LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owners Manual

2023 LINCOLN AVIATOROwner's Manual

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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,
and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................11
Symbols Glossary ............................................11
Perchlorate .......................................................14
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
..........................................................................14
Replacement Parts Recommendation
..........................................................................14
Special Notices ...............................................15
Mobile Communications Equipment .........16
Export Unique Options ..................................16
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................18
Service Data .....................................................19
Event Data ........................................................19
Settings Data ..................................................20
Connected Vehicle Data ...............................21
Mobile Device Data ........................................21
Emergency Call System Data .....................22
Environment
Protecting the Environment ........................23
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ............................................24
Child Safety
General Information ......................................27
Installing Child Restraints ............................29
Booster Seats .................................................40
Child Restraint Positioning ..........................42
Child Safety Locks .........................................44
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................46
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................47
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .......................49
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ...........................................................49
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................50
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
........................................................................5 2
Seatbelt Extensions ......................................53
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™ .............................54
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................55
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................56
Front Passenger Sensing System .............58
Side Airbags ...................................................60
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .........61
Safety Canopy™ ...............................................61
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .........63
Airbag Disposal ..............................................64
Pedestrian Protection - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Pedestrian Alert System ..............................65
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................66
How Does 911 Assist Work ..........................66
Emergency Call Requirements ..................66
Emergency Call Limitations .........................67
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Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies
........................................................................6 8
Remote Control ..............................................69
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
.........................................................................73
Phone as a Key
What Is Phone as a Key ................................74
Phone as a Key Limitations .........................74
Programming Your Phone ............................74
Using the Valet Mode ...................................75
Using the Backup Start Passcode .............75
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting ...........76
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ...................................78
Creating a MyKey ..........................................79
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................80
Checking MyKey System Status ................80
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................................81
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................81
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................83
Opening the Doors .......................................90
Emergency Door Release ............................91
Soft Closing Door ...........................................91
Keyless Entry ...................................................91
Liftgate
Power Liftgate ................................................94
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ..........................99
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................100
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................102
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
.......................................................................102
Audio Control ................................................104
Voice Control ................................................104Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control With Lane Centering
.......................................................................104
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control ........................................................105
Information Display Control ......................106
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................106
Horn .................................................................106
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without:
Heated Wiper Blades ..............................107
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated
Wiper Blades .............................................108
Autowipers .....................................................108
Windshield Washers ....................................109
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........109
Lighting
General Information .......................................111
Lighting Control ..............................................111
Autolamps .......................................................112
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................112
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................113
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Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................1 1 3
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..............113
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................113
Adaptive Headlamps ....................................114
Direction Indicators ......................................116
Welcome Lighting .........................................116
Interior Lamps .................................................117
Ambient Lighting ...........................................117
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
........................................................................119
Switching Automatic High Beam Control
On and Off ..................................................119
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
.......................................................................120
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control
.......................................................................120
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................121
Global Opening and Closing ....................122Exterior Mirrors .............................................122
Interior Mirror ................................................124
Sun Visors ......................................................125
Moonroof ........................................................125
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...........................................................128
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..................131
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............135
Information Displays
General Information .....................................136
Personalized Settings .................................140
Information Messages ................................142
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control ........................165
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.......................................................................168
Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Quadruple Zone
Automatic Temperature Control ..........169Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Triple Zone Automatic
Temperature Control ...............................170
Heated Rear Window ...................................171
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................171
Remote Start ..................................................172
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ........................173
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ...................173
What Is Auto Air Refresh .............................173
How Does Auto Air Refresh Work ............173
Checking the Interior Air Quality ..............173
Auto Air Refresh Indicators ........................174
Refreshing the Interior Air ..........................174
Auto Air Refresh Hints .................................175
Interior Air Quality – Troubleshooting
.......................................................................1 7 5
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................176
Head Restraints .............................................177
Power Seats ...................................................179
Memory Function .........................................184
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Rear Seats ......................................................187
Heated Seats ..................................................191
Ventilated Seats ...........................................192
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
.......................................................................193
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System
Work ............................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
.......................................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
.......................................................................193
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On
and Off ........................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators
.......................................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings ....................................................194
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction ..........195
Garage Door Opener Precautions and
Frequencies ..............................................195Programming the Garage Door Opener
.......................................................................196
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................200
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
......................................................................202
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
......................................................................202
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger
......................................................................202
Charging a Wireless Device .....................202
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console .....................................204
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................205
Keyless Starting ...........................................205
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................206Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System
.......................................................................210
Engine Block Heater ...................................213
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ...........................215
Hybrid Vehicle Operation ...........................217
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation ............219
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked
Questions ...................................................221
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................223
Fuel Quality ...................................................224
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................224
Running Out of Fuel ...................................225
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................226
Refueling - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) ........................................................229
Fuel Consumption .......................................233
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Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................234
Catalytic Converter .....................................235
High Voltage Battery - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
General Information ....................................238
Charging the High Voltage Battery -
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
......................................................................238
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................259
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................264
Brakes
General Information .....................................271
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
......................................................................2 7 2
Electric Parking Brake ................................272
Hill Start Assist .............................................274Auto Hold ......................................................275
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist ...............277
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work
.......................................................................277
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions .......277
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and
Off ...............................................................278
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist .........278
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators ..........278
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
......................................................................2 7 9
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................281
Using Traction Control ................................281
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................282
Using Stability Control ...............................283
Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control ....................284Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off
......................................................................284
Setting the Hill Descent Speed ...............284
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................285
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................286
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................286
Front Parking Aid ........................................288
Side Sensing System .................................290
Active Park Assist .......................................292
Rear View Camera ......................................297
360 Degree Camera ..................................300
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ...............................303
Switching Cruise Control On and Off .....303
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ...........303
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................304
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................304
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................304
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Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With
Stop and Go Work ..................................305
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering ..................................................305
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
......................................................................305
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................305
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ...................................306
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................307
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ....................................307
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and
Off ...............................................................309
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed
.......................................................................310
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap
........................................................................3 1 1
Canceling the Set Speed ...........................312Resuming the Set Speed ...........................312
Overriding the Set Speed ..........................312
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ...............................312
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go .....................................313
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -
Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive
Cruise Control ...........................................313
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control
to Cruise Control ......................................313
Switching Lane Centering On and Off
.......................................................................3 1 4
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off
.......................................................................315
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance ........316
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting
.......................................................................316
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................319
Lane Keeping System ................................320
Blind Spot Information System ................326Cross Traffic Alert ........................................330
Speed Sign Recognition ............................335
Steering .........................................................336
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................337
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control .....................343
Selecting a Drive Mode .............................343
Drive Modes .................................................343
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................346
Luggage Covers ..........................................346
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ..................347
Load Limit ......................................................348
Air Suspension .............................................352
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................354
Trailer Sway Control ...................................355
Recommended Towing Weights .............356
Essential Towing Checks ...........................357
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......359
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Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ..................361
Cold Weather Precautions .........................361
Breaking-In .....................................................361
Driving Economically ...................................361
Driving Through Shallow Water ..............362
Floor Mats .....................................................362
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................364
Hazard Flashers ..........................................365
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................365
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................366
Collision, Damage or Fire Event ..............368
Post-Crash Alert System ............................370
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................370
Crash and Breakdown
Information
Post Impact Braking ....................................372
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............373In California (U.S. Only) ..............................374
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................375
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only) ..........................................376
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada .......................................................377
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
......................................................................3 7 9
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......380
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
......................................................................380
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................382
Changing a Fuse .........................................395
Maintenance
General Information ....................................398
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............398
Under Hood Overview ..............................400
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................401
Engine Oil Check .........................................401
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................402Changing the Engine Air Filter ................402
Engine Coolant Check ...............................404
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......408
Brake Fluid Check ......................................409
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................409
Changing the 12V Battery - Gasoline ......410
Changing the 12V Battery - Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ...........................413
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................416
Washer Fluid Check .....................................417
Fuel Filter ........................................................418
Checking the Wiper Blades .......................418
Changing the Front Wiper Blades -
Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades
.......................................................................418
Changing the Front Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades
.......................................................................419
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades ............419
Changing a Bulb ..........................................420
Vehicle Care
General Information .....................................421
Cleaning Products .......................................421
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