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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......246
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................248
Economical Driving......................................248
Driving Through Water...............................248
Floor Mats......................................................249
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance....................................251
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................252
Fuel Shutoff...................................................252
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................253
Post-Crash Alert System............................255
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................256
In California (U.S. Only)...............................257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...........................................259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................259 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................262
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................263
Changing a Fuse..........................................280
Maintenance
General Information......................................281
Opening and Closing the Hood................281
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................285
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™......287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................287
Engine Oil Check..........................................287
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................288
Engine Coolant Check................................289
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......292
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296
Washer Fluid Check....................................296 Fuel Filter.......................................................296
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299
Changing the Wiper Blades......................299
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................299
Changing a Bulb............................................301
Bulb Specification Chart..............................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................305
Cleaning Products.......................................305
Cleaning the Exterior..................................305
Waxing............................................................306
Cleaning the Engine....................................307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades.........................................................307
Cleaning the Interior....................................308
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................310
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...................311
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels...........................311
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4. Install new batteries with the + facingeach other.
Note: Make sure to replace the label
between the two batteries.
5. Reinstall the housing and cover.
Car Finder
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Press the button twice within three
seconds. The horn sounds and
direction indicators will flash. We
recommend that you use this method to
locate your vehicle, rather than using the
panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm will only operate
when the ignition is off.
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Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to deactivate.
Remote Start
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or areas that are not well ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel.
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The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehicle
from outside the vehicle. The transmitter has
an extended operating range.
You can configure automatic climate control
to operate when the vehicle is remote
started. See Climate Control (page 135).
Many states and provinces restrict the use
of remote start. Check your local and state
or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system is triggered. • You disable the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in P.
• The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
• The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback (If Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides status
feedback of remote start or stop commands.
Status
LED
Remote start or
extension successful
Solid green
Remote stop
successful; engine off
Solid red
Remote start or stopfailed
Blinking red
Waiting for statusupdate
Blinking green
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Keys and Remote Controls

Press the button again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed. The
doors will lock again, the horn will sound and
the direction indicators will flash if all the
doors and the luggage compartment are
closed.
Mislock
If any door or the luggage compartment is
open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with
an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
will sound twice and the direction indicators
will not flash. You can switch this feature on
or off in the information display. See (page
109).
Opening the Luggage Compartment
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Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage compartment.
Make sure to close and latch the luggage
compartment before driving your vehicle. An
unlatched luggage compartment may cause
objects to fall out or block your view. Note:
The luggage compartment release
button only works when your vehicle speed
is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Activating Intelligent Access
You must have the intelligent access key
within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
At a Door
Pull an exterior door handle to unlock and
open the door. Make sure not to touch the
lock sensor on top of the handle.
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Touch the top of the door handle to lock your
vehicle. There is a brief delay before you
can unlock your vehicle again. Note:
Keep the door handle clean to make
sure the system operates correctly.
At the Luggage Compartment
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Press the exterior release button.
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Locks

You must have two previously programmed
intelligent access keys inside your vehicle
and the new unprogrammed intelligent
access keys readily accessible. See an
authorized dealer to have the spare key
programmed if two previously programmed
keys are not available.
Make sure that your vehicle is off before
beginning this procedure. Make sure that
you close all the doors before beginning and
that they remain closed throughout the
procedure. Perform all steps within 30
seconds of starting the sequence. Stop and
wait for at least one minute before starting
again if you perform any steps out of
sequence.
Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.
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1. Remove the rubber covering (A) from thecupholder. Place the first programmed
key in the backup slot (B) at the bottom
of the cupholder, then press the push
button ignition switch.
2. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again.
3. Remove the intelligent access key.
4. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the
backup slot. Press the push button
ignition switch.
5. Wait five seconds and then press the push button ignition switch again.
6. Remove the intelligent access key. 7. Place the unprogrammed intelligent
access key in the backup slot and press
the push button ignition switch.
Programming is now complete. Verify the
remote control functions operate and your
vehicle starts with the new intelligent access
key.
If programming was not successful, wait 10
seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 7. If you
are still unsuccessful, take your vehicle to
your authorized dealer.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
The system will warn you of an unauthorized
entry to your vehicle. It will be triggered if
any door, the luggage compartment or the
hood is opened without using the key,
remote control or keyless entry keypad.
The direction indicators will flash and the
horn will sound if unauthorized entry is
attempted while the alarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm problem
with your vehicle.
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Security

GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale value.
There is a large network of authorized
dealers that are there to help you with their
professional servicing expertise. We believe
that their specially trained technicians are
best qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly. They are supported by a wide
range of highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
To help you service your vehicle, we provide
scheduled maintenance information which
makes tracking routine service easy. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 480).
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which parts
and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you
are sure you have enough ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning material (such as cigarettes) away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park(P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park (P).
2. Block the wheels
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
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1. To open the hood, go inside the vehicle and pull the hood release handle located
under the left-hand side of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary release lever, which is located
under the front of the hood, near the
Lincoln badge.
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Maintenance

Headlamp Aiming Target
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8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb
center from the ground and mark an 8
foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will observe aflat zone of high intensity light located at
the top of the right hand portion of the
beam pattern. If the top edge of the high
intensity light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will need
to be adjusted.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp. The horizontal edge of the
brighter light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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Maintenance

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Blind Spot Information System.................220Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) withCross Traffic Alert..........................................220
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.............281
Booster Seats...................................................27Types of Booster Seats.......................................27
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296
Brakes...............................................................187\
General Information............................................187
Breaking-In.....................................................248
Bulb Specification Chart..............................301
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................138
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................357
Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........363Specifications......................................................364
Capacities and Specifications...................353
Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................305
Center Console.............................................160 Changing a Bulb............................................301
Lamp Assembly Condensation........................301
Replacing Bulbs...................................................301
Changing a Fuse..........................................280Fuses.....................................................................280
Changing a Road Wheel.............................346Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................347
Stowing the flat tire............................................350
Tire Change Procedure....................................348
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................303
2.0L EcoBoost Engine.......................................303
3.7L Engine...........................................................303
Changing the Wiper Blades......................299
Checking MyKey System Status.................64
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance...................................................41
Child Safety.......................................................16
General Information..............................................16
Child Safety Locks...........................................31Left-Hand Side.......................................................32
Right-Hand Side....................................................32
Child Seat Positioning...................................29
Cigar Lighter...................................................158
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311
Cleaning Products.......................................305 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels...........................311
Cleaning the Engine....................................307
Cleaning the Exterior..................................305
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................306
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................306
Stripes or Graphics............................................306
Underbody...........................................................306
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens............................310
Cleaning the Interior....................................308
Cleaning Black Label Interior (If
Equipped).........................................................308
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................307
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Climate............................................................450
Climate Control Voice Commands................453
Climate Control..............................................135
Climate Controlled Seats............................149
Cooled Seats........................................................150
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................289
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........52
Creating a MyKey............................................61
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................61
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Index

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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................252
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................89
Head Restraints.............................................140
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................141
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................142
Heated Seats..................................................148Front Seats............................................................1\
48
Rear Seats.............................................................14\
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Heated Steering Wheel.................................83
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................138
Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................138
Heated Rear Window.........................................138
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................135
Hill Start Assist...............................................190Switching the System On and Off....................191
Using Hill Start Assist..........................................191
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate........................................................... 137
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................137
General Hints........................................................137\
Heating the Interior Quickly..............................137
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............137
Recommended Settings for Heating..............137
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather.............................................................137
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................187
Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood.............281
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................257
Information Display Control.........................82
Cluster Display Control Features.....................82
Information Displays.....................................109General Information............................................109
Information .....................................................436911 Assist..............................................................\
.445
Alerts..................................................................\
.... 445
Calendar...............................................................445
Sirius Travel Link.................................................443
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)..................................................................437
Vehicle Health Report.......................................448
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Index

Locking and Unlocking..................................67Activating Intelligent Access.............................68
Autolock ...............................................................\
..69
Auto Relock............................................................69
Battery Saver..........................................................7\
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Illuminated Entry...................................................70
Illuminated Exit......................................................70\
Luggage Compartment.......................................70
Power Decklid.........................................................71
Power Door Locks................................................67
Remote Control.....................................................67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.....................................................................69
Locks..................................................................67
Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................346
M
Maintenance...................................................281General Information............................................281
Media Hub......................................................372
Memory Function..........................................145
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................147
Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......146
Saving a PreSet Position...................................146
Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................109
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................138
See: Windows and Mirrors.................................95
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Moonroof.........................................................100
Bounce-Back.........................................................101
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............100
Motorcraft Parts............................................354
MyKey Troubleshooting................................65
MyKey™..............................................................60
Principle of Operation.........................................60
MyLincoln Touch™.........................................373General Information...........................................373
MyLincoln Touch™ Troubleshooting.........467
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Navigation ......................................................454cityseekr................................................................457
Destination Mode...............................................454
Map Mode............................................................462
Navigation Map Updates.................................466
Navigation Voice Commands.........................466
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..................456
Quick-touch Buttons..........................................465
Setting Your Navigation Preferences............458
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..............484Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................484
Maintenance Intervals.......................................486
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................288
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check......................................287
Opening and Closing the Hood................281
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................261
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.............261
Overhead Console.......................................160
P
Parking Aids....................................................196Principle of Operation........................................196
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77SecuriLock...............................................................77
PA T SSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Perchlorate........................................................ 12
Personal Safety System™..............................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................43
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Index

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............342Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.........................................343
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................344
Tire Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..............................314
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................314
Towing a Trailer.............................................240Load Placement..................................................240
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......246Emergency Towing............................................246
Recreational Towing..........................................246
Towing.............................................................240
Traction Control.............................................192
Principle of Operation........................................192
Transmission Code Designation..............356
Transmission...................................................175
Transmission
See: Transmission................................................175
Transporting the Vehicle............................245
Type Approvals.............................................528
RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................528
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™....................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................285
Universal Garage Door Opener................152
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............152
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................207Blocked Sensor...................................................212
Changing the Set Speed...................................210
Detection Issues...................................................211
Disengaging the System...................................210
Following a Vehicle...........................................208
Hilly Condition Usage........................................210
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...............210
Overriding the System.......................................210
Resuming the Set Speed..................................210
Setting a Speed..................................................208
Setting the Gap Distance.................................209
Switching the System Off...................................211
Switching the System On.................................207
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............213
System Not Available.........................................212
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).......................................................181
Using Cruise Control...................................206Switching Cruise Control Off...........................207
Switching Cruise Control On...........................206
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65
Using Snow Chains......................................342
Using Stability Control.................................195
AdvanceTrac® ......................................................195
Using Summer Tires.....................................341
Using Traction Control.................................192
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................192
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................192
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........192
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................259
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Vehicle Care..................................................305General Information...........................................305
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355
Vehicle Identification Number..................355
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