automatic transmission LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 Owner's Guide

Multi-Point Inspection
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you use
your vehicle. By using several important
factors in its calculations, the monitor helps
reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and
reduces environmental waste at the same
time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts. 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.\
4 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle
primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within
3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil.
• Example 1
: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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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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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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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires.......................................413
Towing a Trailer.............................................340
Load Placement..................................................340
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........345 Emergency Towing............................................345
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles..........................
346
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................345
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................345
Towing.............................................................340
Traction Control
............................................267
Principle of Operation.......................................267
Trailer Sway Control
......................................341
Transmission..................................................245
Transporting the Vehicle.............................357
U
Under Hood Overview
................................386
Unique Driving Characteristics..................218
Universal Garage Door Opener................197 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............197
USB Port
.........................................................490
Locating the USB Ports......................................491 Using All-Wheel Drive.................................250
Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).....................................................252
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles.............................................................251
Operating ALL-Wheel drive (AWD) Vehicles with Mismatched Tires..................................251
Operating All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles With Spare Tires............................................250
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................79
Using Snow Chains
......................................428
Using Stability Control................................269
Using Summer Tires....................................427
Using the Backup Start Passcode..............73 System Lockout.....................................................74
Using the Valet Mode....................................73
Using Traction Control................................267 Switching the System Off.................................267
System Indicator Lights and Messages........267
Using the Information Display Controls........267
Using Voice Recognition............................494 Apps.......................................................................503
Automatic Blower Motor Speed
Reduction.........................................................505
Climate..................................................................498
Entertainment......................................................496
General.................................................................495 Navigation.............................................................501
Phone....................................................................499
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................504
Voice Settings.....................................................504
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................362
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................404
General Information...........................................404
Vehicle Identification Number
..................450
Vehicle Identification...................................474
Vehicle Storage.............................................410 Body........................................................................\
.411
Brakes....................................................................412
Cooling system.....................................................411
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.................411
Engine.....................................................................411
Fuel system............................................................411
General..................................................................410
Miscellaneous......................................................412
Plugging in Your HYBRID..................................412
Removing Vehicle From Storage
.....................412
Tires........................................................................\
412
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..................................479
Ventilated Seats
.............................................194
Automatic Climate Controlled Seats..............194
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