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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH
LINCOLN PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE
PLAN.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans
(U.S. Only)
Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It’
s the
extended service plan backed by the Lincoln
Motor Company, and provides more
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage. When you visit your
Lincoln Dealer, insist on genuine Lincoln
Protect extended service plans!
Lincoln Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan. With Lincoln Protect
you minimize your risk for unexpected repair
bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four mechanical Lincoln Protect
plans with different levels of coverage. Ask
your authorized dealer for details. 1.
PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive
coverage. With over 1,000 covered
components, this plan is so complete it’ s
probably easier to list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and
includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans are
honored by all authorized Lincoln dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
Ford dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for the
day. Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•
Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump
starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage and other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Protect plan coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new
owner. Which should give you and your
potential buyer a little more peace of mind.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect also offers a Premium
Maintenance Plan that covers all scheduled
maintenance, and selected wear items. The
coverage is prepaid, so you never have to
worry about the cost of your vehicle
’s
maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc.
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers and struts.
• Engine cooling hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Engine belts.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment. Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved with
no credit check or hassles. To learn more,
call our Lincoln Protect Extended Service
Plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232
Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Protect Extended
Service Plan. Lincoln Protect Extended
Service Plan is the only service contract
backed by Lincoln Motor Company of
Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan you
purchase, Lincoln Extended Service Plan
provides benefits such as: •
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Lincoln Protect Extended
Service Plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations. Each
plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada,
the United States and Mexico are not eligible
for Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
coverage.
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When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles (12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles (8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See Axle and PTU Mainte\
nance under Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Automatic Transmission...............................187
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................191
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................
190
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................191
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................187
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.............189
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission................................
187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.......319
6F50/6F55 Transmission..................................319
Autowipers.......................................................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................168 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................168
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................168
Locations...............................................................168
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................192
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................
324
Blind Spot Information System.................245 Switching the System Off and On..................247
System Errors......................................................247
Using the System...............................................245 Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood............306
Booster Seats
..................................................28
Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check........................................323
Brakes..............................................................201 General Information............................................201
Breaking-In....................................................269
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................328
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................147
California Proposition 65
...............................12
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™....................................................378
Specifications......................................................379
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L EcoBoost™....................................................384
Specifications......................................................385
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........389 Specifications.......................................................391
Capacities and Specifications
...................368
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................333
Center Console
..............................................170
Changing a Bulb...........................................327
Front Direction Indicator...................................328 High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........327
LED Lamps...........................................................328
Changing a Fuse..........................................303 Fuses.....................................................................303
Changing a Road Wheel............................360 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information......................................................360
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................364
Tire Change Procedure....................................362
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................324
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™
.....................330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......330
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................325
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......326
Checking MyKey System Status.................62 MyKey Distance....................................................62
Number of Admin Keys.......................................63
Number of MyKeys...............................................62
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................325
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance...................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning
............................31
Child Safety.......................................................17
General Information...............................................17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32
Child Seats........................................................19
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................337
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Coolant Change...................................................317
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management....................................................318
Fail-Safe Cooling..................................................317
Recycled Coolant................................................316
Severe Climates...................................................317
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................79
Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Adding Engine Oil...............................................313
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................312
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ....................................................368
Drivebelt Routing................................................368
Engine Specifications - 3.0L EcoBoost™....................................................369
Drivebelt Routing................................................370
Engine Specifications - 3.7L
........................371
Drivebelt Routing.................................................371
Entertainment................................................430 AM/FM Radio.......................................................432
Apps.......................................................................443
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................441
CD (If equipped)..................................................440
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............436
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............432 Sources..................................................................431
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information....................................443
USB Ports..............................................................443
Environment......................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................202
Essential Towing Checks
...........................265
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................266
Hitches..................................................................265
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................266
Safety Chains......................................................265
Trailer Brakes......................................................265
Trailer Lamps.......................................................265
When Towing a Trailer......................................266
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................97
360-Degree Camera............................................99
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................99
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................98
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................100
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................98
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................99
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................99
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................99 Memory Mirrors.....................................................99
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................97
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................37
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................35
Floor Mats
......................................................270
Front Parking Aid..........................................212
Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................213
Front Passenger Sensing System...............47
Fuel and Refueling
........................................176
Fuel Consumption.........................................182
Calculating Fuel Economy................................182
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178
Fuel Filter
........................................................324
Fuel Quality.....................................................177 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................273
Fuses...............................................................287
Fuse Specification Chart............................287 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........297
Power Distribution Box.....................................287
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Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................448
Phone Menu........................................................449
Receiving Calls....................................................453
Smartphone Connectivity................................455
Text Messaging...................................................454
Post-Crash Alert System.............................277
Power Decklid..................................................72 Hands-Free Feature.............................................75
Obstacle Detection...............................................74
Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......72
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................65
Power Seats....................................................152 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion
........................................................................\
.....154
Power Lumbar......................................................154
Power Windows..............................................96
Accessory Delay...................................................97
Bounce-Back..........................................................96
One-Touch Down..................................................96
One-Touch Up.......................................................96
Window Lock..........................................................97
Pre-Collision Assist
......................................253
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........253
Protecting the Environment..........................16 R
Rear Parking Aid............................................212
Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................212
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............145
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................162
Rear Seats
.......................................................158
Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................158
Rear View Camera
.......................................223
Using the Rear View Camera System...........223
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera....................................223
Recommended Towing Weights..............264
Refueling..........................................................179 System Warnings..................................................181
Remote Control...............................................55 Car Finder...............................................................57
Intelligent Access Key.........................................55
Remote Start...........................................................57
Replacing the Battery..........................................55
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................57
Remote Start
...................................................147
Automatic Settings..............................................147
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................338
Replacement Parts Recommendation........13 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................13 Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................285
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......285
Roadside Assistance
...................................272
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................273
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage........................................273
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................273
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................272
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................272
Roadside Emergencies
...............................272
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................269
Running Out of Fuel......................................178 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container...........................................................178
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................178
S
Safety Canopy™................................................51
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)...........................281
Tire Care..........................................................341 Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................342
Important Information About Low-Profile
Tires....................................................................341
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............................................................341
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................343
Temperature A B C.............................................342
Traction AA A B C...............................................342
Treadwear..............................................................341
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............356 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................357
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................358
Tires See: Wheels and Tires.......................................341
Towing a Trailer.............................................263
Load Placement..................................................263
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........267 Emergency Towing.............................................267
Recreational Towing..........................................267
Towing.............................................................263
Traction Control
............................................207
Principle of Operation.......................................207 Transmission Code Designation...............377
Transmission...................................................187
Transmission
See: Transmission................................................187
Transporting the Vehicle.............................277
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™/ 3.7L
................................................................308
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L EcoBoost™.....................................................310
Universal Garage Door Opener
................164
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............164
USB Port
..........................................................401
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230
Automatic Cancellation.....................................235
Blocked Sensor...................................................237
Canceling the Set Speed.................................235
Changing the Set Speed..................................235
Detection Issues.................................................235
Following a Vehicle............................................232
Following a Vehicle to a Complete
Stop...................................................................233
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................235
Overriding the Set Speed................................234
Resuming the Set Speed..................................235
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed................231 Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your
Vehicle is Stationary......................................232
Setting the Gap Distance.................................
233
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........235
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On..........231
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............238
System Not Available........................................237
Using All-Wheel Drive
..................................192
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................194
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare or Mismatched Tires...........................................194
Using Cruise Control...................................229 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................230
Switching Cruise Control On...........................229
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Snow Chains......................................355
Using Stability Control
.................................210
Using Summer Tires....................................354
Using Traction Control................................207 Switching the System Off.................................207
System Indicator Lights and Messages........207
Using a Switch.....................................................207
Using the Information Display Controls........
207
Using Voice Recognition.............................419 Audio Voice Commands....................................421
Climate Voice Commands...............................
422
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