Steering LINCOLN AVIATOR 2004 Owner's Guide

Interior style
Cell phone holders
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Engine block heaters and blankets
Rear seat entertainment systems
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
Airbag anti-theft locks
First aid and safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
Accessories
322

Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............267
instrument panel ....................269
interior .............................269±270
interior trim ............................270
plastic parts ............................268
washing ....................................266
waxing .....................................266
wheels ......................................267
wiper blades ............................268
Clock ..........................................101
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............120
Console ......................................132
overhead ....................................99
rear ..........................................132
Controls
power seat ...............................154
steering column ......................111
Coolant
checking and adding ..............281
refill capacities ................283, 312
specifications ..................314, 316
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................109
Customer Assistance ................231
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................271
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................259
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................263
Getting roadside assistance ...231
Getting the service you
need .........................................257
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................264
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................259Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................84
Defrost
rear window ..............................81
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................296
engine oil .................................276
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........314
Driving under special
conditions ..........................214, 217
sand .........................................216
snow and ice ...........................218
through water .................216, 221
E
Electronic message center .......118
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
Emission control system ..........292
Engine ........................................316
cleaning ...................................267
coolant .....................................281
fail-safe coolant ......................284
idle speed control ...................279
lubrication
specifications ..................314, 316
refill capacities ........................312
service points ..........................274
starting after a collision .........232
Engine block heater .................196
Engine oil ..................................276
Index
325

radio functions ..........................34
O
Octane rating ............................288
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................276
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................139
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....311
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................108
Power adjustable foot pedals ...108
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................238
Power door locks ......................136
Power mirrors ...........................106
Power point ...............................101
Power steering ..................202±203
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacity ................312
fluid, specifications .........314, 316
Power Windows .........................102
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................203
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
Rear Park Assist .......................209
Rear window defroster ...............81
Relays ................................233, 242
Remote entry system .......137, 139
illuminated entry ....................142locking/unlocking
doors ................................136, 138
opening the trunk ...................139
panic alarm .............................139
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................141
replacing the batteries ...........140
Roadside assistance ..................231
Roof rack ...................................134
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........173
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................165±167, 169
Safety Canopy ...........................179
Safety defects, reporting ..........265
Safety restraints ................165±169
belt minder .............................170
extension assembly ................173
for adults .........................166±167
for children .....................181±182
safety belt maintenance .........173
warning light and chime ........169
Safety seats for children ..........184
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............165
Seats ..........................................153
child safety seats ....................184
climate control ........................157
easy access/easyout feature ..156
memory seat ...................139, 156
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................146±148
Servicing your vehicle ..............272
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................311, 316
Index
328

Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................314, 316
Speed control ............................109
Starting your vehicle ........193±195
jump starting ..........................251
Steering
speed sensitive .......................203
Steering wheel
controls ....................................111
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................216
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................299
Roadside Emergencies ...........243
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...........................243, 296±297
changing ..................243, 247, 250
replacing ..................................247
snow tires and chains ............310
spare tire .................243, 245±246
tire grades ...............................297
treadwear ................................297
Towing .......................................225
recreational towing .................230
trailer towing ..........................225
wrecker ....................................256Transmission .............................204
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....204
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
Trunk .........................................139
Turn signal ..................................87
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................316
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................318
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........196
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................275
Water, Driving through .............221
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................98
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................97
checking and adding fluid .....275
checking and cleaning ..............98
liftgate reservoir .....................275
replacing wiper blades .............98
Wrecker towing .........................256
Index
329