Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viableway to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduled maintenance.
It is critical that systems are flushed only withnew fluid that is the same as that requiredto fill and operate the system or using aFord-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
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.
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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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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Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................320Cleaning Products.........................................314Materials................................................................314
Cleaning the Engine.....................................317Cleaning the Exterior....................................315Cleaning the Headlamps...................................315Exterior Chrome Parts........................................316Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................316Stripes or Graphics.............................................316Underbody............................................................316Under Hood..........................................................316
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................320Cleaning the Interior.....................................318Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber ClothFabric.................................................................318
Cleaning the Wheels....................................321Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................317Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64Climate.............................................................412Climate Control...............................................141Climate Controlled Seats............................155Cooled Seats........................................................156
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............267Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electricand Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped WithHigh Voltage Batteries.................................267
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................302
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming and Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................241Blocked Sensors.................................................244Switching the System Off and On..................244System Errors......................................................244System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................244System Limitations.............................................244Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..............241
Cruise Control.................................................82Principle of Operation.......................................222Type One................................................................82Type Two.................................................................82
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................222
Customer Assistance....................................271
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................88Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................89Type Two - Configurable....................................89
Direction Indicators.........................................91Indicating a Lane Change....................................91
Doors and Locks.............................................67Drive Control..................................................251LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.............................251
Driver Alert.....................................................232PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................232USING DRIVER ALERT......................................233
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids...................................................232Driving Hints..................................................259Driving Through Water...............................259DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................88
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Lighting Control..............................................86Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................87Headlamp High Beam.........................................87
Lighting..............................................................86General Information.............................................86
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................483Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................484Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................483
Load Carrying................................................253Load Limit.......................................................253Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................257Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................253
Locking and Unlocking..................................67Activating Intelligent Access.............................68Autolock..................................................................70Battery Saver...........................................................71Illuminated Entry...................................................70Illuminated Exit......................................................70Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade...........................................................69Luggage Compartment........................................71Power Door Locks................................................67Remote Control.....................................................67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.....................................................................69
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Maintenance..................................................298General Information...........................................298
Media Hub......................................................369Memory Function..........................................152Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................153Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......153Saving a PreSet Position...................................152
Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................110
MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors.................................94
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof..........................................................99Opening and Closing..........................................101Type 1.....................................................................100Type 2....................................................................100
Motorcraft Parts............................................354MyKey Troubleshooting................................65MyKey™..............................................................62Principle of Operation.........................................62
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Navigation......................................................424cityseeker.............................................................433Destination Mode...............................................425Map Mode............................................................424Navigation Map Updates..................................434Navigation Menu................................................430SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................434SYNC AppLink.....................................................433Waypoints.............................................................432
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............490
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................302Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................301
Opening and Closing the Hood...............298Closing the Hood...............................................299Opening the Hood.............................................298
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................277Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.............277
Overhead Console.......................................165
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Auto Hold Active.................................................105Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................105Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................105Battery....................................................................105Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105Brake System Warning Lamp...........................105Cruise Control Indicator....................................106Direction Indicator..............................................106Door Ajar...............................................................106EcoSelect..............................................................106Electric Park Brake..............................................106Engine Oil..............................................................106Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........106Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................106Front Airbag..........................................................107Grade Assist..........................................................107Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................107Heads Up Display................................................107Hood Ajar..............................................................107Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................107Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................107Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................107Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........107Parking Lamps......................................................107Powertrain Fault...................................................107Ready to Drive.....................................................108Service Engine Soon..........................................108
Stability Control...................................................108Stability Control Off............................................108Stop Safely............................................................108Trunk Ajar..............................................................108
Washer Fluid Check....................................308WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................315
Waxing..............................................................316Welcome Lighting............................................91Wheels and Tires..........................................324Technical Specifications....................................351
Windows and Mirrors.....................................94Windshield Washers......................................85Windshield Wipers..........................................83Intermittent Wipe..................................................83Speed Dependent Wipers..................................83
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................310
Wipers and Washers......................................83
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