Linking a PreSet Position to yourRemote Control or Intelligent AccessKey Fob
Your vehicle can save the preset memorypositions for up to two remote controls orintelligent access (IA) keys.
After you have saved your desired memorypreset positions:
1.Press and hold the desired preset buttonfor about three seconds until you hear asingle tone.
2. Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow the sameprocedure – except in step 2, press theunlock button on the remote control.
Note:If more than one linked remote controlor intelligent access key is in range, thememory function moves to the settings ofthe first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exit feature,it automatically moves the driver seatposition rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when youswitch the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previousposition when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 110).
REAR SEATS
Note:Your vehicle may have split seatbacksthat you must fold individually.
Note:Make sure the center safety belt isunbuckled before folding the seatback.
To lower the seat back(s) from inside thevehicle, do the following:
1. Pull the handle to release the seatback.
2. Push the seatback forward.
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HomeLink Wireless Control System
WARNING: Do not use the system withany garage door opener that does not havethe safety stop and reverse feature asrequired by U.S. Federal Safety Standards(this includes any garage door openermanufactured before April 1, 1982). A garagedoor opener which cannot detect an object,signaling the door to stop and reverse, doesnot meet current federal safety standards.Using a garage door opener without thesefeatures increases the risk of serious injuryor death.
Note:Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free from obstructionwhen you are programming. Do not programthe system with the vehicle in the garage.
Note:Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.
Note:We recommend that upon the sale orlease termination of your vehicle, you erasethe programmed function buttons for securityreasons. See Erasing the Function ButtonCodes.
Note:You can program a maximum of threedevices. To change or replace any of thethree devices after it has been initiallyprogrammed, you must first erase the currentsettings. See Erasing the Function ButtonCodes.
The universal garage door opener replacesthe common hand-held garage door openerwith a three-button transmitter that isintegrated into the driver’s sun visor.
The system includes two primary features, agarage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within the home.As well as being programmed for garagedoors, the system transmitter can beprogrammed to operate entry gate operators,security systems, entry door locks and homeor office lighting.
Additional system information can be foundonline at www.homelink.com,www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or bycalling the toll-free help line on1-800-355-3515.
In-Vehicle Programming
This process is to program your hand-heldtransmitter and your in-vehicle HomeLinkbutton.
Note:The programming steps below assumeyou will be programming HomeLink that wasnot previously programmed.
Note:Put a new battery in the hand-heldtransmitter. This will ensure quicker trainingand accurate transmission of theradio-frequency signal.
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Keep the front of your vehicle free of dirt,metal badges or objects. Vehicle frontprotectors and aftermarket lights may alsoblock the sensor.
Possible Causes and Actions for This Message Displaying:
ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the objectcausing the obstruction.The surface of the radar is dirty or obstructed.
Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detectthat it is free from obstruction.The surface of the radar is clean but the message remains in thedisplay.
Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detectany vehicles ahead.Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detectany vehicles ahead.Water, snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with theradar signals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise control.You are in a desert or remote area with no other vehicles and noroadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning with no actual block. A false blocked condition either selfclears, or clears after you restart your vehicle.
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•Avoid contact with leaking fluids andgases, and remain out of the way ofoncoming traffic until emergencyresponders arrive.
•When emergency responders arrive, tellthem that the vehicle involved is anelectric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle.
Fires
As with any vehicle, call emergencyassistance immediately if you see sparks,smoke or flames coming from the vehicle. Remain a safe distance from the vehicle andtry to stay clear of the smoke.
•Exit the vehicle immediately.
•Advise emergency assistance that anelectric or hybrid-electric vehicle isinvolved.
•As with any vehicle fire, do not inhalesmoke, vapors or gas from the vehicle,as they may be hazardous.
•Stay out of the roadway and stay out ofthe way of any oncoming traffic whileawaiting the arrival of emergencyresponders.
Post-Incident
•Do not store a severely damaged vehiclewith a lithium-ion battery inside astructure or within 49 ft (15 m) of anystructure or vehicle.
•Make sure that passenger and luggagecompartments remain ventilated.
•Call emergency assistance if you observeleaking fluids, sparks, smoke or flames,or hear gurgling or bubbling from thehigh-voltage battery.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicatorsand sounds the horn (intermittently) in theevent of a serious impact that deploys anairbag (front, side, side curtain or SafetyCanopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
•You press the hazard control button.
•You press the panic button on the remoteentry transmitter (if equipped).
•Your vehicle runs out of power.
•Sounding of the horn is only enabled inspecific markets.
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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
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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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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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Parking Aids..................................................206Principle of Operation.......................................206
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77SecuriLock...............................................................77
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone...............................................................416During a Phone Call............................................421Making Calls........................................................420Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime....................................................................416Phone Menu..........................................................417Receiving Calls.....................................................421Smartphone Connectivity.................................423Text Messaging...................................................422
Post-Crash Alert System............................268Power Decklid...................................................71Obstacle Detection...............................................72Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......72Resetting the Power Decklid..............................73
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................67
Power Seats....................................................148Adjusting the Four-Way LumbarSupport..............................................................150Adjusting the Lumbar Support.........................150Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats WithActive Motion ..................................................150
Power Windows..............................................94Accessory Delay...................................................95Bounce-Back..........................................................94One-Touch Down..................................................94One-Touch Up.......................................................94Window Lock.........................................................95
Pre-Collision Assist......................................246Adjusting the Pre-Collision AssistSettings.............................................................248Blocked Sensors................................................249Distance Indication and Alert..........................247Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........247
Protecting the Environment..........................16
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................206Obstacle Distance Indicator............................207
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................156Armrest Pass-Through.......................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................153
Rear View Camera........................................218Using the Rear View Camera System............219
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................218
Refueling.........................................................180Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever........183System Warnings.................................................182
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................145Automatic Settings..............................................145Heated and Cooled Features..........................145Last Settings.........................................................145
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................321Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................278Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......277
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Unique Driving Characteristics...................171Universal Garage Door Opener................158HomeLink Wireless Control System...............158
USB Port.........................................................369Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................223Automatic Cancellation.....................................227Blocked Sensor..................................................229Canceling the Set Speed.................................227Changing the Set Speed..................................227Detection Issues.................................................228Following a Vehicle...........................................225Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................226Hilly Condition Usage........................................227Overriding the Set Speed................................226Park Brake Application......................................227Resuming the Set Speed..................................227Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............224Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary.....................................225Setting the Gap Distance.................................226Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........228Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........224Switching to ECO Cruise...................................231Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............231System Not Available........................................229
Using Cruise Control...................................222Canceling the Set Speed.................................223
Changing the Set Speed..................................222Resuming the Set Speed..................................223Setting the Cruise Speed.................................222Switching Cruise Control Off...........................223Switching Cruise Control On...........................222Switching to ECO Cruise..................................223
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains......................................345Using Stability Control................................204Using Summer Tires....................................345Using Traction Control................................202Switching the System Off.................................202System Indicator Lights and Messages.......202Using a Switch....................................................202Using the Information Display Controls.......202
Using Voice Recognition............................388Audio Voice Commands...................................390Climate Voice Commands.................................391Mobile App Voice Commands........................396Navigation Voice Commands..........................394Phone Voice Commands...................................391SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................396Voice Settings Commands...............................397
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................274
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Vehicle Care...................................................314General Information............................................314
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355Vehicle Identification Number..................355Vehicle Storage............................................322Battery...................................................................323Body.......................................................................322Brakes...................................................................323Cooling system...................................................323Engine...................................................................322Fuel system..........................................................322General.................................................................322Miscellaneous......................................................323Removing Vehicle From Storage....................323Tires.......................................................................323
VentilationSee: Climate Control............................................141
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............355
Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................104Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................105Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........105
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