Note:The heated seats will only functionwhen the engine is running.
The rear seat heat controls are located onthe rear of the center console.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (If
Equipped)
Heated Seats
WARNING: People who are unable tofeel pain to their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustionor other physical conditions, must usecaution when using the heated seat. Theheated seat may cause burns even at lowtemperatures, especially if used for longperiods of time. Do not place anything onthe seat that may block the heat, such as ablanket or cushion. This can cause theheated seat to overheat. Do not puncturethe seat with pins, needles or other pointedobjects. This damages the heating elementand can cause the heated seat to overheat.An overheated seat may cause seriouspersonal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the seat heater if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
Note:The heated seats only function whenthe engine is running.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
Note:After 90 minutes of operation, theheated seats switch off. Press the heatedseat symbol to switch the heated seats on.
Note:Depending on your remote startsettings, the heated seats may remain onafter you remote start your vehicle. Theheated seats may also turn on when youstart your vehicle if they were on when yourvehicle was turned off.
Cooled Seats
Note:The cooled seats only function whenthe engine is running.
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HomeLink Wireless Control System
WARNING: Do not use the system withany garage door opener that does not havethe safety stop and reverse feature asrequired by U.S. Federal Safety Standards(this includes any garage door openermanufactured before April 1, 1982). A garagedoor opener which cannot detect an object,signaling the door to stop and reverse, doesnot meet current federal safety standards.Using a garage door opener without thesefeatures increases the risk of serious injuryor death.
Note:Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free from obstructionwhen you are programming. Do not programthe system with the vehicle in the garage.
Note:Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.
Note:We recommend that upon the sale orlease termination of your vehicle, you erasethe programmed function buttons for securityreasons. See Erasing the Function ButtonCodes.
Note:You can program a maximum of threedevices. To change or replace any of thethree devices after it has been initiallyprogrammed, you must first erase the currentsettings. See Erasing the Function ButtonCodes.
The universal garage door opener replacesthe common hand-held garage door openerwith a three-button transmitter that isintegrated into the driver’s sun visor.
The system includes two primary features, agarage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within the home.As well as being programmed for garagedoors, the system transmitter can beprogrammed to operate entry gate operators,security systems, entry door locks and homeor office lighting.
Additional system information can be foundonline at www.homelink.com,www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or bycalling the toll-free help line on1-800-355-3515.
In-Vehicle Programming
This process is to program your hand-heldtransmitter and your in-vehicle HomeLinkbutton.
Note:The programming steps below assumeyou will be programming HomeLink that wasnot previously programmed.
Note:Put a new battery in the hand-heldtransmitter. This will ensure quicker trainingand accurate transmission of theradio-frequency signal.
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Possible Causes and Actions for This Message Displaying:
ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the objectcausing the obstruction.The surface of the radar is dirty or obstructed.
Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detectthat it is free from obstruction.The surface of the radar is clean but the message remains in thedisplay.
Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detectany vehicles ahead.Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detectany vehicles ahead.Water, snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with theradar signals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise control.You are in a desert or remote area with no other vehicles and noroadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning with no actual block. This happens, for example, when drivingin sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition either self clears, or clears after you restart your vehicle.
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WARNING: Make sure that the cablesare clear of any moving parts and fueldelivery system parts.
To Start the Engine
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicleand rev the engine moderately, or pressthe accelerator gently to keep yourengine speed between 2000 and 3000RPM, as shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has beenstarted, run both vehicle engines for anadditional three minutes beforedisconnecting the jumper cables.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
Note:Do not switch the headlamps on whendisconnecting the cables. The peak voltagecould blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicatorsand sounds the horn (intermittently) in theevent of a serious impact that deploys anairbag (front, side, side curtain or SafetyCanopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
•You press the hazard control button.
•You press the panic button on the remoteentry transmitter (if equipped).
•Your vehicle runs out of power.
•Sounding of the horn is only enabled inspecific markets.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
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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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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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Memory Function..........................................143Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................145Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key...............144Saving a PreSet Position...................................144
Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................108
MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors.................................95
Mobile Communications Equipment..........16Moonroof.........................................................100Bounce-Back.........................................................101Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............101Power Sunscreen.................................................101Venting the Moonroof.........................................101
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L................................346Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L.................................347MyKey Troubleshooting................................63MyKey™..............................................................60Principle of Operation.........................................60
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Navigation.......................................................431cityseeker.............................................................440Destination Mode...............................................432Map Mode.............................................................431Navigation Map Updates...................................441
Navigation Menu.................................................437SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.......................441SYNC AppLink....................................................440Waypoints.............................................................439
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............491Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™...............................491Maintenance Intervals.......................................493
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Oil Change Indicator Reset........................291Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................290
Opening and Closing the Hood...............287Opening the Hood.............................................287
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................266Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............266
Overhead Console.......................................156
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Parking Aids....................................................198Principle of Operation........................................198
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77SecuriLock®............................................................77
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Perchlorate........................................................13Personal Safety System™..............................43How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................43
Phone..............................................................423During a Phone Call...........................................428Making Calls.........................................................427Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................423Phone Menu........................................................424Receiving Calls....................................................428Smartphone Connectivity.................................430Text Messaging...................................................429
Post-Crash Alert System............................258Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................65
Power Liftgate..................................................73Hands-Free Feature.............................................76Obstacle Detection...............................................76Opening and Closing the Liftgate.....................73Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................75Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................75
Power Seats....................................................140Four-Way Power Lumbar...................................143Power Lumbar......................................................143
Power Windows..............................................95Accessory Delay...................................................96Bounce-Back..........................................................95
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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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