Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your LincolnProtect extended service plan coverageexpires, you can transfer any remainingcoverage to the new owner. Which shouldgive you and your potential buyer a littlemore peace of mind.
Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect extended service plan alsooffers a Premium Maintenance Plan thatcovers all scheduled maintenance, andselected wear items. The coverage isprepaid, so you never have to worry aboutthe cost of your vehicle’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs.
•The clutch disc (if equipped).
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers and struts.
•Engine cooling hoses, clamps ando-rings.
•Engine belts.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (ifequipped).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide youwith an affordable, no interest, no feepayment program allowing you all thesecurity and benefits Lincoln Protectextended service plan has to offer whilepaying over time. You are pre-approved withno credit check or hassles. To learn more,call our Lincoln Protect extended serviceplan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service PlanP.O. Box 321067Detroit, MI 48232
Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicleby purchasing a Lincoln Protect extendedservice plan. Lincoln Protect extendedservice plan is the only service contractbacked by Lincoln Motor Company ofCanada, Limited. Depending on the plan youpurchase, Lincoln Protect extended serviceplan provides benefits such as:
•Rental reimbursement.
•Coverage for certain maintenance andwear items.
•Protection against repair costs after yourNew Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverageexpires.
•Roadside Assistance benefits.
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Lincoln Protect
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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Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (All-Wheel Drive).
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 changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 291).
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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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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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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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