tow LINCOLN AVIATOR 2004 User Guide

Liftgate lamps
To change the liftgate lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the liftgate lamp lens.
2. To remove the old bulb, twist
1¤4
turn and pull it out.
3. Twist in a new bulb.
4. Align and press the liftgate lamp
lens back on and test the lamp
operation.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle to change the HIGH BEAM
bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch 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
up and toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachment of the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the top corner 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
headlamp assembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
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Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a ªhigh intensity dischargeº
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.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle and to change the front turn
signal lamp bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch 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
up and toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachments on the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the top corner 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
headlamp assembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
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Replacing tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
each bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Pull the lamp assembly 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.
Replacing liftgate tail lamp bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the fasteners.
2. Remove the two acorn nuts from
the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the lamp off by pulling
rearward on the lamp.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully
remove the 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 foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then reach
under the front of the front bumper
and remove the bulb socket from
the foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp by turning clockwise.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then remove
the screw and pry the license plate
lamp lens down.
2. Pull down the lens assembly and
rotate the lens counterclockwise.
3. Grasp the 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 headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
liftgate.
2. Remove the upper portion of the
liftgate trim by grasping the lift gate
trim around the upper portion and
pull it towards the glass.Note:The
liftgate trim is attached at 8
locations with snap-in attachments.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
²briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
²a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer
fluid.
²a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Rear window wiper/washer controls
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 2 Ð Normal speed operation of
rear wiper.
INT 1 Ð Intermittent operation of
rear wiper.
OFF Ð Rear wiper and washer off.
For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either
position.
From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT 2
or OFF position.
INT2OFFOFFINT1
INT1INT2OFFOFF
INT2OFFOFFINT1
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Changing the wiper blades
It is recommended that wiper blades are renewed before winter.
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Fold back the wiper arm and
position the wiper blade at right
angles to the wiper arm.
2. To remove, press the retaining
clip (A) to disengage the wiper
blade, then pull the blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
3. Install the new wiper blade on the
arm and press it into place until a click is heard.
Rear window wiper blade
Refer toWindshield wiper bladesin this section and follow the same
procedure given for checking and changing the wiper blades.
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.
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Moon roof (if equipped)
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to
ventilate the vehicle.
To open the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and release
the rear portion of the control. To
stop motion at any time during the
one-touch opening, press the control
a second time.
To close the moon roof:
Press and hold the front portion of
the control until the glass panel
stops moving. Once fully closed, the rear of the glass panel will appear
higher than the front edge.
To vent:
To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel is
closed), press and hold the front portion of the control. To close the
moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the
control until the glass panel stops moving.
If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed,
the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset the moon
roof positions.
The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when
the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the
vehicle.
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
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Reverse tilt down mirrors
The side mirrors tilt down when the
vehicle is put in R (Reverse).
The reverse mirror feature can be
turned ON and OFF through the
Message Centerin this chapter or
by using the following key sequence.
This procedure must be performed
within 20 seconds.
1. Insert the ignition key in to the
ignition switch.
2. Turn the key from the OFF position to the ON position then back to
OFF three times within 20 seconds.
3. Momentarily activate either the Driver's or Passenger's outside mirror
in any direction.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to exit programming.
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal
toward you or away from you.
The adjustment allows for approximately 71±76 mm (3 inches) of
maximum travel.
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the
pedals while the vehicle is moving.
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CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and
the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toChecking
and adding brake fluidin theMaintenance and specifications
chapter.
LOW OIL PRESSURE.Displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. If
this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and specificationschapter for
information about adding engine oil.
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED.Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads, city
driving, when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended
period of time or due to a loss of transmission fluid. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, place the shift lever into P (Park) or N (Neutral)
and raise the engine RPM. If this does not cool the transmission, turn off
the engine and let it cool. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible.
Continued operation in this condition may cause internal transmission
damage.
CHECK TRANSMISSION.Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible
to prevent additional transmission damage. Refer to the instrument
cluster warning lamps in theInstrument clusterchapter.
LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is
less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluidin theMaintenance and specifications
chapter.
CHECK ADVTRAC (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTracy
system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed on the
message center the AdvanceTracysystem will be partially operable. If
this warning stays on while the engine is running, contact your dealer as
soon as possible. For further information, refer toAdvanceTracy
stability enhancement systemin theDrivingchapter.
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Associating the transmitter with the memory seat feature
To activate this feature:
1. Select the desired memory position by pressing the memory 1 or 2
button on the memory SET control, located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
2. Press the memory SET button.
3. Press any button on the remote
transmitter.
4. Press memory select 1 (for Driver
1) or memory select 2 (for driver
2). This associates the memory seat
position with either driver 1's or 2's
position.
5. Repeat this procedure for another
remote transmitter if desired.
Deactivating the memory seat feature
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press the SET button on the driver's door panel.
2. Within 5 five seconds, press any button on the remote transmitter
which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET button on
the instrument panel.
3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.
Replacing the battery
The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by the following factors:
²Weather conditions
²Nearby radio towers
²Structures around the vehicle
²Other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
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