ECU LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2023 Owner's Guide

RECOVERY TOWING (IF EQUIPPED)
ACCESSING THE FRONT TOWINGPOINT
WARNING: Using recovery hooks isdangerous and should only be done by aperson familiar with proper vehiclerecovery safety practices. Improper use ofrecovery hooks may cause hook failure orseparation from the vehicle and couldresult in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Slowly remove the slackfrom the recovery strap prior to pulling.Failure to do so can introduce significantlyhigher loads which can cause the recoveryhooks to break off, or the recovery strapto fail which can cause serious injury ordeath.
WARNING: Never link two strapstogether with a clevis pin. These heavymetal objects could become projectiles ifthe strap breaks and can cause seriousinjury or death.
WARNING: Switch the ignition offbefore removing the recovery hook. Failureto do so could result in personal injury.
WARNING: The recovery hook canbecome hot. Let the recovery hook cooldown before removing it. Failure to do socould result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has frame-mounted frontrecovery hooks.
Note:Do not apply a load to the recoveryhooks that is greater than the gross vehicleweight rating of your vehicle.
Before using recovery hooks:
•Make sure all attaching points are secureand capable of withstanding the appliedload.
•Do not use chains, cables or tow strapswith metal hook ends.
•Only use recovery straps that have aminimum breaking strength two to threetimes the gross vehicle weight of thestuck vehicle.
•Make sure the recovery strap is in goodcondition and free of visible cuts, tearsor damage.
•Use a damper device such as a tarp,heavy blanket or piece of carpet, andplace it over the recovery strap to helpabsorb the energy in the event the strapbreaks.
•Make sure the stuck vehicle is not loadedheavier than its gross vehicle weightrating specified on the certification label.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in vehicle damage not coveredby the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 4X4
WARNING: Do not disconnect thebattery when recreationally towing yourvehicle. This prevents the transfer casefrom shifting properly and could cause thevehicle to roll, even if the transmission isin park (P).
WARNING: Placing the transfer casein its neutral position could cause yourvehicle to freely roll. Make sure you pressand hold the brake pedal and the vehicleis in a secure, safe position when you placethe transfer case in its neutral position.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure that you do notdamage the transmission.
You can only tow your vehicle with all wheelson the ground by placing the transfer casein its neutral position and engaging therecreational tow feature. Perform thefollowing steps after positioning your vehiclebehind the tow vehicle and properly securingthem together.
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Note:Failure to put the transfer case in itsneutral position can damage vehiclecomponents.
Note: You can check the towing status atany time by opening the driver door orturning the ignition to the accessory or onposition. Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral appears in theinstrument cluster display to confirm you canrecreationally tow your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle has an anti-theft alarm,make sure you switch perimeter sensing onwhen towing. See Setting the AlarmSecurity Level (page 107).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Start your vehicle.
2.Make sure your vehicle is in NORMALmode. See Selecting a Drive Mode(page 295).
3.Place your vehicle in temporary neutralmode. See Entering Temporary NeutralMode (page 222).
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4.Switch your vehicle off by pressing thepush button ignition switch once. Amessage appears in the instrumentcluster display.
5.Switch your vehicle to accessory modeby pressing the push button ignitionswitch once without pressing the brakepedal.
6.Press and hold the brake pedal.
7.Using the instrument cluster controls onthe steering wheel, select Settings.
8.Select Neutral Tow.
9.Press and hold the OK button until aconfirmation message appears in theinformation display.
Note: If completed successfully, theinformation display shows Neutral TowEnabled Leave Transmission in Neutral. This indicates that your vehicle is safe to towwith all wheels on the ground.
Note:If you do not see a confirmationmessage in the instrument cluster display,you must perform the procedure again fromthe beginning.
Note:You may hear noise as the transfercase shifts into its neutral position. This isnormal.
10.Release the brake pedal.
11.Leave the transmission in neutral (N)and switch your vehicle off by pressingthe push button ignition switch oncewithout pressing the brake pedal.
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1.With your vehicle properly secured to thetow vehicle, press and hold the brakepedal and start the engine.
2.Switch your vehicle off by pressing thepush button ignition switch once andrelease the brake pedal.
3.Place your vehicle in accessory mode bypressing the push button ignition switchonce without pressing the brake pedal.
4.Press and hold the brake pedal.
5.Shift into park (P).
6.Release the brake pedal.
Note:If completed successfully, theinstrument cluster displays 2H and NeutralTow Disabled.
Note:You must perform the switchingneutral tow on and switching neutral tow offprocedures again from the beginning if theindicator light and message do not display.
Note:You may hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. This isnormal.
7.Apply the parking brake, then disconnectyour vehicle from the tow vehicle.
8.Release the parking brake, start theengine, and shift into drive (D) to makesure the transfer case is out of the neutraltow position.
9.If the transfer case does not successfullyshift out of its neutral position, set theparking brake. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Resolving the Shift Delayed Drive ForwardMessage
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Start your vehicle.
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2.Leave the engine running until thecoolant temperature gauge needlereturns to the normal position. If thetemperature does not drop after severalminutes, follow the remaining steps.
3.Switch the engine off and wait for it tocool. Check the coolant level.
4.If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
5.If the coolant level is normal, restart theengine and continue.
ENGINE AIR FILTER
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burn injuries,do not start your engine with the aircleaner removed and do not remove itwhile the engine is running.
Change the engine air filter element at theproper intervals. See Normal ScheduledMaintenance (page 533).
When changing the engine air filter, use onlythe air filter element listed. See MotorcraftParts (page 468).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. Resulting component damage maynot be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: When servicing the air cleaner, do notallow foreign material to enter the airinduction system.
1.Release the two clamps that secure thecover to the air filter housing. Push theair filter cover toward the front of thevehicle and up slightly to release it.
2.Remove the air filter element from the airfilter housing.
3.Install the new air filter element.
4.Replace the air filter housing cover andsecure all the clamps. Be careful not tocrimp the filter element edges betweenthe air filter housing and cover, and makesure that you properly align the tabs onthe edge into the slots.
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After battery replacement, or in some casesafter charging the battery with an externalcharger, the battery management systemrequires eight hours of vehicle sleep time torelearn the battery state of charge. Duringthis time, your vehicle must remain fullylocked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery state ofcharge, the battery management systemmay temporarily disable some electricalsystems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery managementsystem works correctly, do not connect anelectrical device ground connection directlyto the battery negative post. This can causeinaccurate measurements of the batterycondition and potential incorrect systemoperation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect battery performance and durability.This may also affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
Install a battery approved for use by ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 467).
To disconnect or remove the battery, do thefollowing:
1.Apply the parking brake and switch theignition off.
2.Switch all electrical equipment off, forexample lights and radio.
3.Wait a minimum of two minutes beforedisconnecting the battery.
Note:The engine management system hasa power hold function and remains poweredfor a period of time after you switch theignition off. This is to allow the system tostore diagnostic and adaptive tables.Disconnecting the battery without waitingcan cause damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.
4.Disconnect the negative battery cableterminal.
5.Disconnect the positive battery cableterminal.
6.Remove the battery securing clamp.
7.Remove the battery.
8.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Before reconnecting the battery, makesure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:Make sure to fully tighten the batterycables.
If you disconnect or replace the vehiclebattery, you must reset the followingfeatures:
•Window bounce-back. See Opening andClosing the Windows (page 134).
•Clock Settings.
•Pre-set radio stations.
Battery Disposal
Make sure that you dispose of oldbatteries in an environmentallyfriendly way. Seek advice fromyour local authority about recycling oldbatteries.
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WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park (P),set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel, placean appropriate block or wheel chock onthe right rear wheel.
WARNING: Only use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle.
WARNING: Switch off the runningboards before jacking or placing any objectunder your vehicle. Never place your handbetween the extended running board andyour vehicle. A moving running board maycause injury.
WARNING: Only use the spare wheelcarrier to stow wheels provided with yourvehicle.
WARNING: Ensure screwthread isadequately lubricated before use.
WARNING: Switch the ignition offand apply the parking brake. If your vehiclehas a manual transmission, shift into firstor reverse gear. If your vehicle has anautomatic transmission, shift into park (P).
WARNING: Only use the specifiedjacking points. If you use any otherlocations you could damage vehiclecomponents, such as brake lines.
WARNING: Do not attempt to changea tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto not obstruct the flow of traffic and avoidthe danger of being hit when operating thejack or changing the wheel.
1.Park the vehicle on firm, level ground andactivate the hazard flashers.
2.Apply the parking brake, place thetransmission in park (P) and switch theignition off.
3.Block the wheels diagonally opposite theflat tire, for example, if the left front tireis flat, block the right rear wheel.
Removing the Jack and Tools
1.Open the liftgate and lift the load floorbehind the third row seat. If your vehiclehas an access panel, unlatch and removethis panel.
2.Remove the wing nut by turning itcounterclockwise.
3.Remove the jack and tool kit bag fromthe bracket, loosen the straps andremove the tool bag from the jack.
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Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
1.Lay the tire on the ground, near the rearof the vehicle, with the valve stem sidefacing up.
2.Slide the wheel partially under thevehicle and install the retainer throughthe wheel center. You may have toremove the wheel center cap prior topushing the retainer through the centerof the wheel. To remove the center cap,press it off with the jack tool from theinner side of the wheel. Pull on the cableto align the components at the end of thecable.
3.Using the swivel wrench, insert it throughthe access hole behind the third row seatand engage the winch.
4.Turn the swivel wrench clockwise untilthe tire is raised to its stowed positionunderneath the vehicle. The wrenchbecomes harder to turn and the sparetire winch ratchets or slips when the tireis raised to maximum tightness. A clickingsound can be heard from the winchindicating that the tire is properly stowed.
5.Carefully place all tools back into the toolkit bag.
6.Reinstall the tool kit bag on the jack andtighten the straps.
7.Reinstall the jack properly on the bracketand secure with the wing nut.
8.Close the access hole with the rubberplug.
9.If the vehicle has an access panel,reinstall.
10.Unblock the wheel.
WHEEL NUTS
WARNING: When you install a wheel,always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mountingsurfaces of the wheel or the surface of thewheel hub, brake drum or brake disc thatcontacts the wheel. Make sure to secureany fasteners that attach the rotor to thehub so they do not interfere with themounting surfaces of the wheel. Installingwheels without correct metal-to-metalcontact at the wheel mounting surfacescan cause the wheel nuts to loosen andthe wheel to come off while your vehicleis in motion, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol, personal injury or death.
lb.ft (Nm)1Bolt Size
150 lb.ft (204 Nm)M14 x 1.5
1 Torque specifications are for nut and boltthreads free of dirt and rust. Use only ourrecommended replacement wheel nuts andor wheel bolts.
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CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO A
WI-FI NETWORK
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Connectivity.
2.Press Manage Wi-Fi Networks.
3.Switch Wi-Fi on.
4.Press View Available Networks.
5.Select an available Wi-Fi network.
Note:Enter the network password toconnect to a secure network.
CONNECTED VEHICLE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONNECTED VEHICLE – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why can I not confirm the connectionof my Lincoln Way account to themodem?
•The modem is not enabled. Switchvehicle connectivity on.
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to a place where thenetwork signal is not obstructed.
CONNECTED VEHICLE – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why can I not confirm the connectionof my Lincoln Way account to themodem?
•The modem is not enabled. Switchvehicle connectivity on.
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to a place where thenetwork signal is not obstructed.
Why can I not connect to a Wi-Finetwork?
•You entered the wrong networkpassword. Enter the correct password.
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or to aplace where the network signal is notobstructed.
•There are multiple access points in rangewith the same network name. Choose aunique name for your network. Do notuse the default name unless it containsa unique identifier, for example, as partof the MAC address.
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Why does the Wi-Fi connectiondisconnect after successfulconnection?
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or to aplace where the network signal is notobstructed.
What can I do if I am close to a Wi-Firouter but the network signal strengthis weak?
•If your vehicle has a heated windshield,position your vehicle so that thewindshield is not facing the Wi-Fi router.
•If your vehicle has metallic tinting on thewindows but not on the windshield,position your vehicle so that thewindshield is facing the Wi-Fi router oropen the windows that are facing therouter.
•If your vehicle has metallic tinting on thewindows and the windshield, open thewindows that are facing the router.
•If your vehicle is in a garage and youhave the garage door closed, open thegarage door as it could block the signal.
Why can I not see a network I expectto see in the list of available networks?
•The network is hidden. Make the networkvisible and try again, or manually add anetwork in the Wi-Fi settings menu.
•Some network security types are notsupported, for example, WEP.
Why do software downloads take toolong?
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or to aplace where the network signal is notobstructed.
•Wi-Fi network is in high demand or hasa slow Internet connection. Use a morereliable Wi-Fi network.
Why does the software not updatewhen the system seems to connect toa Wi-Fi network and the signal strengthis excellent?
•No software update is available at thistime.
•Select automatic updates option in thesettings menu to enable automaticsoftware update or contact an authorizeddealer.
•There could be a connection problem.Test the network using another device.
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CREATING A VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in yourvehicle and allow devices to connect to it foraccess to the Internet.
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
Note:The vehicle hotspot default setting ison.
2.Press Settings.
3.Press Edit.
4.Press Hotspot visibility.
Note:The hotspot visibility default setting ison.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name andPassword
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
2.Press Settings.
Note:The network name is the hotspotname.
3.Press View Password.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot
1.On your device, switch Wi-Fi on andselect the hotspot from the list ofavailable Wi-Fi networks.
2.When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
1.Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note:The vehicle network carrier’s portalopens on your device.
2.If the portal does not open on yourdevice, open a website and it redirectsto the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note:Secure websites do not redirect.
3.Follow the instructions on the carrierportal to purchase a plan.
Note:If you have an active plan, the systemdoes not redirect to the vehicle networkcarrier’s portal when you connect a device.Visit the vehicle network carrier’s website topurchase more data.
Note:If data usage information is availablein the vehicle hotspot menu, it isapproximate.
Note:If you carry out a master reset, thesystem does not remove your vehicle fromyour vehicle network carrier’s account. Toremove your vehicle from the account,contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note:The vehicle network carrier providesVehicle Hotspot services, subject to yourvehicle network carrier agreement, coverageand availability.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT NAME OR PASSWORD
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
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