LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2020, Model line: AVIATOR, Model: LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020Pages: 609, PDF Size: 5.4 MB
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Owner’s Manual
2020 AVIATOR
April 2020
Third Printing
Litho in U.S.A.
2020 AVIATOR Owner’s Manual
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reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash\
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Introduction
About This Manual
...........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Data Recording ...............................................
12
Perchlorate .......................................................
16
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services ........................................................................\
..
16
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
..
17
Special Notices ................................................
17
Mobile Communications Equipment .........
18
Export Unique Options ..................................
19
Environment
Protecting the Environment ........................
20
At a Glance
Instrument Panel .............................................
21
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
24
Installing Child Restraints ............................
26
Booster Seats ..................................................
37Child Restraint Positioning
..........................
39
Child Safety Locks ..........................................
41
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
43
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................
44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .......................
46
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ...........................................................
46
Seatbelt Reminder .........................................
47
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ........................................................................\
.
49
Seatbelt Extensions ......................................
50
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™..............................
51
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................
52
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
53
Front Passenger Sensing System .............
55
Side Airbags ....................................................
57Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
........
58
Safety Canopy™ ..............................................
58
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ........
60
Airbag Disposal ...............................................
61
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................
62
Emergency Call Requirements ..................
62
Emergency Call Limitations ........................
63
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.
64
Remote Control ..............................................
64
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
69
Phone as a Key
What Is Phone As a Key ...............................
70
Phone as a Key Limitations .........................
70
Programming Your Phone ..........................
70
Using the Valet Mode ...................................
70
Using the Backup Start Passcode ..............
71
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Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting
............71
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ...................................
73
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
74
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
75
Checking MyKey System Status ................
75
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................................\
.
76
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................
76
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking .................................
78
Opening the Doors .......................................
85
Emergency Door Release ...........................
86
Soft Closing Door ..........................................
86
Keyless Entry ..................................................
86
Liftgate
Power Liftgate ................................................
89
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ...........................
94Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................
95
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
97
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
........................................................................\
.
97
Audio Control .................................................
99
Voice Control ..................................................
99
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering
........................................................................\
99
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ........................................................
100
Information Display Control .......................
101
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
101
Horn ..................................................................
101
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades .............................
102
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades .............................................
103Autowipers
.....................................................
103
Windshield Washers ....................................
104
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........
104
Lighting
General Information ....................................
106
Lighting Control ............................................
106
Autolamps ......................................................
107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ......................
107
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
108
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
.......................................................................
108
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .............
108
Front Fog Lamps ..........................................
108
Adaptive Headlamps ..................................
109
Direction Indicators .......................................
111
Welcome Lighting ..........................................
111
Interior Lamps ................................................
112
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
112
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Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
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114
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ..................................................
114
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
115
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
115
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
116
Global Opening and Closing ......................
117
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
117
Interior Mirror .................................................
119
Sun Visors ......................................................
120
Moonroof ........................................................
120
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................
123
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................
125
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............
129Information Displays
General Information
....................................
130
Personalized Settings .................................
133
Information Messages .................................
134
Head Up Display ..........................................
156
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control ........................
160
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate .......................................................................
163
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Quadruple Zone
Automatic Temperature Control ..........
164
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Triple Zone Automatic
Temperature Control ...............................
165
Heated Rear Window ..................................
167
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
167
Remote Start ..................................................
167
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ........................
169
Locating the Cabin Air Filter .....................
169
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ...................
169Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position
...................
170
Head Restraints .............................................
171
Power Seats ...................................................
174
Memory Function .........................................
178
Rear Seats .......................................................
181
Heated Seats ................................................
185
Climate Controlled Seats ...........................
186
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System .......................................................................
189
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ............................................................
189
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions .......................................................................
189
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations .......................................................................
189
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off ........................................................
190
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators .......................................................................
190
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings ....................................................
190
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Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
................191
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ................................
197
Wireless Accessory Charger .....................
198
Storage Compartments
Center Console ............................................
201
Overhead Console ......................................
201
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
202
Keyless Starting ...........................................
202
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
203
Engine Block Heater ..................................
206
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ............................................
208
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ........................................
211Fuel Quality
...................................................
212
Fuel Filler Funnel Location ........................
212
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
213
Refueling ........................................................
214
Fuel Consumption ........................................
217
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
219
Catalytic Converter .....................................
220
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................
223
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................
228
Brakes
General Information ....................................
235
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ......................................................................
236
Electric Parking Brake ................................
236
Hill Start Assist .............................................
238
Auto Hold ......................................................
239Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist
................
241
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions .......
241
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off ...............................................................
242
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist .........
242
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators ..........
242
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting ......................................................................
243
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
245
Using Traction Control ...............................
245
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
246
Using Stability Control ................................
247
Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control ....................
248
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off ......................................................................
248
Setting the Hill Descent Speed ...............
248
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Hill Descent Control Indicator ..................249
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
250
Rear Parking Aid .........................................
250
Front Parking Aid ........................................
252
Side Sensing System .................................
254
Active Park Assist .......................................
256
Rear View Camera .......................................
261
360 Degree Camera ..................................
264
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ...............................
267
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ......
267
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ...........
267
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
268
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
268
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
268
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work ..................................
269What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
......................................................................
269
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................
269
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ...................................
269
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................
270
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go .....................................
271
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off ...............................................................
273
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed ......................................................................
274
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap ......................................................................
275
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
276
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
276
Overriding the Set Speed .........................
276
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................
276Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ....................................
277
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive
Cruise Control ..........................................
277
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control .....................................
277
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off ......................................................................
278
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance ........
278
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting ......................................................................
279
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................
282
Lane Keeping System ................................
283
Blind Spot Information System ................
289
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
293
Speed Sign Recognition ...........................
298
Steering .........................................................
299
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
300
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control .....................
306
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Selecting a Drive Mode
.............................306
Drive Modes .................................................
306
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
308
Luggage Covers ..........................................
308
Roof Racks and Load Carriers .................
309
Load Limit .......................................................
310
Air Suspension ..............................................
314
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
316
Trailer Sway Control .....................................
317
Recommended Towing Weights ...............
317
Essential Towing Checks ...........................
319
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .......
321
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance .................
323
Economical Driving .....................................
323
Cold Weather Precautions ........................
324
Breaking-In ....................................................
324
Driving Through Water ..............................
324Floor Mats
.....................................................
325
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
327
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
328
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
328
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
329
Post-Crash Alert System .............................
331
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
332
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
333
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
334
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................
335
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ..........................................
336
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
337
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ......................................................................
339
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......
340
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ......................................................................
340 Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................
342
Changing a Fuse .........................................
355
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
358
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
358
Under Hood Overview ..............................
360
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
361
Engine Oil Check .........................................
361
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
362
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
363
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
364
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......
369
Brake Fluid Check ......................................
369
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
370
Changing the 12V Battery ..........................
371
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................
373
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
375
Fuel Filter .......................................................
375
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
375
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Changing the Front Wiper Blades -
Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades
......................................................................375
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades
......................................................................
376
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades ............
377
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
377
Vehicle Care
General Information ....................................
378
Cleaning Products .......................................
378
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
379
Waxing ...........................................................
380
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
381
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades .......................................................................
381
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
382
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
382
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
383
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................
384
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
384
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
384Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................
387
Tire Care ........................................................
389
Using Summer Tires ....................................
401
Using Snow Chains ....................................
402
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...........
405
Changing a Road Wheel .............................
411
Technical Specifications .............................
419
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ..................................
421
Motorcraft Parts ...........................................
422
Vehicle Identification Number .................
424
Vehicle Certification Label ........................
424
Transmission Code Designation .............
425
Capacities and Specifications ..................
426
Bulb Specification Chart ............................
437
Vehicle Identification
Installing the Vehicle Identification Card ......................................................................
438 Connected Vehicle
Connected Vehicle Requirements
..........
439
Connected Vehicle Limitations ................
439
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .....................................................
439
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................
439
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting ......................................................................
440
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot ............
443
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password ..............................................
443
Audio System
General Information ....................................
445
Audio Unit .....................................................
446
Digital Radio .................................................
448
Satellite Radio ...............................................
451
USB Port ........................................................
454
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
456
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