
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).
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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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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

Normal 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 only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-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 287).
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Driving Through Water...............................245DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................89
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Economical Driving......................................245Electromagnetic Compatibility....................511Emission Law...................................................171Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............172Tampering With a Noise Control System.......171
End User License Agreement....................516VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................516
Engine Block Heater....................................162Using the Engine Block Heater.......................163
Engine Coolant Check................................288Adding Coolant...................................................288Coolant Change.................................................290Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................292Fail-Safe Cooling................................................290Recycled Coolant...............................................290Severe Climates.................................................290
Engine Emission Control..............................171Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................286Adding Engine Oil..............................................286
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................286Engine Specifications - 3.5L......................343Drivebelt Routing................................................343
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................344Drivebelt Routing................................................344
Entertainment................................................396AM/FM Radio.......................................................399Apps........................................................................410Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................408CD (If equipped)..................................................407HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............403SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........399Sources.................................................................398Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................410USB Ports..............................................................410
Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks...........................240Before Towing a Trailer.....................................242Hitches..................................................................240Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................243Safety Chains.......................................................241Trailer Brake Controller Connector...............242Trailer Brakes........................................................241Trailer Lamps.......................................................242
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with aTrailer Towing Package and 7–PinConnector).......................................................240When Towing a Trailer.......................................242
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................95Auto-dimming Feature........................................96Blind Spot Information System..........................97Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................96Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................96Heated Exterior Mirrors ......................................96Integrated Blind Spot Mirror..............................96Memory Mirrors ....................................................96Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................95Puddle Lamps........................................................96
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................39Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................42Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................40Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................40Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................39
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................333
Floor Mats......................................................246
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Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps..........................................91
Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals...................................83
Front Fog Lamps..............................................91Front Passenger Sensing System..............52Fuel and Refueling........................................164Fuel Consumption.........................................170Advertised Capacity...........................................170Fuel Economy.......................................................170
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................165Fuel Quality.....................................................165Choosing the Right Fuel....................................165
Fuel Shutoff...................................................249Fuses...............................................................262Fuse Specification Chart............................262Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............271Power Distribution Box.....................................262
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............149
Gauges............................................................100GearboxSee: Transmission................................................175
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................59Intelligent Access.................................................59
General Maintenance Information...........479Multi-Point Inspection........................................482Owner Checks and Services...........................480Protecting Your Investment..............................479Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................479Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................479
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................258Getting the Services You Need................254Away From Home..............................................254
Global Opening and Closing.......................95Closing the Windows...........................................95Opening the Windows.........................................95
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................188
Hazard Flashers............................................249Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................298
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................88Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp............................300
HeadrestSee: Head Restraints...........................................131
Head Restraints..............................................131Adjusting the Head Restraint............................131Tilting Head Restraints ......................................133
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................128Heated Rear Window...................................128Heated Seats..................................................146Front Seats............................................................146Second-Row Heated Seats...............................147
Heated Steering Wheel................................82HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................125
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................126Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................127General Hints.......................................................126Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................126Quickly Heating the Interior.............................126Recommended Settings for Cooling..............127Recommended Settings for Heating..............126
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................188Home Screen................................................384Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............282
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Changing the Set Speed..................................207Detection Issues.................................................208Following a Vehicle...........................................205Hilly Condition Usage.......................................208Overriding the Set Speed................................207Resuming the Set Speed..................................207Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............205Setting the Gap Distance.................................206Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........208Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........205Switching to Normal Cruise Control................211System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................179Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD).......................................................181Operating AWD Vehicles With MismatchedTires.....................................................................181Operating AWD Vehicles With SpareTires...................................................................180
Using Cruise Control...................................203Canceling the Set Speed.................................204Changing the Set Speed..................................203Resuming the Set Speed.................................204Setting the Cruise Speed.................................203Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains......................................328Using Stability Control..................................191Using Traction Control.................................189Switching the System Off..................................189System Indicator Lights and Messages.........189Using a Switch.....................................................189Using the Information Display Controls........189
Using Voice Recognition............................386Audio Voice Commands...................................388Climate Voice Commands................................389Mobile App Voice Commands........................394Navigation Voice Commands..........................392Phone Voice Commands..................................389SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................394Voice Settings Commands..............................395
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................257
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Vehicle Care..................................................303General Information...........................................303
Vehicle Certification Label.........................347Vehicle Identification Number...................347Vehicle Storage...............................................311Battery....................................................................312Body.........................................................................311
Brakes....................................................................312Cooling system....................................................312Engine.....................................................................311Fuel system............................................................311General....................................................................311Miscellaneous......................................................312Removing Vehicle From Storage.....................312Tires........................................................................312
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................125
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............347
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................101Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................101Airbag Readiness.................................................101Anti-Lock Braking System..................................101Battery.....................................................................101Brake System Warning Light............................102Charging System.................................................102Cruise Control......................................................102Direction Indicator..............................................102Door Ajar...............................................................102Engine Coolant Temperature...........................102Engine Oil..............................................................102
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