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Crossover vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. To reduce this risk of serious
injury or death from a rollover or other
crash you must:
•
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers.
• Drive at safe speeds for the
conditions.
• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Never overload or improperly load
your vehicle.
• Make sure every passenger is
properly restrained. WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts.
Children and infants must use
appropriate restraints to minimize the
risk of injury or ejection. Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The Tire
Quality Grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example: Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A.
These Tire Quality Grades are
determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has
set. Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. They do
not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary
use spare tires, light truck or LT type
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches or limited production tires
as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104 (c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation Tire
quality grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford Motor
Company to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as
the government has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear 1 ½ times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
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A. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for temporary service on cars,
sport-utility vehicles, minivans and light
trucks.
B.
145: Indicates the nominal width of
the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge
to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio, which
gives the tire's ratio of height to width.
Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short
sidewall.
D.
D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E.
16: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase
new tires to match the new wheel
diameter. Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Label containing tire
inflation pressure by tire size and other
important information located on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’
s door.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requires
that your tires are properly inflated.
Remember that a tire can lose up to half
of its air pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check your
tires. If one looks lower than the others,
use a tire gauge to check pressure of all
tires and adjust if required.
At least once a month and before long
trips, inspect each tire and check the tire
pressure with a tire gauge (including
spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended by Ford
Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable
tire pressure gauge, as automatic
service station gauges may be
inaccurate. Ford recommends the use
of a digital or dial-type tire pressure
gauge rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold inflation
pressure for optimum tire performance
and wear. Under-inflation or
over-inflation may cause uneven
treadwear patterns.
WARNING
Under-inflation is the most common
cause of tire failures and may result
in severe tire cracking, tread separation
or blowout, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk of
injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall
flexing and rolling resistance, resulting
in heat buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in unnecessary
tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle
control and accidents. A tire can lose up
to half of its air pressure and not appear
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Note:
Each road tire is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor located inside the wheel
and tire assembly cavity. The pressure
sensor is attached to the valve stem. The
pressure sensor is covered by the tire and
is not visible unless the tire is removed. Take
care when changing the tire to avoid
damaging the sensor
You should always have your tires serviced
by an authorized dealer.
Check the tire pressure periodically (at least
monthly) using an accurate tire gauge. See
Inflating Your Tires in this chapter. Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
The tire pressure monitoring system
measures pressure in your four road tires
and sends the tire pressure readings to your
vehicle. The low tire pressure warning light
will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly
low. Once the light is illuminated, your tires
are under-inflated and need to be inflated to
the manufacturer’
s recommended tire
pressure. Even if the light turns on and a
short time later turns off, your tire pressure
still needs to be checked.
When Your Temporary Spare Tire is
Installed
When one of your road tires needs to be
replaced with the temporary spare, the
system will continue to identify an issue to
remind you that the damaged road wheel
and tire assembly needs to be repaired and
put back on your vehicle. To restore the full function of the tire
pressure monitoring system, have the
damaged road wheel and tire assembly
repaired and remounted on your vehicle.
When You Believe Your System is Not
Operating Properly
The main function of the tire pressure
monitoring system is to warn you when your
tires need air. It can also warn you in the
event the system is no longer capable of
functioning as intended. See the following
chart for information concerning your tire
pressure monitoring system:
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Customer action required
Possible cause
Low tire pressure warning light
Make sure tires are at the proper pressure. See Inflating your tires
in this chapter. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s
recommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located on
the edge of driver’ s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven
for at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light
turns off.
Tire(s) under-inflated
Solid warning light
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall
it on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description on
how the system functions, see When your temporary spare tire
is installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall
it on the vehicle to restore system function. For a description on
how the system functions, see
When your temporary spare tire
is installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
Flashing warning light
If the tires are properly inflated and the spare tire is not in use but
the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TPMS malfunction
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When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a
gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over
20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn off after
you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
tire pressure in each pneumatic tire. While
driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure may
increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28 kPa) from
a cold start situation. If the vehicle is
stationary overnight with the outside
temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may
decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of
30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected by
the tire pressure monitoring system as being
significantly lower than the recommended
inflation pressure and activate the system
warning light for low tire pressure. If the low
tire pressure warning light is on, visually
check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If
one or more tires are flat, repair as
necessary. Check the air pressure in the road
tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully
drive the vehicle to the nearest location
where air can be added to the tires. Inflate
all the tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be used.
The tire pressure monitoring system sensor
and valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized dealer after use
of the sealant. WARNINGS
If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged, it will no longer
function. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 359). Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply
the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place
on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer
in order to prevent damage to the tire
pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 359).
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible. During repairing or
replacing of the flat tire, have an authorized
dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor for damage.
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources for extended periods.
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and
playing MP3 individual tracks and folder
structures work as follows:
•
There are two different modes for MP3
disc playback: MP3 track mode (system
default) and MP3 folder mode.
• MP3 track mode ignores any folder
structure on the MP3 disc. The player
numbers each MP3 track on the disc
(noted by the .mp3 file extension) from
T001 to a maximum of T255. The
maximum number of playable MP3 files
may be less depending on the structure
of the CD and exact model of radio
present. •
MP3 folder mode represents a folder
structure consisting of one level of
folders. The CD player numbers all MP3
tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) and all folders containing MP3
files, from F001 (folder) T001 (track) to
F253 T255.
• Creating discs with only one level of
folders helps with navigation through the
disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is
important to understand how the system
reads the structures you create. While
various files may be present, (files with
extensions other than mp3), only files with
the .mp3 extension are played; other files
are ignored by the system. This enables you
to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of
tasks on your work computer, home
computer and your in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays and plays
the structure as if it were only one level deep
(all .mp3 files play, regardless of being in a
specific folder). In folder mode, the system
only plays the .mp3 files in the current folder. AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. Note:
The MyLincoln Touch system controls
most of the audio features. See
Entertainment (page 422).
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360 Degree Parking Aid Camera............220
Camera Views.....................................................220
Front Camera.......................................................221
Side Camera........................................................222
A
A/C See: Climate Control..........................................140
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................194
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................194
Accessories...................................................494 Exterior Style........................................................494
Interior Style.........................................................494
Lifestyle.................................................................494
Peace of Mind.....................................................494
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............224 Active Park Assist........................................209
Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature..............................................................215
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Park Out Assist........................................................209
Troubleshooting the System............................215
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................96
Adjusting the Headlamps............................319 Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................319
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................83
Easy Entry and Exit Feature...............................84
End of Travel Position..........................................84
Memory Feature....................................................84
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................
96
Airbag Disposal
...............................................54
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................140
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................81
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................188
Ambient Lighting............................................99 Anti-Theft Alarm
...............................................81
Arming the Alarm..................................................82
Disarming the Alarm............................................82
Appendices...................................................522
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............113 Headlamps On Warning Chime........................113
Keyless Warning Alert.........................................113
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
...................113
Audio Control
...................................................84
Seek, Next or Previous........................................84
Audio System
................................................388
General Information...........................................388
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................389
Auto Hold
........................................................197
Using Auto Hold..................................................198
Autolamps........................................................92 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........93
Automatic Climate Control.........................140
Automatic High Beam Control....................95 Activating the System..........................................95
Manually Overriding the System......................
96
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Information Messages..................................121
Active Park.............................................................121
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................122
AdvanceTrac ™.......................................................123
Airbag.....................................................................123
Alarm......................................................................123
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................124
AWD........................................................................\
124
Battery and Charging System..........................125
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................126
Collision Warning System..................................127
Doors and Locks..................................................127
Driver Alert............................................................128
Fuel........................................................................\
.128
Hill Start Assist.....................................................129
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................129
Lane Keeping System........................................130
Maintenance..........................................................131
MyKey.....................................................................132
Park Aid..................................................................133
Park Brake.............................................................133
Power Steering.....................................................134
Remote Start.........................................................135
Seats.......................................................................135
Starting System ...................................................135
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................136
Traction Control...................................................136 Transmission.....................................................137
Installing Child Seats......................................18 Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................25
Instrument Cluster.........................................107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Interior Lamps..................................................97 Front Interior Lamp...............................................98
Rear Interior Lamp................................................99
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................104
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................274 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................275
Jump Starting......................................................275
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................274
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................276
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................76
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............76 Keyless Starting.............................................167
Ignition Modes......................................................167
Keys and Remote Controls..........................55
L
Lane Keeping System
.................................232
Switching the System On and Off..................233
Lighting Control
................................................91
Headlamp Flasher................................................92
High Beams............................................................92
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information..............................................91
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers................251
Load Carrying
................................................249
Load Limit........................................................251 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................260
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer
.................................................................251
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................109
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................109
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................109
Autohold Active...................................................109
Autohold Unavailable........................................109
Automatic High Beam Control.........................109
Battery.....................................................................110
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................110
Brake System........................................................110
Cruise Control.......................................................110
Direction Indicator................................................110
Door Ajar................................................................110
Electric Park Brake...............................................110
Engine Coolant Temperature............................110
Engine Oil................................................................111
Fasten Safety Belt.................................................111
Front Airbag............................................................111
Heads Up Display..................................................111
High Beam...............................................................111
Hood Ajar................................................................111
Liftgate Ajar.............................................................111
Low Beam Malfunction Warning........................
111
Low Fuel Level.......................................................111
Low Tire Pressure Warning.................................111
Low Washer Fluid.................................................112
Parking Lamps.......................................................112 Powertrain Fault...............................................112
Service Engine Soon...........................................112
Stability Control.....................................................112
Stability Control Off..............................................113
Washer Fluid Check......................................315
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................325
See: Wipers and Washers...................................87
Waxing............................................................326
Welcome Lighting
...........................................97
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Wheels and Tires
..........................................334
General Information...........................................334
Technical Specifications...................................368
Windows and Mirrors
...................................100
Windshield Washers......................................89
Front Camera Washer..........................................89
Windshield Wipers..........................................87 Intermittent Wipe...................................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................87
Wipers and Washers......................................87
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle.........................266
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