change wheel LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 Owner's Guide

WARNING: Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and the ground. WARNING:
Park your vehicle so that
you do not obstruct the flow of traffic or
place yourself in any danger and set up a
warning triangle. WARNING: Do not attempt to change
a tire on the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road
to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Note: Passengers should not remain in your
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Note: Jack at the specified locations to avoid
damage to the vehicle. Note:
No maintenance or additional
lubrication of your jack is required over the
service life of your vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and switch on the hazard flashers.
2. Apply the parking brake, place the transmission in park (P) and turn the
engine off.
3. If your vehicle has air suspension, use the touch screen to switch on the Air
Suspension Service Mode prior to
jacking. 4.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
flat tire. For example, if the left front tire
is flat, block the right rear wheel.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s.
See Engine Oil Check (page 387).
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 388). Exclusive use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and PTU maintenance
: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (four wheel
drive only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. Vehicles
are electronically monitored and notify the
driver required service by displaying a
message in the information display. The PTU
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................405
Catalytic Converter......................................235
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).......................236
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing......................................................237
Changing a Bulb...........................................403 LED Lamps...........................................................403
Changing a Fuse...........................................381 Fuses......................................................................381
Changing a Road Wheel.............................434 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................435
Tire Change Procedure....................................436
Changing the 12V Battery..........................397 Battery Management System..........................398
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..................399
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................389
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper
Blades
...........................................................402
Replacing the Rubber Insert............................402
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper
Blades............................................................401
Installing the Front Wiper Blades ..................402
Removing the Front Wiper Blades.................402
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.............403 Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name
or Password................................................479
Charging the High Voltage Battery - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............238
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........238
Checking MyKey System Status.................78 MyKey Distance.....................................................78
Number of Admin Keys.......................................79
Number of MyKeys...............................................79
Checking the Interior Air Quality...............175 Particulate Matter Pollution Information........176
Checking the Wiper Blades........................401
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................50
Child Restraint Positioning
...........................40
Child Safety......................................................25 General Information.............................................25
Child Safety Locks..........................................42
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................409
Cleaning Products
........................................404
Materials...............................................................404
Cleaning the Engine....................................407
Cleaning the Exterior..................................405 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps...........................405
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions.................405
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................406
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................406
Stripes or Graphics............................................406 Underbody...........................................................406
Under Hood.........................................................406
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................408
Cleaning the Interior
....................................408
Mirrors...................................................................408
Cleaning the Wheels
....................................410
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................407
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................78
Climate.............................................................518 Accessing Rear Climate Controls...................
521
Accessing the Climate Control Menu............518
Directing the Airflow...........................................518
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..............521
Setting the Blower Motor Speed....................519
Setting the Temperature...................................519
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................
519
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........519
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off......................................................................520
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off......................................................................520
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off.........521
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........520
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................519
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