charging LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owner's Guide

Disconnecting the Charging Coupler
1. If you have installed a padlock or
combination lock, then remove it.
2. Press the button on the charging coupler.
3. While holding the button, remove the
charging coupler from the charge port
receptacle.
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4. Press the center right edge of the charge
port door to close.
Note:Do not pull the wall plug from the wall
when your vehicle is charging. Doing so
could damage the outlet and the cord.
MOVING AND STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure you wrap the mobile power cord
after charging. Store the mobile power cord
in the storage bag supplied with the mobile
power cord.
When charging is complete, replace the
mobile power cord in the rear luggage
compartment.
Note:Do not hold the mobile power cord by
the power cable. Hold the complete unit and
carefully place back in the storage bag.
Note:To remove the connector, firmly grasp
the connector by the cable or plug and pull
away from the control box.
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High Voltage Battery - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

After battery replacement, or in some cases
after charging the battery with an external
charger, the battery management system
requires eight hours of vehicle sleep time to
relearn the battery state of charge. During
this time, your vehicle must remain fully
locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery state of
charge, the battery management system
may temporarily disable some electrical
systems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection directly
to the battery negative post. This can cause
inaccurate measurements of the battery
condition and potential incorrect system
operation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.Remove and Reinstall the Battery
Install a battery approved for use by our
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 460).
To disconnect or remove the battery, do the
following:
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for
example lights and radio.
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before
disconnecting the battery.
Note:The engine management system has
a power hold function and remains powered
for a period of time after you switch the
ignition off. This is to allow the system to
store diagnostic and adaptive tables.
Disconnecting the battery without waiting
can cause damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable
terminal.
5. Disconnect the positive battery cable
terminal.6. Remove the battery securing clamp.
7. Remove the battery.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Before reconnecting the battery, make
sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:Make sure to fully tighten the battery
cables.
If you disconnect or replace the vehicle
battery, you must reset the following
features:
• Window bounce-back. See Power
Windows (page 121).
• Clock Settings.
• Pre-set radio stations.
Battery Disposal
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Make sure that you dispose of old
batteries in an environmentally
friendly way. Seek advice from
your local authority about recycling old
batteries.
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Maintenance

Battery Management System (If Equipped)
The system monitors battery conditions and
takes actions to extend battery life. If
excessive battery drain is detected, the
system temporarily disables some electrical
systems to protect the battery.
Systems included are:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
display to alert you that battery protection
actions are active. This message is only for
notification that an action is taking place, and
not intended to indicate an electrical problem
or that the battery requires replacement.After battery replacement, or in some cases
after charging the battery with an external
charger, the battery management system
requires eight hours of vehicle sleep time to
relearn the battery state of charge. During
this time, your vehicle must remain fully
locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery state of
charge, the battery management system
may temporarily disable some electrical
systems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection directly
to the battery negative post. This can cause
inaccurate measurements of the battery
condition and potential incorrect system
operation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
Install a battery approved for use by our
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 460).
To disconnect or remove the battery, do the
following:
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for
example lights and radio.
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before
disconnecting the battery.
Note:The engine management system has
a power hold function and remains powered
for a period of time after you switch the
ignition off. This is to allow the system to
store diagnostic and adaptive tables.
Disconnecting the battery without waiting
can cause damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable
terminal.
5. Disconnect the positive battery cable
terminal.
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Maintenance

Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling system
leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery cables.
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Vehicle Care

The navigation system map data may contain
inaccurate or incomplete information due to
the passage of time, changing
circumstances, sources used and the nature
of collecting comprehensive geographic
data, any of which may lead to incorrect
results. Inaccurate speed limit information,
turn restrictions and other road attributes
may affect the determined route and
associated guidance
Annual navigation map updates are available
for purchase through your dealership.
Depending on your purchase agreement,
you might be eligible for free map update.
You can choose to download the map data
update onto a USB, order a USB, or use Wi-Fi
to deliver automatic updates. To update your
map data over Wi-Fi, your vehicle must be
connected to a Wi-Fi access point. Map data
files are large, so it is highly recommended
to perform the update when free Wi-Fi is
available otherwise high data rates may
apply. For USB updates, free map update
eligibility, and other details, contact dealers
at 1-866-462-8837 in the United States and
Canada or 800-557-5539 in Mexico or visit
our local website for more information.ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
(IF EQUIPPED)
Power Flow
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The Power Flow information for
your plug-in hybrid vehicle is
available through the Home screen
or under Apps.
Vehicle Operational States
Power will flow to or from the front and rear
wheels depending on operational state and
drive conditions.
• Idling: The vehicle is running and in park
(P). The engine and, or the high voltage
battery are on.
• Electric Driving: The vehicle is running
and in drive (D) or neutral (N). The high
voltage battery provides power to the
wheels.
• Hybrid Driving: The vehicle is running
and in drive (D) or neutral (N). The engine
and the high voltage battery provide
power to the wheels.• Engine Driving: The vehicle is running
and in drive (D) or neutral (N). The engine
provides power to the wheels.
• Regenerative Braking: The vehicle is
running in drive gear (D) and is slowing
down. The regenerative braking system
captures power and sends it back to the
high voltage battery.
• Charging: The vehicle is plugged in and
the high voltage battery is being charged.
Engine On Due To
The following conditions help to explain why
the engine is on, and what you can do to
allow all electric operation.
• Drive Power: The engine is on due to
accelerator pedal pressure or speed
control activation. Reduce pressure on
the accelerator pedal or switch off the
speed control to return to full electric
mode.
• High Speed: The engine is on because
the vehicle speed exceeds the level for
full electric operation. Reduce the speed
to return to electric operation.
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• Heater Setting: The engine is on because
of the heater setting. Reduce or switch
off the heater setting to return to electric
operation.
• Neutral Gear: The engine is on because
the vehicle is in neutral (N). Shift out of
neutral gear to return to electric
operation.
• Engine Cold: The engine is on because
it is cold. The vehicle returns to electric
operation once the engine is sufficiently
warm.
• Battery Charging: The engine is on to
charge the high-voltage battery. The
vehicle returns to electric operation once
the battery is sufficiently charged.
• Low Gear: The engine is on because the
vehicle is in low gear. Shift out of low
gear to return to electric operation.
• Normal Operation: The engine is on to
optimize vehicle operation. The vehicle
returns to electric operation when
possible.• Low Use: The engine is on to maintain
engine oil quality. The vehicle returns to
electric operation when low engine use
mode is complete. See Plug-In Hybrid
Vehicle Operation (page 219).
• Fuel Maintenance: The engine is on to
maintain fuel freshness. The vehicle
returns to electric operation when fuel
freshness mode is complete. See Fuel
Quality (page 224).
• Engine Braking Active: The engine is on
to provide increased powertrain braking.
This can occur when you turn on the
grade assist feature, when speed control
is on or when driving with your foot off
the accelerator pedal. Turning off grade
assist or speed control may allow the
vehicle to return to electric operation.
• Battery Temperature: The engine is on
due to high or low high-voltage battery
temperature. This is a normal operating
condition. The vehicle returns to electric
operation when possible.
• Drive Mode: The engine is on due to the
drive mode selection. Select an
appropriate drive mode for electric only
operation.Charge Settings
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The Charge Settings information
for your plug-in hybrid vehicle is
available through the Home screen
or under Vehicle Settings. To Improve your
charging experience, your vehicle has the
following convenience features.
Charge Times
Once you set up Charge Times for a specific
charging location, your vehicle prioritizes
charging based on your preferred time
settings. You can set two preferred charging
time windows for weekdays and two for
weekends. This feature allows you to take
advantage of electric utility rate plans that
offer lower pricing during certain times of
day. Contact your utility company to see what
plans are available.
Note:You can also set up and use these
features using the Lincoln Way app.
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Departure Times
Setting Departure Times allows you to
control charging schedules and have the
vehicle cabin heated or cooled while
plugged in, so your vehicle is ready to drive
when you are. By setting a departure time
your vehicle can use your charge time
settings to minimize your electricity costs but
still prioritize finishing charging before your
scheduled departure. A calendar view allows
you to program two departure times per day
for each day of the week.
Note:You can also set up and use these
features using the Lincoln Way app.Charge Settings Screen
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Charging status. A
Charging time information. BHigh voltage battery state of
charge. C
Plug and charging status. D
Charging Status
Displays the present state of the charging
system. See Charging the High Voltage
Battery (page 238).
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Description and Action Charging Status
Your vehicle is unplugged and starts charging when plugged in. Will charge when plugged in.
Your vehicle is unplugged at a saved location with Charge Times is
enabled. Charging is scheduled to start at the time displayed based
on your charge time settings. You must plug in prior to the start time
shown for the vehicle to begin charging at that time. Will wait for preferred charge time.
Your vehicle is plugged in at a saved location with Charge Times
enabled. Charging starts at the time displayed, which is based on your
Charge Times settings. Waiting for preferred charge time.
Your vehicle is plugged in and using power to charge the high voltage
battery or run electrical systems. Charging.
Your vehicle is finished charging. Charged.
Your vehicle is plugged in and there is a fault within the vehicle
charging system. Unplug and plug back in. If the fault is still present,
contact your dealer. Vehicle charge fault.
Your vehicle is plugged in and a fault is detected with the charge
station or charging cord. Check the charging cord and the charge
station or electrical supply. Charge station fault.
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Description and Action Charging Status
A charging coupler is plugged into the vehicle but there is no
connection with a charging power source. Charge station not detected.
Your vehicle is plugged in but cannot communicate with the charging
station. Contact the station provider. Incompatible charge station.
Your vehicle is plugged in and charging is paused at the charge
station. Charge station paused.
Charging Time Information
Displays estimates of how long your vehicle
takes to fully charge when plugged into a
high or low power charger.
• High power estimate: The minimum time
to a 100% charge using a high power
charger.
• Low power estimate: The longest time to
a 100% charge using a low power
charger.
When charging, the start and estimated end
time displays. When your vehicle is not
plugged in and at a location with Charge
Times enabled, the start and end times
display based on known charging power.Note:Charging durations and end times are
only estimates. Certain conditions may result
in longer charging times. See Charging the
High Voltage Battery (page 238).
High Voltage Battery State of Charge
Displays the remaining charge percentage
with 100% representing the total amount of
energy you can get from an external charge.
Plug and Charging Status
Displays the plug and charging status icons.
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Not plugged in.
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Plugged in and not currently
charging.
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Plugged in and charging.
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Plugged in and waiting to charge
based on charge time settings.
Charge Preferences
Touch the button to access Charge Time and
Departure Time settings. Additional
information and settings are displayed on
the charge settings screen once Charge
Time or Departure Times are set up.
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Charge Times on and off switch. A
Charge time location name. B
Departure Times on and off switch. C
Next departure time and cabin
temperature. DCharge Times On and Off Switch
This switch is visible when your vehicle is at
a saved Charge Times location. Use the
switch to turn your charge time settings on
and off for this location.
Charge Times Location Name
Displays when your vehicle is at a saved
Charge Times location.
Departure Times On and Off Switch
This switch is visible when you have at least
one departure time set. Use this switch to
turn all departure times on and off. Switching
departure times off does not delete your
settings.
Next Departure Times and Cabin
Temperature
Displays the next departure time and
associated cabin temperature setting.
Charge Time Settings
Follow these steps to set a preferred charge
time for a charging location.1. Select Charge Preferences on the
Charge Settings screen.
2. Select Charge Time Setup on the Edit
Charge Preferences screen.
3. Select Add New Location on the Charge
Times screen. You can also edit settings
for previously saved locations from this
screen.
4. Select an address from the Recent
Charge Locations screen.
5. Set Location Name as desired and then
select Continue to Schedule on the
Confirm Location for Charge Times
screen.
6. Select WEEKDAY or WEEKEND on the
Preferred Charge Times screen.
7. On the Select preferred WEEKDAY or
WEEKEND Charge Times screen, use the
circular 24 hour clock to select your
charging time windows. You can select
up to two time windows by pressing and
dragging across the hour buttons. When
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