power steering LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 Owners Manual

Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies
........................................................................\
66
Remote Control ..............................................
67
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
71
Phone as a Key
What Is Phone As a Key ...............................
72
Phone as a Key Limitations .........................
72
Programming Your Phone ..........................
72
Using the Valet Mode ...................................
73
Using the Backup Start Passcode .............
73
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting ...........
74
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ..................................
76
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
77
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
78
Checking MyKey System Status ................
78
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................................\
.
79
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................
79Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................
81
Opening the Doors .......................................
88
Emergency Door Release ...........................
89
Soft Closing Door ..........................................
89
Keyless Entry ..................................................
89
Liftgate
Power Liftgate ................................................
92
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ...........................
97
Anti-Theft Alarm .............................................
98
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................
100
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
.......................................................................
100
Audio Control ................................................
102
Voice Control ................................................
102Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control With Lane Centering
.......................................................................
102
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ........................................................
103
Information Display Control .......................
104
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
104
Horn .................................................................
104
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades .............................
105
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades ............................................
106
Autowipers .....................................................
106
Windshield Washers ....................................
107
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........
107
Lighting
General Information ....................................
109
Lighting Control ............................................
109
Autolamps .......................................................
110
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................
110
Headlamp Exit Delay .....................................
111
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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
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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
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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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Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
- VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering
wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 178). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
- VEHICLES WITH: POWER
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN WARNING: Do not adjust the steering
wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 178).
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Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service\
. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power stee\
ring system or
passive entry or passive start system that requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Assist Fault Service Required
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requires service. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now
Pre-Collision Assist Action
Message
You have a blocked sensor due to inclement weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar
sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor
Blocked
Displays when the system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
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Adjusting the Length of the Seat Cushion
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front
Seats With Active Motion (If Equipped)
Note: The engine must be running or the
vehicle must be in accessory mode to
activate the seats. Note:
Allow a few seconds for any selection
to activate. The seat backrest and cushion
massage cannot function at the same time.
You can adjust this feature through the
touchscreen.
See SYNC™ 3 (page 492).
MEMORY FUNCTION WARNING:
Before activating the
memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts. WARNING:
Do not use the memory
function when your vehicle is moving.
This feature recalls the position of the
following:
• Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional power steering column.
The memory control is on the driver door. Saving a Preset Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to the
positions you prefer.
3. Press and hold the preferred preset button until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions. You can save a memory preset at
any time.
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AUTO-START-STOP - EXCLUDING:
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV)
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically stopping and restarting the
engine when your vehicle has stopped. The
engine restarts automatically when you
release the brake pedal.
In some situations, your vehicle may restart
automatically, for example:
•
To maintain interior comfort.
• To recharge the battery.
Note: Power assist steering turns off when
the engine is off.
Note: If your vehicle is flex fuel capable,
Auto-Start-Stop will be inhibited for a short
time after a refuel event while the system is
verifying the fuel type being used. WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you leave your
vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you open the
hood or have any service or repair work
completed. If you do not switch the ignition
off, the engine could restart at any time.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death. WARNING: The system may require
the engine to automatically restart when
the auto-start-stop indicator illuminates
green or flashes amber. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display.
See Information Displays (page
134). Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system automatically enables every time
you start your vehicle if:
•
Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed of
3 mph (5 km/h)
after you have initially
started your vehicle.
• You have stopped your vehicle.
• Your foot is on the brake pedal.
• The driver door is closed.
• The interior compartment has cooled or
warmed to an acceptable level.
• The front windshield defroster is off.
• You have not turned the steering wheel
rapidly or you do not have it at a sharp
angle.
• The vehicle is not on a steep road grade.
• The battery is within optimal operating
conditions (battery state of charge and
temperature in range).
• The engine coolant is near operating
temperature.
• Elevation is below about
12,000 ft
(3,650 m).
• Ambient temperature is moderate.
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USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
WARNING: Vehicles with a higher
center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The intelligent AWD system continuously
monitors vehicle conditions and adjusts the
power distribution between the front and
rear wheels. It combines transparent
all-surface operation with highly capable
all-wheel drive.
The AWD system is always active and
requires no driver input. It is capable of
handling all road conditions including street
and highway driving as well as off-road and
winter driving. You can optimize more AWD
control by selecting different drive modes.
See
Selecting a Drive Mode (page 329). Note:
A warning message displays in the
information display when an AWD system
fault is present. See Information Messages
(page 140). A AWD system fault causes the
AWD system to default to rear-wheel drive
only mode. When this warning message is
displayed, have your vehicle serviced at an
authorized dealer.
Note: A warning message displays in the
information display if the AWD system
overheats.
See Information Messages
(page 140). This condition could occur if the
vehicle is operated in extreme conditions
with excessive wheel slip, such as deep
sand. To resume normal AWD function as
soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe
location and stop the engine for at least 10
minutes. After the engine is restarted and
the AWD system is adequately cooled, the
warning message turns off and normal AWD
function returns. Operating All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Vehicles With Spare Tires
Do not use a different size spare tire other
than the tire provided. If the mini-spare tire
is installed, the AWD system will disable and
enter rear-wheel drive only mode to protect
driveline components. Some limited AWD
traction could be provided if the mini-spare
is installed on one of the front wheels. If you
are in driving conditions where limited AWD
traction is needed while the mini-spare is
installed, it is recommended the mini-spare
be installed on the front axle.
If the mini-spare is installed, this condition is
indicated by a warning in the information
display.
The slip response system could activate if
the mini spare is installed on the front
wheels. If the mini spare was installed on the
rear wheels the slip response system will
fully disable. In situations where there is a
wintery mix or an off road situation, and you
need to use a mini spare, you must install
the mini spare in the front tire position and
move a full size tire to the rear tire position
for the slip response system to function.
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(If Equipped)

Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating. Do
not descend in neutral; instead, disengage
overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear.
When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden
hard braking as you could lose control. The
front wheels have to be turning in order to
steer the vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore
apply the brakes steadily. Do not “pump
” the
brakes.
Driving on Snow and Ice WARNING: If you are driving in
slippery conditions that require tire chains
or cables, then it is critical that you drive
cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for
longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances
of a loss of vehicle control which can lead
to serious injury or death. If the rear end
of your vehicle slides while cornering, steer
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control of your vehicle. Note:
Excessive tire slippage can cause
driveline damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD
vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like
any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and
quick changes of direction on snow and ice.
Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily
when starting from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an
AWD vehicle could accelerate better than a
two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it
will not stop any faster, because as in other
vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels.
Do not become overconfident as to road
conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient distance
between you and other vehicles for stopping.
Drive slower than usual and consider using
one of the lower gears. In emergency
stopping situations, apply the brake steadily.
Since your vehicle is equipped with a four
wheel (ABS), do not “pump
” the brakes. See
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
(page
258).
Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on
your vehicle have been designed and tested
to provide predictable performance whether
loaded or empty and durable load carrying
capability. For this reason, we strongly
recommend that you do not make
modifications such as adding or removing
parts (such as lowering kits or stabilizer bars)
or by using replacement parts not equivalent
to the original factory equipment.
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(If Equipped)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Occasional brake noise is normal. If
a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out and an
authorized dealer should check them. If the
vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder
in the steering wheel while braking, an
authorized dealer should check your vehicle.
Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear and does not contribute to
brake noise. Wet brakes result in reduced
braking efficiency. Gently press the brake
pedal a few times when driving from a car
wash or standing water to dry the brakes.
See Cleaning the Wheels (page 410). Brake Over Accelerator
In the event the accelerator pedal becomes
stuck or entrapped, apply steady and firm
pressure to the brake pedal to slow the
vehicle and reduce engine power. If you
experience this condition, apply the brakes
and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. Switch
the engine off, move the transmission to park
(P) and apply the parking brake. Inspect the
accelerator pedal and the area around it for
any items or debris that may be obstructing
its movement. If none are found and the
condition persists, have your vehicle towed
to the nearest authorized dealer.
Emergency Brake Assist
Emergency brake assist detects when you
brake heavily by measuring the rate at which
you press the brake pedal. It provides
maximum braking efficiency as long as you
press the pedal. Emergency brake assist
can reduce stopping distances in critical
situations. Anti-lock Brake System
This system helps you maintain steering
control during emergency stops by keeping
the brakes from locking. If the light does not momentarily
illuminate, continues to flash or
remains on when you switch the
ignition on or apply the parking brake, the
anti-lock braking system could be disabled.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer. If the anti-lock brake system is
disabled, normal braking is still effective.
See
Warning Lamps and Indicators (page
129).
Note: Indicators vary depending on region. If the light does not momentarily
illuminate, continues to flash or
remains on when you switch the
ignition on or apply the parking
brake, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer. If the
brake warning lamp illuminates with the
parking brake released, have the system
checked immediately.
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