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Help Maximize Your Fuel Economy by Utilizing These Few Tips
1. Use smooth acceleration and braking. According to the United States
Department of Energy, aggressive driving can lower your gas mileage by
up to 33 percent at highway speeds and 5 percent in the city.
2. Carry the bare essentials. The Department of Energy estimates that an
extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your fuel economy by up
to two percent.
3. Seasonal fuel makes a difference. Winter fuel contains slightly
less energy than summer fuel, so the fuel blend you fill up with
can impact your efficiency.
4. Idling burns fuel, too. You can burn up to half a gallon (1.9 liters)
of fuel per hour while idling. Minimize your morning warm-up and
parking lot waits to get the most out of filling your tank.
5. Avoid extreme temperatures. Find a shady or sheltered spot
to help keep your lithium-ion battery operating efficiently,
and minimize the amount of energy required to heat or
cool your cabin.
6. Use fewer accessories. Heated seats, the rear defroster, the air
conditioner and other power features draw electrical energy. When
you operate your accessories, you may notice that the gasoline engine
needs to start. Check out your “Accessory Power” screen in your
SmartGauge® to see how much electricity is being used to power your
vehicle’s accessories.
7. Check your tires. Proper tire inflation can help you improve your fuel
economy by up to 3.3 percent, according to the Department of Energy,
while under-inflation could lower your fuel economy by 0.3 percent for
every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Check your vehicle’s \
door
sticker for recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Fuel History and Coach
Within the information displays, you’ll be able to see how your drivi\
ng style
directly impacts your fuel economy.
The instant fuel economy gauge provides instant fuel economy, plus your \
recent fuel economy averaged over selectable intervals of 1, 2 or 6 minu\
tes.
The fuel coach gauge can teach you how to improve your fuel economy by
providing feedback on your recent acceleration, braking and cruising beh\
avior.
ECO Cruise Control saves vehicle energy by slowing down acceleration
compared to standard cruise control. Your vehicle may relax its accelera\
tion
temporarily when going uphill. This feature can be switched on and off t\
hrough
the Driver Assist section of the Settings menu in the information display.
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel ........................................ 4 – 5
SYNC with MyLincoln Touch .....................6 – 9
Convenience ............................................. 10 – 11
Comfort..................................................... 12 – 13
Unique Hybrid Features .................................. 14
Function ........................................................... 15
Essential Information .............................. 16 – 17
Quick Tips ........................................................ 18
The Lincoln Pledge .......................................... 19
lincolnowner.com LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NEW VEHICLE
Scan the country-appropriate QR code with your smartphone
(make sure you have a scanner app installed), and you can
access even more information about your vehicle.
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Hybrid Transmission
Due to the technologically advanced, electronically
controlled, continuously variable transaxle, you may
not feel shift changes like those of a non-hybrid
vehicle. Since the transmission controls your engine
speed, the engine speed may seem elevated at
times. This is normal hybrid operation, as it helps
deliver fuel efficiency and performance.
Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel Info
Your vehicle’s fuel tank capacity is 13.5 gallons
(51.1L). Use only “Regular” unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not use E85 fuels
because your vehicle was not designed to run on
fuels with more than 15% ethanol.
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
with Cross Traffic Alert
This system is designed to alert the driver of certain
collision risks. Radar sensors detect if vehicles ahead
of you which are moving in the same direction,
may be a collision risk. The system alerts you with
an audible tone and red warning light that appears
above the instrument panel. If the risk of collision
increases, the system increases brake support to
help reduce collision speed.
Temporary Mobility Kit
The kit is under the load floor of the trunk. The kit
consists of an air compressor to reinflate the tire and
a sealing compound in a canister that effectively
seals most punctures caused by nails or similar
objects. The canister contains only enough sealant compound for one tire. See an authorized dealer
for a replacement sealant canister after each use.
This kit provides a temporary tire repair seal,
allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 120 miles
(200 kilometers) at a maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) to reach a tire service location.
Note: After sealant use, the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized dealer. For more details,
refer to the Wheels and Tires
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual .
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Your vehicle lights a low tire pressure warning light
in your instrument cluster 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.
Essential Information
Easy Fuel® System
With this system, you simply open 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 portable fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in th\
e spare tire
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.
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 alert you of your proximity to objects.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
Your vehicle includes a feature that automatically shuts down the engine\
if it has
been idling for an extended period of time. The ignition also turns off \
in order
to save battery power. You can override this feature temporarily by pres\
sing
the brake or accelerator pedal, or by pressing OK or the RESET button in your
information display. Refer to the Information Displays chapter of your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
Electric Parking Brake
The operating switch replaces the conventional
handbrake. The location of the switch is to the left of the
steering column. To use, pull the switch up. The brake system
warning lamp lights to confirm that you applied the electric
parking brake.
You can release the electric parking brake manually by switching on the \
ignition,
pressing the brake pedal and then pressing the electric parking brake sw\
itch.
Refer to the Brakes chapter of your Owner's Manual for more details.
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.
Open Window Buffeting
You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the windows is open. Lower\
the
opposite window slightly to reduce this noise.
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Congratulations on your decision to drive a Lincoln. The Lincoln Pledge \
provides
you with valuable support so you can handle the challenges of the road w\
ith
confidence and ease.
The following information is for United States clients. Canadian Roadsid\
e
coverage and benefits may differ from the United States coverage. Canadi\
an
clients should refer to the Lincoln Roadside Assistance section of the Warranty
Guide, call 1-800-387-9333 or visit the website at www.LincolnCanada.com for
more details.
Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance
As part of our commitment to providing a new ownership experience, your \
vehicle comes with Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance. This maintenance
plan is available on most vehicles sold in the United States and begins \
on your
purchase date and at 0 miles (0 kilometers). It is limited based on mi\
leage,
time or number of service visits, whichever occurs first. That means whe\
n your
information display alerts you when it is time for an oil change, you sh\
ould bring
in your vehicle for complimentary service. Visit www.LincolnOwner.com for
full details.
Roadside Assistance
Contact Roadside Assistance at 1-800-521-4140 – any time, 24 hours a day,
365 days a year. As part of the Lincoln Pledge, you will receive 24/7 Ro\
adside
Assistance nationwide (including Canada and Mexico), that begins from \
the
warranty start date and lasts the life of the vehicle for the original o\
wner only.
Subsequent owners are eligible for an extended powertrain warranty cover\
age
period of six years or 70,000 miles (112,655 kilometers), whichever oc\
curs first.
The Brake Coach appears in the display after the vehicle has come to a stop, and coache\
s you to maximize the amount of energy that can be returned through the
regenerative braking system.
SmartGauge® with EcoGuide
Use your left-hand, 5-way steering controls to scroll through your menu \
choices.
Select these screens from the Display/Trip and Fuel Economy menus to hel\
p
improve your fuel efficiency:
Vehicle Range: Estimates the distance your vehicle may travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. Changes in your driving pattern may cause the val\
ue
to vary.
Inform: Provides average fuel economy, fuel levels and battery status.
Enlighten: Adds power demand and instant fuel economy.
Engage: Adds gas or electric power-split information.
Empower: Adds an engine on or off threshold to the power demand gauge from
Enlighten. See how much power you request based on how far you press the\

accelerator pedal.
MyView: Lets you customize your menu options, allowing you to select key
information and combine it into one screen.
EcoGuide: Displays leaf graphics within the right-hand cluster, showing you when \
you’re driving efficiently. More leaves and flowers equal better driv\
ing habits!
The Lincoln Pledge
Roadside Assistance services available include:
Towing: Lincoln eligible vehicles will be towed to your selling or preferred
dealer within 100 miles (161 kilometers) of the disablement location o\
r to the
nearest Lincoln dealer. If you request to be towed to a selling or prefe\
rred
dealer that is more than 100 miles (161 kilometers) from the disableme\
nt
location, you shall be responsible for any mileage costs in excess of
100 miles (161 kilometers).
Flat tire change: Replacement of a flat tire with a usable spare.
Battery jump start

Lock-out assistance: If you lose your key or intelligent transmitter, key
replacement is your responsibility.
Fuel delivery: 2 gallons (7.5 liters) of gasoline, limited to two, no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.
Winch-out services: Includes pulling a vehicle within 100 feet of a paved or
county maintained road. No recoveries.
Lincoln Customer Relationship Center
If you have questions about your vehicle or the Lincoln Pledge, please
contact your dealer.
For additional help, you’re invited to call our Lincoln Customer Rela\
tionship
Center: 1-800-521-4140 (TDD for the hearing impaired 1-800-232-5952),
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 \
p.m. EST.
Vehicle Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered by your vehicle’s New V\
ehicle
Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along
with your Owner’s Manual.
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