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Liftgate
Liftgate Precautions......................................98
Opening the Liftgate.....................................98
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height.......100
Closing the Liftgate.....................................100
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.............103
Liftgate Obstacle Detection......................103
Opening and Closing the Liftgate Window.......................................................................103
Liftgate – Troubleshooting........................104
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................106
Anti-Theft Alarm System............................106
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings............107
Security – Troubleshooting.......................108
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions..........110
Power Running Board Settings.................110
Deploying and Stowing the Power RunningBoards...........................................................111
Power Running Boards – Troubleshooting.........................................................................111
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................112
Resetting the Stopping Position................112
Horn..................................................................112
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Onand Off.........................................................112
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................113
Wipers and Washers
Wipers..............................................................114
Autowipers......................................................114
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On andOff.................................................................115
Reverse Wipe.................................................115
Checking the Wiper Blades........................116
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades............116
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades.............117
Washers...........................................................117
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting........................................................................119
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control............................120
Headlamps....................................................120
Headlamps – Troubleshooting..................121
Autolamps.......................................................121
Exterior Lamps..............................................122
Automatic High Beam Control..................124
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................127
Glare Free Lighting......................................127
Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting.......................................................................130
Adaptive Front Lighting..............................130
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On andOff................................................................132
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On andOff................................................................132
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On andOff................................................................132
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Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert.....................................330
How Does Driver Alert Work....................330
Driver Alert Precautions............................330
Driver Alert Limitations...............................331
Switching Driver Alert On and Off...........331
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.................331
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition.............332
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work......................................................................332
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions.....332
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations......332
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators........333
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition SpeedWarning......................................................333
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition SpeedTolerance...................................................333
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting......................................................................334
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.......................336
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels.................................337
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating......................................................................337
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................................................................337
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................337
Calculating Payload....................................338
Calculating the Load Limit........................338
Roof Rack......................................................340
Luggage Compartment
Luggage Compartment Precautions.......341
Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net.......................341
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment LoadFloor...........................................................342
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentDivider........................................................343
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions............345
Hitches...........................................................345
Connecting a Trailer...................................346
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting......................................................................348
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions....................349
Trailer Brake Precautions..........................349
Towing a Trailer Limitations......................350
Loading Your Trailer...................................350
Trailer Towing Hints....................................350
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft..................................................351
Towing Weights and Dimensions............352
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting........354
Integrated Trailer Brake
Controller
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController..................................................356
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions..............................................356
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController..................................................356
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................358
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................359
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.......................................................................361
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.............361
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off.......................................................................361
Trailer Backup Assistance
What is Trailer Backup Assistance..........362
How Does Trailer Backup Assistance Work......................................................................362
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions......................................................................362
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer.....................363
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off.......................................................366
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController..................................................366
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Views......................................................................367
Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting......................................369
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance...........375
How Does Trailer Reverse Guidance Work......................................................................375
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions......................................................................375
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for aConventional Trailer...............................375
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.......................................................378
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views......................................................................378
Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting......................................380
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions........................384
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................384
Breaking-In....................................................384
Driving Economically..................................384
Driving in Special Conditions...................385
Driving Through Shallow Water..............386
Floor Mats......................................................387
Crash and Breakdown
Information
Roadside Assistance..................................389
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off......................................................................390
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................390
Post-Crash Alert System...........................392
Post Impact Braking....................................393
Automatic Crash Shutoff...........................393
Recovery Towing.........................................394
Transporting the Vehicle...........................395
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions............397
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4......................................................................397
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2......................................................................399
Emergency Towing.....................................399
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting......................................................................400
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Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages could includeinformation that identifies your vehicle, the
SIM and the electronic serial number of themodem. Cell phone network serviceproviders could have access to additionalinformation, for example cell phone networktower identification. For additionalinformation about our privacy policy, visitwww.ConnectedLincoln.com or refer to yourlocal Lincoln website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicle databy changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 481).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.ConnectedLincoln.com.
MOBILE DEVICE DATA
If you connect a mobile device to yourvehicle, you can display data from yourdevice on the touchscreen for example,music and album art. You can share yourvehicle data with mobile apps on your devicethrough the system. See App Requirements(page 512).
The mobile apps function operates by yourconnected device sending data to us in theUnited States. The data is encrypted andincludes, for example, the vehicleidentification number of your vehicle, theSYNC module serial number, odometer,enabled apps, usage statistics anddebugging information. We retain it only aslong as necessary to provide the service, totroubleshoot, for continuous improvementand to offer you products and services thatmay be of interest to you according to yourpreferences and where allowed by law.
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See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 262).A
See Replacing the Front Wiper Blades (page 116).B
See Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Key Blade (page 87).C
See Deploying and Stowing the Power Running Boards (page 111).D
See Accessing the Front Towing Point (page 394).E
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CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always make sure yourchild is secured properly in a device thatis appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shapeddifferently. The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration and other safetyorganizations, base their recommendationsfor child restraints on probable child height,age and weight thresholds, or on theminimum requirements of the law. Werecommend that you check with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger SafetyTechnician (CPST) to make sure that youproperly install the child restraint in yourvehicle and that you consult yourpediatrician to make sure you have a childrestraint appropriate for your child. Tolocate a child restraint fitting station and
CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236 or go towww.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca tofind a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area.Failure to properly restrain children in childrestraints made especially for their height,age and weight, may result in an increasedrisk of serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: On hot days, thetemperature inside the vehicle can risevery quickly. Exposure of people or animalsto these high temperatures for even a shorttime can cause death or serious heatrelated injuries, including brain damage.Small children are particularly at risk.
WARNING: Do not place a rearwardfacing child restraint in front of an activeairbag. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure children12 years old and under in a rear seatingposition whenever possible. If you areunable to properly secure all children in arear seating position, properly secure thelargest child on the front seat. If you mustuse a forward facing child restraint on thefront seat, move the seat as far back aspossible. Failure to follow theseinstructions could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Always carefully followthe instructions and warnings provided bythe manufacturer of any child restraint todetermine if the restraint device isappropriate for your child's size, height,weight, or age. Follow the child restraintmanufacturer's instructions and warningsprovided for installation and use inconjunction with the instructions andwarnings provided by your vehicle
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manufacturer. A safety seat that isimproperly installed or utilized, isinappropriate for your child's height, age,or weight or does not properly fit the childmay increase the risk of serious injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not allow a passengerto hold a child on their lap when yourvehicle is moving. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death in the event of a sudden stop orcrash.
WARNING: Do not use pillows, booksor towels to boost your child's height.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure childrestraints or booster seats when they arenot in use. They could become projectilesin a sudden stop or crash. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the child toput the shoulder section of the seatbeltunder their arm or behind their back.Failure to follow this instruction couldreduce the effectiveness of the seatbeltand increase the risk of injury or death ina crash.
WARNING: Do not leave children orpets unattended in your vehicle. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
When installing a child restraint withseatbelts:
•Place the vehicle seat in the uprightposition before you install the childrestraint.
•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for thatseating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the buckle.Make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release button pointingup and away from the child restraint, withthe tongue between the child restraintand the release button, to preventaccidental unbuckling.
•Put the seatbelt in the automatic lockingmode.
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR POINTS
WHAT ARE THE CHILD RESTRAINTANCHOR POINTS
Anchor points allow you to quickly and safelyinstall a child restraint.
LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTLOWER ANCHOR POINTS
Second Row Bench Seat
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5.To put the retractor in the automaticlocking mode, grasp the shoulder portionof the belt and pull downward until youpull all of the seatbelt out.
Note:The automatic locking mode isavailable on the front passenger and rearseats. This vehicle does not require the useof a locking clip.
6.Allow the belt to retract to remove slack.The seatbelt clicks as it retracts toindicate it is in the automatic lockingmode.
7.Pull the seatbelt out of the retractor tomake sure the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode. You should notbe able to pull more belt out. If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle the beltand repeat Steps 5 and 6.
8.Remove remaining slack from the belt.Force the seat down with extra weight,for example, by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling up on the shoulder belt in orderto force slack from the belt. This isnecessary to remove the remaining slackthat exists once you add the extra weight
of the child to the child restraint. It alsohelps to achieve the proper snugness ofthe child restraint to your vehicle.Sometimes, a slight lean toward thebuckle helps to remove remaining slackfrom the belt.
9.If the child restraint has a tether strap,attach it.
10.Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward and backto make sure the seat is securely heldin place.
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