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Driving Aids 219 • Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control (ESC and TC) maintain vehicle control in adverse conditions or high performance driving. • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) which enhances the powertrain response to your inputs. These systems have a range of modes which you can choose from in order to customize your ideal driving experience: • Comfort - Provides a more relaxed driving experience, maximizing comfort. Steering effort is decreased and suspension movement is more fluid. Comfort mode is ideal when enhanced traveling comfort is desired. • Normal - Delivers a balanced combination of comfortable, controlled ride and confident handling. This mode provides an engaging drive experience and a direct connection to the road without sacrificing any of the composure demanded from a luxury vehicle. • Sport - Provides a sportier driving experience. Suspension stiffens, with an emphasis on handling and control. The engine responds more directly to your inputs and takes on a more powerful tone. Sport mode is intended to be used during more spirited driving. Using Lincoln Drive Control You can configure which of the Drive Control modes are active when the vehicle is in D (Drive) or in S (Sport). The configuration is retained until modified using the information display. To change the vehicle's Drive Control settings, access the main menu on the information display: 1. Choose Settings. 2. Choose Driver Assist. 3. Choose Drive Control. 4. Select the shift position you would like to configure, either D or S. 5. Choose from Comfort, Normal, or Sport modes as your preferred setting in D. 6. Choose from Normal or Sport modes as your preferred setting in S. Note: Lincoln Drive Control has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. Certain types of system errors will gray out the mode selections within the information display, preventing you from changing states when the gear position is changed. Other types of errors will produce a temporary message that states Drive Control Malfunction. If either condition persists for multiple key cycles, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have it checked. 2014 MKS (mks) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	10
Protecting the Environment	10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	11
DATA RECORDING	12
Service Data Recording	12
Event Data Recording	13
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	14
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	14
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES (U.S. ONLY)	15
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	15
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	15
Collision Repairs	15
Warranty on Replacement Parts	15
SPECIAL NOTICES	16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	16
Special Instructions	16
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	16
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	17
Child Safety	18
GENERAL INFORMATION	18
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	20
BOOSTER SEATS	22
Types of Booster Seats	23
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	25
Child Seats	25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	29
Child seat positioning for LATCH lower anchors	30
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	30
Using Tether Straps	31
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS	33
Safety Belts	34
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	34
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	36
Restraint of Pregnant Women	37
Safety Belt Locking Modes	37
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	38
Automatic Locking Mode	38
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	38
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	39
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	39
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	40
Conditions of Operation	40
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®	40
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature	41
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	43
Personal Safety System	44
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	44
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?	44
Supplementary Restraints System	45
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	45
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	46
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	48
Children and Airbags	48
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM	49
SIDE AIRBAGS	52
SAFETY CANOPY® CURTAIN AIRBAGS	54
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	56
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	57
Keys and Remote Control	58
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	58
Intelligent Access	58
REMOTE CONTROL	59
Intelligent Access Key	59
Replacing the Battery	59
Intelligent Access Transmitter	60
Memory Feature	60
Programming Memory to the Transmitter	61
Deactivating Memory from the Transmitter	61
Car Finder	61
Sounding a Panic Alarm	61
Remote Start	62
Remote Starting the Vehicle	63
Extending the Vehicle Run Time	63
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting	64
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	64
MyKey	65
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	65
Non-configurable Settings	65
Configurable Settings	65
CREATING A MYKEY	66
Programming/Changing Configurable Settings	66
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS	67
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS	67
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS	68
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING	68
Locks	69
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	69
Power Door Locks	69
Remote Control	69
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	69
Locking the Doors	69
Opening the Trunk	70
Activating Intelligent Access	70
At the Front Doors	70
At the Trunk	70
Smart Unlocks	70
Autolock Feature (If Enabled)	71
Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)	71
Enabling or Disabling	72
Illuminated Entry	72
Illuminated Exit	72
Battery Saver	72
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys	72
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD	73
Programming a Personal Entry Code	73
Erasing a Personal Code	74
Anti-Scan Feature	74
Unlocking and Locking the Doors	74
Displaying the Factory Set Code	75
TRUNK RELEASE	75
From Inside Your Vehicle	75
From Outside Your Vehicle	76
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	76
Security	78
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	78
Automatic Arming	78
Automatic Disarming	78
Replacement Keys	78
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key	79
ANTI-THEFT ALARM	80
Arming the Alarm	80
Disarming the Alarm	80
Steering Wheel	81
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	81
Easy Entry and Exit Feature	81
Memory Feature	81
AUDIO CONTROL	82
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	82
CRUISE CONTROL	83
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL	84
Cluster Display Control Features	84
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Pedals	85
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	85
Wipers and Washers	86
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	86
RAIN-SENSING WIPERS	86
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	87
Lighting	88
LIGHTING CONTROL	88
High Beams	88
Headlamp Flasher	88
AUTOLAMPS	89
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	89
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY	89
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	90
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	90
FRONT FOG LAMPS	92
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS	93
DIRECTION INDICATORS	94
INTERIOR LAMPS	94
Front row map lamps	94
Second row map lamps	94
Windows and Mirrors	95
POWER WINDOWS	95
Rear Window Buffeting	95
One-Touch Up or Down (All Windows)	95
Global Opening and Closing	95
Opening the Windows	95
Closing the Windows	96
Bounce-Back	96
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature	96
Window Lock	96
Accessory Delay	96
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	97
Power Exterior Mirrors	97
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors	97
Heated Exterior Mirror	97
Memory Mirrors	97
Auto-Dimming Feature	97
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)	98
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (If Equipped)	98
INTERIOR MIRROR	99
Auto-Dimming Mirror	99
SUN VISORS	99
Slide-On-Rod	99
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	100
SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	100
DUAL PANEL MOONROOF AND POWER SUNSCREEN (IF EQUIPPED)	101
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen	101
Opening and Closing the Moonroof	101
Bounce-Back	102
Venting the Moonroof	102
Instrument Cluster	103
GAUGES	103
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	103
Adaptive cruise control (if equipped) (RTT)	104
Airbag readiness	104
Anti-lock brake system	104
Brake system warning light	104
Charging system (RTT)	105
Door ajar (RTT)	105
Engine oil pressure (RTT)	105
Engine coolant temperature (RTT)	105
Fog lamps	105
Grade assist (if equipped) (RTT)	106
Heads up display (if equipped)	106
High beams	106
Low fuel (RTT)	106
Low tire pressure warning	106
Low washer fluid (RTT)	106
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT)	106
Safety belt	107
Service engine soon	107
Speed control (if equipped) (RTT)	107
Stability Control System	108
Stability Control System Off	108
Turn signal	108
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	108
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	108
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)	108
Headlamps On Warning Chime	108
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	108
Information Displays	109
GENERAL INFORMATION	109
Information Display Controls	109
Main menu	109
Display Mode	110
Trip 1 & 2	111
Fuel Economy	111
Driver Assist	112
INFORMATION MESSAGES	115
Climate Control	124
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM	124
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS	125
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS	126
Heated Rear Window	126
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)	126
CABIN AIR FILTER	127
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	127
Automatic Climate Systems	128
Automatic Settings	128
Last Settings	128
Heated and Cooled Devices	128
Seats	129
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	129
HEAD RESTRAINTS	130
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)	132
POWER SEATS	133
Power Lumbar	134
Multi-Contour Active Motion™ Seat (If Equipped)	134
MEMORY FUNCTION	135
Programming a memory position	135
Recalling a memory position	135
Recalling a memory position with the remote control	135
Easy Entry and Exit Feature	136
HEATED AND VENTILATED SEATS	136
Heated Seats	136
Ventilated Seats	137
Heated and Ventilated Seat Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)	137
REAR SEATS	138
Rear Seat Armrest	138
Armrest pass-through	139
Rear Heated Seats	139
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)	141
HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	141
Programming	141
Erasing the Function Button Codes	143
Reprogramming a single button	143
Programming HomeLink to a Genie Intellicode 2 garage door opener	143
Programing the transmitters	144
Programming HomeLink to the Genie Intellicode garage door opener motor	145
Clearing a HomeLink device	145
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	145
Auxiliary Power Points	146
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	146
Locations	146
Storage Compartments	147
CENTER CONSOLE	147
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	147
Starting and Stopping the Engine	148
GENERAL INFORMATION	148
KEYLESS STARTING	148
Ignition Modes	149
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	149
Fast Restart	150
Failure to Start	150
Automatic Engine Shutdown	151
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary	151
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving	152
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	152
Important Ventilating Information	152
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	153
Using the Engine Block Heater	154
Fuel and Refueling	155
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	155
FUEL QUALITY	156
Choosing the Right Fuel	156
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)	156
Octane Recommendations	157
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	157
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	158
REFUELING	159
Easy Fuel® No Cap Fuel System	159
FUEL CONSUMPTION	161
Filling the Tank	161
Calculating Fuel Economy	162
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	162
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	164
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	165
Transmission	166
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	166
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission	167
Brake-shift interlock	169
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning	170
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	170
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	171
USING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	171
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	171
Basic operating principles in special conditions	172
If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement	172
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck	172
Emergency Maneuvers	173
Sand	173
Mud and Water	174
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain	175
Driving on Snow and Ice	176
Maintenance and Modifications	177
Brakes	178
GENERAL INFORMATION	178
Brake Over Accelerator	178
Brake Assist	178
Anti-Lock Brake System	178
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	179
PARKING BRAKE	179
Traction Control	180
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	180
USING TRACTION CONTROL	180
System Indicator Lights and Messages	180
Stability Control	181
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	181
USING ADVANCETRAC®	182
Parking Aids	183
SENSING SYSTEM	183
Using the Front and Rear Sensing System	184
Rear Sensing System	184
Front Sensing System	184
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	185
Using Active Park Assist	186
Automatic Steering into Parking Space	187
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature	189
Troubleshooting the System	189
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	190
Using the Rear View Camera System	191
Guidelines and the Centerline	192
Visual Park Aid Alert	193
Manual Zoom	193
Rear Camera Delay	194
Cruise Control	195
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	195
USING CRUISE CONTROL	195
Switching Cruise Control On	195
Setting a Speed	196
Changing the Set Speed	196
Canceling the Set Speed	196
Resuming the Set Speed	196
Switching Cruise Control Off	196
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	196
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control	198
Following a Vehicle	198
Setting the Gap Distance	199
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control	200
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control	200
Changing the Set Speed	200
Resuming the Set Speed	201
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation	201
Hilly Condition Usage	201
Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control	201
Detection Issues	202
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available	203
Blocked Sensor	203
Switching to Normal Cruise Control	204
Driving Aids	205
DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED)	205
Switching the System On and Off	205
System Warnings	205
System Display	206
Resetting the System	206
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	207
Switching the System On and Off	207
System Settings	207
System Display	208
Troubleshooting	210
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS®) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)	211
Using the Systems	212
System Lights and Messages	213
System Sensors	214
System Limitations	215
False Alerts	215
System Errors	216
Switching the Systems Off and On	216
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	216
Using the Collision Warning System	217
Blocked Sensors	218
System Limitations	218
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL	219
Using Lincoln Drive Control	220
STEERING	221
Electric Power Steering	221
Steering Tips	222
Load Carrying	223
LOAD LIMIT	223
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer	223
Towing	230
TOWING A TRAILER	230
Load Placement	230
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS	231
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS	231
Hitches	232
Safety Chains	232
Trailer Brakes	232
Trailer Lamps	232
Before Towing a Trailer	232
When Towing a Trailer	233
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)	233
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE	234
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	235
Emergency Towing	235
Recreational Towing	235
Driving Hints	237
BREAKING-IN	237
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	237
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	238
FLOOR MATS	239
Roadside Emergencies	241
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	241
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance	241
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	241
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance	242
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance	242
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	242
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH	242
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	243
Preparing Your Vehicle	243
Connecting the Jumper Cables	244
Jump Starting	244
Removing the Jumper Cables	245
Customer Assistance	246
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	246
Away from home	246
Additional assistance	247
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	248
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	249
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	250
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	250
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	252
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	252
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	253
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	253
Fuses	254
CHANGING A FUSE	254
Fuses	254
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	254
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	255
Power Distribution Box	255
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	260
Maintenance	263
GENERAL INFORMATION	263
Precautions	263
Working with the Engine Off	263
Working with the Engine On	263
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	264
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	265
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	267
ENGINE OIL CHECK	267
Adding Engine Oil	268
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	268
Checking the Engine Coolant	268
Adding Engine Coolant	269
Recycled Engine Coolant	270
Severe Climates	270
Engine fluid temperature management (EcoBoost engine only)	271
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling	272
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works	272
When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated	273
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK	273
Moving the Air Filter Assembly (EcoBoost engine)	275
Low fluid level	276
Correct fluid level	276
High fluid level	277
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels	277
BRAKE FLUID CHECK	278
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK	278
FUEL FILTER	278
WASHER FLUID CHECK	278
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY	279
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES	280
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	281
AIR FILTER CHECK	281
Changing the air filter element	282
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS	283
Vertical Aim Adjustment	283
CHANGING A BULB	284
Lamp Assembly Condensation	284

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•

Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control (ESC and TC)

maintain vehicle control in adverse conditions or high performance

driving.

•

Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) which enhances the powertrain

response to your inputs.

These systems have a range of modes which you can choose from in

order to customize your ideal driving experience:

•

Comfort – Provides a more relaxed driving experience, maximizing

comfort. Steering effort is decreased and suspension movement is more

fluid. Comfort mode is ideal when enhanced traveling comfort is desired.

•

Normal – Delivers a balanced combination of comfortable, controlled

ride and confident handling. This mode provides an engaging drive

experience and a direct connection to the road without sacrificing any

of the composure demanded from a luxury vehicle.

•

Sport – Provides a sportier driving experience. Suspension stiffens,

with an emphasis on handling and control. The engine responds more

directly to your inputs and takes on a more powerful tone. Sport mode

is intended to be used during more spirited driving.

Using Lincoln Drive Control

You can configure which of the Drive Control modes are active when the

vehicle is in D (Drive) or in S (Sport). The configuration is retained until

modified using the information display.

To change the vehicle’s Drive Control settings, access the main menu on

the information display:

1. Choose Settings.

2. Choose Driver Assist.

3. Choose Drive Control.

4. Select the shift position you would like to configure, either D or S.

5. Choose from Comfort, Normal, or Sport modes as your preferred

setting in D.

6. Choose from Normal or Sport modes as your preferred setting in S.

Note:

Lincoln Drive Control has diagnostic checks that continuously

monitor the system to ensure proper operation. Certain types of system

errors will gray out the mode selections within the information display,

preventing you from changing states when the gear position is changed.

Other types of errors will produce a temporary message that states Drive

Control Malfunction. If either condition persists for multiple key cycles,

take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have it checked.

Driving Aids

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2014 MKS

(mks)

Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013

USA

(fus)