tow LINCOLN AVIATOR 2004 Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 153
Seating 153
Safety restraints 165
Air bags 174
Child restraints 181
Driving 193
Starting 193
Brakes 196
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 199
Transmission operation 204
Vehicle loading 221
Trailer towing 225
Recreational towing 230
Roadside Emergencies 231
Getting roadside assistance 231
Hazard flasher switch 232
Fuel pump shut-off switch 232
Fuses and relays 233
Changing tires 243
Jump starting 251
Wrecker towing 256
Customer Assistance 257
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 265
Cleaning 266
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible
damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers
to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning
triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is
imperative that you consult the
relevant section of this guide before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized
disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust
themselves to other parts.
Drive your new vehicle at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a
trailer.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during
the first few thousand kilometers (miles) of operation, since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information on oil
usage.
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CLEANING COMPACT DISCS
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540±1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9±107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
²Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
²Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
²Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
²Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
²Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
²Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
²Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10±12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don't:
²Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
²Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
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Calibration
This feature is helpful if the car has
been towed, or if you notice it is not
registering at the correct vehicle
location on the map.
Press ªPositionº to reposition the
vehicle location. Press the screen to
scroll the map to the desired
location and press OK to confirm.
Press ªDistanceº to calibrate by
distance and improve the navigation
accuracy. It is recommended to
activate this function after every tire replacement. When the button is
highlighted, calibration is in process and will turn off automatically when
complete.
DVD map version
Displays the version of the inserted
navigation DVD. Refer toOrdering
additional map DVDsfor further
information.
Display Options
The Display Options screen will
allow you make adjustments to the
navigation display screen. You can
choose from:
²Map Mode (Dual or Full)
²Guidance Mode (Arrows or Turn
list)
²Guidance Display (On or Off)
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Search area
The mapped areas covered by your
map DVD are reflected in the
Search Area map that is displayed
on the Destination Entry screen.
Your navigation system uses a
regional search area. This area is
the area from which navigational
directions will be used. To check
your area or reset, press CHANGE under the search area listing. The
map will open and allow you to select another regional area. Ensure that
your search area is correct prior to setting your destination.
Points of interest (POI)
Select ªPoint of Interestº from the
Destination Entry Menu. In this next
menu, you will have the following
options:
²By NameÐ Enter POI name on
the keyboard. Touch ªListº to
display the list of matching points
of interest. If there are too many
matches being listed, try entering
the town name first.
²By CategoryÐ Press ªCategoryº. Scroll down the list to select the
category, then sub-category desired. Once you have selected a
category, your entry of the POI will be restricted to that category.
Previous destination
Press ªPrevious Destinationº on the
Destination Entry Menu.
²Select (touch) the desired item
from the list of destinations
previously reached. The item
details will be listed.
²Confirm destination details.
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The database reflects reality as existing before you received the
database and it comprises data and information from government
and other sources, which may contain errors and omissions.
Accordingly, the database may contain inaccurate or incomplete
information due to the passage of time, changing circumstances,
and due to the nature of the sources used. The database does not
include or reflect information on neighborhood safety, law
enforcement, emergency assistance, construction work, road or
lane closures, vehicle or speed restrictions, road slope or grade,
bridge height, weight or other limits, road or traffic conditions,
special events, traffic congestion, or travel time.
Radio reception factors
There are certain factors that may effect your radio reception.
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
Principles of GPS (global positioning system) operation
Your system directs you based on information derived from global
positioning satellites, road maps stored on the DVD, sensors in your
vehicle and the desired destination. The system compiles all necessary
information to guide you to your selected destination. Space satellites
determine the vehicle's current location and transmit position and time
signals to your car.
If the vehicle has been parked for a long period of time, the navigation
function may be temporarily unresponsive. The navigation system will
operate reliably again once GPS reception is available for a few minutes.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control
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 headlamp control 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 headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate if
the ignition is in the ON position.
Autolamp control
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position.
²To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise.
²To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to the OFF
position.
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²Press the setup button- The message center then displays the next
menu selection in its list.
²Press the reset button- The message center then proceeds to the
next sequence/step (3) below.
²The message center sends/issues the ªAutolamp Delay Commandº to
the body security module (BSM).
²The body security module responds within 100 milliseconds with next
auto lamp exit delay time.
3. Next sequence/step number is one (1) steps 1,2,3,4 & 5 are repeated
until exit via step 2.
4. The message center displays the next menu selection.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
To activate DRL:
²the ignition must be in the ON position and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position
²the 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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Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps and the outside
mirror puddle lamps.
Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to prevent the
interior lights from illuminating
when the doors are opened. When the control is in the full down
position, it acts as a dome defeat/override.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
Your vehicle is fitted with eitherVOR(conventional halogen) orVOL
(High Intensity Discharge - HID) headlamps. The adjustment procedure
depends on the type of headlamps that are equipped on your vehicle.
VORorVOLis marked on the bottom of the headlamp in the center of
the lamp. Please check the lens markings prior to adjusting the vehicle
aim.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)
from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
²(1) Eight feet
²(2)VOR± Measurement of the center height of lamp to ground
VOL± Subtract 50 mm's (2 inches) from the measurement of the
center height of the lamp to ground
²(3) Twenty-five feet
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²(4) Horizontal reference line
2.VOR:Measure the height from
the center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark a 2.4 meter (8
foot) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape
works well). The center of the lamp
is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the
headlamp lens.
VOL:Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground, subtract 50 mm's, (2.1 inches), and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot)
horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a
piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is marked by
a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity with a slight angle towards
the right. If this is not at the
horizontal reference line, the beam
will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster hole
in the upper radiator sight shield.
The hole is located on the top of the
headlamp. Insert a standard #2
Phillips screwdriver into the hole
until it engages the vertical adjuster
gear. Turn the screwdriver either
counterclockwise (to adjust down)
or clockwise to (to adjust up)
aligning the upper edge of the light
pattern up to the horizontal line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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