
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 387).
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts. 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.\
4 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle
primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within
3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil.
• Example 1
: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 388). Exclusive use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and PTU maintenance
: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (four wheel
drive only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. Vehicles
are electronically monitored and notify the
driver required service by displaying a
message in the information display. The PTU
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L
Lane Keeping System.................................306
Switching the System On and Off..................307
Liftgate...............................................................92
Lighting Control.............................................109 Flashing High Beam Headlamps......................
110
Lighting Control Selections..............................109
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off.......................................................................109
Lighting............................................................109 General Information............................................109
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect...............................................561 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................
562
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)...................................................................561
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............333
Load Carrying
................................................332
Load Limit.......................................................334
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................338
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................334
Locking and Unlocking
..................................81
Activating Intelligent Access...............................81 Autolock..................................................................86
Battery Saver..........................................................87
Closing the Luggage Compartment................
88
Door Lock Indicator...............................................81
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor..................................81
Emergency Locking..............................................84
Illuminated Entry....................................................87
Illuminated Exit.......................................................87
Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside...................................................................84
Locking the Doors from the Luggage Compartment....................................................84
Opening the Luggage Compartment..............87
Remote Control.....................................................83
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys.....................................................................86
Unlatching the Driver Door with the Key Blade...................................................................85
Luggage Covers
...........................................332
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
M
Maintenance..................................................384 General Information...........................................384
Memory Function..........................................186 Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................187 Personal Profiles..................................................187
Saving a Preset Position....................................186
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................134
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.................................119
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Mobile Device Data.........................................19
Moonroof.........................................................123 Bounce-Back........................................................125
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............124
Rear SunShade Opening and Closing...........124
Motorcraft Parts - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)............................446
Motorcraft Parts - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
............................................448
MyKey – Troubleshooting.............................79
MyKey™..............................................................76 Principle of Operation..........................................76
N
Navigation......................................................523 Changing the Format of the Map...................527
cityseeker.............................................................529
Michelin Travel Guide.......................................530
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates......530
Route Guidance..................................................527
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Setting a Destination.........................................525
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................530
Zoom......................................................................527
Network Connectivity..................................475
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................475
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting.........................................476
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............568
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.............................568
Normal Maintenance Intervals........................570
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................388
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................387
Opening and Closing the Hood...............384 Closing the Hood...............................................385
Opening the Hood.............................................384
Opening the Doors........................................88 Front Doors............................................................88
Rear Doors..............................................................88
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................365
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............365
Overhead Console.......................................207 Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control
............................................................118
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........264
Overriding the Set Speed..........................298
P
Parking Aids
...................................................272
Principle of Operation.......................................272
Passive Anti-Theft System............................97 SecuriLock®............................................................97
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................97
Pedestrian Alert System...............................63
Pedestrian Protection....................................63
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personalized Settings..................................138 Information On Demand....................................138
Personal Safety System ™
..............................52
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................52
Phone as a Key Limitations
..........................72
Phone as a Key................................................72 Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting..................74
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting
............74
Phone as a Key – Frequently Asked
Questions...........................................................74 Phone
...............................................................521
Android Auto.......................................................523
Apple CarPlay.....................................................523
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................521
Text Messaging...................................................522
Using Your Cell Phone......................................522
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation............222 Low Engine Use..................................................223
Post-Crash Alert System.............................357
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking...............................81
Power Liftgate.................................................92 Hands-Free Feature.............................................95
Obstacle Detection..............................................94
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................92
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.....................94
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................94
Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off..........95
Power Seats.....................................................181 10-Way and 12-Way Seat Controls....................181
30-Way Seat Controls........................................183
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With
Active Motion ..................................................186
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................396
Power Windows..............................................119
Accessory Delay..................................................120
Bounce-Back.........................................................119
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