Touch the button to direct airflow
to the instrument panel air vents.
Touch the button to direct airflow
to the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature. Switching Auto Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set the
temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed,
air distribution, air conditioning operation,
and outside or recirculated air to reach and
maintain the temperature you have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and
maximize cooling. The driver and passenger
temperatures are set to LO, recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air
conditioning automatically turns on and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest
speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on
or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency. Note:
In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On and
Off Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats
On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
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Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors
On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated Windshield On
and Off Touch the button to clear the
windshield of thin ice and fog. The
heated windshield turns off after a
short period of time.
Switching the Heated Rear Window On
and Off Touch the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off Touch the button to cycle through
the various heat settings. Switching the Heated Steering Wheel
On and Off Touch the button.
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning
On and Off Touch the button for maximum
cooling.
Recirculated air flows through the instrument
panel air vents, air conditioning turns on and
the blower motor adjusts to the highest
speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off Touch the button for maximum
defrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the highest
speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. Note:
To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns on
when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off Touch the button to switch
between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may reduce
the time needed to cool the interior, when
used with A/C, and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
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Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect extended service plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that
covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers and struts.
• Engine cooling hoses, clamps and
o-rings. •
Engine belts.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Lincoln Protect
extended service plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved with
no credit check or hassles. To learn more,
call our Lincoln Protect extended service
plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Protect extended
service plan. Lincoln Protect extended
service plan is the only service contract
backed by Lincoln Motor Company of
Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan you
purchase, Lincoln Protect extended service
plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s.
See Engine Oil Check (page 361).
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Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........58
Driving Aids...................................................282
Driving Hints..................................................323
Driving Through Water................................324
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps......108
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)....................108
E
Economical Driving
......................................323
Electric Parking Brake.................................236 Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............236
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake.................................................................237
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................237
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge..............................................................238
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..................554
Emergency Call Limitations..........................63
Emergency Call Requirements....................62
Emergency Door Release............................86 Emission Law
..................................................219
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance............220
Tampering With a Noise Control System...............................................................219
End User License Agreement...................559 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................559
Engine Block Heater
...................................206
Using the Engine Block Heater......................207
Engine Coolant Check................................364 Adding Coolant...................................................365
Coolant Change..................................................367
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................368
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................367
Recycled Coolant...............................................366
Severe Climates..................................................367
Engine Emission Control
.............................219
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................94
Engine Oil Check...........................................361 Adding Engine Oil..............................................362
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................361
Engine Specifications...................................421 Drivebelt Routing................................................422
Entertainment................................................470 AM/FM Radio........................................................471 Apps.......................................................................482
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................480
CD (If equipped)..................................................479
HD Radio
™ Information (If Available)..............
475
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........471
Sources.................................................................470
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................482
USB Ports.............................................................482
Environment.....................................................20
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................236
Essential Towing Checks.............................319 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................320
Hitches...................................................................319
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................320
Safety Chains.......................................................319
Trailer Brakes........................................................319
Trailer Lamps.......................................................320
When Towing a Trailer......................................320
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................12
Export Unique Options
...................................19
Exterior Mirrors................................................117 360-Degree Camera...........................................119
Auto-dimming Feature........................................119
Auto-Folding Exterior Mirrors............................118
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Headrest
See: Head Restraints...........................................171
Head Restraints...............................................171
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................171
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................173
Head Up Display
...........................................156
Configuring The Head Up Display..................156
Head Up Display Overview..............................158
Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................159
Heated Exterior Mirrors
...............................167
Heated Rear Window...................................167
Heated Seats..................................................185 Front Seats............................................................185
Second Row Heated Seats...............................186
Heated Steering Wheel................................101
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................160
Hill Descent Control....................................248
Hill Descent Control Indicator...................249
Hill Start Assist..............................................238 Switching the System On and Off..................239
Using Hill Start Assist........................................238
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................163
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................164
General Hints........................................................163
Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................164 Quickly Heating the Interior.............................164
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............
164
Recommended Settings for Heating..............164
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................236
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............358
Horn...................................................................101
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work.....................................269
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................................189
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................334
Information Display Control.........................101
Information Displays.....................................130 General Information............................................130
Information Messages..................................134 Active Park............................................................134
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................135
Adaptive Headlamps..........................................135
Adaptive Steering................................................136
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control................136
Alarm.......................................................................137
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................137
AWD........................................................................\
138 Battery and Charging System..........................139
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert
System...............................................................140
Doors and Locks...................................................141
Driver Alert............................................................142
Fuel........................................................................\
.142
Hill Descent Control............................................143
Hill Start Assist.....................................................143
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................
144
Lane Keeping System........................................145
Maintenance.........................................................145
MyKey.....................................................................147
Park Aid..................................................................148
Park Brake.............................................................149
Power Steering....................................................150
Pre-Collision Assist..............................................151
Remote Start..........................................................151
Seats........................................................................\
151
Starting System ...................................................152
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................152
Trailer
......................................................................153
Transmission.........................................................154
Installing Child Restraints.............................26 Child Seats.............................................................26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................30
Using Tether Straps..............................................32
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Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles..........................322
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles.............................................................321
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles.............................................................321
Towing..............................................................316
Traction Control............................................245 Principle of Operation.......................................245
Trailer Sway Control
......................................317
Transmission Code Designation..............425
Transmission..................................................223
Transporting the Vehicle............................332
U
Under Hood Overview................................360
Unique Driving Characteristics
.................208
Universal Garage Door Opener.................191 HomeLink Wireless Control System................191
USB Port
.........................................................454
Locating the USB Ports.....................................455
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................228
Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).....................................................230
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles............................................................229 Operating ALL-Wheel drive (AWD) Vehicles
with Mismatched Tires.................................229
Operating All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles With Spare Tires.............................................228
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................76
Using Snow Chains.....................................402
Using Stability Control.................................247
Using Summer Tires.....................................401
Using the Backup Start Passcode...............71
Using the Valet Mode....................................70
Using Traction Control
................................245
Switching the System Off.................................245
System Indicator Lights and Messages........245
Using the Information Display Controls.......245
Using Voice Recognition............................458 Apps.......................................................................467
Automatic Blower Motor Speed
Reduction.........................................................469
Climate..................................................................462
Entertainment......................................................460
General.................................................................459
Navigation............................................................465
Phone....................................................................463
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................468
Voice Settings.....................................................468
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................336 V
Vehicle Care..................................................378
General Information...........................................378
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................424
Vehicle Identification Number..................424
Vehicle Identification
...................................438
Vehicle Storage.............................................384 Body.......................................................................385
Brakes...................................................................385
Cooling system...................................................385
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery...............385
Engine...................................................................385
Fuel system..........................................................385
General..................................................................384
Miscellaneous.....................................................386
Removing Vehicle From Storage
...................386
Tires.......................................................................385
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
..................................443
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................160
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............
424
Voice Control
...................................................99
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