LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 Owners Manual

November 2020
Second Printing
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2021 AVIATOR Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
2021 AVIATOR

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Introduction
About This Manual
...........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services ........................................................................\
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12
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
..
12
Special Notices ...............................................
13
Mobile Communications Equipment .........
14
Export Unique Options ..................................
15
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................
16
Service Data .....................................................
17
Event Data ........................................................
18
Settings Data ...................................................
18
Connected Vehicle Data ...............................
19
Mobile Device Data .......................................
19
Emergency Call System Data .....................
20
Environment
Protecting the Environment .........................
21At a Glance
Instrument Panel
............................................
22
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
25
Installing Child Restraints ............................
27
Booster Seats .................................................
38
Child Restraint Positioning ..........................
40
Child Safety Locks .........................................
42
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
44
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................
45
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ........................
47
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
47
Seatbelt Reminder .........................................
48
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ........................................................................\
50
Seatbelt Extensions .......................................
51
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.............................
52 Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation
..................................
53
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
54
Front Passenger Sensing System .............
56
Side Airbags ....................................................
58
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags ........
59
Safety Canopy™ ..............................................
59
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ..........
61
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
62
Pedestrian Protection - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Pedestrian Alert System ..............................
63
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................
64
Emergency Call Requirements ...................
64
Emergency Call Limitations ........................
65
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Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies
........................................................................\
66
Remote Control ..............................................
67
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
71
Phone as a Key
What Is Phone As a Key ...............................
72
Phone as a Key Limitations .........................
72
Programming Your Phone ..........................
72
Using the Valet Mode ...................................
73
Using the Backup Start Passcode .............
73
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting ...........
74
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ..................................
76
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
77
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
78
Checking MyKey System Status ................
78
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................................\
.
79
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................
79Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................
81
Opening the Doors .......................................
88
Emergency Door Release ...........................
89
Soft Closing Door ..........................................
89
Keyless Entry ..................................................
89
Liftgate
Power Liftgate ................................................
92
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ...........................
97
Anti-Theft Alarm .............................................
98
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................
100
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
.......................................................................
100
Audio Control ................................................
102
Voice Control ................................................
102Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control With Lane Centering
.......................................................................
102
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ........................................................
103
Information Display Control .......................
104
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
104
Horn .................................................................
104
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades .............................
105
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades ............................................
106
Autowipers .....................................................
106
Windshield Washers ....................................
107
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........
107
Lighting
General Information ....................................
109
Lighting Control ............................................
109
Autolamps .......................................................
110
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................
110
Headlamp Exit Delay .....................................
111
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Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
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.111
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...............
111
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
111
Adaptive Headlamps ....................................
112
Direction Indicators .......................................
114
Welcome Lighting .........................................
114
Interior Lamps ................................................
115
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
115
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
117
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ..................................................
117
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
118
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
118
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
119
Global Opening and Closing ....................
120Exterior Mirrors
.............................................
120
Interior Mirror ................................................
122
Sun Visors ......................................................
123
Moonroof ........................................................
123
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...........................................................
126
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................
129
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............
133
Information Displays
General Information .....................................
134
Personalized Settings .................................
138
Information Messages ................................
140
Head Up Display ..........................................
164
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control ........................
168
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
171
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ............
172
Heated Rear Window ..................................
173
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
173Remote Start
..................................................
174
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ........................
175
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ...................
175
What Is Auto Air Refresh ............................
175
How Does Auto Air Refresh Work ............
175
Checking the Interior Air Quality ..............
175
Auto Air Refresh Indicators ........................
176
Refreshing the Interior Air ..........................
176
Auto Air Refresh Hints .................................
177
Interior Air Quality – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
177
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................
178
Head Restraints ............................................
179
Power Seats ....................................................
181
Memory Function .........................................
186
Rear Seats ......................................................
189
Heated Seats .................................................
193
Ventilated Seats ...........................................
194
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Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
.......................................................................195
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ............................................................
195
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions .......................................................................
195
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations .......................................................................
195
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off ........................................................
196
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators .......................................................................
196
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings ....................................................
196
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............
197
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
203
Wireless Accessory Charger ....................
204Storage Compartments
Overhead Console
.....................................
207
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
208
Keyless Starting ...........................................
208
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
209
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System .......................................................................
213
Engine Block Heater ...................................
216
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ...........................
218
Hybrid Vehicle Operation .........................
220
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation ...........
222
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................
224
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
226
Fuel Quality ...................................................
227Fuel Filler Funnel Location
.......................
227
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
228
Refueling .......................................................
229
Fuel Consumption .......................................
232
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
234
Catalytic Converter .....................................
235
High Voltage Battery
General Information ....................................
238
Charging the High Voltage Battery - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
......................................................................
238
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................
245
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................
250
Brakes
General Information ....................................
257
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Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
......................................................................258
Electric Parking Brake ................................
258
Hill Start Assist .............................................
260
Auto Hold .......................................................
261
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist ...............
263
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions ......
263
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off ...............................................................
264
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist .........
264
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators ..........
264
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting ......................................................................
265
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
267
Using Traction Control ...............................
267
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
268
Using Stability Control ...............................
269Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control
....................
270
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off ......................................................................
270
Setting the Hill Descent Speed ...............
270
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...................
271
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
272
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
272
Front Parking Aid .........................................
274
Side Sensing System ..................................
276
Active Park Assist ........................................
278
Rear View Camera ......................................
283
360 Degree Camera ..................................
286
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ...............................
289
Switching Cruise Control On and Off .....
289
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ..........
289
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
290
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
290
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
290Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With
Stop and Go Work ...................................
291
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering ...................................................
291
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control .......................................................................
291
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ...............................
291
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ...................................
292
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................
293
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ....................................
293
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off ...............................................................
295
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed ......................................................................
296
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap ......................................................................
297
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
298
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Resuming the Set Speed
..........................298
Overriding the Set Speed .........................
298
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................
298
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ...................................
299
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive
Cruise Control .........................................
299
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control .....................................
299
Switching Lane Centering On and Off ......................................................................
300
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off .......................................................................
301
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance ........
301
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting ......................................................................
302
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................
305
Lane Keeping System ................................
306
Blind Spot Information System .................
312Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................
316
Speed Sign Recognition .............................
321
Steering .........................................................
322
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
323
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control .....................
329
Selecting a Drive Mode .............................
329
Drive Modes .................................................
329
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
332
Luggage Covers ..........................................
332
Roof Racks and Load Carriers .................
333
Load Limit ......................................................
334
Air Suspension .............................................
338
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
340
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
341
Recommended Towing Weights ..............
341
Essential Towing Checks ...........................
343
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
345Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance
.................
347
Economical Driving .....................................
347
Cold Weather Precautions ........................
348
Breaking-In ....................................................
348
Driving Through Water ...............................
348
Floor Mats .....................................................
349
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ...................................
351
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
352
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
352
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
353
Collision, Damage or Fire Event ..............
355
Post-Crash Alert System ............................
357
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
357
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
359
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
360
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ........................
361
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Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only) ..........................................362
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
363
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ......................................................................
365
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......
366
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ......................................................................
366
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
368
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
381
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
384
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
384
Under Hood Overview ...............................
386
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
387
Engine Oil Check .........................................
387
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
388
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
389
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
390
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......
395Brake Fluid Check
......................................
395
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
396
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
397
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
399
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
401
Fuel Filter .......................................................
401
Checking the Wiper Blades .......................
401
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades
.......................................................................
401
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades
......................................................................
402
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades ...........
403
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
403
Vehicle Care
General Information ....................................
404
Cleaning Products ......................................
404
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
405
Waxing ...........................................................
406
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
407
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ......................................................................
407 Cleaning the Interior
..................................
408
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
408
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
409
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .................
410
Cleaning the Wheels ...................................
410
Vehicle Storage ............................................
410
Body Styling Kits ...........................................
412
Wheels and Tires
General Information .....................................
413
Tire Care .........................................................
415
Using Summer Tires ...................................
427
Using Snow Chains ....................................
428
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...........
430
Changing a Road Wheel ............................
434
Technical Specifications ............................
442
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ............
444
Engine Specifications - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ..........................
445
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