
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interiorlamps or headlamps on, the battery savershuts them off 10 minutes after you switchthe ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it shutsoff when it detects a certain amount ofbattery drain, or after 45 minutes.
Luggage Compartment
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the instrumentpanel to open the luggagecompartment.
With the Remote Control
Press twice within three secondsto open the luggage compartment.
From Outside Your Vehicle
Press the exterior release button to open theluggage compartment. Your vehicle must beunlocked or have an intelligent accesstransmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the luggagecompartment.
POWER DECKLID (If Equipped)
WARNING: Make sure all persons areclear of the power decklid area before usingthe power decklid control.
WARNING: Keep keys out of the reachof children. Do not allow children to operateor play near an open or moving powerdecklid. You should supervise the operationof the power decklid at all times.
Note:Do not drive with the decklid openunless you switch off the power feature.Make sure the decklid is fully closed beforeyou drive your vehicle.
You can switch the power decklid feature onor off in the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 110). The remote controland instrument panel button will still operatethe decklid regardless of the setting.
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You can operate the keypad with thefactory-set 5-digit entry code. The code islocated on the owner’s wallet card in theglove box and is available from an authorizeddealer. You can also create up to five of yourown 5-digit personal entry codes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within fiveseconds.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Youmust enter each number within fiveseconds of each other.
4.Press 1·2 on the keypad to save personalcode 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm thatprogramming was successful.
To program additional personal entry codes,repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
•Press 3·4 to save personal code 2
•Press 5·6 to save personal code 3
•Press 7·8 to save personal code 4
•Press 9·0 to save personal code 5.
You may also program a personal entry codeusing the touchscreen. See Settings (page461).
Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of thesame number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequentialorder.
•The factory-set code works even if youhave set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set 5-digit code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds. Youmust do this within five seconds ofcompleting Step 2.
If you complete this successfully, you haveerased all personal codes and only thefactory-set 5-digit code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode ifyou enter the wrong code seven times (35consecutive button presses). This modedisables the keypad for one minute and thekeypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after:
•One minute of keypad inactivity.
•Pressing the unlock button on the remotecontrol.
•Switching the ignition on.
•Unlocking your vehicle using intelligentaccess.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or yourpersonal code. You must press each numberwithin five seconds of each other. Theinterior lamps illuminate.
Note:All doors unlock if you enable the alldoor unlocking mode. See Locking andUnlocking (page 67).
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To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 3·4 within five seconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same timewith the driver door closed. You do not needto enter the keypad code first.
To Release the Trunk
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 5·6 within five seconds.
Note:The keypad does not operate a powerdecklid.
Displaying the Factory Set Code
Note:You need to have two programmedintelligent access keys for this procedure.
To display the factory-set code in theinformation display:
1.Remove the rubber covering (A) from thecupholder. With the buttons facingupwards and the unlock button facingthe front of the vehicle, place the firstintelligent access in the backup slot (B).
2.Press the START/STOP button once andwait a few seconds.
3.Press the START/STOP button again andremove the key.
4. Insert the second programmed key intothe backup slot, and then press theSTART/STOP button.
The factory-set code appears in theinformation display for a few seconds.
Note:The code may not display until afterany other warning messages first display.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE
WARNING: Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment locked and keep keysand remote transmitters out of a child’sreach. Unsupervised children could lockthemselves in the trunk and risk injury.Children should be taught not to play invehicles.
WARNING: Do not leave children oranimals unattended in the vehicle. On hotdays, the temperature in the trunk or vehicleinterior can rise very quickly. Exposure ofpeople or animals to these hightemperatures for even a short time can causedeath or serious heat-related injuries,including brain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
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Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•Tilt: Press the top or bottom of thecontrol.
•Telescope: Press the front or rear of thecontrol.
End of Travel Position
The steering column sets a stopping positionjust short of the end of the column positionto prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets if the steeringcolumn encounters an object when tilting ortelescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing themotion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering columncontrol until the steering column stopsmoving.
3.Press the steering column control again.
Note:The steering column may begin tomove again.
4. When the steering column stops,continue holding the control for a fewseconds.
5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.
A new stopping position sets. The next timeyou tilt or telescope the steering column, itstops just short of the end of the columnposition.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the steering columnposition with the memory function. SeeMemory Function (page 147).
Pressing the adjustment control during amemory recall cancels the operation.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves up when you switch theignition off. Switch the ignition on to returnthe system to its previous settings. You canswitch this feature on or off in the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page110).
Note: If you press any adjustment ormemory button when in easy exit mode, thesystem cancels the operation.
Note:Depending on your vehicle, the columnmay move up and in.
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WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This may causethe washer pump to overheat.
Pull the lever toward you to operate thewindshield washers. When you release thelever, wiping continues for a short period oftime.
Note:Do not operate the windshieldwashers for more than 10 seconds at a time.
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Headlamp High Beam
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beam on.
Push the lever away from you again or pullthe lever toward you to switch the high beamoff.
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you and releaseit to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drive withdue care and attention. You may need tooverride the system if it does not turn theheadlamps on in low visibility conditions, forexample daytime fog.
When the lighting control is in the autolampsposition, the headlamps turn on in low lightsituations, or when the wipers turn on.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjust theperiod of time that the headlamps remainon.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, theheadlamps turn on within 10 seconds ofswitching the wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with thewipers:
•During a single wipe.
•When using the windshield washers.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch the autolamps and theautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note:If you disconnect and connect thebattery, or fully discharge and charge thebattery, the illuminated components switchto the maximum setting.
Press repeatedly or press and holdto dim.A
Press repeatedly or press and holdto brighten.B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
Note:Perform steps one through four withina 10 second period. Autolamps and parkinglamps turn on.
Switch the headlamps and parking lamps onand off with the following sequence:
1. Deselect the autolamps.
2. Switch on the vehicle.
3. Switch off the vehicle.
4. Select the autolamps.
5. To switch the lamps off, deselect theautolamps after about three minutes.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING: The daytime running lampssystem does not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lighting duringlow visibility driving conditions. Make sureyou switch the headlamps on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failure todo so may result in a crash.
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The system only works with the lightingcontrol in the autolamp position. You canswitch this feature on or off in the informationdisplay.
Note:There is a delay of two to five secondsbefore the system operates when you driveyour vehicle.
Note:The system is only active at speedsabove 3 mph (5 km/h).
System Check (If Equipped)
The system has a power-up movement checkfeature. When you start your vehicle, thelamps track left to right, then back to centerto alert the driver that the system is workingproperly.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to usethe direction indicators.
Indicating a Lane Change
Tap the lever up or down to make thedirection indicators flash three times toindicate a lane change.
WELCOME LIGHTING
The Lincoln welcome mat projection lightsare on the bottom of the exterior mirrorhousings. They project an image onto theground a short distance from your vehiclewhen welcome lighting or lighted entry turnson.
For auto-fold mirrors, the Lincoln welcomemat turns on when welcome lighting orlighted entry turns on and the mirrors fold inupon locking or using the switch on the door.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display.
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