oil reset LINCOLN AVIATOR 2005 Owners Manual

Setup menu
Press this control for the following
displays:
•System Check
•Units (English/Metric)
•Autolock
•Easy Entry/Exit
•Autolamp Delay
•Oil change
•Language
•Rear Park Assist (while in reverse)
•AWD Locked (if equipped)
•Avdtrac (if equipped)
System check
Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either
an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.
Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.
The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:
1. FUEL LEVEL (if low)
2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL
3. OIL LIFE IN XX%
4. ADVANCE TRAC
(if equipped)
5. PARK ASSIST
6. ENGINE TEMP
7. OIL PRESSURE
8. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM
9. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
10. CHARGING SYSTEM
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Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.
Autolocks
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the autolocks ON or OFF.
Easy entry/exit
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to turn
the easy entry/exit ON or OFF.
Autolamp delay
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to select
the autolamp delay time.
Oil Change
1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for the current
display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to reset
oil change.
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System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4
seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:
•They cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.
•They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
•They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warning display Status
Check park assist Warning displays when R (reverse)
gear is selected.
AdvTrac ON (if equipped) Displays for 4 seconds
AdvTrac OFF (if equipped)
Change Oil Soon
Temporary AWD locked
(vehicles equipped with
AdvanceTrac
with RSC only)
AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON
(vehicles equipped with
AdvanceTrac
with RSC only)
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CHECK ADVTRAC (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTrac

with RSC system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
on the message center the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system will be
partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine is running,
contact your dealer as soon as possible. For further information, refer to
AdvanceTrac
with RSC stability enhancement systemin theDriving
chapter.
AWD DISABLED (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac
with RSC
only).Displayed for 4 seconds then SEE OWNER’S MANUAL will
display indicating that the AWD system is not operating properly. For
further information, refer toDisabling AWDin theDrivingchapter. See
your dealer as soon as possible
CHECK AWD (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac
with RSC
only).Displayed when the AWD system is not operating properly. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer
immediately.
CHECK FUEL CAP.Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED.Displayed when the
engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between
5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil
life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be
displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the
following:
1. Press and release the SETUP
control to display“PRESS RESET
AT OIL CHANGE”.
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2. Press and release the RESET
control to display“HOLD RESET
TO CONFIRM”.
3. Press and hold the RESET
control for 2 seconds and release.
Oil life is set to 100% and“OIL LIFE
SET TO 100%”is displayed.
After you have done steps 1 through 3,you can reset the oil
monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:
4. Press RESET and SETUP
controls at the same time for 2
seconds, to activate a service mode
which will display“OIL LIFE XX%
RESET TO ALTER”.
5. Press RESET to decrement oil life by 10% down to 30% and back
to100%.
6. With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP to
continue the system check.
DATA ERR.These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle
network communication between electronic modules.
•Fuel computer
•Oil life
•Charging system
•Door sensor
•Engine sensor
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
CELL PHONE USE
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guide. The
coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled
water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant
concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The
level of coolant should be maintained at the“FULL COLD”level or
within the“COLD FILL RANGE”in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls
below, refer to instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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