August 2017
First Printing
Lincoln MKX
Quick Reference Guide
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when
using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage
the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
United States
Lincoln Customer Relationship Center
1-800-521-4140
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
owner.lincoln.com
Canada
Lincoln Customer Relationship Centre
1-800-387-9333
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-888-658-6805)
lincolncanada.com
This Quick Reference Guide is not
intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s
Manual, which contains more detailed
information concerning the features of
your vehicle, as well as important safety
warnings designed to help reduce the
risk of injury to you and your passengers.
Please read your entire Owner’s Manual
carefully as you begin learning about
your new vehicle and refer to the
appropriate chapters when questions
arise. All information contained in this
Quick Reference Guide was accurate at
the time of duplication. We reserve the
right to change features, operation and/or
functionality of any vehicle specification at
any time. Your Lincoln dealer is the best
source for the most current information. For
detailed operating and safety information,
please consult your Owner’s Manual.
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Quick Reference Guide
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At the Lincoln Motor Company, we make moving through life seamless by picking
up your vehicle when it’s time for service and dropping it off when finished. We
also lend you a Lincoln in between, so your time remains distinctly yours.*
Arrange Pickup & Delivery service by calling your Service Advisor.
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driver convenience features. For more details, visit www.lincoln.com/lincolnway.
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we’ll provide you with a Lincoln loaner.††
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Canadian clients should refer to the Lincoln Roadside Assistance section of the Warranty Guide,
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**Roadside assistance for life is only available for model-year 2013 and newer for the original owner.
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Table of Contents
Instrument Panel ........................................ 4 – 5
SYNC 3 ......................................................... 6 – 9
Convenience ............................................. 10 – 11
Comfort.....................................................12 – 13
Essential Information .............................. 14 – 15
Function ................................................... 16 – 17
Lincoln Experiences ....................................... 18
Commonly Used Voice Commands .................19
owner.lincoln.com
lincolncanada.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NEW VEHICLE
Scan the country-appropriate QR code with
your smartphone (make sure you have a
scanner app installed), and you can access
even more information about your vehicle.
Lincoln Way App
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1 Power Adjustable Steering Column*
Use the 4-way control to adjust the steering wheel to your desired position.
2 Electric Parking Brake
The electric parking brake switch replaces the conventional hand
brake. The electric parking brake switch is on the instrument panel. To use,
pull the electric parking brake switch up. The brake system warning lamp
lights to conrm that you applied the electric parking brake.
To release the electric parking brake manually, switch the ignition on, press
the brake pedal and then press the electric parking brake switch down. Your
vehicle can automatically release the electric parking brake after you close
the driver door and accelerate, and the system does not detect any faults.
If the electric parking brake warning lamp remains lit, you must release
the electric parking brake manually. Refer to the Brakes chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for more information.
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3 Information Display
Provides information about various systems
on your vehicle. Use the left, 5-way controls
located on the steering wheel to choose and
conrm settings and messages. Refer to the
Information Displays chapter of your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
4 Service Engine Soon Light
Illuminates briey when you switch the
ignition on. If it remains on or blinks after you
start the engine, the On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has detected a problem.
Drive in a moderate fashion and contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
5 Steering Wheel Audio and Media Controls
Press VOL + or – to increase or decrease
volume levels.
Press SEEK |⊳ or ⊲| to access the previous or
next radio station preset, CD track or preset
satellite radio channel.
Press
to access phone mode or to answer
a call.
Press to disconnect a phone call.
Press to access voice recognition.
6 Push Button Shift Transmission
Your vehicle includes an electronic transmission.
The shift buttons are on the instrument panel.
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
A. Fully press down on the brake pedal,
then press and release one of the PRNDS
buttons to select your gear.
B. The selected gearshift button lights and the
information display shows the selected gear.
Release the brake pedal and your
transmission remains in the selected gear.
Note: When entering an automatic car wash,
always put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral
mode. To put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral
mode, make sure your vehicle is stationary first,
and then:
A. Press the neutral (N) button once. The
information display prompts you to press
the neutral (N) button again to enter into the
Stay in Neutral mode.
B. Press the neutral (N) button again. The
message display confirms when your
vehicle enters into the Stay in Neutral
mode. The neutral (N) button flashes
continuously to confirm your selection.
To exit Stay in Neutral mode, select
another gear.
7 Keyless Starting
Allows you to start your vehicle by pressing the
START STOP button while fully pressing down
on the brake pedal. Press the button again to
switch the engine o.
Note: A valid key must be located inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start
the engine.
8 Parking Aid Features
See pages 16 and 17 for more information.
9 Hazard Warning Control
10 Auto Hold
See page 15 for more information.
11 Locking Glove Box
See page 12 for more information.
Instrument Panel
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SYNC
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Using SYNC 3
The SYNC 3 system allows you to interact with a variety of features
using the touchscreen and voice commands. By integrating with your
Bluetooth enabled phone, the touchscreen provides easy interaction with
audio, multimedia, climate control, navigation, and your phone’s SYNC 3
compatible apps.
Press Settings on the feature bar in your touchscreen to personalize the
many features and settings of your vehicle all in one place.
General Tips
Press the icon at any time to return to the home screen.
For additional support, refer to the SYNC 3 chapter of your Owner’s Manual,
visit the website or call the toll-free number. See the inside back cover of this
guide for more details.
To operate the touchscreen, you can simply touch the item or option that you
want to select.
Why Do You Need a SYNC Owner Account?
A SYNC owner account allows you to receive the latest software updates and, when
you have questions, free customer support. Some services may not be available in
your area.
Create Your Account
Create your account by visiting the website. Call the toll-free number for
more information.
In the United States:
owner.lincoln.com
1-800-521-4140
In Canada:
SyncMyRide.ca
1-800-387-9333
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Pairing Your Phone with SYNC 3
Pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with the system
before using the functions in hands-free mode.
Switch on Bluetooth on your device to begin pairing.
See your phone’s manual if necessary.
To Pair Your Phone for the First Time
1. Select Add Phone.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Select your vehicle’s make and model as it
displays on your phone.
4. Conrm that the six-digit number appearing on
your phone matches the six-digit number on
the touchscreen.
5. The touchscreen indicates when the pairing
is successful.
6. Your phone may prompt you to give the system
permission to access information. To check your
phone’s compatibility, see your phone’s manual
or visit the website.
Phone
After pairing your phone, you can access more
phone-dependent features:
Recent call lists.
Contacts: Sort alphabetically and choose a
specific letter to begin viewing your entries.
Phone settings: Pair another phone, and set ring
tones and alerts.
Text messages.
Do not disturb: Send all calls to your voicemail,
and all ring tones and alerts are set to
silent mode.
Making a Phone Call
Use SYNC 3 to make a phone call to anyone in your
phone book through the touchscreen:
Press Contacts, and then select
the name of the contact you want to call.
To call using a number from your recent calls,
press Recent Call List, and then select an entry
you want to call.
To call a number that is not stored in your
Contacts list, use the Keypad feature to manually
dial the number. Press Call to initiate the call.
Note: Typing the X button deletes the last
typed digit.
Note: Use the voice commands to make calls.
Say, “Call James at home” or “Dial 555-1212”.
Refer to the SYNC 3 chapter of your Owner’s
Manual for details.
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Receiving Calls
Whenever you have an incoming call, an audible
tone sounds. Caller information also appears in the
display, if the information is available.
Press Accept on the touchscreen or the
button on the steering wheel to answer an
incoming call.
Do nothing to ignore an incoming call, and
SYNC 3 logs it as a missed call.
Reject any incoming call by pressing Reject on
the touchscreen.
Ending the Call
Press and hold
on your steering wheel.
Navigation*
Select one of two ways to find your destination:
Destination mode lets you key in a specific
address or use a variety of search methods to
locate where you want to go.
Map mode shows advanced viewing of 2D city
maps, 3D landmarks or 3D city models
(when available).
Set a Destination
Press Destination on your touchscreen and then
press Search. Enter a street address, intersection,
city or a Point Of Interest (POI).
After you choose your destination, press Start. The
system uses a variety of screens and visible prompts
to guide you to your destination.
During your route, you can press the maneuver
arrow icon on the map if you want the system to
repeat the previous route guidance instructions.
The navigation map shows your estimated time of
arrival, remaining travel time or the distance to
your destination.
Navigation Menu
While you are on your route, you can change your
touchscreen view. Touch Menu, and then select
Screen View to select from these options:
Full Map.
Highway Exit displays on the right side of the
touchscreen. View POI icons (restaurants, ATMs,
etc.) as they pertain to each exit. You can select a
POI as a waypoint, if you wish.
Turn List shows all of the available turns on
your current route.
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Climate
Touch the Climate icon on the touchscreen to
access climate control features, including the
temperature, airflow direction, fan speed and other
climate features for you and your front passenger.
Say, “Climate set temperature 72 degrees” and
SYNC 3 makes the adjustment.
You can also use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to change the
temperature setting.
Audio
Press the Audio icon on the touchscreen, and select
Sources. Choose from AM, FM, SiriusXM*, CD, USB,
Bluetooth Stereo or Apps.
Set Your Radio Presets
Tune to the station and then press and hold one
of the preset buttons. The audio mutes briefly
while the system saves the station, and then the
audio returns.
Two preset banks are available for AM and three
banks for FM. To access additional presets, tap
the preset button. The indicator on the preset
button shows which bank of presets you are
currently viewing.
Using SYNC 3 to Access Digital Media
Play all of your favorite music from phones, flash
drives and other devices.
Plug your device into a USB port, select Sources
and then choose USB. Wait for the system to finish
indexing your music to begin listening.
You can even create random playlists using the
Shuffle function.
Apps
Voice Control Your Smartphone Apps
The system supports the use of certain types of
apps such as Pandora® or iHeartRadio® (U.S.),
Spotify® or Glympse® through a USB or
Bluetooth enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen options
depending on the app’s content. To find new apps,
use the voice command, “Find new apps”.
For more information, refer to the SYNC 3 chapter of
your Owner’s Manual. For support, visit the website
or call the toll-free number. See the inside back
cover of this guide for details.
Smartphone Connectivity
SYNC 3 allows you to use Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto to access your phone over a USB
connection. When you use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, you can:
Make calls.
Send and receive messages.
Listen to music.
Use your phone’s voice assistant.
For more information, refer to the SYNC 3 chapter of
your Owner’s Manual for details.
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Convenience
SecuriCode
TM
Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window. It lights when touched
and allows you to lock or unlock the doors, recall memory
features and arm or disarm the anti-theft alarm. To get started,
locate your ve-digit factory code found on your owner’s
wallet card (in the glove box). Entering this code unlocks the
driver door.
To unlock all doors: Enter your ve-digit code (either the factory code or your
personal code), and then press 3•4 within ve seconds.
To lock all doors: Press and hold 7•8 and 9•0 at the same time with the driver
door closed. You do not need to enter a ve-digit code rst.
For complete information, refer to the SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad section
in the Doors and Locks chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
Intelligent Access
You can unlock and lock the vehicle without taking the key out of your pocket or
purse when your intelligent access key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of your vehicle.
To unlock, touch the unlock sensor on the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle, being careful to not touch the lock
sensor at the same time or pull the door handle too quickly. To lock, touch the
door handle lock sensor on the door for approximately one second, being careful
to not touch the unlock sensor on the back of the door handle at the same time.
Intelligent Access Remote Entry Icons
Press once to lock all doors.
Press again within three seconds to conrm that
you locked all doors.
Press
once to unlock the driver door. Press
again within three seconds to unlock all doors.
Press
to activate the panic alarm. Press
again or switch the ignition on to deactivate.
Press
twice within three seconds to open the liftgate.
Car nder: Press
twice within three seconds to locate your vehicle.
The horn sounds and the direction indicators ash.
Note: The intelligent access transmitter also contains a mechanical key blade that
you can use to unlock the driver door, if necessary.
SelectShift® Automatic Transmission with Paddle Activation
Gives you the ability to manually change gears if you like. To use, move the
gearshift lever from drive (D) to sport (S).
Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift; pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.
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Remote Start
Remote start allows you to start your vehicle using your transmitter. To start, press
and then press twice within three seconds.
Once inside, apply the brake while pressing the START STOP button. Shift into
drive (D) and go.
To switch the engine o from outside the vehicle after using your remote start,
press once.
An LED on the remote control provides status feedback of remote start or
stop commands:
Solid green: The remote start was successful.
Solid red: The remote stop was successful and the engine is o.
Blinking red: The remote start or stop failed.
Blinking green: The system is waiting for a status update.
Power Liftgate*
Your liftgate has an automatic open and close feature.
To open remotely, press twice on your remote control within three seconds.
To close or reverse the movement, press twice again.
You can also operate the liftgate by pressing the button on the instrument
panel. The rear cargo area control lets you close the liftgate by pressing the
button.
To Set the Liftgate Open Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.
3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until you hear a tone,
indicating programming is complete.
The system recalls the new open liftgate height when you use the power liftgate
feature. To change the programmed height, repeat the procedure.
Note: You cannot program the height if the liftgate position is too low. Once you
open the power liftgate, you can manually move it to a different height. When
operating the power liftgate after you have programmed a lower height than
full-open, you can fully open the liftgate by manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position.
Hands-free Liftgate Operation*
1. Make sure you have your intelligent access transmitter within
3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate.
2. Move your foot under and back from the rear bumper (between the exhaust
tips), similar to a kicking (front-to-back) motion. Do not move your foot
sideways or the sensors may not detect the motion.
Note: In vehicles equipped with the towing package, you must kick your
foot between the trailer hitch and the exhaust system. Do not kick under
the trailer hitch.
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Comfort
Climate Controlled Front Seats
For heated front seats, press
repeatedly to cycle through the
various heat modes and o. For cooled
front seats, press repeatedly to
cycle through the various cooling
modes and o.
Note: The cooled seats function only
when the engine is running.
Rear Heated Seats*
The rear heated seat controls are on
the rear of the center console. Press
to switch between high and low
heat. Press to switch between the
high, low and o setting.
EasyFold® Rear Folding Seats
The controls are on the left-hand rear
quarter trim panel (accessible from the
liftgate area). Press and hold either
the left or right control to lower the
corresponding seatback. To return the
seats to their upright position, manually
rotate the seatbacks until they latch
with a click into the upright position.
Reclining Rear Seats*
With the seat occupied, pull the
lever up to recline the seatback.
Heated Steering Wheel*
Your vehicle may include a heated
steering wheel. Press the icon in
your touchscreen to turn this feature
on and off.
Power Adjustable Seats*
You can adjust your driver seat in a
variety of ways:
Press A to raise, lower, and tilt the
head restraint.
Press B to use the multi-contour
seat functions; press C to change
the backrest angle and move the
upper back restraint pivot point
forward and rearward.
Press D to raise, lower, move
forward or backward, or tilt
the cushion.
Press E to adjust the cushion length.
The front seats also include a
massaging feature. See the Seats
chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
more details.
Locking Glove Box*
You can open the glove box by
pressing the button located on the
instrument panel.
Note: The electronic glove box does
not function if the vehicle battery is
dead or after you switch the ignition o
and lock the vehicle.
Manual Entry
1. Open the passenger door.
2. Remove the end cap from the
instrument panel.
3. Insert a pen or pencil into the latch
device to release the glove box.
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Moonroof*
The moonroof controls are on the overhead
console. To stop motion during operation,
touch the control a second time.
Moonroof Controls
Moonroof open button:
Press and release to open. The
moonroof stops short of the fully
opened position. To open the
moonroof fully, press and release the button again.
Moonroof close button: Press and release to close.
Moonroof vent button: Press and release to vent.
Sunshade Controls*
Sunshade open button: Press and release to open. The power shade
automatically opens with the moonroof. You can also open the power
shade with the moonroof closed.
Sunshade close button: Press and release to close. The moonroof glass
must be fully closed for the sunshade to close completely.
Memory Function
Use the memory controls on the driver door to program and recall power-
adjustable positions of the driver seat, mirrors, pedals and steering column*.
To program position 1, switch the ignition on, and then adjust the power features
to your desired positions. Press and hold the 1 button until you hear a tone. Use
this same procedure to set positions 2 and 3 using the respective controls.
Recall the set memory positions by pressing the preset control.
You can also program your memory seats to your transmitter. That way, when you
unlock your door with the transmitter, your memory features automatically move
into your saved positions. See the Seats chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
more details.
Ambient Lighting*
To access and make adjustments:
1. Press the Settings icon then select Ambient Lighting.
2. Touch the desired color.
3. Move the color up or down to increase or decrease the color intensity.
To switch the feature off, touch the selected color again.
Cargo Storage
The variety of cargo storage areas help keep frequently accessed items within
reach and the items protected:
Utility tray on the outboard side of the driver seat.
Bottle holders in the front door map pockets, and rear retractable cup holders
fold away for easy storage.
Ticket holder on the driver sunvisor.
Center console pass-through.
Compartments behind the second-row
seats and under the load floor.
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Essential Information
Pre-Collision Assist*
The system warns you of certain collision
risks. The system’s sensor detects your
vehicle’s rapid approach to other vehicles
traveling in the same direction as your
vehicle. The system is designed to provide
three levels of functionality.
You can adjust your warning system to any
one of three possible settings:
1. Alert: When activated, a red warning light ashes, an audible warning tone
sounds and a warning message shows in the information display.
2. Brake Support: The brake support system assists the driver in reducing the
collision speed by lightly applying the brakes. If the risk of collision further
increases after the warning light illuminates, the brake support prepares
the brake system for rapid braking. This may be apparent to the driver.
The system does not automatically activate the brakes, but if you press
the brake pedal, the system may apply full force, even if the brake pedal is
lightly pressed.
3. Active Braking: Active braking may activate if the system determines that a
collision is imminent. The system may help the driver reduce impact damage
or avoid the crash completely.
Note: Driving aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is
moving and brake when necessary. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, more details and limitations.
Lane Keeping System*
This system uses a camera mounted behind the interior mirror to detect
unintentional drifting toward the outside of your lane. If drifting is detected, the
system will vibrate the steering wheel (Alert mode) or assist the driver by steering
back toward the center of the lane (Aid mode ) or both (Alert + Aid mode). Press
the button located on the left steering wheel stalk to switch the system on or o.
For more details, refer to the Driving Aids chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Your vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system that illuminates a low tire
pressure warning light in your instrument cluster when one or more of
your tires are under-inated. If this happens, stop and check your tires as soon
as possible. Inate them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Tire Sealant and Inator Kit*
The kit is located under the load oor in the rear cargo area. The kit consists of
an air compressor to re-inate the tire and a canister of sealing compound that
will eectively seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects. This kit
provides a temporary tire repair. For complete details, refer to the Wheels and
Tires chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
Open Window Bueting
You may hear a pulsing noise when just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this noise.
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Refueling
With this system, put your vehicle in park (P) and switch o the ignition. Open
the fuel door, insert the nozzle and begin fueling. Wait at least 10 seconds after
pumping fuel before removing the fuel ller nozzle. This allows residual fuel to
drain back into the fuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle.
Running Out of Fuel
When using a portable fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in the
spare wheel storage tray), and pour the fuel into the funnel. When done, clean
the funnel or properly dispose of it. You can purchase extra funnels from your
authorized dealer. Do not use aftermarket funnels as they do not work with the
capless fuel system and may cause damage.
Note: Avoid running out of fuel because it can cause damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel Info
All-wheel drive vehicles have an 18.5 gallon (70.0 liter) fuel tank capacity and
front-wheel drive vehicles have an 18.4 gallon (69.5 liter) fuel tank capacity. Use
only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol
and a minimum octane rating of 87. Do not use diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel
or any other fuel because it could damage or impair the emission control system.
Towing Your MKX
Towing your vehicle behind an RV or any other vehicle may be limited. Refer to
the Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels section in the Towing chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
Auto Hold
Auto Hold can assist you while stopping at trac lights or while in trac jams by
holding the brakes when you bring your vehicle to a stop. Press the Auto Hold
button to switch the system on. The Auto Hold button illuminates. When the
system is on and actively holding the vehicle, AUTO HOLD displays in the
instrument cluster.
When you press the accelerator pedal, Auto Hold automatically releases the
brakes. In certain situations, Auto Hold may apply the electric parking brake and
illuminate the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
Auto Hold turns o when you power your vehicle down, or you can switch the
feature o manually by pressing the Auto Hold button. Switch Auto Hold o if you
are towing a trailer or having the vehicle towed.
See the Brakes chapter of your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
This feature automatically shuts down the engine if it has been idling for an
extended period of time. The ignition also turns o in order to save battery
power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a message appears in the information
display showing a timer counting down. If you do not intervene within 30
seconds, your vehicle shuts down. Another message appears in the information
display to inform you that your vehicle has shut down to save fuel. Start your
vehicle as normal.
You can override this feature temporarily by pressing the brake or accelerator
pedal or by pressing OK or the RESET button in your information display.
Refer to the Information Displays chapter of your Owner’s Manual for
more details.
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Function
Rear View Camera*
This system provides a video image of the area
behind your vehicle. The display automatically
appears in the touchscreen when the vehicle is in
reverse (R) and uses green, yellow and red guides to
alert you of your proximity to objects.
360 Degree Camera*
The button is on the instrument panel and
allows you to toggle through dierent camera views.
The front and rear cameras have multiple screens
that include Normal View with 360, Normal View and
Split View.
When in park (P), neutral (N) or drive (D), only the front
images display when you press the button. When in
reverse (R), only the rear images display when you
press the button.
Note: The 360 degree camera system turns o
when your vehicle is in motion at a low speed,
except when in reverse (R).
Note: Keep the star
emblem free from
snow, ice and large
accumulations of dirt. If
something is blocking
the star emblem from
moving, the camera
will not deploy.
Front, Rear and Side Parking Aids*
The sensing systems warn you of obstacles within a
certain range of your vehicle. The systems turn on
automatically whenever you switch the ignition on.
The side sensing system is active when the
transmission is in any position except park (P).
You can switch the rear parking aid system o
through the information display menu or from the
pop-up message that appears once you shift the
transmission into reverse (R). You can switch the front
parking aid o through the parking aid switch.
Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to
watch where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety information,
more details and limitations.
Active Park Assist with Parallel Parking,
Perpendicular Parking and Parallel Park
Out Assist
Detects an available parallel or perpendicular
parking space and automatically steers the vehicle
into the space (hands-free) while you control the
accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system visually
and audibly instructs you to park your vehicle or
enter trac. To use active park assist for parallel
parking, press the button once.
To use the system for perpendicular parking, press
the button twice.
See the Parking Aids chapter of your Owner’s
Manual for more information.
*if equipped
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Active Park Assist with Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking and
Parallel Park Out Assist (continued)
Use the parallel park out assist feature when your vehicle is at rest in a parallel
parking space. Press the button, and then follow the instructions on the
display. Use your direction indicator to signal from which side of your vehicle you
want to exit the parking space. After the system has directed your vehicle past
the adjacent vehicle or object, it guides you to take control of the steering to
complete the exit from the parking spot.
To stop the parking procedure, grab the steering wheel or press the control
again. For complete information, refer to the Parking Aids chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
Note: The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle, supervising the
system, and intervening, if required.
Adaptive Steering*
The adaptive steering system continually changes the steering ratio with changes
to the vehicle speed, optimizing the steering response in all conditions.
You can change the settings in the information display. Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
Note: The adaptive steering system includes a locking device that may make a
sound when you start or switch o your vehicle.
Lincoln Drive Control*
Lincoln Drive Control delivers the Lincoln driving experience through a suite of
sophisticated electronic vehicle systems.
These systems continuously monitor your driving inputs and the road conditions
to optimize ride comfort, steering, handling, powertrain response and sound. You
can preset your preferences for these systems within the information display.
These systems have a range of modes from which you can choose in order to
customize your ideal driving experience:
Comfort – Provides a more relaxed driving experience, maximizing comfort.
Your steering eort decreases and the suspension movement is more uid.
Comfort mode is ideal when you desire enhanced traveling comfort.
Normal – Delivers a balanced combination of comfortable, controlled ride
and condent handling. This mode provides an engaging drive experience
and a direct connection to the road without sacricing any of the composure
demanded from a luxury vehicle.
Sport – Provides a sportier driving experience. The suspension stiens 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 ideal for use
during more spirited driving.
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*if equipped
As you approach or leave your vehicle, key areas of your vehicle automatically
adjust, including the following personalization features.
Welcome Lighting
Lights select exterior lighting as you approach your vehicle. You can switch this
feature on and o in your information display. See the Information Displays
chapter of your Owner’s Manual for details.
Auto-folding Exterior Mirrors*
Automatically folds the exterior mirrors toward the glass when you place the
transmission into park (P), turn o the vehicle, open and close the driver door
and lock the vehicle. The exterior mirrors automatically unfold and return to their
driving positions after you unlock the vehicle and open and close the driver door.
Push the power-folding mirror control on the door to fold your mirrors on demand.
Interior Lighting
Illuminates select interior lighting and ambient lighting as you enter your
vehicle. Once you start your vehicle, the information display and the touchscreen
also light.
Easy Entry and Exit
Moves the driver seat rearward up to 2 inches (5 centimeters). Additionally, the
power tilt and telescoping steering wheel moves to the full up position when the
transmission is in park (P) and you switch o the keyless start ignition. The driver
seat and steering column return to their previous positions when you push the
keyless start ignition button.
Lincoln Connect*
With a Lincoln Connect-equipped vehicle, you can use the Lincoln Way mobile
app to track your vehicle’s location and remotely access vehicle features such
as start, lock and unlock and vehicle status including fuel level and approximate
mileage. You can also schedule specific times to remotely start your vehicle so
it’s ready to hit the road as soon as you are. You vehicle is capable of providing
a Wi-Fi hotspot if you have a vehicle hotspot data plan. Lincoln Connect is an
optional feature on select vehicles. Lincoln Way® is available through a free
download via the Apple App Store® or Google Play
TM
. Message and data rates
may apply. Services may be limited by mobile phone network coverage area.
Lincoln Experiences
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*if equipped
Basic Commands
Main menu
Go back
Cancel
List of commands
Next page
Previous page
Help
Apps
Mobile apps
List mobile apps
Find mobile apps
Phone
Phone list of commands
Pair phone
Call <name> <on cell/at home/
at work>
Dial <number>
Listen to message
Climate
Climate list of commands
Climate set temperature
<# degrees>
Audio
AM <530-1710>
FM <87.9-107.9>
USB
Sirius channel <0-233>*
<Sirius channel name>*
Bluetooth audio
Navigation
Navigation list of commands
Destination
<home/previous destination>
Find
<POI/an address/intersection>
Show route
Where am I?
SiriusXM Trac and Travel Link*
list of commands
• Show
<trac/weather map/
5-day forecast/fuel prices>
• Help
Commonly Used Voice Commands SYNC.® Say the Word.
Some services may not be available in your area. For additional support, refer to your Owner’s Manual, visit the website or call the toll-free number.
U.S. customers: Visit owner.lincoln.com or call 1-800-392-3673 (select Option 1 or 2 for language, then press 3).
Canadian customers: Visit SyncMyRide.ca or call 1-800-565-3673 (select Option 1 or 2 for language, then press 3).
Press the button on your steering wheel and then say:
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