Emergency Towing.....................................324
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................325
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................325
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............335
Identifying Fuse Types...............................340
Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................340
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions..........................341
Opening and Closing the Hood...............341
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................343
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L...................345
Engine Oil......................................................347
Checking the Coolant................................349
Engine Air Filter...........................................353
Changing the Fuel Filter............................355
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L........355
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L........355
Changing the 12V Battery.........................355
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................358
Exterior Bulbs................................................361
Interior Bulbs................................................364
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................365
Cleaning the Exterior.................................366
Waxing...........................................................368
Cleaning the Interior..................................368
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................371
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions....................372
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage........373
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage......................................................................374
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label...............................375
Department of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades.........................................375
Information on the Tire Sidewall.............376
Glossary of Tire Terminology....................381
Tire Replacement Requirements.............381
Using Snow Chains.....................................384
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures....................386
Inflating the Tires........................................386
Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................386
Inspecting the Tire for Damage...............387
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems.........388
Tire Rotation.................................................388
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................389
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions......................................................................389
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................389
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components......................................................................390
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................390
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See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 341).A
See Replacing the Front Wiper Blades (page 117).B
See Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad (page 96).C
See Locating the Front Parking Aid Sensors (page 240).D
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 248).E
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Make sure the knee airbags areoperating properly. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator(page 72).
HOW DOES THE SAFETY CANOPY™
WORK
WARNING: Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the headlinerat the siderail that may come into contactwith a deploying curtain airbag. Failure tofollow these instructions may increase therisk of personal injury in the event of acrash.
WARNING: Do not lean your headon the door. The curtain airbag could injureyou as it deploys from the headliner.
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury,do not obstruct or place objects in thedeployment path of the airbag.
The Safety Canopy deploys during significantside crashes or when a certain likelihood ofa rollover event is detected by the rolloversensor. The Safety Canopy is mounted tothe roof side-rail sheet metal, behind theheadliner, above each row of seats. In certainsideways crashes or rollover events, theSafety Canopy will be activated, regardlessof which seats are occupied. The SafetyCanopy inflates between the side windowarea and occupants to further enhanceprotection provided in side impact crashesand rollover events.
The system consists of the following:
•Safety Canopy curtain airbags above thetrim panels over the front and rear sidewindows identified by a label or wordingon the headliner or roof-pillar trim.
•A flexible headliner which opens abovethe side doors to allow air curtaindeployment
· Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with a readiness indicator.See Crash Sensors and AirbagIndicator (page 72).
Properly restrain children 12 years old andunder in the rear seats. The Safety Canopywill not interfere with children restrainedusing a properly installed child or boosterseat because it is designed to inflatedownward from the headliner above thedoors along the side window opening.
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SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ON ANDOFF
1.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the information displaymain menu.
2.Select Settings.
3.Select Vehicle.
4.Select Locks.
5.Switch Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOLOCK
Autolock is a locking feature that locks yourvehicle doors when you start driving.
AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autolock locks all the doors when all of thefollowing occur:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
WHAT IS MISLOCK
Mislock is a locking feature that warns youif your vehicle has not locked.
MISLOCK LIMITATIONS
When you press the lock button once, thedirection indicators do not flash if any dooror the liftgate or hood is open.
1.If any door or the liftgate is open.
2.The hood is open.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON AND OFF
1.Press the menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the information displaymain menu.
2.Select Settings.
3.Select Vehicle.
4.Select Locks.
5.Switch Mislock Chirp on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed andyour vehicle is moving.
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DOORS AND LOCKS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
DOORS AND LOCKS – WARNINGLAMPS
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch theignition on and remains on if anydoor or the hood is open.
DOORS AND LOCKS – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if a door is open. Fully close the door.Driver Door Ajar
Passenger Door Ajar
Rear Left Door Ajar
Rear Right Door Ajar
Displays if a hood is open. Fully close the hood.Hood Ajar
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFTSYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system preventssomeone from starting the vehicle with anincorrectly coded key.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFTSYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms when youswitch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched onwith a correctly coded key.
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
The anti-theft alarm system warns you of anunauthorized entry to your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is triggeredin any of the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the liftgate orthe hood without a correctly coded keyor remote control.
•If you turn the power on without acorrectly coded key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementinside your vehicle.
•If the inclination sensors detect anattempt to raise your vehicle.
•If someone disconnects the vehiclebattery or the battery backup alarm.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the alarmhorn sounds for 30 seconds and thedirection indicators flash for 5 minutes.
Any further attempts to carry out one of theabove sounds the alarm again.
WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM
The perimeter alarm is designed to detectunauthorized access to your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIOR SENSORS
The interior sensors are designed to detectany movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overheadconsole.
Note:Do not cover the interior sensors.
WHAT ARE THE INCLINATIONSENSORS (If Equipped)
The inclination sensor is designed to detectan attempt to raise your vehicle, for exampleto remove a wheel or to tow it away.
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Brake System
It illuminates when you apply theparking brake and the ignition ison. If it illuminates when yourvehicle is moving, make sure theparking brake is released. If theparking brake is released, this indicates lowbrake fluid level or the brake system requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Note:Indicators may vary depending onregion.
Door Ajar
It illuminates when you switch theignition on and remains on if anydoor is open.
Electric Parking Brake
It illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake requiresservice.
Engine Coolant Temperature
If it illuminates, safely stop yourvehicle and switch your vehicle off.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar
It illuminates when the ignition ison and the hood is not completelyclosed.
Liftgate Ajar
It illuminates when the ignition ison and the liftgate is notcompletely closed.
Low Beam Warning
It illuminates when the low beamheadlamp requires service. Havethe system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel level islow.
Low Tire Pressure
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid Level
It illuminates when the washer fluidis low.
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely start yourvehicle and to adjust the interior temperatureaccording to the settings that you chose.
REMOTE START PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you start theengine. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under thefollowing conditions:
•The alarm horn is sounding.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The ignition is on.
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
Note:To use remote start with Lincoln Wayor Phone as a Key, enable the modem. SeeConnecting Lincoln Way to the Modem(page 427).
ENABLING REMOTE START
1.Using the instrument cluster displaycontrols on the steering wheel, selectSettings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Switch System on.
Note:To use remote start, make sure thatthe modem is enabled. See Enabling andDisabling the Modem (page 427).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle
Press the button on the remotecontrol.
Within three seconds, press thebutton on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press thebutton again.
Note:You can also use the Lincoln Way appto start the vehicle.
Note:The turn signals flash twice.
Note:The parking lamps turn on when thevehicle is running.
Note:The horn sounds if the system fails tostart.
Note:All other vehicle systems remain offwhen you have remotely started the vehicle.
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