................................188
Breaking-In......................................................251Bulb Specification Chart.............................363
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................136Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......350Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................355
Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L.......356Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications...................344Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Catalytic Converter.......................................174On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................175Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................176
Center Console.............................................156Changing a Bulb............................................301Front Direction Indicator..................................302High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............302LED Lamps...........................................................302License Plate Lamp...........................................302
Changing a Fuse..........................................284Fuses.....................................................................284
Changing a Road Wheel.............................336Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................337Tire Change Procedure....................................338
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297Changing the Engine Air Filter.................302Changing the Wiper Blades......................299Front Wiper Blades............................................299
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Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................300
Checking MyKey System Status.................62MyKey Distance....................................................62Number of Admin Keys.......................................63Number of MyKeys...............................................63
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...................................................41Child Restraint Positioning............................31Child Safety......................................................20General Information.............................................20
Child Safety Locks..........................................32Left-Hand Side.......................................................33Right-Hand Side....................................................33
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311Cleaning Products.......................................305Materials...............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine....................................308Cleaning the Exterior..................................306Cleaning the Headlamps.................................306Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................307Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................307Stripes or Graphics.............................................307Underbody...........................................................307Under Hood.........................................................307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.............................311
Cleaning the Interior...................................309Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior..............................................................309
Cleaning the Wheels....................................312Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................308Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62Climate............................................................420Accessing Rear Climate Controls..................422Accessing the Climate Control Menu...........420Directing the Airflow..........................................420Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator.............423Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................421Setting the Temperature....................................421Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................421Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........421Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff......................................................................422Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff......................................................................422Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........423Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........422Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................421Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................421Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................421
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Heated Rear Window On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Heated Seats On and Off......422Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Rear Climate Controlled SeatsOn and Off.......................................................423Switching the Rear Heated Seats On andOff......................................................................423Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On andOff......................................................................423Switching the Ventilated Seats On andOff......................................................................422
Climate Control..............................................132Climate Controlled Seats.............................147Cooled Seats........................................................147
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................292
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........53Creating a MyKey............................................61Programming or Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................62
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................228Blocked Sensors..................................................231Switching the System Off and On...................231System Errors.......................................................231
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System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts..................................................................231System Limitations..............................................231Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............228
Cruise Control..................................................83Principle of Operation........................................210
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................210
Customer Assistance..................................260
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Data Recording................................................10Comfort, Convenience and EntertainmentData.......................................................................12Event Data................................................................11Service Data............................................................10Services That Third Parties Provide..................12Services That We Provide...................................12Vehicles With a Modem.......................................12Vehicles With SYNC..............................................13
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)...........................................91Type Two - Configurable......................................91
Digital Radio...................................................370HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting..............................................371
Direction Indicators........................................92Doors and Locks.............................................65Drive Control..................................................237Lincoln Drive Control.........................................237
Driver Alert......................................................219PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.............................219USING DRIVER ALERT......................................220
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................45Children and Airbags...........................................46Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................46
Driver Knee Airbag..........................................51Driving Aids....................................................219Driving Hints...................................................251Driving Through Water................................251DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
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Economical Driving.......................................251Electric Parking Brake..................................189Applying the electric parking brake...............189Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................190Battery With No Charge.....................................191Releasing the electric parking brake.............190
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................519
Emission Law..................................................173Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............174Tampering With a Noise Control System......173
End User License Agreement...................524VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................524
Engine Block Heater.....................................161Using the Engine Block Heater........................161
Engine Coolant Check................................292Adding Engine Coolant....................................293Checking the Engine Coolant.........................292Recycled Engine Coolant.................................294Severe Climates.................................................294What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling.............................................................294
Engine Emission Control.............................173Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................290Adding Engine Oil...............................................291
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................290Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................344Drivebelt Routing................................................344
Engine Specifications - 2.3L......................345Drivebelt Routing................................................345
Entertainment................................................406AM/FM Radio.......................................................409
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Apps.......................................................................420Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................418CD (If equipped)...................................................417HD Radio™ Information (If Available)...............413SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........409Sources.................................................................408Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................420USB Ports.............................................................420
Environment......................................................17EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................189
Essential Towing Checks............................248Before Towing a Trailer.....................................249Hitches..................................................................248Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................249Safety Chains......................................................248Trailer Brakes.......................................................248Trailer Lamps.......................................................248When Towing a Trailer.......................................249
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................16Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................98Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................97Blind Spot Monitor................................................99
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................98Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98Memory Mirrors.....................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................98
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................35How to Extract Seatbelts in the RearOutermost Positions........................................38Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36Using a Sliding Clip..............................................36Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................36
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
Floor Mats......................................................252Front Parking Aid..........................................199Front Passenger Sensing System...............47Fuel and Refueling........................................166Fuel Consumption.........................................172Advertised Capacity...........................................172Fuel Economy.......................................................172
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................167Fuel Filter........................................................297
Fuel Quality.....................................................166Choosing the Right Fuel....................................166
Fuel Shutoff...................................................255Fuses...............................................................268Fuse Specification Chart............................268Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............275Power Distribution Box.....................................268Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................268Rear Cargo Fuse Box........................................280
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............149
Gauges............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............103Fuel Gauge...........................................................103Information Display.............................................103
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................177
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................55Intelligent Access.................................................55
General Maintenance Information...........487Multi-Point Inspection.......................................490Owner Checks and Services...........................488Protecting Your Investment..............................487Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................487
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Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................487
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................264Getting the Services You Need................260Away From Home..............................................260
Global Opening and Closing.......................96Closing the Windows...........................................96Opening the Windows.........................................96
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Hazard Flashers...........................................255Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................300
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp.............................301
HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................138
Head Restraints.............................................138Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................139
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................135Heated Rear Window...................................135Heated Seats..................................................145Front Seats............................................................145Rear Seats.............................................................146
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Heated Windshield.......................................135Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................135
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................132
Hill Start Assist................................................191Switching the System On and Off...................192Using Hill Start Assist.........................................192
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................134Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................135General Hints........................................................134Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................135Quickly Heating the Interior.............................135Recommended Settings for Cooling..............135Recommended Settings for Heating..............135
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................189Home Screen................................................394Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............287
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In California (U.S. Only)................................261Information Display Control.........................83Information Displays.....................................108General Information............................................108
Information Messages...................................113Active Park.............................................................113Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................114AdvanceTrac™........................................................115Airbag......................................................................115Alarm.......................................................................115All-Wheel Drive.....................................................116Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................116Auto Start-Stop......................................................117Battery and Charging System...........................118Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem................................................................119Collision Warning System..................................119Doors and Locks.................................................120Driver Alert............................................................120Fuel..........................................................................121Hill Start Assist......................................................121Keys and Intelligent Access...............................121Lane Keeping System........................................122Maintenance.........................................................123MyKey.....................................................................124Park Aid..................................................................125Park Brake.............................................................125Power Steering....................................................126Remote Start.........................................................127Seats.......................................................................127Starting System ...................................................127Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................128
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