engine LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owner's Manual

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information.
Depending on your vehicle options and
instrument cluster type, not all warning lamps
and indicators shown are available.
Note:Some warning indicators appear in
the instrument cluster and function the same
as a warning lamp, but do not display when
you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in. See
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With
Stop and Go Work (page 305).On (white light): Illuminates when you switch
on the adaptive cruise control system. Turns
off when the speed control system is turned
off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when you
engage the adaptive cruise control system.
Turns off when you disengage the speed
control system.
Anti-Lock Brake System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a system
error. You continue to have the
normal braking (without ABS) unless the
brake system warning lamp also illuminates.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Automatic High Beam Control
Illuminates when this feature is on.
See Automatic High Beam
Control (page 119).
Auto Hold Active
E197933
Illuminates when the system holds
your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable
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Illuminates when the system is on,
but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)
E121377
Illuminates when the engine shuts
down or in conjunction with a
message.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a system error. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
immediately.
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Instrument Cluster

Blind Spot Monitor
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Illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 326).
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and
illuminates when:• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position.
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If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
Cruise Control
E71340
Illuminates when you switch this
feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch on the
left-hand or right-hand direction
indicator or the hazard flasher. If
the indicators stay on or flash faster, check
for a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 420).
Distance Alert
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Flashes when your vehicle is
rapidly approaching another
vehicle or a pedestrian within your
driving path. See Pre-Collision Assist (page
337).
Door Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake
E270480
Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a system
error. See Electric Parking Brake
(page 272).
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when your vehicle
coolant temperature is high. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Allow the engine to cool. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 404).
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Instrument Cluster

Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a system error. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 401).
Note:Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Fasten Seatbelt
E71880
Illuminates and a tone sounds to
remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
See Seatbelt Reminder (page 50).
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
E206718
Illuminates and a tone sounds to
signal the rear seatbelts are not
fastened.
Front Airbag
E67017
If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
there is a system error. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Hill Descent (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch hill
descent on.
Hood Ajar
E246598
Illuminates when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Lamps On
Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar
E162453
Illuminates when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Warning
E181350
Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb is not functioning
properly.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel level is
low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
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Instrument Cluster

Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the lamp remains on with
the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure as soon as
possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked as soon
as possible.
Low Washer Fluid
E132353
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or an 4WD
fault. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Ready to Drive (If Equipped)
E224090
Illuminates when you have
switched on your vehicle and it is
ready to drive. A corresponding
message may appear stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on prior to engine start to
check the bulb and to indicate
whether your vehicle is ready for Inspection
and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
system errors are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 235).
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a system error. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected an error in
the vehicle emission control system.If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring.
Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause
reduced power or the engine to stop. Failure
to respond to the warning lamp may cause
component damage not covered by the
vehicle Warranty. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.Stability Control
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It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a system
error. During a system error the system
switches off. Have the system checked
immediately. See Using Stability Control
(page 283).
Stability Control Off
E130458
Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or when
you switch the ignition off. See Using
Stability Control (page 283).
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Instrument Cluster

Information On Demand
EV Coach
Electric Efficiency
Trip 1 and 2
Provides trip timer, trip average fuel
economy, total trip distance traveled, and
distance traveled on electric power only with
the engine off.
Press and hold the folder button to reset.
This Trip
Provides trip timer, trip average fuel
economy, total trip distance traveled, and
distance traveled on electric power only with
the engine off. If the gasoline engine has not
turned on during the trip, then trip average
fuel economy does not display. This Trip
automatically resets each time you start your
vehicle.Fuel Economy
An Instant Fuel Economy gauge is provided
along with Average Fuel Economy. Average
fuel economy is continuously averaged since
the last reset.
Both electric only and hybrid operation are
included in the calculation. More electric only
driving will result in greater average fuel
economy.
While viewing this screen you can reset your
average fuel economy by pressing and
holding the folder button.
When the gasoline engine is off the instant
fuel economy gauge is replaced with an
electric driving message.EV Coach
EV Coach can help you to get the most out
of your vehicle’s electric driving and
regenerative braking capabilities.
When you are accelerating or maintaining
speed you will see a blue or white solid bar
indicating vehicle power. You may also see
a blue rectangular box which shows the
power level at which the engine will turn on.
• When the power level is within the box,
the color of the bar will be blue. This
means you are in Electric operation and
the engine is off.
• When the power level is outside of the
box, the color of the bar will be white.
This means you are in Hybrid operation
with a combination of the electric motor
and the engine providing vehicle power.
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Information Displays

When you are decelerating with either your
foot off the accelerator pedal or on the brake
pedal, you will see a green or white solid bar
indicating the power being used to slow
down the vehicle. You may also see a green
rectangular box which shows the amount of
power that can be recaptured by the
regenerative braking system and returned
to the high voltage battery.
• When the power level is completely
within the box, the color of the bar will
be all green. This means that the
regenerative braking system is being
used to efficiently slow the vehicle down
and return the maximum percentage of
energy to the high voltage battery.
• When the power level is outside of the
green box, then the bar will be white. This
means that both the regenerative braking
system and conventional braking system
are in use.Electric Efficiency
This screen shows your average driving
distance per kWh of electricity used on your
hybrid vehicle. The value is calculated only
when your available electric range is being
used and the gasoline engine is off.
Distance per full charge is also shown. This
is an estimate of the electric range you would
have if you plugged in and fully charged your
vehicle right now. The higher your electric
efficiency, the higher your distance per full
charge.
Your electric efficiency is affected by your
driving style and route, climate control use,
outside temperature and other factors. Best
efficiency is achieved in mild ambient
temperatures with mild to moderate
acceleration and braking, moderate speeds
and low climate control usage.INFORMATION MESSAGES
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Move the selector switch to the
right to acknowledge and remove
some messages from the
information display. The system removes
other messages after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
Active Park
Action Message
The system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Active Park Fault
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Information Displays

Battery and Charging System (12 volt)
Action Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have
the system checked as soon as possible. Check Charging System
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on have
the system checked as soon as possible. Charging System Service Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Charging System Service Now
The battery management system determines that the 12V battery is at a low state of charge.
Start the engine to charge the battery or charge the battery using an aftermarket battery
charger. This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge
has recovered. Battery State of Charge Low
The battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge. Turn
the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message clears once the
vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unneces-
sary electrical loads allows faster battery state-of-charge recovery. Turn Power Off To Save Battery
Displays when the battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition.
The system disables various vehicle features to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many
of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. When the system
voltage recovers, the disabled features operate again as normal. Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned Off
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Information Displays

Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)
Action Message
Your vehicle needs confirmation it is unplugged before allowing a start. Make sure you unplug
your vehicle and respond to the message prompt before starting your vehicle. Vehicle Plugged In ? Yes No
Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in after you attempt to start it. Unplug Prior to Starting Vehicle
Your vehicle enables the engine due to the climate control defrost setting. This is normal
operation. Engine Enabled Due to Defrost Setting
For full defrost heat, select a drive mode other than Pure EV. The engine may run to provide
more cabin heat. Press EV Button for Full Defrost
Your vehicle enables the engine for system performance. This is normal operation. Engine Enabled for System Performance
You can press OK to enable the engine temporarily for increased performance when in Pure
EV drive mode. Press OK to Enable Engine
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Information Displays

Action Message
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin to refuel. Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this instruction can cause the check engine
light to illuminate. Close Fuel Door to Avoid ""Check Engine""
Light
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle. Refuel Error See Manual
Hill Descent Control
Action Message
Displays when you switch off hill descent control mode. Hill Descent Control OFF
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h). For Hill Descent Reduce Speed 20 MPH or
Less
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h). For Hill Descent Reduce Speed 32 Km/h or
Less
Displays when hill descent control mode requires you to shift the transmission into gear. For Hill Descent Select Gear
Displays when the hill control mode requires you to resume control. Hill Descent Driver Resume Control
Displays when a hill descent system fault is present. Hill Descent Control Fault
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Information Displays

Action Message
Displays when you disable the hill descent control mode to cool the brake system. Hill Descent Control Off System Cooling
Displays when hill descent control mode is ready. Hill Descent Control Ready
Displays when you activate the hill descent control mode. Hill Descent Control Active
Hill Start Assist
Action Message
Hill start assist is not available. Have the system checked as soon as possible. See Hill Start
Assist (page 274). Hill Start Assist Not Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
Action Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle. To START Press Brake
The key is not detected by the system. No Key Detected
The start stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and an intelligent access key is not
detected inside your vehicle. Restart Now or Key is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state. Full Accessory Power Active
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Information Displays