engine oil LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owner's Guide

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 401).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Other Maintenance Items1
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)
Replace the accessory drive belt or belts.
4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every 5 years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.4 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician.Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within 3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart. As required
Inspect front axle. Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs. Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart. As required
Replace cabin air filter. Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs. Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Scheduled Maintenance

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter. Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
1Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 402).
Exclusive use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel. Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:Axle and PTU maintenance: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (four wheel
drive only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. Vehicles
are electronically monitored and notify the
driver required service by displaying a
message in the information display. The PTU
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Scheduled Maintenance

Clearing All MyKeys.......................................80
Climate............................................................533
Climate Control..............................................165
Cold Weather Precautions..........................361
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............368
Connected Vehicle Data................................21
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network.......................................................490
Enabling the Modem Using The Lincoln
Way....................................................................490
Enabling the Modem Using the
Touchscreen...................................................490
What Is the Modem............................................490
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................404
Crash and Breakdown Information..........372Post Impact Braking...........................................372
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........63
Creating a MyKey............................................79
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.............494
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................330
Cruise Control...............................................303
Cruise Control Indicators...........................304
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control With Lane
Centering......................................................104
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control..........................................................105Customer Assistance...................................373
Customer Information..................................591
Radio Frequency Certification Labels............591
D
Data Privacy......................................................18
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................113
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................113
Digital Radio..................................................499
Direction Indicators........................................116
Doors and Locks.............................................83
Drive Mode Control.....................................343
Drive Modes.........................................................343
Drive Modes...................................................343Conserve..............................................................343
Deep Conditions.................................................343
Deep Sand...........................................................344
Excite.....................................................................344
Normal...................................................................344
Preserve EV.........................................................344
Pure EV.................................................................344
Slippery.................................................................345
Driver Alert......................................................319
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................56Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags..........61
Driving Aids.....................................................319
Driving Economically....................................361
Driving Hints...................................................361
Driving Through Shallow Water...............362
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps......113
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................113
E
Electric Parking Brake.................................272
Electric Vehicle Information.......................546
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................630
Emergency Call Limitations..........................67
Emergency Call Requirements...................66
Emergency Call System Data......................22
Emergency Door Release..............................91
Emission Law.................................................234
End User License Agreement...................635
Engine Block Heater....................................213
Engine Coolant Check................................404
Engine Emission Control............................234
Engine Immobilizer
See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................99
Engine Oil Check..........................................401
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Index

Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................401
Engine Specifications - Excluding: Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..............460
Engine Specifications - Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).............................461
Entertainment.................................................521
Environment.....................................................23
EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake..............................272
Essential Towing Checks............................357
Event Data.........................................................19
Export Unique Options...................................16
Exterior Mirrors..............................................122
F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................47
Flat Tire
See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................451
Floor Mats......................................................362
Fog Lamps - Front
See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................113
Front Fog Lamps............................................113
Front Parking Aid.........................................288
Front Passenger Sensing System..............58Front Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles
With: Heated Wiper Blades..........................419
See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles
Without: Heated Wiper Blades....................418
Fuel and Refueling.......................................223
Fuel Consumption........................................233
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................224
Fuel Filter.........................................................418
Fuel Quality....................................................224
Fuel Shutoff...................................................365
Fuses...............................................................382
Fuse Specification Chart............................382
G
Garage Door Opener...................................195
Garage Door Opener Introduction...........195
Garage Door Opener Precautions and
Frequencies.................................................195
Gauges.............................................................128
Gearbox
See: Transmission..............................................259
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................68
General Maintenance Information...........579
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada..........................................................377Getting the Services You Need.................373
Global Opening and Closing......................122
H
Hazard Flashers............................................365
Headlamp Adjusting
See: Adjusting the Headlamps........................416
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................113
Headrest
See: Head Restraints..........................................177
Head Restraints..............................................177
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................171
Heated Rear Window....................................171
Heated Seats...................................................191
Heated Steering Wheel...............................106
Heating
See: Climate Control..........................................165
High Voltage Battery...................................238General Information...........................................238
Hill Descent Control....................................284
Hill Descent Control Indicator...................285
Hill Start Assist..............................................274
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................168
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................272
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Index

Motorcraft Parts - Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)...........................................464
MyKey – Troubleshooting..............................81
MyKey™..............................................................78
Principle of Operation..........................................78
N
Navigation......................................................538
Network Connectivity.................................490
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................490
Network Connectivity –
Troubleshooting..........................................491
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............583
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................402
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check.......................................401
Opening and Closing the Hood...............398
Opening the Doors........................................90
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................379
Overhead Console......................................204
Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control..........................................................120Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........278
Overriding the Set Speed...........................312
P
Parking Aids..................................................286Principle of Operation.......................................286
Passive Anti-Theft System............................99
PA T S
See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................99
Pedestrian Alert System...............................65
Pedestrian Protection....................................65
Perchlorate........................................................14
Personalized Settings..................................140
Personal Safety System™..............................54
Phone as a Key Limitations..........................74
Phone as a Key................................................74
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting..................76
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting............76Phone as a Key – Frequently Asked
Questions...........................................................76
Phone..............................................................536
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation.............219
Post-Crash Alert System.............................370
Post Impact Braking.....................................372
How Does Post Impact Braking Work...........372
Overriding Post Impact Braking......................372
Post Impact Braking Indicators.......................372Post Impact Braking Limitations.....................372
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................83
Power Liftgate..................................................94
Power Seats....................................................179
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................409
Power Windows..............................................121
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................337
Programming the Garage Door
Opener..........................................................196
Programming Your Phone.............................74
Protecting the Environment.........................23
Puncture
See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................451
R
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels............................................................591
Blind Spot Information System Sensors........591
Body Control Module........................................600
Cruise Control Module......................................603
Garage Door Opener........................................607
Keys and Remote Controls..............................608
Radio Transceiver Module.................................611
Remote Function Actuator...............................600
SYNC......................................................................615
Telematics Control Unit....................................620
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