LINCOLN AVIATOR 2005 Owners Manual

•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems—such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are
non-Genuine Ford Accessories added to the vehicle by the dealer or
the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................269
Accessory delay ........................128
AdvanceTrac ..............................271
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................201, 205
and child safety seats ............203
description ......................201, 205
disposal ....................................208
driver air bag ..................203, 206
indicator light .........................207
operation .........................203, 206
passenger air bag ...........203, 206
Air cleaner filter ...............350–351
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................282
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................334
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................269–270
Anti-theft system ......................172
arming the system ..................172
disarming a triggered
system .....................................173
Audio system
(see Radio) ................16, 20, 25, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................278
fluid, adding ............................350
fluid, checking ........................350
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
fluid, specification ..................356
Auxiliary power point ...............124
Axle
lubricant specifications ..354, 356refill capacities ........................352
B
Battery .......................................332
acid, treating emergencies .....332
jumping a disabled battery ....304
maintenance-free ....................332
replacement, specifications ...351
servicing ..................................332
BeltMinder .................................197
Brakes ........................................268
anti-lock ...........................269–270
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................270
fluid, checking and adding ....349
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
fluid, specifications .........354, 356
lubricant specifications ..354, 356
parking ....................................270
shift interlock ..........................276
Bulbs ..........................................111
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....352
Cargo cover ...............................157
CD-single premium .....................25
Cell phone use ..........................153
Certification Label ....................358
Changing a tire .........................229
Child safety restraints ..............209
child safety belts ....................209
Child safety seats ......................211
attaching with tether straps ..215
in front seat ............................213
in rear seat ..............................213
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............320
instrument panel ....................322
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interior .............................322–323
interior trim ............................323
plastic parts ............................321
washing ....................................319
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................320
wiper blades ............................321
Clock ..........................................124
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................18
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............142
Console ......................................154
overhead ..........................122–123
rear ..........................................154
Controls
power seat ...............................177
steering column ......................134
Coolant
checking and adding ..............334
refill capacities ................337, 352
specifications ..................354, 356
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................131
Customer Assistance ................292
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................324
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................316
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................317
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................310
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................317
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................312Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................315
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................106
Defrost
rear window ............................103
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................350
engine oil .................................328
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........354
Driving under special
conditions ..........................286, 289
sand .........................................288
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
DVD system .................................34
E
Electronic message center .......141
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................304
Emission control system ..........346
Engine ........................................356
cleaning ...................................320
coolant .....................................334
fail-safe coolant ......................337
idle speed control ...................332
lubrication
specifications ..................354, 356
refill capacities ........................352
service points ..........................327
starting after a collision .........293
Engine block heater .................268
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Engine oil ..................................328
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................328
checking and adding ..............328
dipstick ....................................328
filter, specifications ........331, 351
recommendations ...................331
refill capacities ........................352
specifications ..................354, 356
Exhaust fumes ..........................268
F
Fail safe cooling ........................337
Floor mats .................................155
Fluid capacities .........................352
Foglamps ...................................104
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................285
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................275
Fuel ............................................338
calculating fuel
economy ..........................143, 343
cap ...........................................340
capacity ...................................352
choosing the right fuel ...........341
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................346
detergent in fuel .....................342
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................338, 340, 343
filter, specifications ........343, 351
fuel pump shut-off switch .....293
improving fuel economy ........343
octane rating ...................342, 356
quality ......................................342
running out of fuel .................342
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................338Fuses ..................................294–295
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) .........................137
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............340
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................343
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................293
Head restraints .........................176
Headlamps .................................104
aiming ......................................107
autolamp system .....................104
bulb specifications ..................111
daytime running lights ...........106
flash to pass ............................107
high beam ...............................106
replacing bulbs .......................113
turning on and off ..................104
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................137
I
Ignition ...............................265, 356
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................211
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................348
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................322
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................229, 232
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positioning .......................229, 234
storage .............................229, 232
Jump-starting your vehicle ......304
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ..167
programming entry code .......165
Keys ...................................169–171
positions of the ignition .........265
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................104
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................111
daytime running light .............106
fog lamps .................................104
headlamps ...............................104
headlamps, flash to pass ........107
interior lamps .................110, 112
replacing
bulbs ................111, 113, 115–118
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................109
Liftgate ..............................155, 161
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........270
Load limits .................................252
Loading instructions .................258
Locks
childproof ................................159
doors ........................................158
Lubricant specifications ...354, 356
Lug nuts ....................................237
Luggage rack .............................156Lumbar support, seats .............176
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................352
lubricant specifications ..........356
Message center .........................141
english/metric button .............146
system check button ..............145
warning messages ...................148
Mirrors .......................................128
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................128
fold away .................................130
heated ......................................130
programmable memory ..........162
side view mirrors (power) .....129
signal .......................................130
Moon roof ..................................123
Motorcraft parts ................343, 351
N
Navigation system .......................36
cd functions ..............................53
destination mode ......................77
DVD location .............................99
map mode .................................57
quick start .................................38
radio functions ..........................45
O
Octane rating ............................342
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................328
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................161
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Parking brake ............................270
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....351
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................131
Power adjustable foot pedals ...131
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................299
Power door locks ......................158
Power mirrors ...........................129
Power point ...............................124
Power steering ..................274–275
fluid, checking and adding ....348
fluid, refill capacity ................352
fluid, specifications .........354, 356
Power Windows .........................125
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................275
R
Radio ..........................16, 20, 25, 30
Rear Park Assist .......................281
Rear window defroster .............103
Relays ................................294, 303
Remote entry system .......159, 161
illuminated entry ....................165
locking/unlocking
doors ................................160–161
opening the trunk ...................161
panic alarm .............................161
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................164
Roadside assistance ..................292
Roof rack ...................................156
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........200Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........188, 191–194, 196
Safety Canopy ...................205–206
Safety defects, reporting ..........318
Safety restraints ........188, 191–196
belt minder .............................197
extension assembly ................200
for adults .........................192–194
for children .....................208–209
safety belt maintenance .........200
warning light and chime ........196
Safety seats for children ..........211
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............188
Seats ..........................................176
child safety seats ....................211
climate control ........................180
easy access/easyout feature ..179
memory seat ...................162, 179
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................169–171
Servicing your vehicle ..............325
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........22, 32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................18
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................351, 356
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................354, 356
Speed control ............................131
Starting your vehicle ........265–267
jump starting ..........................304
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Steering
speed sensitive .......................275
Steering wheel
controls ....................................134
tilting .......................................121
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................288
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................247
Roadside Emergencies ...........229
Warning Displays ......................13
Tires ...........................223–224, 229
alignment ................................244
care ..........................................243
changing ..........................229, 234
checking the pressure ............226
inspecting and inflating .........225
label .........................................242
replacing ..........................228, 234
rotating ....................................245
safety practices .......................244
sidewall information ...............238
snow tires and chains ............251
spare tire .................229, 231–233
terminology .............................225
tire grades ...............................224
treadwear ........................224, 243
Towing .......................................258
recreational towing .................264
trailer towing ..........................258
wrecker ....................................309Transmission .............................276
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....276
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................350
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
lubricant specifications ..354, 356
Trunk .........................................161
Turn signal ................................109
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................356
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................358
Vehicle loading ..........................252
Ventilating your vehicle ...........268
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................328
Water, Driving through .............291
Windows
power .......................................125
rear wiper/washer ...................121
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................120
checking and adding fluid .....328
liftgate reservoir .....................328
operation .................................120
replacing wiper blades ...........121
Wrecker towing .........................309
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