LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owners Manual

Switching Maximum Air Conditioning
On and Off
Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The driver and passenger temperatures are
set to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel air vents, air conditioning
turns on and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off
Press and release the button for
maximum defrosting.
The driver and passenger temperatures are
set to HI, air flows through the windshield air
vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
Note:Depending on your region, air
conditioning turns on.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.Note:To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turns on
when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may reduce
the time needed to cool the interior, when
used with A/C, and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off
automatically, or prevent you from switching
on in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may
also turn on and off automatically in various
air distribution control combinations to
improve heating or cooling efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
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Automatic Climate Control
Note:Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not
necessary. Automatic mode is best
recommended to maintain set temperature.
Note:The system adjusts to heat or cool the
interior to the temperature you select as
quickly as possible.
Note:For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during cold outside
temperatures, the system directs air flow to
the windshield and side window air vents. In
addition, the blower motor may run at a
slower speed until the engine warms up.
Note:If you select AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Blower motor
speed may also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1. Press and release AUTO.2. Adjust the temperature function to the
setting you prefer.
Recommended Settings for Heating
1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1. Press and release MAX A/C.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather
1. Press and release defrost or maximum
defrost.2. Adjust the temperature control to the
setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROLS - VEHICLES WITH:
QUADRUPLE ZONE AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Use the rear passenger touchscreen to
select the following:
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Press the climate button on the
feature bar to access the rear
passenger climate control screen.
Rear Passenger Climate Control Screen
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Selecting a Row
Press 2nd Row to control the second row
climate.
Press 3rd Row to control the third row
climate.
Linking the Rows
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Press the button to simultaneously
control the climate of the second
and third row.
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed
Press the arrow buttons to adjust
the volume of air circulated in the
rear passenger compartment.
Setting the Rear Temperature
Press the arrow buttons to set the
temperature in the rear passenger
compartment.
Switching the Rear Climate Control On
and Off
Press the button to switch the
selected row controls on or off.
Note:When linked, touch the button to
switch both rows on or off.
Directing Air to the Overhead and Rear
Footwell Air Vents
Press the button to activate the
selection screen.
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to the overhead air vents.
Press the button to direct airflow
to the rear footwell air vents.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off
Press AUTO switch on rear automatic
operation, then set the temperature.
Rear Climate Control Lock Message
A message displays when the controls are
locked through the front and you try to
operate them.
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROLS - VEHICLES WITH:
TRIPLE ZONE AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Use the rear passenger touchscreen to
select the following:
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Press the climate button on the
feature bar to access the rear
passenger climate control screen.
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Rear Passenger Climate Control Screen
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Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed
Press the arrow buttons to adjust
the volume of air circulated in the
rear passenger compartment.
Setting the Rear Temperature
Press the arrow buttons to set the
temperature in the rear passenger
compartment.
Switching the Rear Climate Control On
and Off
Press the button to switch the
controls on or off.
Directing Air to the Overhead and Rear
Footwell Air Vents
Press the button to activate the
selection screen.
E244097Press the button to direct airflow
to the overhead air vents.
Press the button to direct airflow
to the rear footwell air vents.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off
Press AUTO switch on rear automatic
operation, then set the temperature.
Rear Climate Control Lock Message
A message displays when the controls are
locked through the front and you try to
operate them.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
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Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off after
a short period of time.
Note:Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window. The vehicle warranty may not
cover damage to the heated rear window
grid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.
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REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts the
interior temperature during remote start.
You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the touchscreen.
See Settings (page 555).
You cannot adjust the climate control setting
during remote start operation. Switch the
ignition on to make adjustments.
Based on your remote start settings, the
following vehicle-dependent features may
or may not remain on after remote starting
your vehicle:
• Climate controlled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
• Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:For dual zone climate controlled seats,
the passenger seat setting defaults to match
the driver seat during remote start.
Automatic Settings
If Auto is on, the system sets the interior
temperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats or
cools the vehicle interior as required to
achieve comfort.
Note:In cold weather, the heated rear
window and heated mirrors turn on.
Last Settings
If Last Settings is on, the system uses the
settings last selected before you turned off
the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Features
In Auto mode, certain heated features may
switch on during cold weather, and cooled
features during hot weather.
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WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter improves the quality of air
in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen and
other particles.
REPLACING THE CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 579).
The cabin air filter is behind the glove
compartment.
To remove the lower glove compartment and
access the filter:
1. Open the glove compartment.
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2. Press the tab on each side.
3. Fully lower the glove compartment.
4. Pull the glove compartment toward you.
WHAT IS AUTO AIR REFRESH (IF
EQUIPPED)
Auto Air Refresh helps improve or maintain
the quality of air within your vehicle cabin.
HOW DOES AUTO AIR REFRESH
WORK
(IF EQUIPPED)
Auto Air Refresh uses an outside gases
sensor to automatically adjust the climate
control system to change from outside air to
recirculated air to help reduce the entry of
outside odors into the cabin. It uses a
particulate matter sensor in the cabin to
estimate and provide information about
particulate matter pollution in the cabin. It
also allows you to refresh the cabin air with
outside air on-demand or automatically.
CHECKING THE INTERIOR AIR
QUALITY
(IF EQUIPPED)
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Press the button on touchscreen
feature bar to see current cabin
PM2.5 information.
Note:You can also press the menu button
on the climate control unit and then press
PM2.5 on the touchscreen.
Press Cabin Air History to see a recent
history of average PM2.5 in the cabin.
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Particulate Matter Pollution
Information
PM2.5 is particulate patter pollution smaller
than 2.5 microns in size in the air.
PM2.5 particles can include cigarette smoke,
road level pollution, industrial pollution, and
some allergens.
The numbers provided by the cabin PM2.5
sensor are estimates of the concentrations
of particles in the cabin air. The
measurement unit is μg/m3, representing
mass (micrograms of particulates) per unit of
air volume (cubic meter of air).
The colors around the PM2.5 numbers
provide visual cues about the concentration
levels.
Note:PM2.5 is only one pollution type
contributing to an Air Quality Index and by
itself does not represent the Air Quality
Index.
AUTO AIR REFRESH INDICATORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
The indicator area is on the touchscreen
feature bar and displays one of the following:
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Indicates blower motor is on for
filtering and PM2.5 is low.
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Indicates the blower motor is on
for filtering.
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Indicates the blower motor is off.
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Indicates the status is not available.
REFRESHING THE INTERIOR AIR
MANUALLY REFRESHING THE
INTERIOR AIR
(If Equipped)
1. Press MENU on the climate control unit.
2. Press Cabin Refresh on the touchscreen.Note:Climate control settings could change
for about 90 seconds to help flow outside
air into the cabin. You can change the
blower motor speed to the settings you
prefer.
AUTOMATICALLY REFRESHING THE
INTERIOR AIR (If Equipped)
If the cabin air recirculates continuously for
longer than 35 minutes, climate control
settings could change automatically for about
90 seconds to help flow outside air into the
cabin.
Refreshing the Interior Air Upon Start
If the cabin is above a certain high
temperature while parked for over 30
minutes, when you start the engine the
climate control system settings could change
for approximately 60 seconds to help flow
outside air into the cabin.
Note:The system is not designed to cool the
interior air temperature.
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AUTO AIR REFRESH HINTS (IF
EQUIPPED)
To further improve the quality of air in the
cabin:
• Adjust the windows and other cabin
openings such as the moonroof.
• Switch recirculated air on or off.
• Manually refresh the interior air.• Adjust the blower motor speed.
• Replace the cabin air filter at regular
intervals.
INTERIOR AIR QUALITY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
INTERIOR AIR QUALITY –
INFORMATION MESSAGES
(If Equipped)
Note: Depending on your vehicle options,
not all messages display or are available.
Certain messages may be abbreviated or
shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have.
Action Message
Allow time for the cabin PM2.5 sensor to cool down, warm up, or dry
out. Environmental Limit
Allow a few seconds for the cabin PM2.5 sensor to start up. Initializing
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of
position or with the seatback reclined too
far can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seat
backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event of
a crash.
WARNING: Do not place objects
higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death in the event of
a sudden stop or crash.
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When you use them properly, the seat, head
restraint, seatbelt and airbags will provide
optimum protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
• Sit in an upright position with the base of
your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees from
the upright position.• Adjust the head restraint so that the top
of it is level with the top of your head and
as far forward as possible. Make sure that
you remain comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)
between your breastbone and the airbag
cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the seatbelt
over the center of your shoulder and
position the lap strap tightly across your
hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING: Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of
neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not
adjust the head restraint when your vehicle
is moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it should
be installed and properly adjusted when
the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the
head restraint properly could reduce its
effectiveness during certain impacts.
Note:Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Front Seat Head Restraints
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint. A
Two steel stems. B
Guide sleeve adjust and release
button. C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button. DRaising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold the C button.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches
its highest position.
2. Press and hold the C and D buttons.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Tilting Head Restraints
The front head restraints tilt for extra comfort.
To tilt the head restraint, do the following:
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