eSSenTiAL inFoRMATion

SOS POST-CRASH  

ALERT SYSTEM™ 

Provides audible and visual alarms 
when a crash causes the deployment of 
airbags or the activation of the safety belt 
pretensioners. The turn signals will flash 
and the horn will sound. 

To deactivate, press the hazard flasher 
control, or the panic button 

 on your 

remote transmitter. 

AUTOMATIC ENGINE 

SHUTDOWN

Your vehicle is equipped with a feature 
that automatically shuts down the engine 
if it has been idling for an extended 
period of time. The ignition also turns 
off in order to save battery power. 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.

BLIS® (BLIND SPOT 

INFORMATION SYSTEM) WITH 

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA)*

bLiS® uses radar sensors to help you 
determine if a vehicle may be in your blind 
spot zone. The CTA feature alerts you if a car 
is coming toward you when you are backing 
out of a parking space. bLiS® and CTA 
will display a yellow indicator light in your 
exterior mirrors and the CTA will also sound 
tones and display messages to warn you 
which direction vehicles are approaching. 

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 detail 
and limitations.

FUEL-EFFICIENT 

TRANSMISSION 

Your vehicle has been designed  
to improve fuel economy by  
reducing fuel usage while coasting  
or decelerating. This may be 
perceived as a light to medium 
braking sensation when removing 
your foot from the accelerator pedal. 

OPEN WINDOW 

BUFFETING 

When only one side window is 
open, you may hear a wind throb or 
buffeting noise. open both windows 
on the same side of the vehicle to 
alleviate this noise.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 

Your new Lincoln vehicle comes 
with the assurance and support 
of 24-hour emergency roadside 
assistance. To receive roadside 
assistance in the United States,  
call 1-800-241-3673. in Canada,  
call 1-800-665-2006.

TIRE PRESSURE 

MONITORING SYSTEM

Your vehicle illuminates a low tire 
pressure warning light   in your 
instrument cluster when one or more of 
your tires are significantly underinflated. 
if this happens, stop and check your tires 
as soon as possible. inflate them to the 
proper pressure. Refer to the 

Inflating 

Your Tires

 section in the 

Wheels and 

Tires

 chapter of your 

Owner’s Manual

 for 

more information.

LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE 

AND TOOLS

Your spare tire and tools are located 
beneath the carpeted wheel cover in 
the the trunk. The spare tire is designed 
for emergency use only and should be 
replaced as soon as possible. For more 
details, refer to the 

Wheels and Tires

chapter of your 

Owner’s Manual

.

EASY FUEL® SYSTEM

This system is self-sealing and 
therefore protected against dust, dirt, 
water, snow and ice. When fueling 
your vehicle, turn the engine off, insert 
the nozzle and begin fueling. Wait 10 
seconds from the time the refueling 
nozzle is shut off until you remove 
the nozzle from the vehicle to allow 
residual fuel in the nozzle to drain  
into the tank. 

Note: 

When using a portable fuel 

container, use the funnel included with 
the vehicle (see your 

Owner’s Manual

for the funnel location), and pour the 
fuel into the funnel. When done, clean 
the funnel or properly dispose of it. Do 
not use aftermarket funnels as they will 

FUEL TANk  

CAPACITY/FUEL INFO

Your vehicle’s fuel tank capacity can vary 
depending on its drive type and engine 
size. See the 

Capacities and Specifications

chapter in your 

Owner’s Manual

 for 

details. Use only “Regular” unleaded 
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or 
higher. 

Do not use E85 fuels because 

your vehicle was not designed to run on 

fuels with more than 15% ethanol.

ELECTRIC PARkING BRAkE

The operating switch

replaces the 

conventional handbrake, 
and is located to the left 
of the steering column. 
To use, pull the switch 

up. The brake system warning lamp will 
illuminate to confirm that the electric 
parking brake has been applied. To 
release, press and hold the brake pedal, 
and press the switch down.

not work with the easy Fuel® system and 
may cause damage. extra funnels can be 
purchased from your authorized dealer.

* if equipped

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