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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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Roadside Assistance...................................262Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................262Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................263Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................263Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................262Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................262
Roadside Emergencies...............................262Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................259
Running Out of Fuel......................................179Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container........179
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Safety Canopy™...............................................53Safety Precautions........................................177Scheduled Maintenance Record..............495Scheduled Maintenance............................486Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts...........................................................37Principle of Operation..........................................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................42Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................146Security..............................................................77Settings...........................................................444911 Assist................................................................451Ambient Lighting................................................460Bluetooth..............................................................446Clock......................................................................446Display...................................................................462General..................................................................457Media Player........................................................445Mobile Apps.........................................................456Navigation............................................................453Phone.....................................................................447Radio......................................................................452SiriusXM................................................................453Sound....................................................................444Valet Mode...........................................................463Vehicle..................................................................460Voice Control.......................................................462Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................458
Side Airbags.....................................................52Side Sensing System..................................208Obstacle Distance Indicator............................209
Sitting in the Correct Position....................146Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................345
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................493Exceptions............................................................495
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................222
Stability Control............................................203Principle of Operation.......................................203
Starting a Hybrid Electric VehicleSystem...........................................................167Automatic Shutdown..........................................168Fast Restart...........................................................168Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................169Important Ventilating Information...................169Switching Off Your Vehicle When It IsMoving...............................................................169Switching Off Your Vehicle When It IsStationary..........................................................169
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............166General Information............................................166
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Steering..........................................................245Electric Power Steering....................................245
Steering Wheel................................................80Storage Compartments...............................165SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................99
Sun Shades......................................................99Sun Visors.........................................................99Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................99
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3...........................................................371General Information............................................371
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................463
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............353
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................273Tire Care..........................................................331Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................333Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................331Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................334
Temperature A B C.............................................332Traction AA A B C...............................................332Treadwear............................................................332
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............346Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................348Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................348
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................324
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................324First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................326General Information...........................................324Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......328Tips for Use of your TMK.................................325What to do after the Tire has beenSealed...............................................................329What to do when a Tire Is Punctured...........326
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................324
Towing a Trailer.............................................258Towing Points................................................269Installing the Recovery Hook..........................269Recovery Hook Location..................................269
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......258Emergency Towing............................................258Recreational Towing..........................................258
Towing.............................................................258Traction Control............................................202Principle of Operation.......................................202
Transmission Code Designation..............356Transmission....................................................191Transporting the Vehicle............................269Type Approvals..............................................551Radio Frequency Certification Logos for BlindSpot Information System.............................559Radio Frequency Certification Logos for MidRange Radar....................................................554Radio Frequency Certification Logos forPassive Anti-Theft System...........................555Radio Frequency Certification Logos for RadioTransceiver Module.......................................557Radio Frequency Certification Logos for SYNC3.........................................................................560Radio Frequency Certification Logos for TirePressure Monitoring Sensor(s)....................551Radio Frequency Certification Logos forWireless Charging.........................................560
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Under Hood Overview...............................299
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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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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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