Lincoln 2009 MKS - Manual

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in ...

other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawfulauthority. Other parties may seek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of busine...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmom...

AUDIO SYSTEMSPremium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatiblesound system WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. ...

DIRECT: Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OKand the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits,the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You maycancel your en...

• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel Lockout menu. Press the SEEK to scroll through the following options: a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will readENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)and t...

Use SEEK to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels 1–7: Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allowsthe radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed tocompensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and leve...

The Auxiliary Input Jack provides away to connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers withhigh fidelity. To achieve optimalperformance, please observe thefollowing instructions whenattachi...

compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devicesthat have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than isnecessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audiosystem as this will cause distortion and wil...

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors:...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shapedCDs or discs with a scratchprotection...

• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one levelof folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (notedby the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, fromF001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255. • Creating discs with only one level of folders wil...

Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on theroof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for anunobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radiosystem. Like A...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location that i...

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITHHEATED AND COOLED SEATS Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. 1. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear ...

5. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. This button will also activate the heated mirrors. 6. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. C...

TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. Temperature – Press the up and down arrows on the left side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driverside of the vehicle. Th...

VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the Navigation system supplement for more information on using voice commands with the climate control system. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flo...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan to the highest speed. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is ...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the low beam headlamps on. Adaptive headlamps (if equipped) The headlamp beams move in the same direction as the steering wheelto provide more visibility when driving ar...

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predeterminedamount of time after the ignition is turned off. You can change theamount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedurethat follows: Note: With autolamps, your vehicle has a headlamps on with windshield wipers feature. If...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Auto high beams (if equipped) The automatic high beam system uses a windshield mounted camera tomonitor surrounding traffic conditions and high beam usage. The camerais mounted behind the passe...

Scenario 3: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center. The headlamp switch is in (off), (park lamps), or (on). Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on and off. Scenario 4: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to OFF in...

• The vehicle speed falls below 27 mph (43 km/h). • The ambient light level is high enough that high beams are notneeded. • Severe rain, snow or fog is detected. • The camera is blocked. Note: Activating the multi-function lever will put the headlamps in manual high beam mode (constant or flash-to-p...

Troubleshooting If the automatic high beam camera becomes blocked, the high beams willnot come on automatically. They will only activate when they aremanually turned on with the multi-function lever. Typical road dust, dirt and water spots will not affect the automatic highbeam system’s performance....

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableswitches in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past detent, to turn on theinterior lamps. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a...

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve an area of high intensitylight. The top of the high intensityarea should touch the horizontalreference line, if not, the beam willneed to be adjusted using the nextstep. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number License plate lamp 2 168 * High-mount brake lamp 1 LED Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 3 578 To replace all instrument panel lights, see your authorized dealer. * To replace these lamps, see your authorized dealer. Replacing the ...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate toward you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Rain sensing wipers (ifequipped): The rain sensing wipers will automatically activate whenmoisture is present on thewindshield a...

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and theheadlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turnon after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN The steering co...

Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend it rearward foradditional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must beretracted before moving it backtoward the windshield. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console ...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: 1. Cupholders 2. Driver and passenger arm reststhat slide forward or rearward andalso opens the utility compartmentthat has an audio input jack, USBport and power point inside. Note: Move the arm rests to t...

fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required tobe running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To preventthe battery from being d...

control on the remote transmitter. Refer to the Locks and Security chapter for the Opening and closing all windows and moon roof feature. Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. Thisnoise can be alleviated by ...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controls(except for the driver’s) press theright side of the control. Press theleft side to restore the windowcontrols. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the radio, Family Entertainm...

day/night mirrors will change from the normal (high reflective) state tothe non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach theinterior mirror. When the interior mirror detects bright light from behindthe vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and the driver’s side exteriormirror will au...

Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. ...

WARNING: Adaptive cruise control is not a collision warning or avoidance system. Additionally, adaptive cruise control will not detect: • Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h). • Pedestrians or objects in the roadway. • Oncoming vehicles in the same lane. WARNING: Do not use the a...

3. Press and release the SET +control. The vehicle speed will bestored in the memory and themessage center will display SETXXX MPH (your desired speed). 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The green cruise indicator light on the instrument cluster willilluminate if there are no vehicles i...

To vent the dual panel moon roof: Press and quickly release the TILT control (moon roof is equipped with, automatic, one-touch, tilt openfeature). The moon roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the vent position. To close dual panel moon roof from vent: Pull and quickly releas...

Programming Do not program HomeLink 威 with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition to be turned on for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink 威 . It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitterof the device being programmed...

press/hold/release sequence again and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat thissequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink 威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To program additional HomeLink 威 buttons be...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and resetfunctions shown in the INFO menuand SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the followingcontrol displays: • Trip Odometer A or B • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel Economy • Timer Odometer/Trip odometer...

9. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (if equipped) 10. PARK AID 11. FUEL LEVEL Oil life An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change(approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) per...

Warnings Status Integrated key programmingstatus (if equipped) Maximum number of Integrated Keysexceeded Cruise On (if equipped) Adaptive Cruise Control warnings Cruise Off (if equipped) Set speed and Gap (ifequipped) Cruise override (if equipped) Driver intervene (if equipped) Cruise not available ...

TRUNK AJAR — Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed. REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT — Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from theseat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact yourauthorized dealer. AWD OFF (if equipped) — Disp...

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk releasecontrol on the instrument panel tothe left of the steering wheel. CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. Do notput more than 50 lb. (22 kg) in ...

KEYS Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo Integrated KeyheadTransmitters (IKTs). The key bladeof the IKT functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks all thedoors. The transmitter of the IKToperates the remote keyless ent...

Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(IKT) To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of yourvehicle, it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(IKT) be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle. When inserting the IKT into thei...

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Smart unlocks This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicleif your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with thepower d...

trunk. When the alarm is armed, if the Intelligent Access Key is detectedin the trunk, the decklid will automatically be released when you attemptto close it, and the horn will chirp, as a reminder that the IntelligentAccess Key is inside. If you would like to intentionally lock yourIntelligent Acce...

WARNING: Before operating power windows and moon roofs, you should verify that they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of window openings. Central locking/Two stage unlocking When unlocking the driver door with the key, turn it once toward therear ...

Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed.You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait aminimum of 30 seconds before begi...

6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, thenpress the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock wasdeactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock wasactivated. 7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm theprocedure is c...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) and Intelligent Access Keyscomply with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device mustaccept a...

( Note: If two stage unlocking is disabled, all doors will unlock when you press any button on the keyless entry keypad). Activating Intelligent Access at the Trunk: If your Intelligent Access Key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk, you can activate yourIntelligent Access system by pressing the...

Memory seats/power mirrors/steering column The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT or Intelligent Access Key allowsyou to recall the memory seat/power mirrors/steering column feature. Press on the transmitter or activate the Intelligent Access feature to automatically move the seat, mirrors and steer...

To replace the battery: Integrated Keyhead Transmitter 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot nearthe key ring to remove the batterycover. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when ...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing oftransmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe instructions inside theIntelligent Access Key for thecor...

• the control on the transmitter is pressed, or • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • the vehicle is locked using the key in the driver door cylinder, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer cont...

1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirmprogramming mode has been entered and is act...

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM The keypad, located near the driver’s window, is invisible until touchedand then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons. You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • open the trunk. • recall memory se...

Note: Touching 5 • 6, 7 • 8, or 9 • 0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit will not recall a driver memory setting. Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal entrycode has been programmed to the module. Tips: • ...

Note: If equipped with Intelligent Access, if the Intelligent Access Key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the driver door, your keyless entry keypadcode will still function the same way, but the driver’s door will alsounlock with each keypad button press. To open the trunk, enter the factory set code o...

Button Start systems as well as a remote keyless entry transmitter. Amaximum of four Intelligent Access Keys can be programmed to yourvehicle. If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock™ coded keys(IKTs only) are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, youwill need to have ...

5. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition off and removing thepreviously programmed c...

The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off. Any of thefollowing actions will prearm the alarm system: • Press the control on the transmitter. When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on yourtransmitter, the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors, thehood a...

SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before ret...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Adjusting the front power seat WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of ...

To operate the heated seats: Press once to activate the high heatsetting (three indicator lights).Continue pressing to scroll throughthe other settings; medium heat(two indicator lights), low heat (oneindicator light) or off. If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the heated seats are on, thefeatu...

To remove an air filter: 1. Remove key from ignition. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edgeof the filter until the tabs arereleased, then rotate the air filtertoward the front of the vehicle. 3. Remove filter. To install a filter: 1. First, position the filter in it’shousing making sure that the farf...

Memory seats/power mirrors/steering column This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat, powermirrors, and steering column to twoprogrammable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver door. • To program position 1, move thedriver seat, mirrors and steeringcolumn to the...

The seat and steering wheel will move to the original position when: • the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) • the key is placed in the ignition cylinder or when the push buttonstart system (if equipped) is put in accessory mode (refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter). Th...

Armrest pass-through Pull down the door located in backof the armrest in order to storecargo of a longer length such as skisor lumber. Note : Do not exceed 80 lb (36 kg) of weight on the pass-through door. Rear heated seats WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced...

Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect theseverity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuableinformation early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. Thisallows your Personal Safety System™ to distinguish between differentle...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System™ serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. Safety belt precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the...

WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the bel...

• The energy management feature has a retractor assembly that isdesigned to extend the safety belt webbing in a controlled manner.This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user’s chest. WARNING: Failure to inspect and replace if necessary the belt and retractor assembly after an accident could ...

Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the front outboardseating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulderbelt so the belt rests across themiddle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,squeeze the button and slide theheight adjuster up or do...

If... Then... The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignition isswitched on or less than1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition has been switchedon... The Belt-Minder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt is notbuckled when the veh...

WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder 威 chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s air bagsystem. One-time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbucklesthe safe...

1. Switch the ignition on. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (Approximately oneminute). • Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, bucklethen u...

Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is greatest close tothe trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belt...

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbaginflation. The fact that the airbagsdid not inflate in a collision does n...

The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects inthe front seat, • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infantseat that is installed according...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).C...

WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in theinstrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the cond...

How does the Safety Canopy™ system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy™ system includedrecommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk of...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. Any difficulty with the syst...

Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in ani...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybel...

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions and warnings provided for install...

training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained inthe correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and yourpediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child andproperly installed in the veh...

5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt and pulldownward until all of the belt ispulled out. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as itretracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Try to pull the belt ou...

The LATCH anchors are located atthe rear section of the rear seatbetween the cushion and seatback,below the locator symbols on theseat back. Follow the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions toproperly install a child seat withLATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats...

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a crash greatly increases. Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attachingchild safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH loweranchors may be attached first, provided a prope...

Perform the following steps to attach a child safety seat to the tetheranchor: 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise routethe ...

Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit ofthe vehicle safety belt. Children outgrow a typical child seat (e.g,convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and arearound four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner ...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does notstay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back be...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat build...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help prevent yourvehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or “wear bars”, whichlook like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread will appearon the tire when the tread is worn...

This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets allfederal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant codedesignating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire sizecode and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire wasbuilt. For example,...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a ...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tir...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid Warning Light Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure toensure tires are properlyinflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2. After inflating your tires tothe manufacturer’srecommended inflationpres...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearestlocation where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to therecommended inflation pressure. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Fo...

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicledamage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle whenusing snow tires and chains. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle. VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in th...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loadweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb wei...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s pla...

to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) -(12 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 1,200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not haveenough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg - (2 ...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a loadcarrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehic...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • It is recommended to select the “M” gear position when additi...

RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or atruck). In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. These guidel...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. Thisposition also shuts the engine andall electrical accessories off. 2. Accessory— allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. On— all electrical circuits ...

• Make sure the gearshift lever is inP (Park). 3. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine Note : Thi...

Note: When the vehicle is in motion, a single press and release of the start/stop button will not switch off the engine. In order to switch off theengine of a vehicle while in motion, press and hold the start/stop buttonfor at least one second. Note: The indicator light on the start button will illu...

brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and thebrake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking isdone and normal brake operation resumes. These are normalcharacteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. Using ABS When hard braking is required, ...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned on) until theparking brake is released....

Traction Control (TCS) Traction Control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintaintraction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hillyroad surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may workseparately or i...

• Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or viceversa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter). The Electronic Stability Control system may be dea...

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete stop before shifti...

In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, whichmay cause it to stall, the SST will still automatically make somedownshifts if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time. Although the SST will make some downshifts for you, it will still allowyou to downshift at any t...

The system defaults to enabled every time the ignition is switched on. Press the control to disable or enable the system Keep the sensors (located on the front and rear bumper/fascia)free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not cleanthe sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are ...

After shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any gear other than P (Park),the image will remain until the vehicle speed reaches five mph (8 km/h),only if the rear camera delay feature is on, or until any navigation radiobutton is depressed. Note: The default setting for the rear camera delay is off. P...

dark. If either of the lamps are not operating, stop using the reversecamera system, at least in the dark, until the lamp(s) are replaced andfunctioning. Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is n...

Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. When driving at slow speeds off-highway under high o...

gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowlyand avoid spinning the wheels. When driving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outsidetemperatures, use a low gear when possible. Lower gear operation willmaximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under sever...

“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nationswilderness areas. Ford MotorCompany joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest andother ...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the...

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s RoadsideAssistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact1...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Components 1 30A Right rear window 2 15A Brake on/off switch 3 15A Driver seat control/lumbar 4 30A Ri...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Components 37 10A Not used (spare) 38 20A Amplifier (THX or 6 channel) 39 20A Radio/Navigation 40 20A Amplifier (THX or 2 channel) 41 15A Delayed Accessory 42 10A Not used (spare) 43 10A Heated backlite relay 44 10A Not used (spare) 45 5A Wiper relay and...

WARNING: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, itwill no longer function. Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could resul...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 3. Fu...

Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, set theparking brake and activate hazardflashers. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)and switch engine off. Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the trunk cargo cover, andremove the wing nut that securesthe spare tire by turning itco...

Stowing the tire and jack 1. Fully collapse the jack, fold thelug wrench socket into the handleand place the jack and wrench intothe felt bag as shown. Place theextension bolt into the externalpocket of the felt bag. Take care toposition the jack as shown to ensurethat the locating holes in the jack...

If you are stowing the flat tire: 1. Remove the extension bolt fromthe exterior pocket of the felt bag. 2. Install the jack as shown inStep 4 under Stowing the tire and jack . 3. Screw the extension bolt onto thethreaded stud of the jack retentionbracket. 4. With the temporary spare tire onthe vehic...

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there isvisible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot sur...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, theautomatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, thetransmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation isconsidered normal and will not affect function or durability of thetransmi...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. WARNING: Do not connect the end of th...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing Address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing Address (Lincoln vehicles) Linco...

authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartialthird party mediation/arbitration program administered by the CanadianMotor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relat...

Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be reached by their website:www.helminc.com. (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check ormoney order.) Obtaining a French owner’s guide Fre...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is availablefrom your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft PremiumLiquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, su...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntanlotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, ...

WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side-airbag system and aff...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located at the bottomof the instrument panel near thesteering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch using thehandle that is located under thefront passenger side of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield ...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16-A2.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. Turn the bladeat a right angle to the arm. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs torelease the blade from the arm andpull the blade away from the arm toremove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace wi...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the...

• Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by anauthorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions,...

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission system protection standards and fueleconomy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization andAp...

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize theacid with a solution of baking soda and water. It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal bedisconnected from the battery if you plan to store ...

Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine mustrelearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability andperformance. To...

Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scald...

Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a lowlevel of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible enginedamage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold...

When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speedoperation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine iscapable of completely shutting down automatically to pre...

WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read a...

4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel fillernozzle—allow about five seconds after pumping fuel before removing thefuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tankand not spill onto the vehicle. If the Check Fuel Fill Inlet message comes on, the fuel...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle will run normally on87 octane regular fuel. Premium fuelwill provide improved performance.We do not recommend the use ofgasolines labeled as “Regular” inhigh altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87. Do not be concerned if your engine sometime...

2. Slowly insert the funnel into theEasy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnelscan be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose to disposeof the funnel. Do not use aftermarket fun...

The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling yourvehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still pres...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually gi...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdefl...

for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the Service engine soon indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if the Service engine soon indicator stays on solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing. The OBD-II system is designed to check...

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operatingrange the perfor...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concernsand/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintSystem 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence nu...

GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Lincoln Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer. Thesequality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to comp...

Peace of mind Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weight cap...

A Accessory delay ..........................58 Adaptive Cruise Control .............63 AdvanceTrac ..............................218 Air cleaner filter ...............309–310 Air conditioning ....................32, 35 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................144–145, 153, 155 and child s...