
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,
FWD .............................................................314
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.7L .......................................................................
314
Emergency Towing ......................................
315
Fuses
Fuse Precautions ..........................................
316
Under Hood Fuse Box ................................
316
Body Control Module Fuse Box ..............
326
Identifying Fuse Types ................................
331
Fuses – Troubleshooting ...........................
331
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .........................
332
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
332
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L ...................
334
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L ...................
336
Engine Oil ......................................................
338
Checking the Coolant ................................
340
Changing the Engine Air Filter .................
344
Changing the Fuel Filter ............................
344
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L ........
345Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L
.........
345
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
345
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................
348
Exterior Bulbs ...............................................
350
Interior Bulbs ................................................
353
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products .......................................
354
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
355
Waxing ............................................................
357
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
357
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................
359
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions ....................
360
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage .........
361
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage ......................................................................
362
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label ...............................
363Department of Transportation Uniform Tire
Quality Grades .........................................
363
Information on the Tire Sidewall .............
364
Glossary of Tire Terminology ...................
369
Tire Replacement Requirements ............
369
Using Snow Chains .....................................
372
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures ....................
374
Inflating the Tires .........................................
374
Inspecting the Tire for Wear .....................
375
Inspecting the Tire for Damage ...............
375
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems .........
376
Tire Rotation .................................................
376
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ......................................................................
378
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions ......................................................................
378
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ......................................................................
378
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components ......................................................................
379
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Daytime running lamps are always on unless
you switch on the headlamps or your vehicle
is in park (P).
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On and
Off (If Equipped)
The front fog lamp button is on the lighting
control. Press the button to switch the front
fog lamps on or off.
Note: Only switch the front fog lamps on
during reduced visibility.
Note: The brightness of the daytime running
lamps may decrease when the front fog
lamps are switched on.
Note: When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
fog lamps on unless the headlamps are on.
Switching Welcome Lighting On and
Off
Lincoln Embrace: W elcome Lighting Welcome lighting slowly turns on the exterior
lamps when you approach your vehicle with
an authenticated device or unlock the doors.
1. Using the instrument cluster controls on
the steering wheel, select Settings.
2. Select
Vehicle.
3. Select
Lighting.
4. Switch
Welcome Lighting on or off.
Exterior Lamp Indicators
Front Fog Lamp It illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
Turn Signal Lamp It flashes when you switch the turn
signal lamps on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed turn signal lamp bulb. Exterior Lamp Audible Warning
Exterior Lamps On
Sounds when you open the driver door and
the exterior lamps are on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL
How Does Automatic High Beam
Control Work
Automatic high beam control turns the high
beams on if it is dark enough and no other
traffic is present. If it detects an approaching
vehicle
’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street
lighting ahead, the system turns the high
beams off.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind
the windshield of your vehicle, continuously
monitors conditions to turn the high beams
on and off.
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2.
Connect the other end of the positive (+)
jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the booster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative
(-) jumper cable to an exposed metal part
of the disabled vehicle's engine, as
shown in the following illustration, away
from the battery and fuel injection
system, or connect the negative (-)
jumper cable to a ground connection
point if available. Starting the Engine
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and moderately rev the engine, or gently
press the accelerator to keep the engine
speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM, as
shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run both vehicle engines for an additional
three minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
Note: Do not switch the headlamps on when
disconnecting the cables. The peak voltage
could blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System
The system helps draw attention to your
vehicle in the event of a serious impact. How Does the Post-Crash Alert System
Work
The system is designed to turn the hazard
flashers on and to intermittently sound the
horn in the event of a serious impact that
deploys an airbag or the seatbelt
pretensioners.
Post-Crash Alert System Limitations
Depending on applicable laws in the country
your vehicle was built for, the horn does not
sound in the event of a serious impact.
Switching the Post-Crash Alert System
Off
Press the hazard flasher switch or the unlock
button on the remote control to switch the
system off.
Note:
The alert turns off when the vehicle
battery runs out of charge.
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After battery replacement, or in some cases
after charging the battery with an external
charger, the battery management system
requires eight hours of vehicle sleep time to
relearn the battery state of charge. During
this time your vehicle must remain fully
locked with the ignition off.
Note:
If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
Battery Disposal Make sure that you dispose of old
batteries in an environmentally
friendly way. Seek advice from
your local authority about recycling old
batteries. ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly
aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle
has been involved in a crash, have the aim
of the headlamp beam checked by an
authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m).
A
Center height of lamp to ground.
B 25 ft (7.6 m).
C
Horizontal reference line.
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall
or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb
center from the ground and mark an 8 ft
(2.4 m)
horizontal reference line on the
vertical wall or screen at this height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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EXTERIOR BULBS
Exterior Bulb Specification Chart
Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Brake and rear lamp.
LED
LED
Central high mounted brake lamp.
PWM/LED
H15/LED
Daytime running lamps.
LED
LED
Front fog lamp.
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Front turn signal lamp.
LED
LED
Front side marker lamp.
LED
LED
Front signature lamp.
LED
LED
Headlamp high beam.
LED
LED
Headlamp low beam.
LED
LED
High-intensity discharge headlamps.
5
W5W
License plate lamp.
LED
LED
Rear turn signal lamp.
LED
LED
Rear side marker lamp.
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Removing a Headlamp Assembly
1. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 332). 2. Remove the screws.
3.
Pull the headlamp toward the front of the
vehicle to disengage it from the lower
fixing point. 4. Lift the headlamp up and remove it.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.Changing a Front Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb Headlamp low beam.
A
Headlamp low and high beam -
vehicles with high-intensity
discharge headlamps.
Headlamp high beam.
B
Daytime running lamp.
Front turn signal lamp.
C
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
See
Removing a Headlamp Assembly (page
352
).
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2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb 1. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully remove the
lamp.
2. Remove the lamp.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
INTERIOR BULBS
Interior Bulb Specification Chart Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED
LED
Interior lamp.
LED
LED
Luggage compartment lamp.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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2.
Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth
and a mild soap and water solution. Dry
the area with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks
1. Remove debris from the tracks with a vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe the bulb seal and mating painted roof metal surface with a soft, damp cloth
and a mild soap and water solution.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to
match your vehicle ’s color. Your vehicle
color code is printed on a sticker on the front,
left-hand side door jamb. Take your color
code to your authorized dealer to make sure
you get the correct color.
Before repairing minor paint damage, use a
cleaner to remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout. Read the instructions before using cleaning
products.
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