2023 LINCOLN CORSAIR ECU

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Make sure that youproperly secure objects in the luggagecompartment. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryin the event of a sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not place objects onthe luggage cover. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in the event of a sudden stop orcrash.
WARNING: The appropriate loadingcapacity of your vehicle can be limitedeither by volume capacity (how muchspace is available) or by payload capacity(how much weight the vehicle shouldcarry). Once you have reached themaximum payload of your vehicle, do notadd more cargo, even if there is spaceavailable. Overloading or improperlyloading your vehicle can contribute to lossof vehicle control and vehicle rollover.
WARNING: Make sure that you fullyclose the liftgate to prevent exhaust fumesfrom entering your vehicle. If you areunable to fully close the liftgate, open theair vents or the windows to allow fresh airto enter your vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not exceed themaximum front and rear axle loads for yourvehicle.
Note: When loading long objects into yourvehicle, for example pipes, timber orfurniture, be careful not to damage theinterior trim.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
WARNING: Make sure that youproperly secure the luggage cover. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury in the event of a suddenstop or crash.
WARNING: Do not place objects onthe luggage cover. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in the event of a sudden stop orcrash.
Installing the Luggage Cover
1.Insert the luggage cover.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ANCHOR
POINTS
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ANCHORPOINT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Make sure that youproperly secure objects in the luggagecompartment. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryin the event of a sudden stop or crash.
LOCATING THE LUGGAGECOMPARTMENT ANCHOR POINTS
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When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle. Your brake performance and traction couldbe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check that thesteering power assist works.
Check the function of the following:
•Horn
•Exterior lights
FLOOR MATS
WARNING: Use a floor mat designedto fit the footwell of your vehicle that doesnot obstruct the pedal area. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Pedals that cannot movefreely can cause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING: Secure the floor mat toboth retention devices so that it cannot slipout of position and interfere with thepedals. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not place additionalfloor mats or any other covering on top ofthe original floor mats. This could result inthe floor mat interfering with the operationof the pedals. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Always make sure thatobjects cannot fall into the driver foot wellwhile your vehicle is moving. Objects thatare loose can become trapped under thepedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
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To install floor mats that have eyelets,position the floor mat eyelet over theretention post and press down to lock inposition. Repeat for all eyelets on the floormat.
To remove the floor mats, reverse theinstallation procedure.
Note:Regularly check the floor mats to makesure they are secure.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in vehicle damage not coveredby the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing is towing your vehiclebehind a motorhome. These guidelinesensure that you do not damage thetransmission.
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 168).
You can tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground under the followingconditions:
•You switch Neutral Tow on.
•Your vehicle is facing forward for towingin a forward direction.
•You release the parking brake.
•You do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle on in accessorymode.
2.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the information displaymain menu.
3.Select Settings.
4.Select Neutral Tow.
5.Follow the instructions on the informationdisplay.
6.Fully press the brake pedal.
7.Shift into neutral (N).
8.Switch the ignition off.
Note:Switching neutral tow on requiresbattery power.
Note:If the parking brake is applied, amessage appears in the information display.
Note:If your vehicle has an ignition key, youcannot remove the key from the ignitionwhen the transmission is in neutral (N) andyour vehicle is off.
Note:Start the engine and allow it to run fora few minutes at the beginning of each day,and every six hours or fewer. With the enginerunning and your foot on the brake, shift intodrive (D) and then into reverse (R) beforeshifting back into neutral (N). Beforecontinuing to tow, switch neutral tow on.
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Note:This action fully releases the hood.
4.Open the hood.
Note:There is no secondary hood releaseunder the hood.
5.Support the hood with the strut.
Closing the Hood
WARNING: Make sure that you fullylatch the hood before driving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
1.Remove the strut from the catch andsecure it correctly in the clip.
2.Lower the hood and allow it to dropunder its own weight for the last 10–14 in(25–35 cm).
Warning Lamps and Indicators
This lamp illuminates when theignition is on and the hood is notcompletely closed.
Information Messages
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and close the hood.Hood Ajar
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1.Loosen the clamp. See MaintenanceVideos (page 450).
2.Disconnect the connector.
3.Release the two clips securing the airboxcover to the housing.
4.Lift up on the airbox cover.
5.Remove the air filter element from thehousing.
6.Wipe any dirt or debris from the housing.
Note:Do not allow dirt or debris to enter theair filter housing and make sure you have agood seal.
7.Install the new air filter element.
Note:Be careful not to crimp the air filterelement edges between the housing andcover. This can cause filter damage andallow unfiltered air to enter the engine if notproperly seated.
8.Install the airbox cover back into thehousing. Make sure that all four coverfingers are seated in their correspondinghousing windows. Press down with yourright hand on the flexible tube, whilepulling back on the housing bracket withyour left hand.
9.Reverse Steps 3, 2 and 1. Make sure theclamp joint is fully seated.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER -PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE(PHEV)
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burn injuries,do not start your engine with the aircleaner removed and do not remove itwhile the engine is running.
When changing the air filter element, useonly parts that meet or exceed ourspecifications.
Change the air filter element at the properinterval. See Maintenance (page 426).
Note:If you do not use the correct air filterelement, your vehicle warranty could bevoid.
1.Using a screwdriver, loosen the clampon air filter housing cover.
2.Gently pull the boot back away from theair filter housing cover.
3.Release the two clips from the air filterhousing cover.
4.Remove air filter housing cover.
5.Remove the air filter element from the airfilter housing.
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6.Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filterhousing assembly to make sure no dirtgets in the engine and to make sure youhave a good seal.
7.Install a new air filter element. Be carefulnot to crimp the filter element edgesbetween the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allowunfiltered air to enter the engine if it isnot properly seated.
8.Install the air filter housing cover.
9.Engage the clips to secure the air filterhousing cover to the air filter housing.
10.Reconnect the boot to the air filterhousing cover and tighten securely.
COOLANT
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir cap witha thick cloth to prevent the possibility ofscalding and slowly remove the cap.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofpersonal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolantpressure relief cap. The cooling system isunder pressure. Steam and hot liquid cancome out forcefully when you loosen thecap slightly.
When the engine is cold, check theconcentration and level of the coolant at theintervals listed in the scheduled maintenanceinformation. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 563).
Note:Make sure that the coolant level isbetween the MIN and the MAX marks onthe coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. Thelevel may extend beyond the MAX mark. This is normal.
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