emergency towing LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020 Owners Manual

Note:
A screwdriver tool longer than 4.7 in
(120 mm) could hit the underside of the
armrest console before you achieve full
travel of the detent.
6. With your foot still fully applied on the brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page
236
).
7. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for emergency towing purposes.
8. Switch off the ignition.
9. Once it is safe to do so, and there is no risk of your vehicle rolling, disconnect
the negative, black, battery cable from
the battery.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode
1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the negative, black, battery cable to the
battery.
2. Apply the parking brake.
See Electric
Parking Brake (page 236).
Note: If the vehicle battery is dead, you
could require an external power source to
apply the parking brake. 3.
Fully apply the brake pedal and hold, do
not release.
4. Insert the screwdriver or car key fully into
the MPR lever slot. Push the tool
downwards. The system detent releases
and the MPR lever moves forward,
allowing the vehicle to go back into the
park (P) position. Remove the screwdriver
or car key.
5. Install the access cover.
6. With your foot fully applied on the brake
pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm that
your vehicle is in the park (P) position and
that the instrument cluster indicates park
(P).
7. If the instrument cluster does not display
the park (P) position or there is a
message stating Park Not Available,
Transmission Not In Park or Shift System
Fault, apply the parking brake before
exiting your vehicle. Contact an
authorized dealer. If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow
Note:
Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission could occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a minute or damage to the transmission and
tires could occur, or the engine could
overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in the mud or snow,
you can rock it out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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Note:
The electric parking brake could
automatically apply when you shift into park
(P). See Transmission (page 223).
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an
Emergency
Note: Do not apply the electric parking brake
when your vehicle is moving, except in an
emergency. If you repeatedly use the electric
parking brake to slow or stop your vehicle,
you could cause damage to the brake
system.
You can use the electric parking brake to
slow or stop your vehicle in an emergency. Pull the switch upward and hold it.
The red warning lamp illuminates,
a tone sounds and the stoplamps
turn on.
The electric parking brake continues to slow
your vehicle down unless you release the
switch. Manually Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake
Switch the ignition on.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Push the switch downward.
The red warning lamp turns off.
If it remains illuminated or flashes, the system
has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing a
Trailer
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Pull the switch upward and hold it.
Shift into gear. Press the accelerator pedal until engine has
developed sufficient torque to prevent your
vehicle from rolling down the hill. Release the switch and pull away
in a normal manner.
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake
Close the driver door.
Shift into gear.
Press the accelerator pedal and pull away in
a normal manner. The red warning lamp turns off.
If it remains illuminated or flashes, the electric
parking brake has not released. Manually
release the parking brake.
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Note:
Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher than
6 in (15 cm)
above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the
rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear axle
lubricant, which is not normally checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected or other
axle repair is required. TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS
Emergency Towing WARNING:
If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the ignition
is in the accessory or on position when
being towed.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport
trailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels on
the ground, regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration, under the
following conditions:
• Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction.
• Refer to the Manual Park Release
procedure. See Automatic Transmission
(page 223). Failing to do so could result
in damage to the transmission.
• Maximum speed is
35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km). Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel
Drive Vehicles
(If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
Place the front wheels on a two-wheel tow
dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the
instructions specified by the equipment
provider.
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel
Drive Vehicles
(If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
We recommend towing your vehicle with all
four wheels off the ground, such as when
using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
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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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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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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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