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Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive
there
’s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the
highway. Drive slowly to the closest safe
area out of traffic. This may further
damage the flat tire, but your safety is
more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving, or you suspect
your tire or vehicle has been damaged,
immediately reduce your speed. Drive
with caution until you can safely pull off
the road. Stop and inspect the tires for
damage. If you cannot detect a cause,
have the vehicle towed to the nearest
repair facility or tire dealer to have the
vehicle inspected. Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole
can cause the front end of your vehicle
to become misaligned or cause damage
to your tires. If your vehicle seems to
pull to one side when you’re driving, the
wheels may be out of alignment. Have
an authorized dealer check the wheel
alignment periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front or the
rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear of your tires and should be
corrected by an authorized dealer.
Front-wheel drive vehicles and those
with an optional independent rear
suspension may require alignment of all
four wheels.
You should balance the tires
periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular
tire wear.Tire Rotation
Note:
If your tires show uneven wear
ask an authorized dealer to check for
and correct any wheel misalignment,
tire imbalance or mechanical problem
involved before tire rotation.
Note: Your vehicle may be equipped
with a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly. A dissimilar spare wheel and
tire assembly is defined as a spare
wheel and tire assembly that is different
in brand, size or appearance from the
road tires and wheels. If you have a
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
it is intended for temporary use only and
should not be used in a tire rotation.
Note: After having your tires rotated,
inflation pressure must be checked and
adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the recommended
interval (as indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter) will help your tires
wear more evenly, providing better tire
performance and longer tire life.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception
Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by
the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Those frequencies are:
•
AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz
• FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, \
parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note: CD units play commercially pressed
4.7 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due
to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs
may not function correctly when used in Ford
CD players. Note:
Do not insert CDs with homemade
paper (adhesive) labels into the CD player
as the label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. You should use a
permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels on your homemade CDs.
Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please
contact an authorized dealer for further
information. Note:
Do not use any irregularly shaped
discs or discs with a scratch protection film
attached.
Always handle discs by their edges only.
Clean the disc with an approved CD cleaner
only. Wipe it from the center of the disc
toward the edge. Do not clean in a circular
motion.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep
luggage and other materials as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, \
parking garages, dense tree
foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a
weaker one and the audio system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING... to indicate the interference and the a\
udio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal interference Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Message
No action required. This message should disap-
pear shortly.
Radio requires more than two seconds to produce
audio for the selected channel.
Acquiring Signal
If this message does not clear shortly, or with an
ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault.
See an authorized dealer for service.
There is an internal module or system failure
present.
Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel or choose another preset.
The channel is no longer available.
Invalid Channel
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Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Message
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe to
the channel, or tune to another channel.
Your subscription does not include this channel.
Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. When you move into an
open area, the signal should return.
The signal is lost from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS
tower to your vehicle antenna.
Satellite acquiring signal\b
No action required. The process may take up to
three minutes.
Update of channel programming in progress.
Updating\b
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to resolve
subscription issues.
Your satellite service is no longer available.
Questions? Call 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.
SIRIUS Subscription updated
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)
Note: This feature may not be available in
all markets.
To activate HD radio, please see the Radio
Settings in the Settings Chapter. See
Settings (page 442). Note:
HD Radio broadcasts are not available
in all markets.
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Description
Item
Callout
This indicates which mode is active within the vehicle system.
Power Flow
A
Action and Description
Menu Item
The electric motor and gasoline engine are
powering the vehicle.
Status: Hybrid Drive
The hybrid system is storing power in the
high-voltage battery.
Status: Charging HV Battery
The vehicle is either at rest, or sharing very
little power between the electric system parts.
Status: Idle
The vehicle is driving in electric mode (the
power is coming from the electric motor). The
gasoline engine is off in this mode.
Status: Electric Drive
Shows the direction of power flow between the wheels and the electric mo\
tor.
Motor-to-Wheel Flow
B
Represents the hybrid electric motor. The higher the motor power is, the larger the
circle around this node. Any time the vehicle is ready to be driven, the motor node
illuminates.
Electric Motor
C
Shows the direction of power flow between the high-voltage battery and t\
he electric
motor. Flow toward the motor indicates the battery is providing power to acce\
lerate
the vehicle (discharging the battery). Flow toward the battery indicat\
es the electric
motor is providing power to the battery (charging the battery).
1
Battery-to-Motor
Flow
D
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LINCOLN PROTECT.
Lincoln Protect (U.S. Only)
Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It’
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Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four core Lincoln Protect plans
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Lincoln Extended Service Plans are honored
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That means you get:
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Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for the
day. Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
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Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•
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If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
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’s
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• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc.
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers and struts.
• Engine cooling hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Engine belts.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment. Interest Free Finance Options
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EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA
ONLY)
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Depending on the plan you purchase, Lincoln
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Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada,
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This information is subject to change. For
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Canada dealer or www.Lincoln.ca to find the
Lincoln Extended Service Plan that is right
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter every 12 months or 10000 miles (16000 km)\
. The oil monitoring system displays
a message in the information display. Perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................138
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................195
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................196
Accessories....................................................475 Exterior Style........................................................475
Interior Style.........................................................475
Lifestyle.................................................................475
Peace of Mind......................................................475
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............222
Active Park Assist........................................209 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature..............................................................215
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist................................209
Troubleshooting the System............................215
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................88
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................309
Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................310 Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................309
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................77 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................77
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................88
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................138
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............313
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................75
Ambient Lighting
..............................................91
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................75
Arming the Alarm..................................................76
Disarming the Alarm.............................................76
Appendices...................................................509
Apps
.................................................................438
........................................................................\
.........438
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................440
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
..................107
Audio Control
...................................................78
Seek, Next or Previous........................................78 Audio System................................................363
General Information...........................................363
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD...........................................................364
Auto Hold........................................................199 Using Auto Hold.................................................200
Autolamps
.........................................................84
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........85
Automatic Climate Control..........................138 Automatic Fan Settings.....................................140
Automatic High Beam Control.....................87 Activating the System..........................................88
Manually Overriding the System......................88
Automatic Transmission
..............................190
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................193
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................194
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................
190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................305
Autowipers........................................................81
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................160
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................160
Locations...............................................................160
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Stability Control............................................203
Principle of Operation.......................................203
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................164 Automatic Shutdown..........................................165
Fast Restart...........................................................165
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................166
Important Ventilating Information...................166
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is
Moving...............................................................166
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Stationary..........................................................165
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............163 General Information............................................163
Steering ...........................................................243
Electric Power Steering....................................243
Steering Wheel................................................77
Storage Compartments...............................162
Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................97
Sun Shades
......................................................97
Sun Visors.........................................................97
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................97
Supplementary Restraints System
.............43
Principle of Operation..........................................43
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................367 General Information...........................................367
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
..........................458 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications...............354
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................270
Tire Care..........................................................331 Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................333
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading..............................................................331
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................334
Temperature A B C.............................................332
Traction AA A B C...............................................332
Treadwear............................................................332
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................
324
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
.............347
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................348
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................349
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................
324
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................324 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................326
General Information...........................................324 Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.......329
Tips for Use of the Kit........................................325
What to do after the Tire has been
Sealed...............................................................329
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured...........326
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................324
Towing a Trailer
.............................................254
Towing Points................................................267 Installing the Recovery Hook..........................267
Recovery Hook Location..................................267
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.......254
Emergency Towing............................................254
Recreational Towing..........................................254
Towing.............................................................254
Traction Control.............................................201 Principle of Operation........................................201
Transmission Code Designation
...............357
Transmission...................................................190
Transmission See: Transmission...............................................190
Transporting the Vehicle............................266
Type Approvals
.............................................528
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s).....................................528
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