towing LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020 Owner's Guide

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a
member of a roadside assistance program,
your roadside assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We do
not approve a slingbelt towing procedure. If
you tow your vehicle incorrectly, or by any
other means, vehicle damage may occur.
We produce a towing manual for all
authorized tow truck operators. Have your
tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
Towing an all-wheel or four-wheel drive
vehicle requires that all wheels be off the
ground, such as using a wheel lift and dollies
or flatbed equipment. This prevents damage
to the transmission, all-wheel or four-wheel
drive system and vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer
or a flatbed transport vehicle, you can
flat-tow with all wheels on the ground under
limited conditions. See Towing the Vehicle
on Four Wheels (page 321).
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•
Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label
on wheel.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability. •
Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper
body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo
rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly and
seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNING:
The jack supplied with
this vehicle is only intended for changing
wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other
than when you are changing a wheel in an
emergency. WARNING:
Check that the vehicle
jack is not damaged or deformed and the
thread is lubricated and clean. WARNING:
When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P). WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park (P),
set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel, place
an appropriate block or wheel chock on
the right rear wheel.
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Stowing the jack
1. To store the folded wrench on the jack,
engage the bracket of the jack base and
the lug wrench pin, swing the wrench
upwards, adjust jack height until the
wrench hook engages the hole on jack.
Tighten the hex nut clockwise by hand
until secure.
2. Place the jack in the spare tire compartment, install the wing nut and
tighten clockwise by hand until secure.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheel
in the temporary spare tire well. 1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked
inside the jack channel. Lower the
carpeted load floor.
2. Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on the
load floor with the wheel facing up.
Secure the flat tire with the retainer strap
by following the next steps. 3. Locate the rear left side and right side
cargo tie-down rings. Push the loop end
of the retainer strap through one cargo
tie-down ring. Thread the non-loop end
through the loop. 4. Weave the retainer strap through the
wheel openings. 5. Locate the front cargo tie-down in the
opposite rear corner of the cargo area.
Thread the retainer strap through the
tie-down and pull tight. 6. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH
LINCOLN PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE
PLAN.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans
(U.S. Only)
Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It’
s the
extended service plan backed by the Lincoln
Motor Company, and provides more
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage. When you visit your
Lincoln Dealer, insist on genuine Lincoln
Protect extended service plans!
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan Can
Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Lincoln Protect
extended service plan. With Lincoln Protect
you minimize your risk for unexpected repair
bills and rising repair costs. Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four mechanical Lincoln Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1.
PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive
coverage. With over 1,000 covered
components, this plan is so complete it’ s
probably easier to list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and
includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Lincoln Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Lincoln dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
Ford dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts. Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we
’ll give you a loaner to use for the
day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump
starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage and other transportation.
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There are several Lincoln Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations. Each
plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Lincoln Protect
extended service plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
Note:
Repairs performed outside of Canada,
the United States and Mexico are not eligible
for Lincoln Protect extended service plan
coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information, visit your local Lincoln of
Canada dealer or www.LincolnCanada.com
to find the Lincoln Protect extended service
plan that is right for you.
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval 1
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi (12,070–16,093 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi (8,046–12,070 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (4,828–8,046 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do\
not exceed the 1 year maximum oil change interval. Remaining
oil life can be accessed through the information display. See Information Displays (page 130).
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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect front axle.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........58
Driving Aids...................................................282
Driving Hints..................................................323
Driving Through Water................................324
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps......108
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)....................108
E
Economical Driving
......................................323
Electric Parking Brake.................................236 Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............236
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake.................................................................237
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................237
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge..............................................................238
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..................554
Emergency Call Limitations..........................63
Emergency Call Requirements....................62
Emergency Door Release............................86 Emission Law
..................................................219
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance............220
Tampering With a Noise Control System...............................................................219
End User License Agreement...................559 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................559
Engine Block Heater
...................................206
Using the Engine Block Heater......................207
Engine Coolant Check................................364 Adding Coolant...................................................365
Coolant Change..................................................367
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................368
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................367
Recycled Coolant...............................................366
Severe Climates..................................................367
Engine Emission Control
.............................219
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................94
Engine Oil Check...........................................361 Adding Engine Oil..............................................362
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................361
Engine Specifications...................................421 Drivebelt Routing................................................422
Entertainment................................................470 AM/FM Radio........................................................471 Apps.......................................................................482
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................480
CD (If equipped)..................................................479
HD Radio
™ Information (If Available)..............
475
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........471
Sources.................................................................470
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................482
USB Ports.............................................................482
Environment.....................................................20
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................236
Essential Towing Checks.............................319 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................320
Hitches...................................................................319
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................320
Safety Chains.......................................................319
Trailer Brakes........................................................319
Trailer Lamps.......................................................320
When Towing a Trailer......................................320
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................12
Export Unique Options
...................................19
Exterior Mirrors................................................117 360-Degree Camera...........................................119
Auto-dimming Feature........................................119
Auto-Folding Exterior Mirrors............................118
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Rear Under Floor Storage..........................308
Cargo Management System............................308
Rear View Camera........................................261 Camera Guidelines............................................262
Manual Zoom......................................................263
Object Distance Indicator................................263
Rear Camera Delay............................................264
Rear Camera On Demand................................263
Using the Rear View Camera System............261
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................
261
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............104 Rear Window Washer.........................................105
Rear Window Wiper............................................104
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades..........377
Recommended Towing Weights................317
Reduced Engine Performance..................323
Refueling
..........................................................214
Refueling System Overview.............................214
Refueling System Warning................................216
Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................215
Remote Control
...............................................64
Car Finder...............................................................67
Intelligent Access Key.........................................64
Remote Start...........................................................67
Replacing the Battery..........................................65
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................67 Remote Start
...................................................167
Automatic Settings..............................................168
Heated and Cooled Features..........................168
Last Settings.........................................................168
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................384
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........17
Collision Repairs.....................................................17
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs..................................................................17
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................17
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................69
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
....................169
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................340
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......340
Resuming the Set Speed
...........................268
Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop...................................................................276
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
...........242
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions........241
Reverse Braking Assist
................................241
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.............................................243
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting.........................................243
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................244 Reverse Braking Assist – Information
Messages.........................................................243
Roadside Assistance...................................327 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................328
Vehicles sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................327
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................327
Roadside Emergencies
...............................327
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................309 Maximum Recommended Load
Amounts...........................................................309
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................324
Running Out of Fuel.....................................213 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................213
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................213
S
Safety Canopy™...............................................58
Safety Precautions.........................................211
Satellite Radio
................................................451
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)..................................................................452
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................
451
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Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving..............................................................206
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.........................................................205
Vehicles using Phone as a Key.......................204
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........202 General Information...........................................202
Steering..........................................................299 Adaptive Steering..............................................300
Electric Power Steering....................................299
Steering Wheel................................................97
Storage Compartments...............................201
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................120
Sun Visors
.......................................................120
Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................120
Supplementary Restraints System.............52 Principle of Operation.........................................52
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off..................................................................273
Automatic Cancellation or Deactivation.......273
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........273
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........273
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
.....................................................114
Activating the Automatic High Beam
Control................................................................114 Switching Cruise Control On and
Off..................................................................267
Switching Cruise Control Off...........................267
Switching Cruise Control On...........................267
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
........................................277
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off..................................................................248
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off..................................................................278
Changing the Set Speed with Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control...............................278
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off
..........................................................190
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off..................................................................242
Symbols Glossary..............................................9
SYNC™ 3
..........................................................456
General Information...........................................456
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.........................500 Additional Information and Assistance..........516
Apps.......................................................................510
Navigation............................................................509
Personal Profiles..................................................514
Phone....................................................................506
Resetting the System.........................................516
USB and Bluetooth Audio................................502
Voice Recognition..............................................500 Wi-Fi Connectivity...............................................512
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications................421
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................335
Tire Care.........................................................389 Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................
390
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................389
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.............................................................391
Temperature A B C............................................390
Traction AA A B C...............................................389
Treadwear............................................................389
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............405 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................
406
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................406
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................387
Towing a Trailer
..............................................316
Load Placement...................................................316
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........321 Emergency Towing.............................................321
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