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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
B
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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HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................142
Head Restraints.............................................142Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................143Tilting Head Restraints ......................................143
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................139Heated Rear Window...................................139Heated Seats..................................................149Front Seats............................................................149Rear Seats.............................................................150
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83Heated Windshield.......................................139Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................139
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................136
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................138Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................139General Hints........................................................138Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................138Quickly Heating the Interior.............................138Recommended Settings for Cooling..............139Recommended Settings for Heating..............138
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................193Home Screen................................................409
Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............297
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................270Information Display Control.........................83Information Displays......................................110General Information.............................................110
Information Messages..................................116Active Park.............................................................116Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................117Adaptive Headlamps...........................................118AdvanceTrac™........................................................118Airbag......................................................................118Alarm.......................................................................119Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................119AWD........................................................................120Battery and Charging System...........................121Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................122Doors and Locks..................................................122Driver Alert............................................................123Fuel.........................................................................123Hill Start Assist.....................................................124Keys and Intelligent Access..............................124Lane Keeping System........................................125Maintenance.........................................................126
MyKey.....................................................................127Park Aid..................................................................128Park Brake.............................................................128Power Steering....................................................129Pre-Collision Assist.............................................130Remote Start.........................................................130Seats........................................................................131Starting System ....................................................131Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................132Traction Control...................................................132Transmission.........................................................133
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamps..............................................94
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................75Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................264Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................264Jump Starting......................................................265Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................264Removing the Jumper Cables........................266
K
Keyless Entry....................................................73SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................73
Keyless Starting..............................................161Ignition Modes......................................................161
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System.................................229Switching the System On and Off..................230
Lighting Control...............................................87Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................88Headlamp High Beam.........................................88
Lighting..............................................................87General Information..............................................87
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect...............................................501Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................502Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................501
Load Carrying................................................248Load Limit.......................................................248Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................252Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................248
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.....................................................67Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.....................................................................69
Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................356
M
Maintenance..................................................297General Information...........................................297
Media Hub......................................................392Memory Function...........................................147Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................148Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......148Saving a PreSet Position....................................147
Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................110
MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors.................................95
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................100Opening and Closing.........................................102Type 1.......................................................................101Type 2.....................................................................101
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L................................368Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L.................................370MyKey Troubleshooting................................65MyKey™..............................................................62Principle of Operation.........................................62
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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
O
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
P
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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Rear Seats.......................................................148Rear View Camera........................................213Using the Rear View Camera System............214
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................213
Recommended Towing Weights..............254Refueling.........................................................169System Warnings..................................................171
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................140Automatic Settings..............................................140Heated and Cooled Features..........................140Last Settings.........................................................140
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................326Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................276
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......275Roadside 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.....................................168Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................168Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................168
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Safety Canopy™...............................................53Safety Precautions........................................166Scheduled Maintenance Record...............516Scheduled Maintenance............................504Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts...........................................................37Principle of Operation..........................................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................42Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats..................................................................141Security..............................................................77Settings............................................................461911 Assist...............................................................469Ambient Lighting.................................................478Bluetooth..............................................................464Clock......................................................................463Display..................................................................480General..................................................................475Media Player........................................................462Mobile Apps.........................................................474Navigation.............................................................471Phone....................................................................464Radio......................................................................470SiriusXM.................................................................471Sound.....................................................................461Valet Mode............................................................481Vehicle...................................................................478Voice Control.......................................................480Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................476
Side Airbags.....................................................52
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