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Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to increase thecoolant concentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60% providesimproved freeze point protection. Coolant concentrations above 60%decrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the coolant and maycause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•You can decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
•Coolant concentrations below 40%decrease the freeze and corrosionprotection characteristics of the coolantand may cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extremeclimates should use prediluted coolant foroptimum cooling system and engineprotection.
Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in thescheduled maintenance information, thecoolant should be changed. Add predilutedcoolant approved to the correct specification.See Capacities and Specifications (page358).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarilydrive your vehicle before any incrementalcomponent damage occurs. The fail-safedistance depends on ambient temperature,vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone:
A warning lamp illuminates and amessage may appear in theinformation display.
If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the engineautomatically switches to alternating cylinderoperation. Each disabled cylinder acts as anair pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still operates,however:
•Engine power is limited.
•The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the enginetemperature, causing the engine tocompletely shut down. Your steering andbraking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you canre-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
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Maintenance

•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil containscontaminates which may cause enginedamage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift throughall the gears while the engine is running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuelpump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no cooling systemleaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage such as mice or squirrel nests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflationper the Tire Label.
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Vehicle Care

Fan speed: Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air that circulates in your vehicle.H
Note: You cannot adjust the fan speed when the system is set to AUTO, MAX A/C or MAX Defrost.
A/C: A pop-up appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.I
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and maximize cooling. The driver and passenger temperatures are set to LO, recirculatedair flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fan automatically adjusts to the highestspeed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (for example, Max Defrost), the air conditioning compressor may continue to operate even when youswitch the air conditioning A/C button off.
Recirculated air: Touch to switch the recirculated air on or off. When recirculated air is on, it may reduce the amount of time neededto cool down the interior (when used with A/C) and help reduce odors from reaching the interior.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or the system may prevent it from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAXA/C to reduce risk of fogging. It may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel/Floor airflow modes during hot weather inorder to improve cooling efficiency.
Manual airflow distribution controls: Select these controls individually, together, or with Defrost to direct the air flow to the areayou desire.J
Panel: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
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SYNC™ 3

Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect also offers a PremiumMaintenance Plan that covers all scheduledmaintenance, and selected wear items. Thecoverage is prepaid, so you never have toworry about the cost of your vehicle’smaintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs.
•The clutch disc.
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers and struts.
•Engine cooling hoses, clamps ando-rings.
•Engine belts.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide youwith an affordable, no interest, no feepayment program allowing you all thesecurity and benefits Lincoln ProtectExtended Service Plan has to offer whilepaying over time. You are pre-approved withno credit check or hassles. To learn more,call our Lincoln Protect Extended ServicePlan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service PlanP.O. Box 321067Detroit, MI 48232
Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicleby purchasing a Lincoln Protect ExtendedService Plan. Lincoln Protect ExtendedService Plan is the only service contractbacked by Lincoln Motor Company ofCanada, Limited. Depending on the plan youpurchase, Lincoln Extended Service Planprovides benefits such as:
•Rental reimbursement.
•Coverage for certain maintenance andwear items.
•Protection against repair costs after yourNew Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverageexpires.
•Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Lincoln Protect ExtendedService Plans available in various time,distance and deductible combinations. Eachplan is tailored to fit your own driving needs,including reimbursement for towing andrental. When you purchase Lincoln ProtectExtended Service Plan, you receive addedpeace-of-mind protection throughoutCanada, the United States and Mexico,provided by a network of participatingauthorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
Note:Repairs performed outside of Canada,the United States and Mexico are not eligiblefor Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plancoverage.
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Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viableway to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduled maintenance.
It is critical that systems are flushed only withnew fluid that is the same as that requiredto fill and operate the system or using aFord-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth 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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Scheduled Maintenance

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Scheduled Maintenance 1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3Every 12 months or10,000 mi (16,000 km). Theoil monitoring systemdisplays a message in theinformation display.
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/electronics cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).3 Reset the oil monitoring system after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 304).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............269Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electricand Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped WithHigh Voltage Batteries.................................269
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................304
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................244Blocked Sensors.................................................247Switching the System Off and On..................247System Errors......................................................247System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................247System Limitations.............................................247Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.............244
Cruise Control..................................................84Principle of Operation.......................................226Type One................................................................84Type Two.................................................................84
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................226
Customer Assistance...................................273
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................90Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)...........................................91Type Two - Configurable......................................91
Direction Indicators........................................93Lane Change..........................................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................68Drive Control.................................................253LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................253
Driver Alert.....................................................235PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................235USING DRIVER ALERT......................................235
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids...................................................235Driving Hints..................................................262Driving Through Water...............................262DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................90
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Economical Driving......................................262EcoSelect.........................................................175Electric Parking Brake................................200Applying the electric parking brake..............200Applying the electric parking brake when thevehicle is moving............................................201Battery With No Charge...................................202Releasing the electric parking brake............202
Electric Vehicle Information.......................437Power.....................................................................439
Electromagnetic Compatibility...................519Emission Law..................................................187Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance.............188Tampering With a Noise Control System......187
End User License Agreement...................524VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................524
Engine Block Heater......................................171Using the Engine Block Heater.......................172
Engine Coolant Check................................304Adding Coolant...................................................305Coolant Change..................................................307Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................308Fail-Safe Cooling................................................307
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Index

Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................277Getting the Services You Need................273Away From Home...............................................273
Global Opening and Closing.......................97Closing the Windows...........................................97Opening the Windows.........................................97
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Hazard Flashers...........................................265Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps........................313
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90Head Restraints.............................................149Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................150Tilting Head Restraints .......................................151
Heated Seats..................................................157Front Seats............................................................157Rear Seats.............................................................158
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................146Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................146Heated Rear Window.........................................146Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................147
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................143
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.......192
High Voltage Battery.....................................191General Information.............................................191
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................145Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................146General Hints........................................................145Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................146Quickly Heating the Interior.............................146Recommended Settings for Cooling..............146Recommended Settings for Heating..............146
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..........................................................200Home Screen................................................389Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............300
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions......................................................176Hybrid Vehicle Operation............................173Battery:...................................................................174Braking:..................................................................175Driving:...................................................................173Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................175Engine:....................................................................174Starting:..................................................................173Stopping:................................................................173Transmission Operation:....................................174
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................274Information Display Control.........................84Information Displays......................................112General Information.............................................112
Information Messages..................................123Active Park............................................................124Adaptive Cruise Control....................................124Adaptive Headlamps..........................................125AdvanceTrac™.......................................................125Airbag.....................................................................126Alarm......................................................................126Automatic Engine Shutdown............................126Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........127Battery and Charging System (HighVoltage)..............................................................127Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................128Doors and Locks..................................................128Driver Alert............................................................129Fuel.........................................................................129Hill Start Assist.....................................................130Keys and Intelligent Access.............................130Lane Keeping System........................................132Maintenance.........................................................132MyKey.....................................................................134Park Aid..................................................................135
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Body.......................................................................325Brakes...................................................................326Cooling system...................................................326Engine...................................................................326Fuel system..........................................................326General.................................................................325Miscellaneous.....................................................326Removing Vehicle From Storage...................326Tires.......................................................................326
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................143
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............360
Voice Control...................................................83
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................107Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator...................107Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........107Auto Hold Active.................................................107Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................107Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator.............................................................107Battery....................................................................108Blind Spot Monitor..............................................108Brake System.......................................................108Cruise Control Indicator....................................108
Direction Indicator..............................................108Door Ajar...............................................................108EcoSelect..............................................................108Electric Park Brake..............................................108Engine Oil..............................................................109Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........109Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................109Front Airbag..........................................................109Grade Assist.........................................................109Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................109Heads Up Display...............................................109Hood Ajar..............................................................109Lane Keeping Aid................................................109Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................109Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................109Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........110Parking Lamps.......................................................110Powertrain Fault....................................................110Ready to Drive......................................................110Service Engine Soon...........................................110Stability Control......................................................111Stability Control Off...............................................111Stop Safely..............................................................111Trunk Ajar................................................................111
Washer Fluid Check.....................................310WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................319See: Wipers and Washers..................................85
Waxing............................................................320Welcome Lighting...........................................93Wheels and Tires.........................................328Technical Specifications...................................356
Windows and Mirrors.....................................96Windshield Washers......................................86Windshield Wipers.........................................85Intermittent Wipe..................................................85Speed Dependent Wipers..................................85
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................312
Wipers and Washers......................................85
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