Lift gate LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003 User Guide

Opening the liftgate window
Press the control to unlatch the
liftgate window.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
The personal panic alarm will cycle
the horn and parking lamps on/off.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ON.
Memory seat feature
The remote entry system can also
control the memory seat feature.
Press the control once to unlock the
driver’s door. Pressing the control
will automatically move the seat to
the desired memory position (when
associated to memory 1 and 2
positions).
Upto four remote entry transmitters can be associated to the two
memory positions.
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s).
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the ON or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if
equipped) mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
Smart unlocking feature
The smart unlocking feature prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle by unlocking the doors if the key is in the ignition and the
driver’s door is open/ajar when the vehicle doors were locked using the
power lock/unlock control.
The smart unlocking feature operates independent of the position of the
ignition.
Autolocking feature
The autolocking feature locks all vehicle doors when the following
conditions are met:
•All doors, including the liftgate, are closed.
•The brake is pressed while the ignition is in the RUN position.
•The transmission is in either a forward or reverse gear.
•The vehicle has a speed of 8 km/h (5 mph) or greater.
This feature relocks all doors if any door is opened, the brake is pressed
after all doors are closed again and the vehicle has a speed of 8 km/h (5
mph) or greater.
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
The autolock feature may be deactivated/activated by selecting the
autolock function (accessed by pressing the SETUP control). Press the
RESET control to turn the autolock function ON or OFF. Refer to
Message centerin theDriver controlschapter for additional
information.
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Activating/deactivating autolock with the keyless entry system
Before following the activation or
deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system (if
equipped) is not armed, ignition is
off, and all vehicle doors and liftgate
window are closed.
1. Enter 5 digit entry code
2. Press and hold 7/8 control
3. Press and release 3/4 control
while holding 7/8 control
4. Release 7/8 control
The horn will chirponce if autolock
was deactivated or twice (one short
and one long chirp) if autolock was
activated.
To re-activate autolock, repeat steps 1–4.
SECURILOCK
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
THEFT INDICATOR
The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on the dash
panel.
•When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once
every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocksystem is functioning as
a theft deterrent.
•When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3
seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
If a problem occurs with the SecuriLocksystem, the indicator will flash
rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position. If this
occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.
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6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this
procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the
theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine
and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1
through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to
have the new spare key(s) programmed.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will helpprotect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps, and will chirp the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Open any door, liftgate or liftgate
window and press the power door
lock control to lock the doors.
•Press the remote entry lock
control (doors opened or closed).
When you press the lock control
twice within three seconds on your
remote entry transmitter, the horn
will chirponce to let you know that
all doors/hood/liftgate and liftgate
window are closed. If any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp
twice to warn you that a door/hood/liftgate or liftgate window is still
open.
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•Press 7/8 and 9/0 controls on the
keyless entry pad at the same
time to lock the doors (driver’s
door must be closed).
There is a 20 second countdown
when any of the above actions occur
before the vehicle becomes ARMED.
Each door/hood/liftgate or liftgate
window is armed individually, and if
any are open, they must be closed
for the system to enter the 20
second countdown.
The parking lamps will flash once
when all doors/hood/liftgate and
liftgate window are closed indicating
the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
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•Unlock the doors by using your
keyless entry pad.
•Unlock the driver’s door with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward
the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.
•Turn ignition to ON.
•Press the PANIC control on the
remote entry transmitter. This
will only shut off the horn and
parking lamps when the alarm is
sounding. The alarm system will
still be armed.
•Press the liftgate window control
on the remote entry transmitter.
The liftgate and liftgate window
are no longer armed, but the
doors and hood are still armed.
To disarm the doors and hood,
press the liftgate power door lock
control.
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Pressing the power door UNLOCK trim switch within the 20 second
prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if:
•Any door, liftgate, liftgate window or hood is opened without using the
door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
10 10A Heated backlight relay coil,
Climate seat modules, Auxiliary
A/C temperature blend/mode
actuator, A/C clutch relay contact
11 20A Not used (spare)
12 15A Restraints module
13 10A Brake shift interlock
14 5A Cornering lamps
15 5A Instrument cluster, Rear wiper
module, Telematics
16 15A Cigar lighter, OBD II, Liftgate
release relay coil and contacts
17 15A Delayed accessory relay coil,
Battery saver relay coil and
contacts
18 5A Not used (spare)
19 15A Washer pump
20 5A Shifter, Clock, Power mirror
switch, DVD
21 10A Brake pressure switch (ABS), IVD
switch, Flasher relay
22 10A ABS module
23 5A Sunload/Autolampsensor
(SecuriLocktransceiver LED)
24 20A Subwoofer, Navigation
25 5A Puddle lamprelay coil, Trailer tow
battery charge relay coil
26 5A SecuriLocktransceiver
27 5A Rear park assist, VAPS module,
Telematics
28 5A Radio, Navigation
29 10A DTRS, Feed to Fuse 28
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The relays are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 1 Liftgate release solenoid
Relay 2 Open
Relay 3 Open
Relay 4 Trailer tow back-uplamps
Relay 5 Open
Relay 6 Open
Relay 7 Trailer tow battery charge
Relay 8 Trailer tow park lamps
Relay 9 Open
Relay 10 Puddle lamps
Diode 11 Open
Diode 12 Open
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
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Note:Passengers should not remain
in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
4. Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite of the flat tire using the
wheel chock provided with your vehicle.
Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Tool Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just in front of
the rear bumper. The spare tire
winch drive nut is located at the
rear center of the cargo area
under a lid.
Jack, lug nut wrench, jack handle,
wheel chockBehind the rear seat under the
carpeted floor lid in the cargo
floor. The tools are located in a
bag attached to the jack.
Removing the jack and tools
1. Open liftgate and remove the
carpeted floor lid and jack cover.
2. Turn jack screw eyelet
counterclockwise and remove the
jack from the bracket.
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