Multi-point Inspection
Tires for wear and proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
Hazard warning system operation
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive wayto perform a thorough inspection of yourvehicle. Your checklist gives you immediatefeedback on the overall condition of yourvehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance 1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3Every 12 months or10,000 mi (16,000 km). Theoil monitoring systemdisplays a message in theinformation display.
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/electronics cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.
Inspect 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 Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).3 Reset the oil monitoring system after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 302).
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the airbagcover, on the side of the seatbacks (of thefront seats), or in front seat areas that maycome into contact with a deploying airbag.Failure to follow these instructions mayincrease the risk of personal injury in theevent of a crash.
WARNING: Do not fasten antennacables to original vehicle wiring, fuel pipesand brake pipes.
WARNING: Keep antenna and powercables at least 4 in (10 cm) from anyelectronic modules and airbags.
Note:We test and certify your vehicle tomeet electromagnetic compatibilitylegislation (UNECE Regulation 10 or otherapplicable local requirements). It is yourresponsibility to make sure that anyequipment an authorized dealer installs onyour vehicle complies with applicable locallegislation and other requirements.
Note:Any radio frequency transmitterequipment in your vehicle (such as cellulartelephones and amateur radio transmitters)must keep to the parameters in the followingtable. We do not provide special provisionsor conditions for installations or use.
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A/CSee: Climate Control............................................141
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................196
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................197
Accessories....................................................481Exterior Style.........................................................481Interior Style..........................................................481Lifestyle..................................................................481Peace of Mind......................................................481
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............223
Active Park Assist..........................................210Using Active Park Assist.....................................211
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................90System Check.........................................................91
Adjusting the Headlamps.............................311Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................312Vertical Aim Adjustment.....................................311
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................80End of Travel Position..........................................80
Memory Feature....................................................80
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps..................................90
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control............................................141
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............312
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
Ambient Lighting.............................................93Adjusting the Brightness.....................................93Changing the Color..............................................93Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................93Switching Ambient Lighting On........................93
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78Arming the Alarm..................................................79Disarming the Alarm.............................................79
Appendices.....................................................516Apps..................................................................441..................................................................................441SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................442
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators..............109Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................109Keyless Warning Alert........................................109Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................109
Audio Control....................................................81Seek, Next or Previous.........................................81
Audio System................................................366General Information...........................................366
Audio Unit......................................................368Adjusting the Volume........................................368Changing Radio Stations..................................368Ejecting the CD...................................................368Inserting a CD.....................................................369Selecting the Audio Modes.............................369Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............369Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......369
Auto Hold........................................................199Using Auto Hold.................................................200
Autolamps.........................................................87Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........88
Automatic Climate Control...........................141Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents...........141Directing Air to the Instrument Panel AirVents...................................................................141Setting the Blower Motor Speed......................141Setting the Temperature.....................................141Switching Auto Mode On and Off....................141Switching Defrost On and Off...........................141Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........142Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................142Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......142
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Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........142Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff........................................................................141Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................142Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................142Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......142Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff.......................................................................142
Automatic High Beam Control....................89Automatic High Beam Indicator........................90Switching the System On and Off....................90
Automatic Transmission...............................191Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................194If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................195Push Button Shift Transmission........................191
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................307Autowipers.......................................................84Autowipers Settings.............................................84Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................84
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................16312 Volt DC Power Point......................................163Locations...............................................................163
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................308
Blind Spot Information System.................239Switching the System Off and On...................241System Errors.......................................................241Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................240
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............239
Body Styling Kits...........................................323Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............298
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................307Brakes..............................................................196General Information............................................196
Breaking-In....................................................259Bulb Specification Chart.............................363
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................144Capacities and Specifications...................357Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362
Specifications......................................................358
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................315
Catalytic Converter.......................................186On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................187Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................188
Center Console.............................................165Rear Seat Armrest...............................................165
Changing a Bulb............................................312Replacing Bulbs...................................................312
Changing a Fuse..........................................295Fuses.....................................................................295
Changing the 12V Battery..........................308Changing the Engine Air Filter..................312Changing the Wiper Blades.......................310Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades........................310Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................35Left-Hand Side.......................................................36
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Economical Driving......................................259EcoSelect.........................................................173Electric Parking Brake..................................197Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............198Automatically Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................199Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................198Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery is Running Out ofCharge...............................................................199
Electric Vehicle Information.......................435Power Flow..........................................................435
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................516Emission Law..................................................185Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............186Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem...............................................................185
End User License Agreement....................521VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................521
Engine Block Heater....................................169Using the Engine Block Heater.......................170
Engine Coolant Check................................302Adding Coolant...................................................303
Coolant Change.................................................305Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................306Fail-Safe Cooling................................................305Recycled Coolant...............................................304Severe Climates.................................................304
Engine Emission Control.............................185Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check..........................................301Adding Engine Oil...............................................301
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................301Engine Specifications..................................353Entertainment................................................398AM/FM Radio........................................................401Apps........................................................................412Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................410CD (If equipped).................................................409HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............405SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........401Sources.................................................................400Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................412USB Ports..............................................................412
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake...............................197
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................95Auto-Dimming Feature........................................97Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................96Blind Spot Monitor................................................98Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................96Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................97Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.............................97Lincoln Welcome Mat...........................................97Memory Mirrors.....................................................97Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................95Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................97
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................38Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Floor Mats......................................................260Front Parking Aid..........................................207Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................177
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Fuel Consumption.........................................183Advertised Capacity...........................................183Fuel Economy.......................................................183
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................179Fuel Filter.......................................................308Fuel Quality.....................................................177Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177Fuel Freshness Mode.........................................178
Fuel Shutoff...................................................263Fuses...............................................................279Fuse Specification Chart............................279Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........290Power Distribution Box.....................................279
G
Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............158
Gauges............................................................102Left Information Display.....................................103Right Information Display..................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................191
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........486Multi-point Inspection........................................489
Owner Checks and Services...........................488Protecting Your Investment.............................486Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................486Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................275Getting the Services You Need.................271Away From Home................................................271
Global Opening and Closing.......................95Closing the Windows...........................................95Opening the Windows.........................................95
H
Hazard Flashers............................................263Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.........................311
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................88HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................147
Head Restraints..............................................147Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................148Tilting Head Restraints ......................................148
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................144Heated Rear Window...................................144Heated Seats..................................................154Front Seats............................................................154
Rear Seats.............................................................155
Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windshield.......................................144Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................144
HeatingSee: Climate Control............................................141
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......190High Voltage Battery....................................189General Information............................................189
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................143Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................144General Hints........................................................143Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................143Quickly Heating the Interior..............................143Recommended Settings for Cooling..............144Recommended Settings for Heating..............143
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................197Home Screen................................................386Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............298
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions......................................................174Hybrid Vehicle Operation.............................171Battery:...................................................................172Braking:..................................................................173
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Driving:....................................................................171Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................173Engine:....................................................................172Starting:...................................................................171Stopping:.................................................................171Transmission Operation:....................................172
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................272Information Display Control.........................82Information Displays......................................110General Information.............................................110
Information Messages..................................121Active Park............................................................122Adaptive Cruise Control....................................122Adaptive Headlamps..........................................123AdvanceTrac™.......................................................123Airbag.....................................................................124Alarm......................................................................124Automatic Engine Shutdown............................124Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........125Battery and Charging System (HighVoltage).............................................................125Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................126Doors and Locks..................................................126Driver Alert............................................................127
Fuel..........................................................................127Hill Start Assist.....................................................128Keys and Intelligent Access.............................128Lane Keeping System........................................130Maintenance.........................................................130MyKey.....................................................................132Park Aid..................................................................133Park Brake.............................................................133Power Steering.....................................................134Pre-Collision Assist.............................................135Remote Start.........................................................135Seats.......................................................................136Starting System ...................................................136Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................137Traction Control....................................................137Transmission.........................................................138
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster........................................102Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................88Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................92Front Interior Lamp...............................................92Rear Interior Lamps..............................................93
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................75Interior Mirror...................................................98Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................98
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................264Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................264Jump Starting......................................................265Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................264Removing the Jumper Cables........................266
K
Keyless Entry....................................................73SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................73
Keyless Starting.............................................166Ignition Modes.....................................................166
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System.................................234Switching the System On and Off..................235
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