Steering LINCOLN AVIATOR 2004 Owners Manual

SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L
Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible
for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with your Owner's
Guide.
Service Data Recording
Service date recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may
access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle Ð event data recorders Ð are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
²how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
²whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
²how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
²how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
²where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected
to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do
not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,
unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Introduction
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
Introduction
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Press and hold VOICE briefly (on your steering wheel controls) until the
voice icon
appears on the Navigation display to use the Navigation
voice command. Press RPT (repeat) to hear the previous command
repeated from the navigation system.
The voice activated command feature will not operate if a map DVD is
not inserted into the navigation DVD unit.
At any time, you may say these commands to change modes:
²Radio²Audio on
²AM²Audio off
²FM1²Power off
²FM2²CD Changer (if equipped)
²CD²DVD (if equipped)
²Power on
During normal radio operation, you may say:
²Seek up²Seek down
Disc operation commands you may say when using a rear seat DVD (if
equipped):
²Track up²Track down
²Previous track²Disc up
²Disc down²Next disc
²Previous disc
During CDDJ or in-dash CD play, you may say:
²Track up²Track down
²Previous track²Disc up
²Next disc²Disc down
²Previous disc
To change the screen display, you may say the following commands:
²Screen off²Screen day mode
²Day mode on²Screen night mode
²Night mode on²Screen auto mode
²Auto mode on
Entertainment Systems
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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.
Driver Controls
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While holding the steering wheel,
find the nearest locking position
(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.
Storage compartment
Push up on the bar to open the
storage compartment. Release your
hand and the door will fully open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar sized object.
Driver Controls
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SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed
control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Setting speed control
The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.
1. Press the ON control and release
it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET + control and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
5. The indicator
light on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
Note:
²Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
²If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
²If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
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²Depress the brake pedal or press
CNCL (Cancel) until the desired
vehicle speed is reached, press
the SET + control.
Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
²Depress the brake pedal or press
CNCL (Cancel). This will not
erase your vehicle's previously set
speed.
²Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Audio control features
Press MEDIA to select:
²AM, FM1, FM2,
²TAPE, or
²CD.
Driver Controls
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Press FAN + or - to adjust fan
speed.
Navigation steering wheel controls (if equipped)
These controls allow you to operate some audio and navigation control
features when the vehicle is equipped with the navigation feature.
Audio control features
Press
to select:
²AM, FM1, FM2, or
²CD.
In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:
²Press NEXT to select preset
stations within the selected radio
band.
In CD mode:
²Press NEXT to select the next
track on the CD.
In any mode:
²Press VOL + or þ to adjust
volume.
Driver Controls
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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
SE T
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Locks and Security
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Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
²To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET
control indicator light will briefly illuminate (5 seconds). While the
light is illuminated, press control 1.
²To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park
or Neutral. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions can also be recalled when you press your
remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and security chapter.
Easy access/easy out feature
This feature automatically moves the driver's seat backward when:
²the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
²the key is removed from the ignition cylinder
The seat will automatically move forward to the original position when:
²the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
²the key is placed in the ignition cylinder
Deactivating/activating the easy entry/exit feature
The easy entry/exit feature may also be turned on and off using the
following key sequence. This procedure must be performed within 20
seconds.
1. Remove the key from the ignition (if currently inserted).
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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