
WARNING: When lifting aplastic-cased battery, excessive pressureon the end walls could cause acid to flowthrough the vent caps, resulting in personalinjury and damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or withyour hands on opposite corners.
WARNING: Keep batteries out ofreach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes orclothing. Shield your eyes when workingnear the battery to protect against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acidcontact with skin or eyes, flush immediatelywith water for a minimum of 15 minutes andget prompt medical attention. If acid isswallowed, call a physician immediately.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminalsand related accessories contain lead andlead compounds. Wash hands afterhandling.
WARNING: For vehicles withAuto-Start-Stop the battery requirement isdifferent. You must replace the battery withone of exactly the same specification.
Your vehicle is fitted with a Motorcraftmaintenance-free battery which normallydoes not require additional water.
When a battery replacement is required, youmust use a recommended replacementbattery that matches the electricalrequirements of the vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle has a battery cover,after cleaning or replacing the battery, makesure you reinstall it.
Note:See an authorized dealer for batteryaccess, testing, or replacement.
To make sure the battery managementsystem works correctly, do not connect anelectrical device ground connection directlyto the battery negative post. This can causeinaccurate measurements of the batterycondition and potential incorrect systemoperation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect battery performance and durability.This may also affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.
If you see any corrosion on the battery orterminals, remove the cables from theterminals and clean with a wire brush. Youcan neutralize the acid with a solution ofbaking soda and water.
Because your vehicle’s engine iselectronically-controlled by a computer,some engine control settings are maintainedby power from the battery. Some enginecomputer settings, like the idle trim and fueltrim strategy, optimize the driveability andperformance of the engine. The clock andradio station presets are also maintained inmemory by power from the low-voltagebattery. These settings are erased when atechnician disconnects and connects thelow-voltage battery.
To restore the settings, do the following:
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Changing the 12V Battery..........................295Changing the Engine Air Filter..................301Changing the Wiper Blades.......................297Front Wiper Blades............................................298Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................298
Checking MyKey System Status.................66MyKey Distance....................................................66Number of Admin Keys.......................................66Number of MyKeys...............................................66
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................46Child Restraint Positioning...........................35Child Safety.......................................................18General Information..............................................18
Child Safety Locks..........................................37Left-Hand Side.......................................................37Right-Hand Side....................................................37
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................309Cleaning Products........................................303Materials...............................................................303
Cleaning the Engine....................................306Cleaning the Exterior..................................304Cleaning the Headlamps..................................304Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................305Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................305Stripes or Graphics............................................305Underbody...........................................................305
Under Hood.........................................................305
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................309Cleaning the Interior....................................307Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior...............................................................307
Cleaning the Wheels....................................310Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................306Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66Climate.............................................................410Climate Control..............................................125Climate Controlled Seats.............................147Cooled Seats........................................................148Heated Seats........................................................147
Collision Warning System..........................226PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................226
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................288
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........57Creating a MyKey...........................................65Programming and Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................65
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................222False Alerts..........................................................225Switching the System Off and On..................225System Errors......................................................225
System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................224System Limitations.............................................224Using the System...............................................222
Cruise Control...................................................81Principle of Operation.......................................203
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................203
Customer Assistance..................................254
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................89Direction Indicators........................................92Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Control.................................................229Lincoln Drive Control........................................229
Driver Alert......................................................212Using Driver Alert................................................213
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................50Children and Airbags............................................51Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment..........................................................51
Driving Aids....................................................212Driving Hints..................................................245
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................255Information Display Control.........................82Information Displays.....................................105General Information............................................105
Information Messages..................................112Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................113AdvanceTrac™........................................................113Alarm........................................................................114Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................114AWD.........................................................................115Battery and Charging System...........................116Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem................................................................117Brake System.........................................................117Collision Warning System..................................118Doors and Locks...................................................118Fuel..........................................................................119Keys and Intelligent Access...............................119Lane Keeping System........................................120Maintenance.........................................................120MyKey......................................................................121Park Aid..................................................................122Power Steering....................................................123Seats.......................................................................123Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................124Traction Control...................................................124
Transmission.........................................................124
Installing Child Restraints.............................20Child Seats.............................................................20Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................26Using Tether Straps..............................................28
Instrument Cluster........................................100Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88Instrument Panel Overview...........................16Interior Lamps..................................................92Third Row Dome Lamps......................................92
Interior Mirror...................................................97Auto-Dimming Mirror............................................97Second Row Illuminated Vanity Mirror............97
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................250Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................250Jump Starting.......................................................251Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................250Removing the Jumper Cables........................252
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Keyless Entry.....................................................71SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad..............71
Keyless Starting.............................................158Ignition Modes.....................................................158
Keys and Remote Controls..........................59
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Lane Keeping System..................................214Switching the System On and Off...................215
Liftgate...............................................................74Lighting Control..............................................86Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................87Headlamp High Beam.........................................87
Lighting..............................................................86General Information.............................................86
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................476Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................477Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................476
Load Carrying.................................................231Load Limit.......................................................232Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................236
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