Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and the heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints - all wheel drive only.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
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 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 348).
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Airbags..............................................................64Front Passenger Sensing System....................68
Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................157
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L...................................420Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L....................................422Alert and Aid Mode......................................274How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work............274What Is Alert and Aid Mode.............................274
Alert Mode......................................................273How Does Alert Mode Work............................273What Is Alert Mode.............................................273
Alexa Built-In..................................................444Alexa Built-In Requirements......................444Alexa Built-In Settings.................................444All-Wheel Drive.............................................220All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting................221
All-Wheel Drive Limitations.......................220All-Wheel Drive Precautions.....................220All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting..........221All-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages..........................................................221
AM/FM Radio.................................................435AM/FM Radio Limitations..................................435Selecting a Radio Station.................................436
Ambient Lighting...........................................130Adjusting Ambient Lighting..............................130Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off........130
Anti-Lock Braking System..........................222Anti-Lock Braking System Limitations..........222
Anti-Theft Alarm System.............................109How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork...................................................................109What Are the Inclination Sensors...................109What Are the Interior Sensors.........................109What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System.............109What Is the Perimeter Alarm............................109
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings..............110Setting the Alarm Security Level......................110Switching Ask on Exit On and Off....................110What are the Alarm Security Levels................110What Is Ask on Exit..............................................110
Appendices....................................................576Applying the Electric Parking Brake.......225Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency..................................................225App Precautions...........................................453App Requirements.......................................453Apps.................................................................453Audio System................................................433AM/FM Radio.......................................................435Digital Radio.........................................................436Satellite Radio.....................................................438
Audio System Precautions.........................433Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror....................136What Is the Auto-Dimming ExteriorMirror..................................................................136
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.....................134Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror Limitations......134What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror..................................................................134
Auto Hold.......................................................230Auto Hold Indicators.....................................231Autolamps........................................................121Autolamp Settings................................................121What Are Autolamps...........................................121
Autolock............................................................92Autolock Requirements.......................................92What Is Autolock...................................................92
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................226Automatic Crash Shutoff.............................321Automatic Crash Shutoff Precautions............321Re-Enabling Your Vehicle..................................321What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff....................321
Automatic Emergency Braking..................291Switching Automatic Emergency Braking Onand Off...............................................................291What Is Automatic Emergency Braking.........291
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Cross Traffic Alert.........................................283Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting...........285
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators.....................284Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...................284Cross Traffic Alert Precautions.................283Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.........................................285Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................285
Cruise Control...............................................256Cruise Control Indicators............................257Cup Holders...................................................190Cup Holder Precautions....................................190
Customer Information.................................483Radio Frequency Certification Labels...........487
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay...........................................................150
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Data Privacy.....................................................22Department of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades............................................375Digital Radio...................................................436Digital Radio Indicators.....................................437Digital Radio Limitations...................................437How Does Digital Radio Work.........................437
Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff.......................................................................437What Is Digital Radio..........................................436
Directing the Flow of Air.............................158Disposing of Airbags......................................73Distance Alert...............................................290Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert...................................................................290What Is Distance Alert......................................290
Distance Indication......................................289Distance Indication Indicator..........................290Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................290What Is Distance Indication.............................289
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings..........92Doors and Locks.............................................90Autolock..................................................................92Autounlock..............................................................91Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...............93Mislock.....................................................................92Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................91Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle................................................................90
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.........93Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................93Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps.................93
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L.........355Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L..........355Drive Mode Control.....................................270Drive Modes........................................................270
Drive Modes..................................................270Comfort.................................................................270Normal...................................................................270Sport......................................................................270
Driver Alert.....................................................294Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.......................295
Driver Alert Limitations...............................295Driver Alert Precautions.............................294Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.................295Driver Alert – Information Messages............295
Driving Economically....................................313Driving Hints...................................................313Driving in Special Conditions...........................313
Driving in Special Conditions.....................313Driving In Sand.....................................................315Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain..................314Driving Through Mud and Water.....................313
Driving Through Shallow Water.................315
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Easy Entry and Exit.......................................100Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................226
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Electric Parking Brake.................................225Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................226
Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................226Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................227Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................226
Electric Power Steering..............................236Electric Power Steering Precautions.............236
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................576Emergency Call Limitations..........................75Emergency Call Requirements....................74Emergency Call System Data......................26Emergency Towing......................................324Emission Law.................................................572Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................453Enabling Apps on an iOS Device.............453Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles.........................................................456Enabling Remote Start.................................154End User License Agreement...................542Engine Air Filter............................................353Changing the Engine Air Filter........................353
Engine Block Heater....................................194Engine Block Heater Precautions...................194
How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................194Using the Engine Block Heater.......................195
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.......142Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L................................................................412Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L.................................................................414Engine Oil.......................................................347Adding Engine Oil..............................................348Checking the Engine Oil Level........................347Engine Oil Capacity and Specification..........349Engine Oil Dipstick Overview..........................347Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor..............................................................348
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................142Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................408Engine Specifications - 2.7L......................409Entering a Parallel Parking Space...........252Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace............................................................252Evasive Steering Assist...............................291Evasive Steering Assist Limitations................291Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff......................................................................292What Is Evasive Steering Assist......................291
Event Data........................................................24Exiting a Parking Space..............................253
Extending the Remote StartDuration........................................................155Exterior Bulbs.................................................361Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb...................................................................363Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb...........364Exterior Bulb Specification Chart....................361Removing a Headlamp Assembly..................363
Exterior Lamps...............................................122Exterior Lamp Indicators....................................123Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning..............124Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off...............................................................122Switching Welcome Lighting On andOff.......................................................................123Using the Front Fog Lamps..............................123Using the Turn Signal Lamps...........................122
Exterior Lighting Control.............................120Exterior Lighting............................................120Adaptive Front Lighting.....................................127Autolamps..............................................................121Automatic High Beam Control.........................124Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..............................................127Exterior Lamps.....................................................122Headlamps............................................................120Headlamps – Troubleshooting.........................121
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Switching Lane Centering On and Off..........267
Lane Keeping System Indicators..............274Lane Keeping System..................................271Aid Mode..............................................................273Alert and Aid Mode............................................274Alert Mode............................................................273Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting.............................................276
Lane Keeping System Limitations............272Lane Keeping System Precautions...........271Lane Keeping System Settings.................273Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting.........................................276Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................277Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages.........................................................276
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft....................................................309Liftgate..............................................................101Closing the Liftgate.............................................104Liftgate – Troubleshooting...............................106Opening the Liftgate...........................................101
Liftgate Obstacle Detection.......................106Liftgate Precautions.......................................101Liftgate – Troubleshooting.........................106Liftgate – Frequently Asked Questions........108Liftgate – Information Messages.....................107
Liftgate – Warning Lamps.................................106
Lincoln Personal Assistant.........................442Lincoln Personal Assistant – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................442Lincoln Personal Assistant Settings...............442Using Lincoln Personal Assistant...................442
Lincoln Protect..............................................467Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile toa Device.......................................................457Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile toa Remote Control.......................................457Live Traffic......................................................458Switching Live Traffic On and Off...................458What Is Live Traffic.............................................458
Load Carrying................................................296Roof Rack.............................................................300
Load Carrying Precautions........................296Loading Your Trailer.....................................308Locating the 360 Degree Cameras.........248Locating the Blind Spot Information SystemSensors........................................................280Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.........222Locating the Cross Traffic AlertSensors........................................................284Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel.................204Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad...........96Locating the Memory FunctionButtons..........................................................176
Locating the Power Outlets........................185Locating the Pre-Collision AssistSensors........................................................288Locating the Rear View Camera...............244Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...................................297Locating the Tire label................................375Locating the Tire Sealant and InflatorKit...................................................................389Locating the USB Ports................................183Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger.........................................................188Locating Your Vehicle....................................77Locking the Rear Window Controls..........133Luggage Compartment..............................302Luggage Compartment Precautions.......302
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Maintenance...................................................341Engine Air Filter..................................................353Engine Oil.............................................................347Exterior Bulbs.......................................................361Interior Bulbs.......................................................364
Maintenance Precautions...........................341Making and Receiving a Phone Call........448Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................225
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Programming the Remote Control.............78Programming Your Phone.............................81Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................68PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire..................................401
Push Button Ignition Switch.......................192
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................487Blind Spot Information System Sensors.......487Body Control Module........................................495Cruise Control Module......................................498Garage Door Opener........................................502Keys and Remote Controls..............................503Radio Transceiver Module...............................508Remote Function Actuator...............................495SYNC.......................................................................511Telematics Control Unit......................................517Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................519Wireless Accessory Charging Module..........534
Rear Exterior.....................................................37Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................175Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations.....................................................174Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions...................................................174Rear Occupant Alert System......................174Rear Parking Aid...........................................239Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors........239Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings..............240Rear Parking Aid Limitations...........................239What is the Rear Parking Aid...........................239
Rear Seats.......................................................170Heated Seats........................................................172Manual Seats........................................................170Power Seats...........................................................171
Rear View Camera Guide Lines...............244Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators.....................................................245Rear View Camera Precautions................244Rear View Camera.......................................244Rear View Camera Settings.............................245
Rear View Camera Settings......................245Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff......................................................................246Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................245
Rebooting the Center Display....................441
Recalling a Preset Position.........................176Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,AWD..............................................................323Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,FWD...............................................................323Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -2.7L................................................................323Refueling........................................................206Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door........208Refueling System Overview............................206Refueling Your Vehicle......................................206
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................226Remote Control Limitations..........................76Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle...........................................................154Remote Start Limitations.............................154Remote Start Precautions...........................154Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................155Remote Start...................................................154Remote Start Settings..................................155Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................374Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................371Replacement PartsRecommendation.......................................541
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Vehicle Care..................................................365Cleaning the Exterior.........................................366Cleaning the Interior..........................................368
Vehicle Identification Number..................426Locating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber.............................................................426Vehicle Identification NumberOverview..........................................................426
Vehicle Identification...................................426Vehicle Identification Number........................426
Vehicle Interior................................................33Vehicle Software Updates..........................461Vehicle System Reset..................................464Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting.........................................432Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................432
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...................................431Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting.............................................432
Ventilated Seats............................................168Switching the Ventilated Seats On andOff.......................................................................168
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................157
Venting the Moonroof..................................138
Viewing the Tire Pressures.......................398Visual Search...................................................27Voice Interaction...........................................442Lincoln Personal Assistant...............................442
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Warranty Information...................................573Washer Fluid Specification........................423Washers............................................................118Adding Washer Fluid...........................................119Switching the Courtesy Wipe On andOff........................................................................118Using the Rear Window Washer.......................118Using the Windshield Washer...........................118Washer Fluid Specification................................119Washer Precautions.............................................118
WashersSee: Wipers and Washers..................................115
Waxing............................................................368Waypoints.......................................................459Adding a Waypoint............................................459Editing Waypoints...............................................459
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators......................................................144What Are the Instrument Cluster WarningLamps............................................................142What Is 911 Assist............................................74
What Is a Connected Vehicle....................427What Is Active Park Assist...........................251What is Alexa Built-In...................................444What Is Auto-Start-Stop..............................200What Is Blind Spot InformationSystem..........................................................279What Is Cross Traffic Alert..........................283What Is Cruise Control................................256What Is Drive Mode Control......................270What Is Driver Alert......................................294What Is Hill Start Assist...............................229What Is Keyless Entry....................................94What Is Lincoln Protect...............................467What Is Phone as a Key..................................81What Is Pre-Collision Assist.......................286What Is Remote Start....................................154What Is the 360 Degree Camera.............247What Is the Cabin Air Filter.........................162What Is the Catalytic Converter................210What Is the Electric Parking Brake..........225What Is the Gross Axle WeightRating............................................................297What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating............................................................297What Is the Gross Vehicle WeightRating............................................................297What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..............96What Is the Lane Keeping System............271
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