LINCOLN AVIATOR 2005 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2005, Model line: AVIATOR, Model: LINCOLN AVIATOR 2005Pages: 368, PDF Size: 5 MB
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Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.
The correctcoded keymust be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrong type ofcoded keymay lead to a“no start”condition.
If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a“no
start”condition.
Programming spare keys
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
SecuriLockkeys can be used. To program acoded keyyourself, you
will need two previously programmedcoded keys(keys that already
operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s)
programmed.
Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition and turn the ignition from 1
(OFF/LOCK) to 3 (ON) (maintain
ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one
second, but no more than ten
seconds).
2. Turn ignition to 1 (OFF/LOCK)
and remove the firstcoded key
from the ignition.
3. Within ten seconds of removing the firstcoded key,insert the second
previously programmedcoded keyinto the ignition and turn the ignition
from 1 (OFF/LOCK) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least
one second but no more than ten seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to 1 (OFF/LOCK) and remove the secondcoded key
from the ignition.
5. Within 20 seconds of removing the secondcoded key,insert the new
unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the
ignition from 1 (OFF/LOCK) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for
at least one second, but no more than ten seconds). This step will
program your new key to a coded key.
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3
2
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6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this
procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the
theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine
and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1
through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to
have the new spare key(s) programmed.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will
flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps, and will chirp the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or
2 (ACCESSORY) position. Any of the following actions will prearm the
alarm system:
•Open any door, liftgate or liftgate
window and press the power door
lock control to lock the doors.
•Press the remote entry lock
control (doors opened or closed).
When you press the lock control
twice within three seconds on your
remote entry transmitter, the horn
will chirp once to let you know that
all doors/hood/liftgate and liftgate
window are closed. If any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp
twice to warn you that a door/hood/liftgate or liftgate window is still
open.
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•Press the 7•8 and 9•0
controls on the keyless entry pad
at the same time to lock the
doors (driver’s door must be
closed).
There is a 20 second countdown
when any of the above actions occur
before the vehicle becomes armed.
Each door/hood/liftgate or liftgate
window is armed individually, and if
any are open, they must be closed
for the system to enter the 20
second countdown.
The parking lamps will flash once
when all doors/hood/liftgate and
liftgate window are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering
the 20 second countdown.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
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•Unlock the doors by using your
keyless entry pad.
•Unlock the driver’s door with a key. Turn the key full forward (toward
the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.
•Turn ignition to the 3 (ON) position.
•Press the PANIC control on the
remote entry transmitter. This
will only shut off the horn and
parking lamps when the alarm is
sounding. The alarm system will
still be armed.
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•Press the liftgate window control
on the remote entry transmitter.
The liftgate and liftgate window
are no longer armed, but the
doors and hood are still armed.
To disarm the doors and hood,
press the power door UNLOCK
control.
Pressing the power door UNLOCK control within the 20 second
prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if:
•Any door, liftgate, liftgate window or hood is opened without using the
door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter.
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SEATING
Adjustable head restraints
Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following
illustrations to raise and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can be moved
up and down.
To raise the head restraint, simply pull the head restraint up.
Push release button located on the
side of the metal bar to lower head
restraint.
Using the power lumbar support
The power lumbar control is located
on the door panel.
Press one side of the control to
adjust firmness.
Press the other side of the control to adjust softness.
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Using the manual recline function
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.
The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position
and the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the
vehicle is moving.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
To adjust the front seatback using
the manual recliner:
•Lift and hold the handle located
on the side of the seat.
•Lean against the seatback to
adjust it to your desired position.
You can recline the seat back or
bring it forward.
•Release the handle when the
desired position has been
reached.
Adjusting the power front seats–door mounted controls
The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front
door.
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
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Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Press to move the seat forward or
backward.
Press to move the front portion of
the seat cushion up or down.
Press to move the rear portion of
the seat cushion up or down.
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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.
•To 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.
•To 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:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is removed from the ignition cylinder
The seat will automatically move forward to the original position when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the 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.
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3. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
4. Place the ignition key to the off position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
6. Place the ignition key to the off position.
7. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
8. Place the ignition key to the off position.
9. Momentarily activate the horizontal seat switch in either the forward
or rearward direction.
10. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
CLIMATE CONTROL SEATS (if equipped)
The climate seat controls are located on the inside of the front doors.
To operate the climate control seats the engine must be running.
•Push the icon on the button to
activate cooled seats. A blue light
illuminates on the button. Push
the icon again to disengage.
•Push the icon on the button to
activate heated seats. A red light
illuminates on the button. Push
the icon again to disengage.
In heat mode:
•Rotate the thumbwheel to select
the desired heat level from 1
(MIN) to 5 (MAX).
In cool mode:
•Rotate the thumbwheel to select
the desired cooling level from 1 (MIN) to 5 (MAX). When setting1is
selected, the seat(s) will provide vent cooling only (same temperature
as cabin air).
Allow five minutes for the temperature level to stabilize.
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