maintenance schedule LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 Owner's Guide

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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lubricant will be more likely to require a
change if the vehicle has experienced
extended periods of extreme/severe duty
cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water, shows signs of
leakage or a message indicating required
service is displayed. Contact your authorized
dealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service. Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air filter
and cabin air filter is dependent on exposure
to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles
operated in these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter.
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Setting a Destination.........................................525
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................530
Zoom......................................................................527
Network Connectivity..................................475
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................475
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting.........................................476
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............568
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.............................568
Normal Maintenance Intervals........................570
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................388
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................387
Opening and Closing the Hood...............384 Closing the Hood...............................................385
Opening the Hood.............................................384
Opening the Doors........................................88 Front Doors............................................................88
Rear Doors..............................................................88
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................365
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............365
Overhead Console.......................................207 Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control
............................................................118
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........264
Overriding the Set Speed..........................298
P
Parking Aids
...................................................272
Principle of Operation.......................................272
Passive Anti-Theft System............................97 SecuriLock®............................................................97
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................97
Pedestrian Alert System...............................63
Pedestrian Protection....................................63
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personalized Settings..................................138 Information On Demand....................................138
Personal Safety System ™
..............................52
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................52
Phone as a Key Limitations
..........................72
Phone as a Key................................................72 Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting..................74
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting
............74
Phone as a Key – Frequently Asked
Questions...........................................................74 Phone
...............................................................521
Android Auto.......................................................523
Apple CarPlay.....................................................523
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................521
Text Messaging...................................................522
Using Your Cell Phone......................................522
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation............222 Low Engine Use..................................................223
Post-Crash Alert System.............................357
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking...............................81
Power Liftgate.................................................92 Hands-Free Feature.............................................95
Obstacle Detection..............................................94
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................92
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.....................94
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................94
Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off..........95
Power Seats.....................................................181 10-Way and 12-Way Seat Controls....................181
30-Way Seat Controls........................................183
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With
Active Motion ..................................................186
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................396
Power Windows..............................................119
Accessory Delay..................................................120
Bounce-Back.........................................................119
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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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