automatic transmission LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 Owners Manual

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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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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Air vents.
A
Direction indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 114).
B
Voice control.
See Using Voice Recognition (page 494).
C
Audio control.
See Audio Control (page 102).
D
Information display.
See General Information (page 134).
E
Information display control.
See Information Display Control (page 104).
F
Wiper lever.
See Windshield Wipers (page 105).
G
Ignition switch.
See Keyless Starting (page 208).
H
Information and Entertainment display.
I
Camera button.
See Rear View Camera (page 283). See 360 Degree Camera (page 286).
J
Park aid button.
See Rear Parking Aid (page 272). See Front Parking Aid (page 274). See Active Park Assist (page 278).
K
Driver assistance button. See Auto-Start-Stop (page 218). See Using Traction Control (page 267).
See Auto Hold (page 261). See
Settings (page 540).
L
Audio unit.
See Audio Unit (page 482).
M
Climate control.
See Automatic Climate Control (page 168).
N
Hazard flasher switch.
See Hazard Flashers (page 352).
O
Transmission selector.
See Automatic Transmission (page 245).
P
Cruise control.
See Cruise Control (page 102).
Q
Horn.
See Horn (page 104).
R
Steering wheel adjustment.
See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 100).
S
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HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You will
hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch
off automatically after three minutes with any
door open or 30 seconds after the last door
has been closed. You can cancel this feature
by pulling the direction indicator lever toward
you again or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash. Switch the daytime running lamps on or off
using the touchscreen:
1.
Select Settings. See Settings (page 540).
2. Select
Vehicle.
3. Select
Lighting.
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the information display.
2. You switch the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or
you release the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in the
information display, the lamps stay off in all
switch positions. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
The system turns the lamps on in daylight
conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the lighting
control to any position except headlamps.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
(IF EQUIPPED)
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or
Off
Only switch the front fog lamps on during
reduced visibility.
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Vehicles using Phone as a Key
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: You must have your Phone as a Key
in your vehicle in order to shift the
transmission out of park (P).
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
The system does not function if:
• The bluetooth-enabled phone
frequencies are jammed.
• The Phone as a Key battery is low or fully
discharged.
Phone as a Key Backup Starting
Passcode
Note: In order to use the Backup Start
Passcode feature, Phone as a Key must be
active and enabled on at least one phone.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the
following:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. SYNC displays the Backup Starting Passcode entry screen. 3.
Using the SYNC display enter the backup
password and select Enter within 30
seconds.
4. SYNC displays messages to start the vehicle.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and press
the start button within 20 seconds to start
the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
This feature shuts down the engine if it has
been idling for an extended period. The
ignition also turns off in order to save battery
power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a
message appears in the information display
showing a timer counting down from 30
seconds. If you do not intervene within 30
seconds, your vehicle shuts down. Another
message appears in the information display
to inform you that your vehicle has shut down
to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you
normally do.
Note: Automatic Engine Shutdown may be
more frequent for hybrid vehicles. Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:
You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown feature. When you
switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the
next ignition cycle.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
• You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicle, for example pressing
the brake or accelerator pedal.
• You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition is
on using the information display. See
Information Displays (page 134). The
feature only remains off for the current
ignition cycle.
• During the 30-second countdown, the
system prompts you to press OK or
RESET to temporarily switch the feature
off for the current ignition cycle only.
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Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE SYSTEM
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants fasten their
seatbelt.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical
accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Put the transmission in park
(P).
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch. Note:
The green ready indicator illuminates
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving. Since your vehicle comes with a
silent key start, the engine may not start
when your vehicle starts.
See Hybrid
Vehicle Operation (page 220).
When the engine starts for the first time on
your drive, the idle speed increases, this
helps to warm up the engine. If the engine
idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.
The system does not function if:
• The passive key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the
following: 213
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1. Open the floor console storage
compartment lid.
2. Insert the passive key into the backup slot.
3. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal then press the push button
ignition switch to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart
your vehicle within 20 seconds of switching
it off, even if it does not detect a valid
passive key.
Within 20 seconds of switching your vehicle
off, press the brake pedal and press the push
button ignition switch. After 20 seconds, you
can no longer start your vehicle if it does not
detect a valid passive key.
Once your vehicle starts, it remains running
until you press the push button ignition
switch, even if your vehicle does not detect
a valid passive key. You cannot start your
vehicle if the system does not detect a valid
passive key within 20 seconds. Vehicles Using Phone as a Key
Note:
Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note: You must have your Phone as a Key
in your vehicle in order to shift the
transmission out of park (P).
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
The system does not function if:
• The bluetooth enabled phone
frequencies are jammed.
• The Phone as a Key battery is low or fully
discharged.
Phone as a Key Backup Starting
Passcode
Note: In order to use the Backup Start
Passcode feature, Phone as a Key must be
active and enabled on at least one phone.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the
following:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. SYNC displays the Backup Starting Passcode entry screen. 3.
Using the SYNC display enter the backup
password and select Enter within 30
seconds.
4. SYNC displays messages to start the vehicle.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and press
the start button within 20 seconds to start
the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this
feature automatically shuts down the engine
if it has been idling for an extended period.
The ignition also turns off in order to save
battery power. Before your vehicle shuts
down, a message appears in the information
display showing a timer counting down from
30 seconds. If you do not intervene within
30 seconds, your vehicle shuts down.
Another message appears in the information
display to inform you that your vehicle has
shut down to save fuel. Start your vehicle
as you normally do.
Note: Automatic Engine Shutdown may be
more frequent for hybrid vehicles.
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Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:
You cannot permanently switch off the
automatic shutdown feature. When you
switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the
next ignition cycle.
You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
• You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicle, for example pressing
the brake or accelerator pedal.
• You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition is
on using the information display. See
Information Displays (page 134). The
feature only remains off for the current
ignition cycle.
• During the 30-second countdown, the
system prompts you to press OK or
RESET to temporarily switch the feature
off for the current ignition cycle only. Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is
Stationary
1. Put the transmission in park
(P).
2. Press the push button ignition switch once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: This switches off the ignition, warning
lamps and indicators.
Vehicles Using Phone as a Key
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and
all warning lamps and indicators turn off.
Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,
the ignition and engine automatically shut
down. Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is
Moving WARNING:
Switching off the engine
when your vehicle is still moving results in
a significant decrease in braking
assistance. Higher effort is required to
apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle.
A significant decrease in steering
assistance could also occur. The steering
does not lock, but higher effort could be
required to steer your vehicle. When you
switch the ignition off, some electrical
circuits, for example airbags, also turn off.
If you unintentionally switch the ignition
off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the
engine.
1. Put the transmission in neutral
(N) and
use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, put the transmission in park
(P).
3. Press and hold the push button ignition switch for one second, or press it three
times within two seconds.
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•
Selectable drive modes: Certain
selectable drive modes may cause the
engine to run. See What Is Drive Mode
Control (page 329).
• Live in Drive: Use of the paddle shifters
while in drive (D) may cause the engine
to run.
See Automatic Transmission
(page 245).
Stopping
The gas engine may shut off to conserve fuel
as you come to a stop. Restarting your
vehicle is not required. Simply step on the
accelerator when you are ready to drive.
Transmission Operation
The engine and electric motor together
propel the vehicle through the automatic
transmission. This is normal hybrid operating
and helps deliver fuel efficiency and
performance. Battery
Your hybrid is equipped with a high voltage
battery. A cool battery maintains battery life
and provides the best possible performance.
The high voltage battery is cooled by the
vehicle's air conditioning system. When the
air conditioning system is on, you may notice
a slight increase in air temperature coming
from the climate control vents while the
battery is cooling. You may also notice cool
air flowing from the vents when the air
conditioning or blower is off.
Braking
Your hybrid is equipped with standard
hydraulic braking and regenerative braking.
Regenerative braking is performed by your
transmission and it captures brake energy
and stores it in the high voltage battery.
You may also notice during extending
downhill driving that your engine continues
to run instead of shutting off. During this
engine braking, the engine stays on, but it is
not using any fuel. You may also hear a slight
whine or whistle when operating your
vehicle. This is the normal operation of the
electric motor in the hybrid system.
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy
Note:
Having your engine running is not
always an indication of inefficiency. In some
cases, it is actually more efficient than
driving in electric mode.
Your fuel economy should improve
throughout your hybrid's break-in period. As
with any vehicle, your driving habits and
accessory usage can significantly impact
your fuel economy. For best results, keep
these tips in mind:
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6.
When the pump shuts off, wait 5 seconds,
then slowly lift and remove the nozzle.
7. Fully close the fuel filler door.
Note: To close the fuel filler door, press the
center rear edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.
Complete the refueling process within 20
minutes. If 20 minutes elapses, press the
button on the left side of the instrument
panel again. Fuel pump nozzle automatic
shut off could occur if you do not press the
button on the left side instrument panel.
System Warnings
If the fuel filler door fails to open, an
information message appears in the
information display. Description and Action
Message
A warning message appears
in the information display
when the fuel system fails to
depressurize or the fuel filler
door fails to open. You may
have to use the fuel filler door
manual override lever.
Refuel Error
See Manual
If the information message appears, do the
following:
1. Check the fuel filler door for anything that
may be obstructing its movement, for
example ice or snow.
2. Remove any obstruction from the fuel filler door.
3. Press the button on the driver door to open the fuel filler door.
4. If the fuel filler door fails to open and the
information message remains in the
information display, use the fuel filler
door manual override lever. Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever WARNING: The fuel system may be
under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until
the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray
out, which could cause serious personal
injury.
Note: The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever do
the following:
1. Switch the ignition on.
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