ignition LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003 Owners Manual

If thelight remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
Note:The
light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted
with the engine running.
Never refuel vehicle with the engine running.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Brake system warning
To confirm the brake system
warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
(alternatively for some vehicles
when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the
light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position).
It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately.
Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be
serviced immediately by a qualified technician.
Refer toBrakesin theDrivingchapter for more information.
P!
BRAKE
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
To confirm the anti-lock brake
system (ABS) warning light is
functional it will momentarily
illuminate when the ignition is
turned to the ON position
(alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON
position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just
prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues
to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the
ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has
malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will
still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and
parking brake is off. Refer toBrakesin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Safety belt
Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Air bag readiness
Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front or side) are operational.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately.
Charging system
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
ABS
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High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
O/D off
Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been cancelled by
using the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) on the side of the
gear shift, refer toAutomatic transmissionin theDrivingchapter. This
lampwill flash if a transmission concern is detected. To prevent
additional transmission damage have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.
AWD locked (if equipped)
Illuminates when all wheel drive
(AWD) is locked. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinder
chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
Door ajar warning chime
Sounds when any door or liftgate is opened (or not fully closed).
AWD
LOCKED
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If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM/FM select control
or the TAPE/CD select control.
Speed sensitive volume
With this feature, radio volume automatically changes slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1
through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
With the radio on, press and hold
the volume control for five seconds,
until the display reads SPEED VOL,
then press:
•
to increase volume
compensation
•
to decrease or shut off the
volume compensation
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio, tape and CD modes.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in tape mode
Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio mode.
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Soft mute
When the vehicle is in reverse, and an obstacle is detected by Rear Park
Assist, the radio volume is reduced to a level that allows the warning to
be heard. After the obstacle warning is gone, the radio will return to the
previously set volume level.
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted
clock. Please refer toClockin theDriver controls chapterfor
instructions on setting the clock.
AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off. Turn the control to
raise or lower volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
Speed sensitive volume
With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
PUSH ON
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has been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. For
example, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOAD control and then press
preset 2.
Auto load
This feature allows you to autoload
upto 6 discs into the multi disc CD
player internal to the radio.
Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTO LOAD# is displayed. The
CD door will open. Load the desired discs, one at a time. The CD is
loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time
the CD door opens, AUTO LOAD# is displayed. The door will close and
the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded.
The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays
the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are already
full and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots.
Eject
Press the EJ control to stopand
eject a CD. You can choose which
CD will be ejected by pressing the
EJ control and the desired preset number (1–6). For example, to eject
CD 2, press the EJ control and then press the preset 2 control. If you do
not choose a specific CD, the player will eject the current CD.
If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the
player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when
the ignition is ON or OFF.
Auto eject
Press and momentarily hold the EJ
control to engage auto eject. All CDs
which are present in the player will
be ejected one at a time. If a CD is ejected and not removed from the
door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD. This
feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF.
Rewind
The rewind control works in CD
modes.
Press and hold the REW control
until the desired selection is reached. If the beginning of the disc is
reached, the CD will begin play at the first track. Release the control to
disengage rewind mode.
LOAD
EJ
EJ
REW FF
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlampcontrol
clockwise to the first position to
turn on the parking lamps. Rotate
clockwise to the second position to
also turn on the headlamps.
Foglamp control
The headlampcontrol also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on only when the headlamp
control is in the
,or
position and the high beams are not
turned on.
Pull headlampcontrol towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate if
the ignition is in the Run and Key
On position.
Autolamp control
The autolampsystem provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlampcontrol.
The autolampsystem also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the OFF
position.
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Autolamp exit time delay, manual sequence
This option allows you to change the length of the autolamp exit delay.
To program the auto lamp exit time delay:
1. Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected.
2. Deselect the auto lamps.
3. Put the ignition on RUN.
4. Put the ignition in OFF.
5. Select the autolamps.
•NOTE:Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second
period.
•At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn on.
6. Deselect the auto lamps after the desired auto lamp delay time
(maximum of 3 minutes).
•At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn off.
The default for autolampexit delay time is 20 seconds. Following a
vehicle battery disconnect/reconnect auto lampdelay exit time will be
retained.
Autolamp exit time delay, message center sequence
This option allows you to change the length of time of the autolamp exit
delay using the message center. You will have the ability to change the
autolampexit delay time of the autolampON time when the instrument
cluster (IC) message center is enabled (ignition in run or accessory
position).
There are 8 distinct and separate set points or values for auto lamp delay
exit time in seconds. The following are predefined set points or auto
lampexit delay time values: 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, seconds (i.e.
0 to 3 minutes).
The following steps are used to program the autolamp exit time delay
using the message center:
1. The message center will display the last autolamp exit delay time in
seconds.
2. You can respond to this message by 1 of 4 methods:
•No Response- The message center then times out after 4 seconds
and displays it’s normal text information.
•Press the info button- The message center then displays its normal
text information.
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•Press the setup button- The message center then displays the next
menu selection in its list. (6)
•Press the reset button- The message center then proceeds to the
next sequence/step(3) below.
•The message center sends/issues the “AutolampDelay Command” to
the body security module (BSM).
•The body security module responds within 100 milliseconds with next
auto lampexit delay time.
3. Next sequence/stepnumber is one (1) steps 1,2,3,4 & 5 are repeated
until exit via step2.
4. The message center displays the next menu selection.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push upto activate the right turn
signal.
•Turn signal will shut off
headlamps, in DRL equipped
vehicles, in daytime driving.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Front row map lights (if equipped)
To turn on the maplights, press the
edge of the light.
Second row dome lamps
The dome lamplights when:
•any door is opened, and the
switch is in middle position.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated upuntil the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is OFF (and switch is in the middle
position).
•the lamp control is moved to the passenger side position.
The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on and off
at the lamp.
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