Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
Perchlorate.......................................................13
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................14
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................14
Special Notices...............................................15
Mobile Communications Equipment.........16
Export Unique Options..................................16
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................18
Child Safety
General Information......................................20
Installing Child Restraints............................22
Booster Seats.................................................28
Child Restraint Positioning...........................31
Child Safety Locks.........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...........................................................38
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................39
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..........................................................................41
Seatbelt Extension........................................42
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................43
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................44
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45
Front Passenger Sensing System..............47
Side Airbags...................................................50
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................51
Safety Canopy™...............................................51
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........53
Airbag Disposal..............................................54
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................................................55
Remote Control..............................................56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control........................................................................59
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................60
Creating a MyKey...........................................61
Clearing All MyKeys......................................62
Checking MyKey System Status................62
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................................63
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................63
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................65
Keyless Entry...................................................70
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Memory Function.........................................143
Rear Seats......................................................145
Heated Seats.................................................145
Climate Controlled Seats...........................147
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............149
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................154
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................156
Overhead Console......................................156
Rear Seat Armrest........................................156
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information.....................................157
Keyless Starting............................................157
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................158
Engine Block Heater....................................161
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................163
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................166
Fuel Quality...................................................166
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................167
Running Out of Fuel.....................................167
Refueling........................................................169
Fuel Consumption........................................172
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................173
Catalytic Converter......................................174
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................177
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................183
Brakes
General Information.....................................188
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................189
Electric Parking Brake.................................189
Hill Start Assist...............................................191
Auto Hold.......................................................192
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................195
Using Traction Control................................195
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................196
Using Stability Control................................197
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................198
Rear Parking Aid...........................................198
Front Parking Aid.........................................199
Active Park Assist.......................................200
Rear View Camera......................................207
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................210
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Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 92). High beam.See Lighting Control (page 88).
A
Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 102). See Warning Lampsand Indicators (page 103).
B
Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 84).C
Information and entertainmentdisplay. See SYNC™ 3 (page 377).D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page368).E
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 255).F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 198).G
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Rear Window (page 135).H
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 132).I
Start button. See Keyless Starting(page 157).J
Entertainment, navigation andphone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 82).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 80).
N
Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Cruise Control (page 210).O
Information display controls. SeeInformation Display Control (page83).
P
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 189).Q
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 88). InstrumentLighting Dimmer. See InstrumentLighting Dimmer (page 90).
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At a Glance
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules and with Licence exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
•This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modificationsnot expressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term "IC:" before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).Vehicles with the remote start feature willhave a greater range. One of the followingcould cause a decrease in operating range:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle
Other short-distance radio transmitters, suchas amateur radios, medical equipment,wireless headphones, remote controls andalarm systems may operate on the samefrequency as your remote control. If othertransmitters are operating on thosefrequencies, you may not be able to use yourremote control. Using your remote controlnear some types of electronic equipment,such as USB devices, computers or cellphones can interfere with remote operation.Operating your remote control near metal ormetallic-finished purses, bags or clothing caninterfere with remote operation. You can lockand unlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal tocommunicate with your vehicle and authorizeyour vehicle to unlock when one of thefollowing conditions are met:
•You touch the inside of any exterior doorhandle within 3 ft (1 m) proximity of anintelligent access key.
•You press the luggage compartmentbutton.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference ispresent in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need to mechanicallyunlock your door. You can use themechanical key blade in your intelligentaccess key to open the driver door in thissituation. See Remote Control (page 56).
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Keys and Remote Controls
REMOTE CONTROL
Intelligent Access Key
Note:You may not be able to shift out ofpark (P) unless the intelligent access key isinside your vehicle.
The intelligent access keys operate thepower locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to use thepush button start.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
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Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally.
A message appears in the informationdisplay when the remote control battery islow. See Information Messages (page 113).
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery.
1.Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3. Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andcarefully remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facingupward.
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5. Reinstall the battery housing cover ontothe transmitter and install the key blade.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within threeseconds. A tone sounds and thedirection indicators will flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Remote Start
WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes,do not use remote start if your vehicle isparked indoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehiclefrom the outside. The transmitter has anextended operating range.
You can configure your automatic climatecontrol to operate when you remote startyour vehicle. See Climate Control (page132).
Many states and provinces have restrictionsfor the use of remote start. Check your localand state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding remote startsystems.
The remote start system does not work if anyof the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch the feature off in theinformation display.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Remote Control Feedback (If Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides statusfeedback of remote start or stop commands.
StatusLED
Remote startsuccessfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessfulSolid red
Request failed orstatus not receivedBlinking red
Status incompleteBlinking green
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Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice. Theexterior lamps flash twice.
A tone sounds if the system fails to start.
Note:You must press the push buttonignition switch on the instrument panel oncewhile applying the brake pedal beforedriving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turn onautomatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. Ifthe duration is set to 15 minutes, the durationextends by another 15 minutes. For example,if your vehicle had been running from thefirst remote start for 5 minutes, your vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 30minutes. You can extend the engine runningtime duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Yourvehicle and the parking lamps turnoff.
You may have to be closer to your vehiclethan when starting due to ground reflectionand the added noise of your running vehicle.You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See General Information(page 108).
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access keyto recall memory positions. See MemoryFunction (page 143).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 77).
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