lock LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003 User Guide

Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle to change the HIGH BEAM
bulb:
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the plastic radiator cover
over the headlamps by grasping the
rear edge of the cover and pulling
upand toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachment of the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the topcorner of the
radiator cover to gain access to the
inner retaining pins. At the back of
the headlamp, pry up and remove
the two retainer pins to release the
headlampassembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector by pulling downward.
5. Rotate the high beam bulb
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb line upwith the ring, and
the bulb can be removed by pulling
rearward.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlampbulb carefully and keepout of
children’s reach. Graspthe bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
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1. Push the bulb straight in,
carefully aligning the plastic tabs in
the base of the bulb with the
openings in the plastic ring.
2. Rotate the bulb clockwise until it
stops.
3. Reconnect the electrical
connector to the bulb.
4. Install the headlampon the
vehicle by aligning the four plastic projections into the four holes,
pushing rearward to seat the lamp assembly.
5. Insert the two retainers, making sure that the retainers go over both
plastic projections on each side of the lamp, pushing the retainers down
until they seat.
6. Replace the plastic radiator cover by inserting the edge of the cover
into the tongue and groove of the mating cover, and then rotating the
cover downward. Press firmly on the cover over each headlampand in
the center of the cover to re-engage the snapin fasteners.
7. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlampwas correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again.
If a low beam headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to your
dealer or a qualified service technician to have it replaced.
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. The bulb is NOT
replaceable. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb assembly must be
replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle and to change the front turn
signal lampbulbs:
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the plastic radiator cover
over the headlamps by grasping the
rear edge of the cover and pulling
upand toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachments on the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the topcorner of the
radiator cover to gain access to the
inner retaining pins. At the back of
the headlamp, pry up and remove
the two retainer pins to release the
headlampassembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lampassembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
To replace the park/sidemarker bulb:
1. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp
assembly.
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2. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new
bulb.
3. Install the bulb socket in the lampassembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
To re-install the headlampon the vehicle:
1. Install the headlampon the vehicle by aligning the four plastic
projections into the four holes, pushing rearward to seat the lamp
assembly.
2. Insert the two retainers, making sure that the retainers go over both
plastic projections on each side of the lamp, pushing the retainers down
until they seat.
3. Replace the plastic radiator cover by inserting the edge of the cover
into the tongue and groove of the mating cover, and then rotating the
cover downward. Press firmly on the cover over each headlampand in
the center of the cover to re-engage the snap-in fasteners.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly.
Replacing tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backupbulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
each bulb:
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lampassembly.
3. Pull the lampassembly towards
the rear and side of the vehicle at
an angle, carefully removing it from
the vehicle.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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Replacing liftgate tail lamp bulb
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the fasteners.
2. Remove the two acorn nuts from
the lampassembly.
3. Pull the lampoff by pulling
rearward on the lamp.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully
remove the lampassembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then reach
under the front of the front bumper
and remove the bulb socket from
the foglampby turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglampbulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglampbulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglampturning clockwise.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then
remove the screw and then pry the
license plate lamp lens down.
2. Pull down the lens assembly and
rotate the lens counterclockwise.
3. Graspthe bulb and carefully pull
the bulb from the socket and push
in the new bulb.
4. Align the socket and bulb with
the lens assembly and rotate until seated.
5. Re-insert the bulb and lens assembly into the opening and install the
screw.
Replacing center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) bulbs
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate.
2. Remove the upper portion of the
liftgate trim by grasping the lift gate
trim around the upper portion and
then pull it towards the glass.
NOTE: The liftgate trim is attached
at 8 locations with snap-in
attachments.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector to the CHMSL by
depressing the tab and pull to
separate the electrical connectors.
4. Use a 9nm torx hex
socket/wrench to unscrew the two
CHMSL bolts that attach the CHMSL
to the liftgate.
5. Grasp the CHMSL and pull it down to disengage the center snap-in
attachment.
6. Replace the lamp by following the above procedures in reverse order.
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TILT STEERING
Push the lever down to unlock the
steering column. While the lever is
in the down position, tilt the
steering column to the desired
position.
While holding the steering wheel,
find the nearest gear mesh point
and pull the lever up to its original
position to lock the steering column.
Never adjust the steering
column when the vehicle is
moving.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
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CLOCK
Press the right control to increase
the time displayed.
Press the left control to decrease
the time displayed.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT(IF EQUIPPED)
Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
inside the center console.
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette
lighter. Use the power point.
An auxiliary power point is located
on the lower rear side of the center
console. The power point is
accessible from the rear seats.
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Another auxiliary power point is
located on the right rear quarter
panel. The power point is accessible
from the liftgate.
The maximum current draw of any single power point should not exceed
it’s fuse rating, otherwise this will result in a blown fuse.
Do not use the cigarette/cigar lighter element in any power point.
Keep power point caps closed when not in use.
POWER WINDOWS
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
The power window switches located
on the center console are called
push-pull switches.
A. Drivers side
B. Window lock
C. Front passenger side
D. Left and right rear passenger
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Security Override
If during a bounce-back condition, the switch is released to the neutral
position, then held in the one touch up position within two seconds after
the window reaches the bounce-back position,the window will travel
up with no bounce-back protection.If the switch is released before
the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF (without
accessory delay being active), the window will stop. Security override
can be used if there is ice on the window or seals, causing a restriction.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the rear power
windows.
To lock out the rear window
controls push the control down. To
restore the rear window controls,
push the control down. The control
will spring back up to the neutral
position.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the radio, windows, and moonroof operate for up
to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the
OFF position or until any door is opened.
MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side
view mirrors.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
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