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Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Radio display
Contact Sirius at 1-888-539-7474 to resolve
subscription issues.
Your satellite service is no longer available.
Call Sirius
1-888-539-7474.
Use the channel guide to turn off the Lock or
Skip function on that station.
All the channels in the selected category are
either skipped or locked.
None found. Check Channel Guide.
No action required.
Sirius has updated the channels available for
your vehicle.
Subscription Updated.
Sirius Satellite Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to Sirius satellite
radio, press the voice button on
the steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say any of the following
commands.
If you are not listening to Sirius satellite radio,
press the voice button and, after the tone,
say "Sirius", then any of the following
commands. "SIRIUS"
"" "Preset <#>" "SAT"
"SAT preset <#>" "SAT 1"
"SAT 1 Preset <#>" "SAT 2"
"SAT 2 preset <#>" "SIRIUS"
"SAT 3"
"SAT 3 preset <#>" "Sirius <0-223>" "Sirius off ""Sirius on"
"Sports game" *
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Under the Information menu, you can access
features such as:
•
SYNC Services
• Sirius Travel Link
• Alerts
• Calendar
• SYNC Applications If your vehicle is equipped with
Navigation, press the Information
button to access these features. If
your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation,
press the corner of the touchscreen with the
green tab.
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United
States Only)
Note: SYNC Services varies by trim level and
model year and may require a subscription.
Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions
available in select markets. Message and
data rates may apply. Ford Motor Company
reserves the right to change or discontinue
this product service at any time without prior
notification or incurring any future obligation. Note:
SYNC Services requires activation
before use. Visit www.SYNCMyRide.com to
register and check your eligibility for
complimentary services. Standard phone
and message rates may apply. Subscription
may be required. You must also have the
active SYNC Services Bluetooth-enabled
cellular phone paired and connected to the
system in order to connect to, and use, SYNC
Services. See Phone (page 407).
Note: This feature does not function properly
if you have enabled caller ID blocking on
your cellular phone. Make sure your cellular
phone is not blocking caller ID before using
SYNC Services. Note:
The driver is ultimately responsible for
the safe operation of the vehicle, and
therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe
to follow the suggested directions. Any
navigation features provided are only an aid.
Make your driving decisions based on your
observations of local conditions and existing
traffic regulations. Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you would be
placed in an unsafe situation, or if you would
be directed into an area that you consider
unsafe. Maps used by this system may be
inaccurate because of errors, changes in
roads, traffic conditions or driving conditions.
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or verbally disclosing to 911 operators your
vehicle location or other details about your
vehicle or crash to assist 911 operators to
provide the most appropriate emergency
services. If you do not want to disclose this
information, do not turn the feature on.
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped)
WARNING
Always follow scheduled maintenance
instructions, regularly inspect your
vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or
problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report
supplements, but cannot replace, normal
maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle
Health Report only monitors certain systems
electronically monitored by your vehicle and
will not monitor or report the status of any
other system, (such as brake lining wear).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
and regularly inspect your vehicle may result
in vehicle damage and serious injury. Note:
This feature is only available in the
United States. Note:
Your Vehicle Health Report feature
requires activation prior to use. Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com to register. There is
no fee or subscription associated with
Vehicle Health Report, but you must register
to use this feature.
Note: This feature may not function properly
if you have enabled caller ID blocking on
your cellular phone. Before running a report,
review the Vehicle Health Report Privacy
Notice.
Note: In order to allow a break-in period for
your vehicle, you may not be able to create
a Vehicle Health Report until your vehicle
odometer has reached 200 miles.
Note: Cellular phone and SMS charges may
apply when making a report. Register for Vehicle Health Report and set
your report preferences at
www.SYNCMyRide.com. After registering,
you can request a Vehicle Health Report
(inside your vehicle). Return to your account
at www.SYNCMyRide.com to view your
report. You can also choose for SYNC to
remind you automatically to run reports at
specific mileage intervals. Cellular phone
airtime usage may apply when reporting.
The system allows you to check your
vehicle
’s overall health in the form of a
diagnostic report card. The Vehicle Health
Report contains valuable information, such
as:
• Vehicle diagnostic information
• Scheduled maintenance
• Open recalls and Field Service Actions
• Items noted during vehicle inspections
by your authorized dealer that still need
servicing.
Making a Report If you want to run a report by using
the touchscreen, touch
Apps >
Vehicle Health Report.
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Air distribution control: Touch these buttons to switch airflow from the windshield, instrument pan\
el, or footwell vents on or off.
The system can distribute air through any combination of these vents.
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MAX Defrost:
Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Outside air flows through the wi\
ndshield vents, fan automatically adjusts
to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full heat p\
osition. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin
covering of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automat\
ically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Note:
To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when MAX De\
frost is on.
Driver settings:
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Touch the
+ or – to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of th\
e vehicle.
Touch the heated seat icon to switch the heated seat off and on (if equi\
pped).
Touch the climate-controlled seat icon to switch the climate-controlled s\
eat off and on (if equipped).
Touch
MyTemp to select your preset temperature setpoint. Touch and hold MyTemp to save a new preset temperature setpoint.
Touch the heated steering wheel icon to switch the heated steering wheel \
on and off (if equipped).
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a
wood-trimmed steering wheel, it does not
heat between the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock
positions. Smart Zone Feature
Each time you start your vehicle and drive
without an occupant in the front passenger
seat, the climate control system may
automatically switch to single zone mode (if
it was previously in dual zone mode) in order
to improve fuel economy. When this occurs,
the DUAL button turns off and the passenger
temperature changes to agree with the
driver's temperature.Press the
DUAL button or adjust the
passenger temperature to start dual zone
mode without a passenger present. The
system remains in dual zone mode until the
start your vehicle again.
Turning the Feature On
Press and hold the
DUAL button for more
than four seconds. Only the driver's
temperature display flashes to signify that
the feature is on.
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Eco Time Penalty
Select a low, medium or high cost for the
calculated Eco Route. The higher the setting,
the longer the time allotment is for the route.
Avoid
These features allow you to choose to have
the system avoid freeways, toll roads, ferries
and car trains when planning your route.
Switch these features ON or OFF.
Use HOV Lanes
Have the system use high-occupancy vehicle
lanes, if available, when planning your route.
Navigation Preferences
Guidance Prompts
Have the system use Voice & Tones or Tone
Only
on your programmed route.
Auto - Fill State/Province
Have the system automatically fill in the state
and province based on the information
already entered into the system. Switch this
feature
ON or OFF. Traffic Preferences
Avoid Traffic Problems
Choose how you want the system to handle
traffic problems along your route.
•
Automatic: Have the system reroute you
to avoid traffic incidents that develop and
impact the current route. The system
does not provide a traffic alert
notification.
• Manual: Have the system always provide
a traffic alert notification for traffic
incidents along the planned route. You
have a choice to accept or ignore the
notification before making the route
deviation.
Traffic Alert Notification
Have the system display traffic alert
notifications.
Other traffic alert features allows you to turn
on certain, or all, traffic icons on the map
such as road work, incident, accidents and
closed roads. Scroll down to view all the
different types of alerts. Switch these
features ON or OFF. Avoid Areas
Choose areas which you want the system to
avoid when calculating a route for you.
Press
Add to program an entry. Once you
make a selection, the system tries to avoid
the area(s) if possible for all routes. To delete
a selection, choose the listing on the screen.
When the screen changes to
Avoid Areas
Edit, you can press Delete at the bottom
right of the screen.
Map Mode
Press the green bar in the upper right area
of the touchscreen to view map mode. Map
mode shows advanced viewing comprised
of both 2D city maps as well as 3D landmarks
(when available).
2D city maps show detailed outlines of
buildings, visible land use and land elements
and detailed railway infrastructure for the
most essential cities around the globe. These
maps also contain features, such as town
blocks, building footprints and railways.
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For a complete listing of the accessories that
are available for your vehicle, please contact
an authorized dealer or visit our online store
at www.Accessories.Lincoln.com (United
States only).
Lincoln Custom Accessories are available
for your vehicle through an authorized
Lincoln dealer. Lincoln Motor Company will
repair or replace any properly authorized
dealer-installed Lincoln Genuine Accessory
found to be defective in factory-supplied
materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessories.
Lincoln Motor Company will warrant your
Lincoln Genuine Accessory through the
warranty that provides the greatest benefit:
•
24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details and
a copy of the warranty. Exterior style
•
Side-window deflectors.
• Wheels.
• Bumper protectors.
Interior style
• All-weather floor mats.
• Rear seat entertainment*.
• Premium carpeted floor mats.
Lifestyle
• Ash cup (smoker's packages).
• Cargo area protector.
• Cargo net.
• Cargo organizer.
Peace of mind
• Car cover*.
• Wheel locks. *Lincoln Licensed Accessory. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Lincoln Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Lincoln Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Lincoln dealer for the
manufacturer's limited warranty details and
request a copy of the Lincoln Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A
LINCOLN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
Lincoln owners have discovered the powerful
protection of Lincoln Extended Service Plan.
It is the only extended service plan backed
by Lincoln Motor Company, and provides
peace of mind protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Lincoln ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor
– can easily exceed the price of your Lincoln
Extended Service Plan. With Lincoln ESP,
you minimize your risk for unexpected repair
bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four Extended Service Plans with
different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1.
PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive
coverage. With over 1000 covered
components, this plan is so complete that
we generally only discuss 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 Extended Service Plan is honored by
all authorized Lincoln and Ford dealers in
the U.S. and Canada. It is the only extended
service plan authorized and backed by
Lincoln Motor Company.
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
You take advantage of replacement
transportation if your vehicle is at your
authorized dealer for same day covered
repairs.
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.
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................139
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................192
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................193
Accessories...................................................445 Exterior style........................................................445
Interior style.........................................................445
Lifestyle.................................................................445
Peace of mind.....................................................445
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............213
Active Park Assist.........................................203 Automatic Steering into Parking Space.......205
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature............206
Troubleshooting the System...........................206
Using Active Park Assist...................................204
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89 Adjusting the Headlamps...........................297
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
299
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................297
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................78
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................89
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................139
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................76
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................76
Arming the Alarm..................................................77
Disarming the Alarm.............................................77
Appendices....................................................447
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................108
Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek, Next or Previous........................................79
Audio System
................................................355
General Information...........................................355
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................356 Autolamps.........................................................86
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........86
Automatic Climate Control..........................139
Automatic High Beam Control
....................88
Activating the System..........................................89
Manually Overriding the System......................89
Automatic Transmission
...............................187
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................190
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................190
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................294
Autowipers.......................................................83
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................160
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................160
Locations...............................................................160
B
Blind Spot Information System.................227 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................227
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............286
Booster Seats
..................................................26
Types of Booster Seats.......................................26
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Brake Fluid Check........................................294
Brakes..............................................................192 General Information............................................192
Breaking-In.....................................................249
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................299
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Hybrid...........................................................350
Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications...................346
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................302
Center Console.............................................162
Changing a Bulb
...........................................299
Lamp Assembly Condensation.......................299
Replacing Bulbs..................................................299
Changing a Fuse
..........................................284
Fuses.....................................................................284
Changing the 12V Battery..........................295
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................301
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................297
Checking MyKey System Status.................62
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297 Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance.................................................40
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information..............................................15
Child Safety Locks..........................................30 Left-Hand Side........................................................31
Right-Hand Side.....................................................31
Child Seat Positioning...................................28
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................307
Cleaning Products.......................................302
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................308
Cleaning the Engine
....................................304
Cleaning the Exterior..................................302 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................303
Exterior Chrome..................................................303
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)....................303
Underbody...........................................................303
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................306
Cleaning the Interior...................................305 Cleaning Black Label Interior (If
Equipped)........................................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................304
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Climate............................................................430 Climate Control Voice Commands.................434
Smart Zone Feature...........................................433 Climate Control..............................................139
Climate Controlled Seats............................153
Cooled Seats........................................................153
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............257 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With
High Voltage Batteries.................................257
Collision Warning System..........................233 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................233
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................289
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51
Creating a MyKey...........................................60 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Principle of Operation........................................212
Type 1.......................................................................80
Type 2......................................................................80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................212
Customer Assistance..................................260
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
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