Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
Perchlorate.......................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................13
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.........14
Export Unique Options..................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................17
Child Safety
General Information.......................................19
Installing Child Restraints.............................21
Booster Seats.................................................30
Child Restraint Positioning..........................33
Child Safety Locks.........................................35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................37
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...........................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.........................................................................44
Seatbelt Extension........................................45
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.............................46
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation...................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48
Front Passenger Sensing System.............50
Side Airbags...................................................52
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........53
Safety Canopy™..............................................53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........55
Airbag Disposal..............................................56
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies.........................................................................57
Remote Control..............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................61
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................62
Creating a MyKey..........................................63
Clearing All MyKeys......................................64
Checking MyKey System Status................64
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................67
Power Decklid..................................................71
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Keyless Entry...................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release.........................................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.........................................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable Steering Column........................................................................80
Audio Control.................................................82
Voice Control..................................................82
Cruise Control.................................................83
Information Display Control........................83
Heated Steering Wheel...............................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................84
Autowipers......................................................85
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Lighting
General Information......................................87
Lighting Control..............................................87
Autolamps.......................................................88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................89
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................89
Daytime Running Lamps..............................89
Automatic High Beam Control...................90
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................91
Direction Indicators.......................................92
Welcome Lighting..........................................92
Interior Lamps.................................................93
Ambient Lighting...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................95
Global Opening and Closing......................96
Exterior Mirrors...............................................96
Interior Mirror..................................................99
Sun Visors......................................................100
Sun Shades...................................................100
Moonroof.......................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................103
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................105
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............108
Information Displays
General Information.....................................110
Information Messages.................................116
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control........................136
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................138
Heated Windshield......................................139
Heated Rear Window..................................139
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................139
Cabin Air Filter..............................................139
Remote Start..................................................140
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................141
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Head Restraints............................................142
Power Seats...................................................143
Memory Function..........................................147
Rear Seats......................................................148
Heated Seats.................................................149
Climate Controlled Seats...........................150
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................151
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............153
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................158
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................160
Overhead Console......................................160
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................161
Keyless Starting.............................................161
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................162
Engine Block Heater...................................164
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................166
Fuel Quality...................................................166
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................167
Running Out of Fuel....................................168
Refueling........................................................169
Fuel Consumption........................................172
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................173
Catalytic Converter......................................174
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................177
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................183
Brakes
General Information....................................192
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................193
Electric Parking Brake.................................193
Auto Hold.......................................................194
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................197
Using Traction Control................................197
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................198
Using Stability Control................................199
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................201
Rear Parking Aid...........................................201
Front Parking Aid........................................202
Side Sensing System.................................203
Active Park Assist.......................................205
Rear View Camera.......................................213
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................217
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Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 92).A
Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 103). See Warning Lampsand Indicators (page 105).
B
Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 84).C
Information and entertainmentdisplay.D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page391).E
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 263).F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 201).G
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Rear Window (page 139).H
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 136).I
Start button. See Keyless Starting(page 161).J
Entertainment, navigation andphone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 82).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 80).
N
Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Cruise Control (page 217).O
Information display controls. SeeInformation Displays (page 110).P
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 193).Q
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 87). Instrumentlighting dimmer. See InstrumentLighting Dimmer (page 89).
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At a Glance
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules and with Licence exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
•This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modificationsnot expressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term "IC:" before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).Vehicles with the remote start feature willhave a greater range. One of the followingcould cause a decrease in operating range:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle
Other short-distance radio transmitters, suchas amateur radios, medical equipment,wireless headphones, remote controls andalarm systems may operate on the samefrequency as your remote control. If othertransmitters are operating on thosefrequencies, you may not be able to use yourremote control. Using your remote controlnear some types of electronic equipment,such as USB devices, computers or cellphones can interfere with remote operation.Operating your remote control near metal ormetallic-finished purses, bags or clothing caninterfere with remote operation. You can lockand unlock the doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal tocommunicate with your vehicle and authorizeyour vehicle to unlock when one of thefollowing conditions are met:
•You touch the inside of any exterior doorhandle within 3 ft (1 m) proximity of anintelligent access key.
•You press the luggage compartmentbutton.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference ispresent in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need to mechanicallyunlock your door. You can use themechanical key blade in your intelligentaccess key to open the driver door in thissituation. See Remote Control (page 58).
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REMOTE CONTROL
Intelligent Access Key
Note:You may not be able to shift out ofpark (P) unless the intelligent access key isinside your vehicle.
The intelligent access keys operate thepower locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to use thepush button start.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
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Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally.
A message appears in the informationdisplay when the remote control battery islow. See Information Messages (page 116).
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery equivalent.
1.Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3. Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andcarefully remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facingupward.
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5. Reinstall the battery cover and the keyblade.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within threeseconds. A tone sounds and thedirection indicators will flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Remote Start
WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes,do not use remote start if your vehicle isparked indoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehiclefrom the outside. The transmitter has anextended operating range.
You can configure your automatic climatecontrol to operate when you remote startyour vehicle. See Climate Control (page136).
Many states and provinces have restrictionsfor the use of remote start. Check your localand state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding remote startsystems.
The remote start system does not work if anyof the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch the feature off in theinformation display.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Remote Control Feedback (If Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides statusfeedback of remote start or stop commands.
StatusLED
Remote startsuccessfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessfulSolid red
Request failed orstatus not receivedBlinking red
Status incompleteBlinking green
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