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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................136
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................192
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................193
Accessories...................................................499Exterior Style.......................................................499Interior Style.........................................................499Lifestyle.................................................................499Peace of Mind.....................................................499
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............218
Active Park Assist........................................205Using Active Park Assist..................................206
Adaptive Headlamps......................................91System Check........................................................92
Adjusting the Headlamps............................316Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................317Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................316
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................80Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................80End of Travel Position...........................................81Memory Feature.....................................................81
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps...................................91
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................136
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............317
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
All-Wheel Drive..............................................183Ambient Lighting.............................................94Adjusting the Brightness.....................................94Changing the Color..............................................94Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................94Switching Ambient Lighting On........................94
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78Arming the Alarm..................................................79Disarming the Alarm.............................................79
Appendices....................................................536
Apps.................................................................458.................................................................................458SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................459
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators..............108Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................108Keyless Warning Alert........................................108Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................109
Audio Control..................................................82Seek, Next or Previous........................................82
Audio System................................................389General Information...........................................389
Audio Unit.......................................................391Adjusting the Volume.........................................391Changing Radio Stations...................................391Ejecting the CD....................................................391Inserting a CD.....................................................392Selecting the Audio Modes.............................392Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............392Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......392
Auto Hold........................................................194Using Auto Hold..................................................196
Autolamps.........................................................88Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........89
Automatic Climate Control..........................136Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........136Directing Air to the Instrument Panel AirVents..................................................................136
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Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................136Setting the Temperature....................................136Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................136Switching Defrost On and Off..........................136Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off.........137Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff........................................................................137Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......137Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........137Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................136Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................137Switching the Climate Control On andOff........................................................................137Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......137Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff........................................................................137
Automatic High Beam Control....................90Automatic High Beam Indicator.........................91Switching the System On and Off.....................91
Automatic Transmission...............................177Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................182Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................180If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................182Push Button Shift Transmission........................177
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............179
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................3086F35 Transmission.............................................3086F55 Transmission.............................................309
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................85Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................158110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15812 Volt DC Power Point......................................158Locations...............................................................158
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................183
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery........................314
Blind Spot Information System.................234Switching the System Off and On..................236System Errors......................................................236Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................235
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............234
Body Styling Kits...........................................328
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............297
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check.........................................313Brakes..............................................................192General Information............................................192
Breaking-In....................................................259Bulb Specification Chart.............................386
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................139Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......373Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................378Specifications.......................................................374
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......379Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................385Specifications.......................................................381
Capacities and Specifications...................366Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................320
Catalytic Converter.......................................174On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................175Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................176
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Center Console.............................................160Rear Seat Armrest...............................................160
Changing a Bulb............................................317Replacing Bulbs...................................................317
Changing a Fuse..........................................294Fuses.....................................................................294
Changing a Road Wheel............................356Changing a Road Wheel Procedure..............358Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................357Stowing the Flat Tire Using the RetainerStrap..................................................................363Stowing the Flat Tire Without the RetainerStrap..................................................................363
Changing the 12V Battery...........................314Changing the Engine Air Filter...................317Changing the Wiper Blades.......................316Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades........................315Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................35Left-Hand Side.......................................................36Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................325Cleaning Products.........................................319Materials................................................................319
Cleaning the Engine....................................322Cleaning the Exterior..................................320Cleaning the Headlamps.................................320Exterior Chrome Parts........................................321Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................321Stripes or Graphics.............................................321Underbody............................................................321Under Hood..........................................................321
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................325Cleaning the Interior....................................323Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber ClothFabric................................................................323
Cleaning the Wheels...................................326Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................322Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64Climate............................................................435Climate Control..............................................136Climate Controlled Seats............................150Cooled Seats.........................................................151
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................304
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming and Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................236Blocked Sensors................................................239Switching the System Off and On..................239System Errors......................................................239System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................239System Limitations.............................................239Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.............236
Cruise Control..................................................83Principle of Operation........................................217Type One................................................................83Type Two.................................................................83
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................217
Customer Assistance..................................269
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
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Daytime Running Lamps...............................89Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................90Type Two - Configurable....................................90
Direction Indicators........................................92Indicating a Lane Change..................................92
Doors and Locks.............................................67Drive Control.................................................246Lincoln Drive Control.........................................246
Driver Alert.....................................................227PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................227USING DRIVER ALERT......................................228
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids....................................................227Driving Hints..................................................259Driving Through Water...............................259DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................89
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Economical Driving......................................259Electric Parking Brake..................................193Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............193
Automatically Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................194Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................194Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery is Running Out ofCharge...............................................................194
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................536Emission Law..................................................173Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............174Tampering With a Noise Control System......173
End User License Agreement....................541VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................541
Engine Block Heater....................................164Using the Engine Block Heater.......................165
Engine Coolant Check................................304Adding Coolant...................................................305Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................308Fail-Safe Cooling................................................306Recycled Coolant...............................................306Severe Climates.................................................306
Engine Emission Control.............................173Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................302Adding Engine Oil..............................................303
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................302Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L...........................302Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................366Drivebelt Routing................................................367
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................367Drivebelt Routing................................................368
Entertainment.................................................421AM/FM Radio.......................................................424Apps.......................................................................435Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................433CD (If equipped)..................................................432HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............428SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........424Sources.................................................................423Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................435USB Ports.............................................................435
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................193
Essential Towing Checks...........................255Before Towing a Trailer.....................................256Hitches..................................................................255Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................256Safety Chains......................................................255
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Trailer Brakes......................................................255Trailer Lamps.......................................................255When Towing a Trailer......................................256
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................96Auto-Dimming Feature........................................98Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................97Blind Spot Monitor................................................99Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................97Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................98Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................98Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................98Memory Mirrors.....................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................96Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................98
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................38Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................356
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................329
Floor Mats......................................................260Front Parking Aid.........................................202Obstacle Distance Indicator............................203
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................166Fuel Consumption.........................................172Advertised Capacity...........................................172Fuel Economy.......................................................172
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................167Fuel Filter.........................................................3132.0L Engines and 3.0L Engines withFWD....................................................................3133.0L Engines with AWD.....................................314
Fuel Quality.....................................................166Choosing the Right Fuel....................................166
Fuel Shutoff...................................................263Fuses................................................................277Fuse Specification Chart.............................277Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........289Power Distribution Box......................................277
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............153
Gauges.............................................................103Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............104Fuel Gauge...........................................................104
Information Display.............................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................177
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........504Multi-Point Inspection........................................507Owner Checks and Services...........................505Protecting Your Investment.............................504Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................504Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................504
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................273Getting the Services You Need................269Away From Home..............................................269
Global Opening and Closing.......................96Closing the Windows...........................................96Opening the Windows.........................................96
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Hazard Flashers............................................263Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps........................316
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
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Navigation......................................................447cityseeker.............................................................456Destination Mode...............................................448Map Mode.............................................................447Navigation Map Updates..................................457Navigation Menu................................................453SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................457SYNC AppLink....................................................456Waypoints.............................................................455
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............508Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.............................508Maintenance Intervals........................................510
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Oil Change Indicator Reset........................303Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................302
Opening and Closing the Hood...............297Closing the Hood...............................................298Opening the Hood.............................................297
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................275Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............275
Overhead Console.......................................160
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Parking Aids...................................................201Principle of Operation........................................201
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77SecuriLock...............................................................77
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................439During a Phone Call...........................................444Making Calls.........................................................443Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................439Phone Menu........................................................440Receiving Calls....................................................444Smartphone Connectivity.................................446Text Messaging...................................................445
Post-Crash Alert System............................266Power Decklid...................................................71Obstacle Detection...............................................72Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......72Resetting the Power Decklid..............................73
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................67
Power Seats....................................................143Adjusting the Four-Way LumbarSupport..............................................................145Adjusting the Lumbar Support.........................145Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats WithActive Motion ..................................................145
Power Windows..............................................95Accessory Delay...................................................96Bounce-Back..........................................................95One-Touch Down..................................................95One-Touch Up.......................................................95Window Lock.........................................................96
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................241Adjusting the Pre-Collision AssistSettings.............................................................243Blocked Sensors.................................................244Distance Indication and Alert..........................242Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........242
Protecting the Environment..........................16PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................356
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Rear Parking Aid............................................201Obstacle Distance Indicator............................202
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................151Armrest Pass-Through.......................................152
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Side Sensing System..................................203Obstacle Distance Indicator............................204
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................141Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains...................................351
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................356
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................512Exceptions.............................................................515
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................217
Stability Control.............................................198Principle of Operation........................................198
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................162Automatic Engine Shutdown............................163Failure to Start......................................................163Fast Restart...........................................................162Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................164Important Ventilating Information...................164Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................164
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............161General Information.............................................161
Steering..........................................................240Electric Power Steering....................................240
Steering Wheel................................................80Storage Compartments...............................160SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................100
Sun Shades....................................................100Sun Visors.......................................................100Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................100
Supplementary Restraints System..............47Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary..............................................7SYNC™ 3..........................................................394General Information...........................................394
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting...........................481
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............366
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)...........................271Tire Care.........................................................336Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................338
Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................337Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................339Temperature A B C.............................................338Traction AA A B C...............................................337Treadwear.............................................................337
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............352Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................353Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................353
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................329
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................329First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air.........................................331General Information...........................................329Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........333Tips for Use of your TMK..................................330What to do after the Tire has beenSealed...............................................................334What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.............331
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................329
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Mobile App Voice Commands.........................419Navigation Voice Commands...........................417Phone Voice Commands...................................414SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.......................................................419Voice Settings Commands..............................420
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................272
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Vehicle Care...................................................319General Information............................................319
Vehicle Certification Label..........................371Vehicle Identification Number....................371Vehicle Storage.............................................327Battery...................................................................328Body.......................................................................327Brakes...................................................................328Cooling system...................................................328Engine....................................................................327Fuel system..........................................................327General..................................................................327Miscellaneous.....................................................328Removing Vehicle From Storage...................328Tires.......................................................................328
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................136
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number................371
Voice Control...................................................82
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................105Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................105Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........105Auto Hold Active.................................................105Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................105Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................105Battery....................................................................105Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105Brake System Warning Lamp...........................106Cruise Control Indicator....................................106Direction Indicator..............................................106Door Ajar...............................................................106Electric Park Brake..............................................106Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................106Engine Oil..............................................................106Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp........................107Front Airbag..........................................................107Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................107Heads Up Display................................................107Hood Ajar..............................................................107
Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................107Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................107Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................107Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........107Parking Lamps.....................................................108Powertrain Fault..................................................108Service Engine Soon..........................................108Stability Control...................................................108Stability Control Off............................................108Trunk Ajar..............................................................108
Washer Fluid Check......................................313WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................320
Waxing..............................................................321Welcome Lighting...........................................92Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................356
Wheels and Tires.........................................329Technical Specifications...................................364
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95Windshield Washers......................................86Windshield Wipers..........................................84Intermittent Wipe..................................................84Speed Dependent Wipers..................................84
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................315
Wipers and Washers......................................84
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