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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Traction Control...................................................128Trailer......................................................................129Transmission.........................................................129
Installing Child Restraints.............................22Child Restraints.....................................................22Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................22Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................25Using Tether Straps..............................................27
Instrument Cluster........................................102Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90Instrument Panel Overview...........................18Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamp................................................94
Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................256To Connect the Booster Cables.....................257To Start the Engine............................................258
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Keyless Entry....................................................70SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................70
Keyless Starting.............................................157Ignition Modes......................................................157
Keys and Remote Controls..........................55
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Lane Keeping System..................................221Switching the System On and Off..................222
Liftgate...............................................................73Lighting Control...............................................88Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................89Headlamp High Beam.........................................89
Lighting..............................................................88General Information.............................................88
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......14Lincoln Protect..............................................484Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................485Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................484
Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............239
Load Carrying................................................239
Load Limit.......................................................240Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................244Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................240
Locking and Unlocking.................................65Activating Intelligent Access..............................67Autolock..................................................................68Autounlock.............................................................68Battery Saver.........................................................69Illuminated Entry...................................................69Illuminated Exit......................................................69Mechanical Key.....................................................66Opening a Rear Door from Inside.....................67Power Door Locks................................................65Remote Control.....................................................65Smart Unlocks........................................................67Welcome Lighting.................................................69
Luggage Covers...........................................239Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
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Maintenance..................................................287General Information...........................................287
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One-Touch Down..................................................95One-Touch Up.......................................................95Window Lock.........................................................96
Pre-Collision Assist......................................233Adjusting the Pre-Collision AssistSettings.............................................................234Blocked Sensors................................................235Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........234
Protecting the Environment..........................17PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
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Rear Parking Aid............................................198Rear Seat Armrest.........................................156Rear Seats.......................................................145Folding the Seatback.........................................145Recline Adjustment.............................................145Unfolding the Seatback.....................................145
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................239Cargo Management System............................239
Rear View Camera.......................................207Using the Rear View Camera System...........207
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................207
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............86Rear Window Washer...........................................87
Recommended Towing Weights..............246Refueling.........................................................169Refueling System Overview.............................169Refueling System Warning.................................171Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................170
Remote Control...............................................56Car Finder...............................................................58Intelligent Access Key.........................................56Remote Start..........................................................58Replacing the Battery..........................................56Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................58
Remote Start...................................................136Automatic Settings..............................................136
Removing a Headlamp................................301Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................312Replacement Parts Recommendation........14Collision Repairs.....................................................14Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................14Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................14
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................59Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................267Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......266Roadside Assistance...................................254Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................255
Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................254Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................254
Roadside Emergencies...............................254Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................239Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................251
Running Out of Fuel......................................167Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................168Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................168
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Safety Canopy™................................................51Safety Precautions........................................166Satellite Radio................................................373Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)..................................................................374Satellite Radio Reception Factors..................373SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.....................374Troubleshooting..................................................375
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............499Scheduled Maintenance.............................487Seatbelt Extension.........................................42Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................38
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Seatbelt Reminder..........................................39Belt-Minder™...........................................................39
Seatbelts...........................................................34Principle of Operation..........................................34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................38Conditions of operation......................................39
Seats.................................................................137Security..............................................................77Settings...........................................................445911 Assist...............................................................453Ambient Lighting................................................462Bluetooth..............................................................448Clock......................................................................447Display...................................................................464General.................................................................459Media Player........................................................446Mobile Apps.........................................................458Navigation............................................................455Phone....................................................................448Radio......................................................................454SiriusXM................................................................455Sound....................................................................445Valet Mode...........................................................465Vehicle..................................................................462Voice Control.......................................................464Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................460
Side Airbags.....................................................50
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................137Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains...................................331
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
Special Notices................................................15New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................15Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and UtilityType Vehicles.....................................................15On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector...........................................................15Special Instructions...............................................15Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance..............16Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow..............15
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................495Exceptions............................................................498
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................210
Stability Control.............................................196Principle of Operation........................................196
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................158Automatic Engine Shutdown............................159Failure to Start......................................................159Fast Restart...........................................................158Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................160Important Ventilating Information...................160
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................160Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................160
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............157General Information............................................157
Steering..........................................................232Electric Power Steering....................................232
Steering Wheel................................................80Storage Compartments...............................156SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................100
Sun Visors.......................................................100Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................100
Supplementary Restraints System.............44Principle of Operation..........................................44
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3..........................................................377General Information...........................................377
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................465
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............344
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................262
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Tire Care..........................................................318Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................319Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................318Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................320Temperature A B C..............................................319Traction AA A B C................................................318Treadwear.............................................................318
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............332Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................333Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................334
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................315
Towing a Trailer.............................................245Load Placement..................................................245
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......250Emergency Towing............................................250Recreational Towing..........................................250
Towing.............................................................245Traction Control.............................................195Principle of Operation........................................195
Trailer Sway Control....................................246Transmission Code Designation..............349Transmission...................................................177Transporting the Vehicle............................258
Type Approvals.............................................554Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................562Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................557Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................558Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module......................................560Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................563Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...................554Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................563
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Under Hood Overview................................288Unique Driving Characteristics..................163Universal Garage Door Opener................149HomeLink Wireless Control System...............149
USB Port..........................................................376Using Adaptive Cruise Control...................211Automatic Cancellation......................................214Blocked Sensor...................................................216Canceling the Set Speed..................................214Changing the Set Speed...................................214
Detection Issues..................................................215Following a Vehicle.............................................212Hilly Condition Usage........................................215Overriding the Set Speed.................................214Resuming the Set Speed...................................214Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................212Setting the Gap Distance..................................213Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........215Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........212Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............218System Not Available.........................................216
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................183Driving in Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive...................................................................183
Using Cruise Control....................................210Switching Cruise Control Off.............................211Switching Cruise Control On............................210
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................63Using Snow Chains.......................................331Using Stability Control..................................197Using Traction Control.................................195Switching the System Off..................................195System Indicator Lights and Messages.........195Using a Switch.....................................................195Using the Information Display Controls........195
Using Voice Recognition............................396Audio Voice Commands...................................398
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Climate Voice Commands...............................399Mobile App Voice Commands........................404Navigation Voice Commands.........................402Phone Voice Commands..................................399SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................404Voice Settings Commands..............................405
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................263
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Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................348Vehicle Identification Number..................348Vehicle Storage..............................................313Battery....................................................................314Body........................................................................313Brakes.....................................................................314Cooling system....................................................314Engine.....................................................................313Fuel system...........................................................313General...................................................................313Miscellaneous.......................................................314Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................314Tires........................................................................314
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................132
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............348
Voice Control...................................................82
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................104Airbag Warning Lamp.........................................104Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........104Auto Hold Active.................................................104Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................104Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................104Auto-Start-Stop Indicator...................................104Battery....................................................................104Blind Spot Information System Indicator.......104Brake System Warning Lamp...........................105Cruise Control Indicator....................................105Direction Indicator..............................................105Door Ajar...............................................................105Electric Park Brake..............................................105Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................105Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................105Front Fog Lamp Indicator..................................105
Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................106Heads Up Display...............................................106Hood Ajar..............................................................106Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................106Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................106Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................106Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp........106Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............................106Parking Lamps.....................................................106Powertrain Fault..................................................106Service Engine Soon..........................................107Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator.............................................................107Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp..................................................107
Washer Fluid Check....................................296WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Waxing.............................................................307Welcome Lighting...........................................93Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................336
Wheels and Tires...........................................315General Information............................................315Technical Specifications....................................341
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95Windshield Washers......................................86Front Camera Washer..........................................86
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