Note:Before driving your vehicle, check theinstrument cluster for a trunk ajar or doorajar message or warning indicator. Failureto do this could result in unintentionallyleaving the decklid open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes willsound if it detects an obstacle while opening.Remove the obstacle to operate the decklid.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate correctly andyou may need to reset it if:
•The vehicle battery charge is low.
•You disconnect the battery.
•You manually close the decklid and leaveit unlatched.
To reset the power decklid:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 secondsthen reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close the decklid making sureit is fully closed.
3.Power open the decklid using the remotecontrol or instrument panel button.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until you touch it, thenit lights up so you can see and touch theappropriate buttons.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to:
•Lock or unlock the doors.
•Program and erase personal entry codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
•Release the trunk.
Note:The keypad does not operate a powerdecklid.
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Note:Moisture, frost and ice build-up orother types of contamination on the surfaceof the light lens can cause non-permanentdistortion or reduced brightness of theimage. Do not use abrasive materials toclean the lens.
Note:If you enable auto-fold and then youfold the mirrors in to the door window glass,the welcome mats do not turn on.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps turn on under the followingconditions:
•You open any door.
•You press a remote control button.
•You press the all lamps on button on theoverhead console.
Front Interior Lamp
The front interior lamp switches are on theoverhead console.
Note:The position of each button on theoverhead console depends on your vehicle.
All Lamps On
Press to switch all interior lampson.
All Lamps Off
Press to switch all interior lampsoff.
Individual Dome Lamps
Press to switch the left-handindividual dome lamp on and off.
Press to switch the right-handindividual dome lamp on and off.
Interior Lamp Function
Press to switch the interior lampfunction on and off.
When the interior lamp function is off andyou open a door, the courtesy and doorlamps stay off.
When the interior lamp function is on andyou open a door, the courtesy and doorlamps turn on.
Note:The indicator lamp lights amber whenthe door function is off.
Individual Map Lamps
Press a map lens to switch individual maplamps on and off independently.
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Rear Interior Lamps
The rear interior lamps may be above therear seat or above the rear windows.
Press to switch the lamps on or off.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (If Equipped)
Use the touchscreen to select the following:
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
Select ambient lighting.
Switching Ambient Lighting On
Touch a color once.
Changing the Color
Touch any color once.
Adjusting the Brightness
Drag the selected color up or down.
Switching Ambient Lighting Off
Touch the selected color once or drag theselected color down to zero brightness.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do not letthem play with the power windows. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: When closing the powerwindows, verify they are free of obstructionand make sure that children and pets are notin the proximity of the window openings.
Note:You may hear a pulsing noise whenjust one of the windows is open. Lower theopposite window slightly to reduce thisnoise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press orlift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1.Lift and hold the window switch until youfully close the door window. Continue tohold the switch for a few seconds afteryou close the window.
2. Release the window switch.
3. Press and hold the window switch untilyou fully open the door window.
4. Release the window switch.
5.Lift and hold the window switch until youfully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation bycarrying out the one-touch down andone-touch up features.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically whileclosing. It reverses some distance if there isan obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING: If you overridebounce-back, the window does not reverseif it detects an obstacle. Take care whenclosing the windows to avoid personal injuryor damage to your vehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold within afew seconds of the window reaching thebounce-back position. The window travelsup with no bounce-back protection. Thewindow stops if you release the switchbefore the window fully closes.
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Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rearwindow controls. It illuminates when youlock the rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for severalminutes after you switch the ignition off oruntil you open either front door.
GLOBAL OPENING AND CLOSING
You can use the remote control to operatethe windows with the ignition off.
Note:You can enable or disable this featurein the information display or see anauthorized dealer. See General Information(page 110).
Note:To operate this feature, accessorydelay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a shorttime after you unlock your vehicle with theremote control. After you unlock your vehicle,press and hold the remote control unlockbutton to open the windows and vent themoonroof. Release the button oncemovement starts. Press the lock or unlockbutton to stop movement.
Closing the Windows
WARNING: When closing the windowsand moonroof, you should verify they arefree of obstructions and make sure thatchildren and pets are not in the proximity ofthe window openings.
To close the windows and moonroof, pressand hold the remote control lock button.Release the button once movement starts.Press the lock or unlock button to stopmovement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrorswhen your vehicle is moving.
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Left-hand mirror.A
Adjustment control.B
Right-hand mirror.C
To adjust a mirror:
1.Select the mirror you want to adjust. Thecontrol illuminates.
2. Adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror switch again.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning the mirrorto its original position.
Auto-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
The exterior mirrors automatically fold intoward the glass after you place thetransmission into park (P), turn off the vehicle,open and close the driver's side door andlock the vehicle. The exterior mirrorsautomatically unfold and return to theirdriving position after you unlock the vehicleand open and close the driver's side door.
You can switch this feature on and offthrough the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 110).
You can fold the mirrors on demand bypressing the power-folding mirror controllocated on the door. The control lights andthe mirrors fold in toward the glass. Pressthe control again to unfold the mirrors. Thecontrol light turns off.
Note:If you use the power-folding control tofold the mirrors on demand and the auto foldfeature is switched on, you must use thecontrol again to unfold them.
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Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manuallyfolded, they may not work properly evenafter you re-position them. You need to resetthem if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use thepower-folding mirror control to fold andunfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud noiseas you reset the power-folding mirrors. Thissound is normal. Repeat this process asneeded each time the mirrors are manuallyfolded.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 139).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror positionsthrough the memory function. See MemoryFunction (page 147).
Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver exterior mirror automatically dimswhen the interior auto-dimming mirror turnson.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate mirrorhousing blinks when you switch on thedirection indicator.
Lincoln Welcome Mat
Projection lights, on the bottom of the mirrorhousings, project an image onto the grounda short distance from the vehicle. SeeLighting (page 87).
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)
WARNING: Objects in the blind spotmirror are closer than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convexmirror built into the upper outboard cornerof the exterior mirrors. Their design canincrease your visibility along the side of yourvehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lanechange, then check the blind spot mirror. Ifno vehicles are present in the blind spotmirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane isat a safe distance, signal that you intend tochange lanes. Glance over your shoulder toverify traffic is clear and carefully changelanes.
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The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of the mainmirror when it is at a distance. The imagebecomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image transitionsfrom the main mirror and begins to appearin the blind spot mirror as the vehicleapproaches (B). The vehicle transitions toyour peripheral field of view as it leaves theblind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page234).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirrorwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have a secondpivot point. This lets you move the mirrorhead up or down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear center passengeror raised rear center head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when backing up.
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