LINCOLN AVIATOR 2005 Owners Manual

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.
4. Poor wiper quality can sometimes be improved by cleaning the wiper
blades, refer toWindow and wiper bladesin theCleaningchapter.
5. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
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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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
Type A
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
Type B
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp. The visor will
slide back and forth on the rod for
increased sunlight coverage.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
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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.
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.
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Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children
unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves.
CLOCK
Press the right control to increase
the time displayed.
Press the left control to decrease
the time displayed.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (IF EQUIPPED)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
inside the center console.
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter.
Use the power point.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element.
The maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse
rating. For example: a 20A fuse can supply a maximum of 240 Watts, a
15A fuse can supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse can supply
a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a blown
fuse.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
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An auxiliary power point is located
on the lower rear side of the center
console. The power point is
accessible from the rear seats.
Another auxiliary power point is
located on the right rear quarter
panel. The power point is accessible
from the liftgate.
POWER WINDOWS
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
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The power window switches located
on the center console are called
push-pull switches.
A. Drivers side
B. Window lock
C. Front passenger side
D. Left and right rear passenger
The following views are the driver’s side switches:
Normal operation
•Push down (to the first detent)
and hold the top portion of the
switch to open the window.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the top portion of the switch
to close the window.
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The following view is the power
window switch on the rear door trim
panels.
•Press and hold the top or bottom
of the rear rocker switches to
open or close.
One touch up or down
This feature is present on the driver’s window only.
To operate ONE TOUCH DOWN:
•Press the switch completely down
to the second detent and release
quickly. The driver’s window will
open fully. Momentarily press the
switch to any position to stop the
window operation.
If the switch is pressed and held to
the normal close or ONE TOUCH
UP position during a ONE TOUCH
DOWN event, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still
held, the window will perform a normal close or ONE TOUCH UP.
To operate ONE TOUCH UP:
•Pull the switch completely up to
the second detent and release
quickly. The driver’s window will
close fully. Momentarily press the
switch to any position to stop the
one touch up.
If the switch is pressed and held to
the normal open or ONE TOUCH
DOWN position during a ONE
TOUCH UP event, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is
still held, the window will perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH
DOWN.
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Bounce-Back
When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the
window is moving upward, the window will automatically reverse
direction and move down. This is known as“bounce-back”. If the ignition
is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active) during
bounce-back, the window will move down until the bounce back position
is reached.
Security Override
If during a bounce-back condition, the switch is released to the neutral
position, then held in the one touch up position within two seconds after
the window reaches the bounce-back position,the window will travel
up with no bounce-back protection.If the switch is released before
the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF (without
accessory delay being active), the window will stop. Security override
can be used if the window movement is restricted in some way, for
example, if there is ice on the window or seals.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the rear power
windows.
To lock out the rear window
controls push the control down. To
restore the rear window controls,
push the control down. The control
will spring back up to the neutral
position.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the radio, windows, and moonroof operate for up
to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the
OFF position or until any door is opened.
MIRRORS
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming function. When the auto-dimming mirror is turned on, it
will detect bright lights (glare) from behind the vehicle, and will change
from the normal, high reflective state, to the darkened state to minimize
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glare. When the auto-dimming mirror is turned on, it will automatically
return to the normal high-reflective state whenever the vehicle is placed
in reverse (R) to ensure a clear view while backing up.
Do not block the sensor located on either side of the mirror since this
will impair proper mirror performance (i.e. hangtags, parking stickers,
etc.).
Without Navigation System
The illuminated green LED to the
left of the button indicates if the
mirror is in the auto-dimming
function. To turn the mirror off push
the button until the LED goes out.
With Navigation System
The illuminated LED to the right of
the AUTO button indicates if the
mirror is in the auto-dimming
function. To turn the mirror off push
the OFF button until the LED goes
out.
Power side view mirrors
The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side
view mirrors.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
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Heated outside mirrors
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause
damage to the glass and mirrors.
Signal indicator mirrors
When the turn signal is activated,
the lower portion of the mirror
housing will blink.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
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