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Opening the Doors........................................73
Emergency Door Release............................74
Power Decklid.................................................74
Soft Closing Door..........................................78
Keyless Entry...................................................78
Interior Luggage Compartment Release........................................................................80
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................82
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................84
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................85
Audio Control.................................................86
Voice Control..................................................86
Cruise Control................................................86
Information Display Control........................87
Heated Steering Wheel...............................88
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................89
Autowipers......................................................89
Windshield Washers.....................................90
Lighting
General Information......................................92
Lighting Control.............................................92
Autolamps.......................................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................94
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................94
Daytime Running Lamps..............................94
Automatic High Beam Control...................95
Adaptive Headlamps....................................96
Direction Indicators.......................................97
Welcome Lighting..........................................97
Interior Lamps.................................................98
Ambient Lighting..........................................100
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................101
Global Opening and Closing....................102
Exterior Mirrors.............................................102
Interior Mirror................................................105
Toll Reader.....................................................105
Sun Visors......................................................106
Sun Shades...................................................106
Moonroof........................................................107
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................109
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................110
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............114
Information Displays
General Information......................................115
Information Messages................................123
Head Up Display..........................................142
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control........................146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................149
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............150
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................151
Cabin Air Filter..............................................152
Remote Start..................................................152
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Table of Contents

Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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P.O. Box 542000
Omaha, NE 68154-8000
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft parts wheneveryour vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conformto the specifications detailed in this Owner’sManual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsmeet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents do happen. GenuineFord replacement collision parts meet ourstringent requirements for fit, finish, structuralintegrity, corrosion protection and dentresistance. During vehicle development wevalidate that these parts deliver the intendedlevel of protection as a whole system. Agreat way to know for sure you are gettingthis level of protection is to use genuine Fordreplacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Lincoln Warranty. Damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of thefailure of non-Ford parts may not be coveredby the Lincoln Warranty. For additionalinformation, refer to the terms and conditionsof the Lincoln Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is coveredand what is not covered by your vehicle’sNew Vehicle Limited Warranty, see theWarranty Manual that is provided to youalong with your Owner’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fittedwith sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: You risk death or seriousinjury to yourself and others if you do notfollow the instruction highlighted by thewarning symbol. Failure to follow the specificwarnings and instructions could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use a rearwardfacing child restraint on a seat protected byan ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH orSERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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Introduction

Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 97).A
Instrument cluster. See InstrumentCluster (page 109).B
Wiper lever. See WindshieldWipers (page 89).C
Start button. See Keyless Starting(page 178).D
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 280).E
Information and entertainmentdisplay.F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 219).G
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 146).H
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors(page 151).
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Audio unit.J
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 86).K
Information display controls. SeeInformation Display Control (page87).
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Horn.M
Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control(page 238).
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Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 85).
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Audio controls. See Audio Control(page 86).P
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 92).Q
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 210).R
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At a Glance

The safety belt system consists of:
•Lap and shoulder safety belts.
•Shoulder safety belt with automaticlocking mode, (except driver safety belt).
•Height adjuster at the front outboardseating positions.
•Safety belt pretensioner at the frontoutboard seating positions.
•Belt tension sensor at the front outboardpassenger seating position.
· Safety belt warning light andchime.
· Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.
The safety belt pretensioners at the frontseating positions are designed to tighten thesafety belts when activated. In frontal andnear-frontal crashes, the safety beltpretensioners may be activated alone or, ifthe crash is of sufficient severity, togetherwith the front airbags. The pretensioners mayalso activate when a side curtain airbag isdeployed.
FASTENING THE SEATBELTS
Standard belts shown, inflatable belts similar
The front outermost and rear safety restraintsin the vehicle are combination lap andshoulder belts.
1. Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle (the buckle closest to the directionthe tongue is coming from) until you heara snap and feel it latch. Make sure yousecurely fasten the tongue in the buckle.
2. To unfasten, press the release buttonand remove the tongue from the buckle.
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy
WARNING: Always ride and drive withyour seatback upright and properly fastenyour seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of theseatbelt snugly and low across the hips.Position the shoulder portion of the seatbeltacross your chest. Pregnant women mustfollow this practice. See the following figure.
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Note:The rear inflatable seatbelts arecompatible with most infant and child safetycar seats and belt positioning booster seatswhen properly installed. This is because theyare designed to fill with a cooled gas at alower pressure and at a slower rate thantraditional airbags. After inflation, theshoulder portion of the seatbelt remains coolto the touch.
The rear inflatable seatbelt consists of thefollowing:
•An inflatable bag in the shoulder seatbeltwebbing.
•Lap seatbelt webbing with automaticlocking mode.
•The same warning light, electroniccontrol and diagnostic unit as used forthe front seatbelts.
•Impact sensors in various parts of thevehicle.
How does the rear inflatable seatbeltsystem work?
WARNING: If a supplementary restraintsystem component has deployed, it will notfunction again. Have the system andassociated components inspected as soonas possible. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
The rear inflatable seatbelts function likestandard restraints in everyday usage.
During a crash of sufficient force, theinflatable belt inflates from inside thewebbing.
The fully inflated belt's increased diametermore effectively holds the occupant in theappropriate seating position, and spreadscrash forces over more area of the body thanregular seatbelts. This helps reduce pressureon the chest and helps control head andneck motion for passengers.
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Conditions of operation
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The seatbelt warning light illuminates and the warning chime soundsfor a few seconds.The driver seatbelt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turnedto the on position...
The seatbelt warning light and warning chime turn off.The driver seatbelt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminatedand the warning chime is sounding...
The seatbelt warning light and indicator chime remain off.The driver seatbelt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned tothe on position...
SEATBELT REMINDER
Belt-Minder™
This feature supplements the safety beltwarning function by providing additionalreminders that intermittently sound a toneand illuminate the safety belt warning lightwhen you are in the driver seat or you havea front seat passenger and a safety belt isunbuckled.
The system uses information from the frontpassenger sensing system to determine if afront seat passenger is present and thereforepotentially in need of a warning. To avoidactivating the Belt-Minder feature for objectsyou place in the front passenger seat, onlythe front seat passengers receive warningsas determined by the front passengersensing system.
If the Belt-Minder warnings expire (warningsfor about five minutes) for one passenger(driver or front passenger), the otherpassenger can still cause the Belt-Minderfeature to turn on.
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Seatbelts

Then...If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.You and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts before youswitch the ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switchthe ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illumin-ates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds,repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passengerbuckle your safety belts.
You or the front seat passenger do not buckle your safety belts beforeyour vehicle reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2 minutes elapseafter you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illumin-ates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds,repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passengerbuckle your safety belts.
The safety belt for the driver or front passenger is unbuckled for about1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) andmore than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
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Seatbelts

Deactivating and Activating the Belt-MinderFeature
WARNING: While the system allowsyou to deactivate it, this system is designedto improve your chances of being safelybelted and surviving an accident. Werecommend you leave the system activatedfor yourself and others who may use thevehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch on and off independently.When you perform this procedure for oneseating position, do not buckle the otherposition as this will terminate the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly beforeproceeding with the programmingprocedure.
Before following the procedure, make surethat:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P) or neutral(N).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passenger safetybelts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start thevehicle.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning lightturns off (about one minute). After Step2, wait an additional 5 seconds beforeproceeding with Step 3. Once you startStep 3, you must complete the procedurewithin 30 seconds.
3.For the seating position you are switchingoff, buckle then unbuckle the safety beltthree times at a moderate speed, endingin the unbuckled state. After Step 3, thesafety belt warning light turns on.
4. While the safety belt warning light is on,buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt.After Step 4, the safety belt warning lightflashes for confirmation.
•This will switch the feature off for thatseating position if it is currently on.
•This will switch the feature on for thatseating position if it is currently off.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SEATBELT
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and childrestraint systems periodically to make surethey work properly and are not damaged.Inspect the vehicle seatbelts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace ifnecessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,including retractors, buckles, front seatbeltbuckle assemblies, buckle supportassemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulderbelt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulderbelt guide on seatback (if equipped), rearinflatable seatbelts (if equipped), childrestraint LATCH and tether anchors, andattaching hardware, should be inspectedafter a crash. Read the child restraintmanufacturer's instructions for additionalinspection and maintenance informationspecific to the child restraint.
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The driver and passenger front airbag systemconsists of:
•Driver and passenger airbag modules.
•Front passenger sensing system.
· Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.See Crash Sensors and AirbagIndicator (page 55).
Proper Driver and Front PassengerSeating Adjustment
WARNING: National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA) recommendsa minimum distance of at least 10 in (25 cm)between an occupant's chest and the driverairbag module.
To properly position yourself away from theairbag:
•Move your seat to the rear as far as youcan while still reaching the pedalscomfortably.
•Recline the seat slightly (one or twodegrees) from the upright position.
After all occupants have adjusted their seatsand put on seatbelts, it is very important thatthey continue to sit properly. A properlyseated occupant sits upright, leaning againstthe seatback, and centered on the seatcushion, with their feet comfortably extendedon the floor. Sitting improperly can increasethe chance of injury in a crash event. Forexample, if an occupant slouches, lies down,turns sideways, sits forward, leans forwardor sideways, or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash is greatlyincreased.
Children and Airbags
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure achild in a child restraint. Never place arear-facing child restraint in front of an activeairbag. If you must use a forward-facing childrestraint in the front seat, move the seat uponwhich the child restraint is installed all theway back.
Children must always be properly restrained.Accident statistics suggest that children aresafer when properly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the front seatingposition. Failure to follow these instructionsmay increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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