Note:The Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot (VehicleHotspot) may be operational while ignitionis On and may remain operational while theignition is Off.
Note:Vehicle Hotspot services are providedby the vehicle network carrier, subject toyour vehicle network carrier agreement,coverage and availability.
Note:It is the account owner’s responsibilityto remove the vehicle from the vehiclenetwork carrier account when ownership ofthe vehicle is transferred. If the owner wouldlike to remove the vehicle from the accountfor any reason, please contact your vehiclenetwork carrier for more information.
Note:Data, such as the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN), SIM Card ID, and data planusage, is shared between us and the vehiclenetwork carrier to provide the VehicleHotspot service in accordance with yourvehicle network carrier agreement, coverageand availability, and may be used to enablea seamless transition from an old to newembedded modem and to confirm anyupdates are successfully delivered.
Note:For your convenience data usage maybe available for monitoring under Settingsbut may not reflect actual or current usage.The vehicle network carrier is responsiblefor providing information about your account.Please contact the vehicle network carrierfor more information.
Note:We may need to update operatingsystem software on your vehicle, includingsecurity updates and bug fixes, to keepconnected services current, like VehicleHotspot, without prior notice to you.
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Tap a color once to active ambient lighting.This sets the color to the highest intensity.
You can drag the colors up and down toincrease or decrease the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press theactive color once or drag the active color allthe way down to zero intensity.
Vehicle
Note:Your vehicle may not have all of thesefeatures.
You can select the following features toupdate their settings.
Door Keypad Code
Select this button to add or erase a personaldoor keypad code. To add or erase apersonal code, you first need to enter thefive-digit factory set code. You can find thiscode on the owner's wallet card in the glovebox or from your authorized dealer.
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Voice command issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Make sure that you are saying the name exactly as it appears on yourphone. For example, if your contact is "Joe Wilson", say "Call JoeWilson". If your contact name is "Mom", say "Call Mom".
You may not be saying the name exactlyas it appears on your phonebook.SYNC 3 does not under-stand or is calling thewrong contact when I wantto make a call.Make sure that your contact names do not have any special characterslike *, - or +.The contact name may contain specialcharacters.
SYNC 3 applies the phonetic pronunciation rules of the selectedlanguage to the contact names stored on your cell phone.
You may not be saying the name exactlyas it appears on your phonebook.
The SYNC 3 voice controlsystem is having troublerecognizing foreign namesstored on my cell phone.
Helpful Hint: You can select your contact manually. Press PHONE.Select the option for phonebook and then contact name. Press thesoft-key option to hear it. SYNC 3 will read the contact name to you,giving you some idea of the pronunciation it is expecting.
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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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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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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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