service LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 Owners Manual

Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............389
Air Suspension..............................................338 Switching the systems on or off.....................338
Using Cargo Loading.........................................338
Using Easy Entry.................................................338
Using the Service Mode...................................338
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................98
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................250
Ambient Lighting............................................115
Adjusting the Brightness....................................116
Changing the Color.............................................116
Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................116
Switching Ambient Lighting On........................116
Anti-Theft Alarm
..............................................98
Arming the Alarm..................................................98
Disarming the Alarm............................................99
Using the System..................................................98
Appendices...................................................609
Apps.................................................................537 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................539
Using Apps on an Android Device................
538
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................538
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device...............................................................538
At a Glance.......................................................22 Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............133
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................133
Keyless Warning Alert........................................133
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................133
Audio Control
.................................................102
You can operate the following functions with
the control:.......................................................102
Audio System
.................................................481
General Information............................................481
Audio Unit......................................................482 Accessing the Source Menu...........................483
Adjusting the Volume........................................
482
Changing Radio Stations..................................482
Locking the Rear Audio Controls...................483
Playing or Pausing Media.................................483
Rear Audio Control Lock Message................484
Rear Passenger Audio Controls.....................
483
Selecting a Preset..............................................483
Selecting the Audio Modes.............................483
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off ..............483
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..............483
Switching the Audio Control On and Off......................................................................484
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............
483
Switching the Display On and Off..................483
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......483
Auto Air Refresh Hints..................................177
Auto Air Refresh Indicators.........................176 Auto Hold
........................................................261
Auto Hold Indicator.............................................261
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.....................261
Using Auto Hold..................................................261
Autolamps........................................................110 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps.......110
Automatic Climate Control.........................168 Accessing Rear Climate Controls...................
168
Accessing the Air Distribution Controls........168
Accessing the Climate Control Menu............168
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................168
Setting the Temperature...................................169
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................169
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
171
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........171
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...........171
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................170
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................170
Automatic High Beam Control....................117
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................118
Automatic Transmission
.............................245
Automatic Return to Park.................................246
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow.................................................................249
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Manual Park Release ........................................248
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission............247
Stay in Neutral Mode.........................................246
Understanding Your Transmission Selector Positions...........................................................245
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................395
Auto-Start-Stop - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).............................218
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................219
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...................................218
Autowipers......................................................106 Autowipers Settings............................................107
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit.........................
107
Auxiliary Power Points
................................203
110 Volt AC Power Point...................................203
12 Volt DC Power Point.....................................203
USB Port and Power Point Locations............
203
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.........................................250
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................397
Blind Spot Information System..................312 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.....................................................................313 Switching the System On and Off...................316
System Errors.......................................................315
Using the Blind Spot Information
System...............................................................312
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...............
312
Body Styling Kits............................................412
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............384
Booster Seats..................................................38 Types of Booster Seats.......................................38
Brake Fluid Check
........................................395
Brake Fluid Service Interval.............................396
Brakes
.............................................................257
General Information...........................................257
Breaking-In.....................................................348
Bulb Specification Chart.............................473
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................290
Capacities and Specifications
...................444
Capacities and Specifications - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................450
Air Conditioning System....................................
451
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................455 Automatic Transmission...................................452
Engine Coolant...................................................453
Engine Oil.............................................................454
Front Axle.............................................................459
Fuel Tank..............................................................456
Grease...................................................................456
Hydraulic Brake System....................................457
Locks.....................................................................458
Rear Axle..............................................................460
Transfer Case......................................................458
Washer Reservoir................................................461
Capacities and Specifications - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............462
Air Conditioning System...................................462
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................466
Automatic Transmission....................................463
Engine Coolant...................................................464
Engine Oil.............................................................465
Front Axle.............................................................470
Fuel Tank..............................................................468
Grease...................................................................468
Hydraulic Brake System...................................468
Locks.....................................................................469
Rear Axle................................................................471
Transfer Case.......................................................470
Washer Reservoir................................................472
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Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On
and Off...............................................................519
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................519
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off......................................................................520
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off......................................................................520
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off......................................................................520
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off......................................................................520
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off......................................................................520
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off........................................................521
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off.......................................................................521
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.......................................................................521
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off.......................................................................521
Climate Control..............................................168
Cold Weather Precautions.........................348
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............355 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With
High Voltage Batteries.................................355 Connected Vehicle Data................................19
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................475
Enabling the Modem Using The Lincoln Way....................................................................475
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen....................................................475
What Is the Modem............................................475
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................390
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........61
Creating a MyKey............................................77 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................78
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.............479 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot.............................................................479
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password..........................................................479
Cross Traffic Alert
..........................................316
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer is
Attached............................................................319
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator.............................320
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages .........................................................320
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...........319
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors................319
Switching the System On and Off...................319 Using Cross Traffic Alert....................................316
Cruise Control...............................................289
Cruise Control Indicators...........................290
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering......................................................102
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control...........................................................103
Customer Assistance..................................359
Customer Information.................................576 Radio Frequency Certification Labels...........576
D
Data Privacy......................................................16 Services That Third Parties Provide..................17
Services That We Provide...................................
16
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................111
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................111
Declaration of Conformity..........................644
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.........................................................645
Radio Frequency Statement............................645
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Gauges.............................................................126
Battery Gauge......................................................127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............128
Fuel Gauge............................................................127
Information On Demand....................................127
Low Fuel Reminder.............................................127
Status Bar..............................................................127
Vehicle Driving Range........................................128
Gearbox See: Transmission..............................................245
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................66
Intelligent Access.................................................66
General Maintenance Information...........564 Multi-Point Inspection........................................567
Owner Checks and Services...........................565
Protecting Your Investment.............................564
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................564
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................564
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................363
Getting the Services You Need................359 Away From Home..............................................359
Global Opening and Closing ......................
120
Closing the Windows.........................................120
Opening the Windows.......................................120 H
Hazard Flashers
............................................352
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................
399
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................111
Headrest See: Head Restraints..........................................179
Head Restraints
..............................................179
Adjusting the Head Restraints.........................179
Head Up Display...........................................164 Configuring The Head Up Display..................164
Head Up Display Overview..............................165
Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................167
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................173
Heated Rear Window...................................173
Heated Seats..................................................193 Automatic Climate Controlled Seats..............193
Front Seats............................................................193
Second Row Heated Seats...............................
193
Heated Steering Wheel...............................104
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................168
High Voltage Battery
...................................238
General Information...........................................238
Hill Descent Control....................................270
Hill Descent Control Indicator
....................271 Hill Start Assist
..............................................260
Switching the System On and Off.................260
Using Hill Start Assist........................................260
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................171
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather.............................................................172
General Hints.........................................................171
Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................172
Quickly Heating the Interior..............................172
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............172
Recommended Settings for Heating..............
172
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................258
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............384
Horn..................................................................104
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work......................................291
How Does Auto Air Refresh Work.............175
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work...............................................................195
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions....................................................224
Hybrid Vehicle Operation
..........................220
Battery....................................................................221
Braking...................................................................221
Driving...................................................................220
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Lane Keeping System.................................306
Switching the System On and Off..................307
Liftgate...............................................................92
Lighting Control.............................................109 Flashing High Beam Headlamps......................
110
Lighting Control Selections..............................109
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off.......................................................................109
Lighting............................................................109 General Information............................................109
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect...............................................561 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................
562
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)...................................................................561
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............333
Load Carrying
................................................332
Load Limit.......................................................334
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................338
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................334
Locking and Unlocking
..................................81
Activating Intelligent Access...............................81 Autolock..................................................................86
Battery Saver..........................................................87
Closing the Luggage Compartment................
88
Door Lock Indicator...............................................81
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor..................................81
Emergency Locking..............................................84
Illuminated Entry....................................................87
Illuminated Exit.......................................................87
Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside...................................................................84
Locking the Doors from the Luggage Compartment....................................................84
Opening the Luggage Compartment..............87
Remote Control.....................................................83
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys.....................................................................86
Unlatching the Driver Door with the Key Blade...................................................................85
Luggage Covers
...........................................332
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
M
Maintenance..................................................384 General Information...........................................384
Memory Function..........................................186 Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................187 Personal Profiles..................................................187
Saving a Preset Position....................................186
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................134
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.................................119
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Mobile Device Data.........................................19
Moonroof.........................................................123 Bounce-Back........................................................125
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............124
Rear SunShade Opening and Closing...........124
Motorcraft Parts - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)............................446
Motorcraft Parts - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
............................................448
MyKey – Troubleshooting.............................79
MyKey™..............................................................76 Principle of Operation..........................................76
N
Navigation......................................................523 Changing the Format of the Map...................527
cityseeker.............................................................529
Michelin Travel Guide.......................................530
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates......530
Route Guidance..................................................527
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Manually Refreshing the Interior Air...............176
Refueling........................................................229 Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever........231
System Warnings.................................................231
Remote Control...............................................67 Car Finder...............................................................69
Passive Key.............................................................67
Remote Start..........................................................69
Replacing the Battery..........................................68
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................69
Remote Start...................................................174
Automatic Settings..............................................174
Heated and Cooled Features...........................174
Last Settings..........................................................174
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..................410
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................13
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................71
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter....................175
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................366
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......366 Resuming the Set Speed...........................290
Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop...................................................................298
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
...........264
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions.......263
Reverse Braking Assist...............................263 Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.............................................265
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting .........................................
265
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................266
Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages.........................................................265
Roadside Assistance....................................351 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................352
Vehicles sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance......................................351
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance......................................351
Roadside Emergencies
................................351
Rollover Warning..........................................576
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................333 Maximum Recommended Load
Amounts...........................................................333
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................348 Running Out of Fuel....................................228
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.........................................................228
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................228
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................59
Safety Precautions.......................................226
Satellite Radio
................................................487
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)..................................................................488
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..................487
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service....................488
Troubleshooting..................................................489
Scheduled Maintenance............................564
Seatbelt Extensions........................................51
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................47
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................48
Seatbelt Status......................................................49
Seatbelts...........................................................44 Principle of Operation..........................................44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................47
Conditions of operation......................................48
Seats.................................................................178
Security..............................................................97
Selecting a Drive Mode..............................329
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Service Data......................................................17
Settings Data....................................................18 Comfort and Convenience Data........................
18
Entertainment Data...............................................18
Settings...........................................................540 911 Assist................................................................541
Ambient Lighting.................................................541
Audio.....................................................................540
Automatic Updates.............................................541
Bluetooth..............................................................540
Charge Settings...................................................541
Clock......................................................................540
Display....................................................................541
Driver Assist..........................................................541
General..................................................................541
Lincoln Way...........................................................541
Message Center..................................................541
Mobile Apps..........................................................541
Multi Contour Seats............................................541
Navigation.............................................................541
Personal Profiles..................................................541
Phone....................................................................540
Seats.......................................................................541
Sound....................................................................540
Valet Mode............................................................541
Vehicle....................................................................541
Voice Control........................................................541 Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Gap................................................................297
Following a Vehicle............................................297
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed...........................................................296
Manually Changing the Set Speed................296
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed from a Complete Stop...............................................296
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
............289
Changing the Set Speed..................................289
Setting the Hill Descent Speed
................270
Side Airbags.....................................................58
Side Sensing System...................................276 Object Distance Indicator.................................
278
Sitting in the Correct Position....................178
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................428
Soft Closing Door...........................................89
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles.....................................................14
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............
14 Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................572
Exceptions............................................................574
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................289
Speed Sign Recognition..............................321 Principle of Operation........................................321
Using Speed Sign Recognition........................321
Stability Control
............................................268
Principle of Operation.......................................268
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................209 Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
211
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................212
Important Ventilating Information...................
213
Phone as a Key Backup Starting Passcode............................................................211
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................212
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................212
Vehicles using Phone as a Key.........................211
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System...........................................................213
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................214
Fast Restart...........................................................214
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................216
Important Ventilating Information...................
216
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Ventilation
See: Climate Control..........................................168
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............450
Voice Control
.................................................102
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................129 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................129
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................129
Auto Hold Active.................................................129
Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................129
Automatic High Beam Control.........................129
Auto Start-stop.....................................................129
Battery....................................................................129
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................129
Brake System Warning Lamp...........................
130
Cruise Control......................................................130
Direction Indicator...............................................130
Distance Alert.......................................................130
Door Ajar...............................................................130
Electric Park Brake..............................................130
Engine Oil...............................................................131
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........130
Fasten Rear Seatbelt...........................................131
Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................131
Front Airbag...........................................................131 Front Fog Lamps...................................................131
High Beam..............................................................131
Hill Descent............................................................131
Hood Ajar...............................................................131
Lamps On...............................................................131
Liftgate Ajar............................................................131
Low Beam Warning..............................................131
Low Fuel Level......................................................131
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................132
Low Washer Fluid................................................132
Powertrain Fault...................................................132
Ready to Drive......................................................132
Service Engine Soon..........................................132
Stability Control....................................................132
Stability Control Off.............................................132
Stop Safely Now..................................................133
Tow Haul Indicator..............................................133
Vehicle Plugged in..............................................133
Washer Fluid Check.....................................401
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................405
See: Wipers and Washers.................................105
Waxing............................................................406
Welcome Lighting..........................................114 Switching the Welcome Lighting On or
Off........................................................................\
114
What Is 911 Assist
............................................64 What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering......................................................291
What Is Auto Air Refresh.............................175
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................117
What Is Cruise Control................................289 Requirements......................................................289
What Is Drive Mode Control......................329
What Is Hill Descent Control
.....................270
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
...........................................................291
What Is Phone As a Key................................72
What Is Reverse Braking Assist................263
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.........................175
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................195
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
Wheels and Tires...........................................413 General Information............................................413
Technical Specifications...................................442
Windows and Mirrors....................................119
Windshield Washers.....................................107 Front Camera Washer........................................107
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades...............................................106
Heated Wiper Blade...........................................106
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