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1 Adaptive Headlamps The headlamp beams move in the same
direction as the steering wheel, providing more
visibility when driving around curves. Active at
speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h), it has a power-up
movement check feature. When you start your
vehicle, the lamps track left to right, then back to
center. To use, place the lighting control switch
into the autolamp position
.
2 Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column Your power tilt steering column has a 4-way
rocker control, allowing you to adjust the steering
wheel to the desired position.
3 Adaptive Cruise Control* In addition to cruise control, Adaptive Cruise
Control allows you to set a ‘gap distance’
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of
you during highway driving. When your cruise
control is active, press GAP up or down to
select the gap distance. Refer to the Cruise
Control chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
more information.

Note: Driving aids do not replace the need
to watch where the vehicle is moving and brake
where necessary. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for safety information, more details
and limitations.
4 Left Information Display Provides information about various systems on
your vehicle. Use the left-hand 5-way controls
located on the steering wheel to choose and
confirm settings and messages. Refer to the
Information Displays chapter in your
Owner’s Manual for more information.
5 Service Engine Soon Light Lights briefly when the ignition is turned on.
If it remains on or is blinking after the engine is
started, the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II) system
has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate
fashion and contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
6 Right Information Display Provides information about Entertainment,
Phone and Navigation*. Use the right-hand
5-way controls located on your steering wheel
to scroll through, highlight and make minor
adjustments within a selected menu. Refer to
the MyLincoln Touch
TM chapter in your Owner’s
Manual for more information.

7 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Press VOL + or – to increase or decrease
volume levels.
Press SEEK
to access the next or previous
radio station preset, CD track or preset satellite
radio channel*.
Press
to access SYNC® phone features.
Press
to access voice recognition.
8 Push Button Start
Allows you to start your vehicle by pressing
the ENGINE START STOP button while fully
pressing down on the brake pedal. Press the
button again to turn the engine off. If your vehicle
has been idling for an extended period of time,
it automatically shuts down, unless the driver
overrides it. The information display shows an
alert prior to engine shut down.

Note: Your intelligent access transmitter must be
inside the vehicle for the ignition to start.
9 Hazard Control
10 Audio Volume and
Fan Speed SWIPE Controls
Swipe your finger to adjust audio volume or fan
speed with the touch-sensitive slide bars.
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Power-Adjustable Foot Pedals* Move the brake and accelerator pedals by using the control
located on the left side of the steering column.
Press and hold the appropriate side of the control to move the pedals.
Press to move the pedals away from you.
Press to move the pedals closer to you.
Adjust the pedals only when the vehicle is in park (P).
Note: Never use the controls while your vehicle is moving and
with your feet on the accelerator and brake pedals.
Multi-Contour Front Seats with Active Motion* Using the button mounted on the outside of the front seats, or through t\
he
touchscreen, you and a front-seat passenger can adjust the massage and s\
upport
settings. You can also control the intensity of the massage, increase or\
decrease
the lumbar bolster and cushion support, and adjust the height of the bol\
ster.
Dual Automatic Climate Control You and your front passenger can press independent
controls to adjust the air temperature on each side
of the vehicle. To return to one temperature, you
can hold down the AUTO button for more than two
seconds. The passenger setting switches to the
driver's set temperature.
You can also use the Climate display on
the touchscreen.
Ambient Lighting* When you switch on this feature, you light key areas of your vehicle int\
erior with
a choice of colors.
To access and make adjustments:
1. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle > Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Use the scroll bar to increase or decrease the intensity.
To switch the feature on or off, press the power button.
Climate Controlled
Front Seats
To use, press the heated seat symbol or the cooled seat symbol
located on the touchscreen to cycle
through the various settings and
off. Warmer or cooler settings are
indicated by more indicator lights.
The climate controlled seats function
only when the engine is running.
Heated Steering Wheel* Your vehicle may include a heated
steering wheel. Press the icon in
your touchscreen to turn this feature
on and off.
Note: The wood trim does not
heat between the 10 and
2 o’clock positions.
Rear Heated Seats* The rear heated seat controls are
located on the rear of the center
console. To use, press the heated seat
button
to cycle through the various
heat settings and off. Warmer settings
are indicated by more indicator lights.
The rear heated seats function only
when the ignition is on.
Memory Function The memory control, located on the
driver's door, allows the positioning
recall of the driver's seat, power
mirrors, power tilt and telescopic
steering column* and adjustable
pedals*. To program position
1, press
and hold the 1 button until you hear a
tone. Use this same procedure to set
positions
2 and 3 using the respective
buttons. You can recall the set memory
positions by pressing the desired
memory control.

Dual-Panel Moonroof
and Power Sunscreen*
Your moonroof and sunscreen have a
one-touch, open and close feature.
To open the sunscreen, press

and release. To close, pull and
release
.
To open the moonroof, press and
release the SLIDE control. The
sunscreen opens automatically.
To close, pull and release the
SLIDE control.
To vent the moonroof, press and
release the TILT control. To close, pull
and release the TILT control.
To stop motion at any time, press the
control a second time.
Power Sun Shade* The sun shade has a one-touch up
and down feature. The control is in the
overhead console.
Press and release the control

to move the sun shade. To stop
motion, press the control a
second time.
The sun shade automatically
retracts when you shift the
transmission into reverse (R).
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Active Park Assist* Detects an available parallel parking space
and automatically steers the vehicle into
the space (hands-free) while you control
the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The
system visually and audibly instructs you to
park your vehicle.
To use active park assist, press the
AUTO IPI button located on the right side
of the center stack. Use the direction
indicator to indicate which side of the
vehicle you want the system to search
on. If the direction indicator is not on,
the system automatically searches on
the vehicle’s passenger side. To stop
the parking procedure, grab the steering
wheel or press the control again. Refer to
the Parking Aids chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Note: The driver is always responsible
for controlling the vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Collision Warning System*
This system is designed to alert the driver
of certain collision risks. Radar sensors
detect if vehicles ahead of you, that are
moving in the same direction, may be a
collision risk. The system alerts you with an
audible tone and a red warning light that
appears above the dash. If the risk
of collision increases, the system
increases brake support to help
reduce collision speed.
Function
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
with Cross Traffic Alert*
BLIS uses radar sensors to help you determine if a vehicle may be
in your blind spot zone. Cross traffic alert warns you of vehicles
approaching from the sides when the transmission is in reverse (R).
BLIS and cross traffic alert display a yellow indicator light in your
exterior mirrors. Cross traffic alert also sounds tones and displays
messages to warn you which direction vehicles are approaching.
Refer to the Driving Aids chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, more details and system limitations.
Lane Keeping System*
The system detects unintentional drifting toward the outside of
the lane and alerts or aids the driver to stay in the lane through
the steering system and instrument cluster display. The system
automatically detects and tracks the road lane markings using a
camera mounted behind the interior mirror. See the Driving Aids
section in your Owner's Manual for details.
Rear View Camera * This system provides a video image of the area behind the
vehicle. The image automatically appears in the touchscreen
when the vehicle is in reverse (R) and uses green, yellow and
red guides to aler t you of your proximit y to objects.
Forward and Reverse Sensing Systems This system sounds an audible warning tone if there is
an obstacle near the vehicle’s front or rear bumpers. As
the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the rate of the
warning tone increases in frequency. The front sensors are
automatically activated when the gearshift is in any position
other than park (P) or neutral (N) and the vehicle speed is
below 7 mph (12 km/h). The system detects certain objects
while the transmission is in reverse (R) and detects objects
up to 6 feet (2 meters) away. See the Parking Aids chapter
in your Owner’s Manual for complete information on your
vehicle’s sensing systems.
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission Your SelectShift automatic transmission gives you the ability
to manually change gears, if you like. To use SelectShift,
move the gearshift lever into sport (S). Use the paddle shifters,
located on the steering wheel, to manually select gears. Pull (
+)
to upshift and pull (–) to downshift. Return the gearshift lever to
drive (D) when manual control is no longer desired.
Note: You can use the SelectShift feature temporarily
when you are in drive (D) by pulling the paddle shifters. The
transmission reverts back to fully automatic operation after a
few seconds with no further paddle use.
Lincoln Drive Control This suite of electronic vehicle systems continuously monitors
both your inputs and the road conditions to optimize ride
comfort, steering, handling, powertrain response and
sound. Choose your custom driving experience through the
information display under Settings, Drive Assist and then
Drive Control:
Comfort: provides drivers with easier steering and a
more fluid suspension.
Normal: delivers a more engaging drive experience
with confident handling and a powerful, yet quiet
powertrain sound.
Sport: adds a sporty feel with a stiffer suspension and
an emphasis on handling and control, along with a more
powerful engine tone.
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SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry System
Allows you to lock or unlock the doors, recall
memory features and arm or disarm the anti-theft
alarm. To get started, you need your five digit factory
code found on your owner’s wallet card (located
in the glove box). Entering this code unlocks the
driver’s door.
To lock all doors, press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the
same time.
To unlock all doors, enter the five-digit code, then
press and hold 3•4 within five seconds.
For complete information, refer to the SecuriCode
Keyless Entry Keypad section in the Locks chapter
of your Owner’s Manual. Power Windows: Global Opening and Closing You can use the remote control to operate the
windows with the ignition off.
After you unlock your vehicle, press and hold
the remote control unlock button
to open the
windows and vent the moonroof. Release the unlock
button
once movement starts. Press the lock or
unlock button to stop movement.
To close the windows and moonroof, press and hold
the remote control lock button
. Release the lock
button . once movement starts. Press the lock
or unlock button to stop movement.
Note: You can enable or disable this feature in the
information display. See the Information Display
section in your Owner's Manual.
Note: To operate this feature, accessory delay must
not be active.
Autolamps The headlamps switch on and off automatically in
low light situations or during inclement weather.
To use, place the lighting control switch into the
autolamp position
.
The headlamps remain on for a period of time after
you switch off the ignition. Use the information
display controls to adjust the period of time that the
headlamps remain on. See the Information Displays
chapter in your Owner's Manual for details.
Autowipers If activated, your wipers automatically turn on when
moisture is present on the windshield. The wiper
speed varies based on the amount of moisture
detected and the sensitivity setting. To deactivate,
switch your wiper controls off.
Note: Make sure you switch this feature off before
entering a car wash.
Convenience
Intelligent Access
Note:
Your intelligent access transmitter must be within 3 feet (1 meter) o\
f the
vehicle for intelligent access to function properly.
To unlock and open the driver’s door, pull the front exterior door ha\
ndle. To lock
the doors, press and hold the sensor button on the door handle.
The transmitter also contains a mechanical key blade, which can be used \
to
unlock the driver door, if necessary.
Press
once to lock all doors. Press again within three seconds to confirm all\

doors are locked. You can also use the transmitter to close the windows \
and the
vented the moonroof * by pressing and holding the lock button on the remote
control. Press the lock or unlock button to stop the motion.
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. Press again within three seconds t\
o
unlock all doors. You can also use the transmitter to open the windows a\
nd vent
the moonroof * by pressing and holding the unlock button. The power sunscreen
also opens.
Press
to activate the panic alarm. Press again or switch on the ignition
to deactivate.
Press
twice within three seconds to open the trunk.
Car finder: Press
twice within three seconds to locate your vehicle. The horn
sounds and the lamps flash.
Remote Start Remote start allows you to start the engine
from outside your vehicle using your
transmitter. To start, press
and then press twice within three seconds. Once inside,
apply the brake while pressing the ENGINE
START STOP button. Shift into drive (D) and
go. To turn the engine off from outside the
vehicle after using your remote start, press
once.
Exterior Trunk Release
When your intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter)
of the vehicle, you can open your trunk by pressing the release button l\
ocated
near the rearview camera.
MyKey® MyKey allows you to program certain driving restrictions in order to pro\
mote
good driving habits. You can program things such as speed restrictions a\
nd
limited volume levels. For complete information, refer to the MyKey chapter in
your Owner’s Manual.
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Fuel-efficient Transmission Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel \
usage
while coasting or decelerating. This may be perceived as a light to medi\
um
braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Fuel Tank Capacity and Fuel Info
Your vehicle has a 19.0 gallon (71.9L) fuel tank. Use only UNLEADED fuel or
UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not use fuel
ethanol (E85), diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel be\
cause it could
damage or impair the emission control system.
Towing Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may be limited. Re\
fer to
the Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels section in the Towing chapter of your
Owner's Manual for more information.
Rear Window Buffeting When one or both of your rear windows are open, you may hear a wind thro\
b or
buffeting noise. To alleviate this, lower a front window until the buffe\
ting subsides.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Your vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system that shows a low tire\
pressure
warning light in your information display when one or more of your tires are
significantly under-inflated. If this happens, stop and check your tires\
as soon as
possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Inflating Your Tires
section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
Location of Spare Tire and Tools Your spare tire and tools are located beneath the carpeted floor panel i\
n the
trunk of your vehicle. The spare tire is designed for emergency use only\
and
should be replaced as soon as possible. For complete details on changing\
your
tire, refer to the Changing a Road Wheel section in the Wheels and Tires chapter
of your Owner’s Manual.
Essential Information
THX II® Certified Audio System* Fourteen strategically positioned, high-performance speakers deliver
a home theater sound right in your vehicle. The system automatically
makes adjustments to volume and sound distribution, based on vehicle
speed and external road noise.
Easy Fuel® System
With this system, push to release the fuel door, insert the nozzle and
begin fueling. It is self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, \
dirt, water, snow and ice. Wait 10 seconds from the time the refueling
nozzle is shut-off until you remove the nozzle from the vehicle to allow\

residual fuel in the nozzle to drain into the tank. When using a portabl\
e
fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in the spare tir\
e
compartment) and pour the fuel into the funnel.
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they do not work with the
Easy Fuel system and may cause damage. Properly clean the funnel
after each use.
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