LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owners Manual

Materials
Specification Name
WSS-M14P19-A Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute
qualité Motorcraft®(Canada)
ZC-32-B2(U.S.)
CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
All exterior and interior lamps are LED.
Note:LED lamps are not serviceable. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
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Capacities and Specifications

INSTALLING THE VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION CARD
Install any devices that use radio frequency
identification, for example, toll readers or
vehicle identification cards, to the specified
area on the windshield.
Note:Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.Note:When installing the radio frequency
identification device, do not block objects
such as the rain sensor and the
auto-dimming sensor.
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Dimension Dimension Description Item
No less than 1.6 in (40 mm). The top edge of the windshield to the top
edge of the identification card. A
No more than 3.9 in (100 mm). The center of the windshield to the right edge
of the identification card. B
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Vehicle Identification

CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO A
MOBILE NETWORK
WHAT IS THE MODEM
The modem allows you to connect your
vehicle to the Internet to use when you are
on the road.
If you enable the modem using the Lincoln
Way app, you can access the following
services:
• Locating and remotely starting, locking
and unlocking your vehicle. See the
information in the Lincoln Way app.
• Automatic system updates.Note:We may need to update operating
system software on your vehicle to keep
connected services updated without prior
notice to you.ENABLING THE MODEM USING THE
LINCOLN WAY
1. Open the Lincoln Way app on your
device and log in.
2. Select your vehicle.
3. Select the option for vehicle details.
4. Select the option to activate your vehicle.
5. Switch the ignition on.6. Make sure that the name on the screen
matches the name shown in your Lincoln
Way account.
7. Confirm the association of your vehicle
with your Lincoln Way account.
ENABLING THE MODEM USING THE
TOUCHSCREEN
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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Lincoln Connect .
2. Select Connectivity Settings.
3. Switch connectivity features on.
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Network Connectivity

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY – TROUBLESHOOTING
Wi-Fi Network
Possible Cause and Resolution Symptom
I cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network. – Password error.
• Enter the correct network password.
– Weak network signal.
• Move your vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi hotspot or to a place where the network signal
is not obstructed.
– Multiple access points in range with the same SSID.
• Use a unique name for your SSID,. Do not use the default name unless it contains a
unique identifier, for example as part of the MAC address.
The Wi-Fi connection disconnects after
successful connection.– Weak network signal.
• Move your vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi hotspot or to a place where the network signal
is not obstructed.
I am close to a Wi-Fi hotspot but the network
signal strength is weak.– Obstructed network signal.
• If your vehicle has a heated windshield, position your vehicle so that the windshield
is not facing the Wi-Fi hotspot.
• If your vehicle has metallic tinting on the windows but not on the windshield, position
your vehicle so that the windshield is facing the Wi-Fi hotspot or open the windows
that are facing the hotspot.
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Network Connectivity

Possible Cause and Resolution Symptom
• If your vehicle has metallic tinting on the windows and the windshield, open the
windows that are facing the hotspot.
• If your vehicle is in a garage and you have the garage door closed, open the garage
door.
I cannot see a network in the list of available
networks that I expect to see.– Hidden network.
• Make the network visible and try again.
I cannot see the Wi-Fi Hotspot name when I
search for Wi-Fi networks on my cell phone
or other device.– System limitation.
• Make sure Wi-Fi hotspot visibility is on.
• The system does not provide a Wi-Fi hotspot at this time.
– Weak network signal
• Move your vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi hotspot or to a place where the network signal
is not obstructed.
– Wi-Fi hotspot in high demand or has a slow Internet connection.
• Use a more reliable Wi-Fi hotspot. Software downloads take too long.
– No software update available.
– Wi-Fi network requires a subscription or acceptance of terms and conditions.
• Test the connection using another device. If the network requires a subscription or
acceptance of terms and conditions, contact the network service provider. The system seems to connect to a Wi-Fi
network and the signal strength is excellent
but the software does not update.
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Network Connectivity

Mobile Network
Possible Cause and Resolution Symptom
– Modem is not enabled.
• Enable the modem through Lincoln Way.
– Weak network signal.
• Move your vehicle closer to a place where the network signal is not obstructed. I cannot confirm association with Lincoln Way
when trying to enable the modem.
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Network Connectivity

CREATING A VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in your
vehicle and allow devices to connect to it for
access to the Internet.
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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press Lincoln Connect.
2. Press Vehicle Hotspot.
Note:The vehicle hotspot default setting is
on.
3. Press Settings.
4. Press Wi-Fi visibility.
Note:The Wi-Fi Visibility default setting is
on.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and
Password
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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press Lincoln Connect.2. Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3. Press Settings.
Note:The SSID is the hotspot name.
4. Press View Password.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot
1. On your device, switch Wi-Fi on and
select the hotspot from the list of
available Wi-Fi networks.
2. When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
1. Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note:The vehicle network carrier’s portal
opens on your device.
2. If the portal does not open on your
device, open a website and it redirects
to the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note:Secure websites do not redirect.
3. Follow the instructions on the carrier
portal to purchase a plan.Note:If you have an active plan, the system
does not redirect to the vehicle network
carrier’s portal when you connect a device.
Visit the vehicle network carrier’s website to
purchase more data.
Note:If data usage information is available
in the vehicle hotspot menu, it is
approximate.
Note:If you carry out a master reset, the
system does not remove your vehicle from
your vehicle network carrier’s account. To
remove your vehicle from the account,
contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note:The vehicle network carrier provides
Vehicle Hotspot services, subject to your
vehicle network carrier agreement, coverage
and availability.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT NAME OR PASSWORD
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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press Lincoln Connect.
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Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

2. Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3. Press Settings.
4. Press Edit.
5. Press Change SSID Name.
6. Enter your required SSID.
7. Press Done.
8. Press Change Password.
9. Enter your required password.
10. Press Done.
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Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.Radio Frequencies and Reception
Factors
Note:Listening to loud audio for long
periods of time could damage your hearing.
Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception. Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting. Station overload
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Audio System

AUDIO UNIT
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
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Note:Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.Note:Some features, such as satellite radio,
may not be available in your location. Check
with an authorized dealer.
Note: The touchscreen system controls most
of the audio features.
Adjusting the Volume
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Turn to adjust the volume.
Changing Radio Stations
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In radio mode, turn to search through the
radio frequency band.
In satellite radio mode, turn to find the
previous or next available satellite radio
station.
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Audio System