Lincoln AVIATOR 2023

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Table of Contents4
Introduction14
About this Manual14
Symbols Glossary14
Perchlorate17
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services17
Replacement Parts Recommendation17
Special Notices18
Mobile Communications Equipment19
Export Unique Options19
Data Privacy21
Service Data22
Event Data22
Settings Data23
Connected Vehicle Data24
Mobile Device Data24
Emergency Call System Data25
Environment26
Protecting the Environment26
At a Glance27
Instrument Panel27
Child Safety30
General Information30
Installing Child Restraints32
Booster Seats43
Child Restraint Positioning45
Child Safety Locks47
Seatbelts49
Principle of Operation49
Fastening the Seatbelts50
Seatbelt Height Adjustment52
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime52
Seatbelt Reminder53
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance55
Seatbelt Extensions56
Personal Safety System57
Supplementary Restraints System58
Principle of Operation58
Driver and Passenger Airbags59
Front Passenger Sensing System61
Side Airbags63
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags64
Safety Canopy64
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator66
Airbag Disposal67
Pedestrian Protection - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)68
Pedestrian Alert System68
911 Assist69
What Is 911 Assist69
How Does 911 Assist Work69
Emergency Call Requirements69
Emergency Call Limitations70
Keys and Remote Controls71
General Information on Radio Frequencies71
Remote Control72
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control76
Phone as a Key77
What Is Phone as a Key77
Phone as a Key Limitations77
Programming Your Phone77
Using the Valet Mode78
Using the Backup Start Passcode78
Phone as a Key - Troubleshooting79
Mykey81
Principle of Operation81
Creating a Mykey82
Clearing All Mykeys83
Checking Mykey System Status83
Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems84
Mykey - Troubleshooting84
Doors and Locks86
Locking and Unlocking86
Opening the Doors93
Emergency Door Release94
Soft Closing Door94
Keyless Entry94
Liftgate97
Power Liftgate97
Security102
Passive Anti-Theft System102
Anti-Theft Alarm103
Steering Wheel105
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column105
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column105
Audio Control107
Voice Control107
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering107
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control108
Information Display Control109
Heated Steering Wheel109
Horn109
Wipers and Washers110
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades110
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades111
Autowipers111
Windshield Washers112
Rear Window Wiper and Washers112
Lighting114
General Information114
Lighting Control114
Autolamps115
Instrument Lighting Dimmer115
Headlamp Exit Delay116
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps116
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)116
Front Fog Lamps116
Adaptive Headlamps117
Direction Indicators119
Welcome Lighting119
Interior Lamps120
Ambient Lighting120
Automatic High Beam Control122
What Is Automatic High Beam Control122
Switching Automatic High Beam Control on and off122
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators123
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control123
Windows and Mirrors124
Power Windows124
Global Opening and Closing125
Exterior Mirrors125
Interior Mirror127
Sun Visors128
Moonroof128
Instrument Cluster131
Gauges131
Warning Lamps and Indicators134
Audible Warnings and Indicators138
Information Displays139
General Information139
Personalized Settings143
Information Messages145
Climate Control168
Automatic Climate Control168
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate171
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Quadruple Zone Automatic Temperature Control172
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Triple Zone Automatic Temperature Control173
Heated Rear Window174
Heated Exterior Mirrors174
Remote Start175
Interior Air Quality176
What Is the Cabin Air Filter176
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter176
What Is Auto Air Refresh176
How Does Auto Air Refresh Work176
Checking the Interior Air Quality176
Auto Air Refresh Indicators177
Refreshing the Interior Air177
Auto Air Refresh Hints178
Interior Air Quality - Troubleshooting178
Seats179
Sitting in the Correct Position179
Head Restraints180
Power Seats182
Memory Function187
Rear Seats190
Heated Seats194
Ventilated Seats195
Rear Occupant Alert System196
What Is the Rear Occupant Alert System196
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work196
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions196
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations196
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System on and off197
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators197
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings197
Garage Door Opener198
Garage Door Opener Introduction198
Garage Door Opener Precautions and Frequencies198
Programming the Garage Door Opener199
Auxiliary Power Points203
Wireless Accessory Charger205
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger205
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions205
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger205
Charging a Wireless Device205
Storage Compartments207
Overhead Console207
Starting and Stopping the Engine208
General Information208
Keyless Starting208
Starting a Gasoline Engine209
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System213
Engine Block Heater216
Unique Driving Characteristics218
Auto-Start-Stop - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)218
Hybrid Vehicle Operation220
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation222
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions224
Fuel and Refueling226
Safety Precautions226
Fuel Quality227
Fuel Filler Funnel Location227
Running out of Fuel228
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)229
Refueling - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)232
Fuel Consumption236
Engine Emission Control237
Emission Law237
Catalytic Converter238
High Voltage Battery - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)241
General Information241
Charging the High Voltage Battery - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)241
Transmission262
Automatic Transmission262
All-Wheel Drive267
Using All-Wheel Drive267
General Information274
Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes275
Electric Parking Brake275
Hill Start Assist277
Auto Hold278
Reverse Braking Assist280
What Is Reverse Braking Assist280
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work280
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions280
Switching Reverse Braking Assist on and off281
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist281
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators281
Reverse Braking Assist - Troubleshooting282
Traction Control284
Principle of Operation284
Using Traction Control284
Stability Control285
Principle of Operation285
Using Stability Control286
Hill Descent Control287
What Is Hill Descent Control287
Switching Hill Descent Control on and off287
Setting the Hill Descent Speed287
Hill Descent Control Indicator288
Parking Aids289
Principle of Operation289
Rear Parking Aid289
Front Parking Aid291
Side Sensing System293
Active Park Assist295
Rear View Camera300
360 Degree Camera303
Cruise Control306
What Is Cruise Control306
Switching Cruise Control on and off306
Setting the Cruise Control Speed306
Canceling the Set Speed307
Resuming the Set Speed307
Cruise Control Indicators307
Adaptive Cruise Control308
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go Work308
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering308
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control308
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering308
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go309
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering310
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go310
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control on and off312
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed313
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap314
Canceling the Set Speed315
Resuming the Set Speed315
Overriding the Set Speed315
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering315
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go316
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control316
Switching from Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control316
Switching Lane Centering on and off317
Switching Intelligent Mode on and off318
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance319
Adaptive Cruise Control - Troubleshooting319
Driving Aids322
Driver Alert322
Lane Keeping System323
Blind Spot Information System329
Cross Traffic Alert333
Speed Sign Recognition338
Steering339
Pre-Collision Assist340
Drive Mode Control346
What Is Drive Mode Control346
Selecting a Drive Mode346
Drive Modes346
Load Carrying349
Rear under Floor Storage349
Luggage Covers349
Roof Racks and Load Carriers350
Load Limit351
Air Suspension355
Towing a Trailer357
Trailer Sway Control358
Recommended Towing Weights359
Essential Towing Checks360
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels362
Driving Hints364
Reduced Engine Performance364
Cold Weather Precautions364
Breaking-In364
Driving Economically364
Driving through Shallow Water365
Floor Mats365
Roadside Emergencies367
Roadside Assistance367
Hazard Flashers368
Fuel Shutoff368
Jump Starting the Vehicle369
Collision, Damage or Fire Event371
Post-Crash Alert System373
Transporting the Vehicle373
Crash and Breakdown Information375
Post Impact Braking375
Customer Assistance376
Getting the Services You Need376
In California (U.S. Only)377
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)378
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)379
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada380
Ordering Additional Owner'sliterature382
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)383
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)383
Fuse Specification Chart385
Changing a Fuse398
General Information401
Opening and Closing the Hood401
Under Hood Overview403
Engine Oil Dipstick404
Engine Oil Check404
Oil Change Indicator Reset405
Changing the Engine Air Filter405
Engine Coolant Check407
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check411
Brake Fluid Check412
Power Steering Fluid Check412
Changing the 12V Battery - Gasoline413
Changing the 12V Battery - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)416
Adjusting the Headlamps419
Washer Fluid Check420
Fuel Filter421
Checking the Wiper Blades421
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades421
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades422
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades422
Changing a Bulb423
Vehicle Care424
General Information424
Cleaning Products424
Cleaning the Exterior425
Waxing426
Cleaning the Engine427
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades427
Cleaning the Interior428
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens428
Cleaning Leather Seats429
Repairing Minor Paint Damage430
Cleaning the Wheels430
Vehicle Storage430
Body Styling Kits432
Wheels and Tires433
General Information433
Tire Care435
Using Summer Tires447
Using Snow Chains448
Tire Pressure Monitoring System450
Changing a Road Wheel454
Technical Specifications461
Capacities and Specifications463
Engine Specifications - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)463
Engine Specifications - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)464
Motorcraft Parts - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)465
Motorcraft Parts - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)467
Vehicle Identification Number468
Capacities and Specifications - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)468
Capacities and Specifications - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)480
Bulb Specification Chart491
Vehicle Identification492
Installing the Vehicle Identification Card492
Network Connectivity493
Connecting the Vehicle to Amobile Network493
Network Connectivity - Troubleshooting494
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot497
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot497
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password497
Audio System499
General Information499
Audio Unit500
Digital Radio502
Satellite Radio505
USB Port508
Sync™ 3510
General Information510
Using Voice Recognition512
Entertainment524
Climate536
Phone539
Navigation541
Electric Vehicle Information549
Apps555
Settings558
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting560
Accessories577
Lincoln Protect579
Scheduled Maintenance582
General Maintenance Information582
Normal Scheduled Maintenance586
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance590
Customer Information594
Rollover Warning594
Radio Frequency Certification Labels594
Warranty Information631
Appendices633
Electromagnetic Compatibility633
End User License Agreement638

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