LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Owners Manual

Using Text Messaging
Description Menu Item
Hear the text message. Hear It
View the text message. View
Call the sender. Call
Reply to the text message with a standard text message. Reply
Apple CarPlay (If Equipped)
1. Connect your device to a USB port.
2. Follow the instructions on the
touchscreen.
Note:Certain features of the system are not
available when you are using Apple CarPlay.
Switching Apple CarPlay Off
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Apple CarPlay Preferences.
2. Switch Apple CarPlay off.
Android Auto (If Equipped)
1. Connect your device to a USB port.
2. Follow the instructions on the
touchscreen.
Note:You might need to enable Android
Auto from the settings menu.
Note:Certain features of the system are not
available when you are using Android Auto.
Switching Android Auto Off
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Android Auto.2. Switch Android Auto off.
NAVIGATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:For more information, refer to our
website.
Select the navigation option on the
feature bar.
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Map view menu. A
Zoom out. B
Zoom in. C
Route guidance menu. D
Destination entry menu. E
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Setting a Destination
Destination Entry Menu
Description Item
Enter a destination address. Search
Display and select from a list of previous destinations. Previous Destinations
Set your saved home address as your destination Home
Set your saved place of work as your destination. Work
Display and select from a list of favorite destinations. Favorites
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Setting a Destination Using the Text Entry
Screen
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Text entry field. A
Automatic suggestions based on
the text you enter. B
Information icon. CSearch. D
Keyboard settings. E
Note:Select one of the suggestions to
copy the detail to the text entry field.
You can search by entering all or part of the
destination, such as the Address, POI
Category or Name, Intersection, City, and
Latitude/Longitude. Tips: If you do not specify
a location, the system uses the current
vehicle location. You can specify a location
by address, city, state or zip code. For
additional information, visit
www
.owner.lincoln.com.
Note:Press the button in the top right-hand
corner of the main map to display estimated
time of arrival, remaining travel time or
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Re-center the map. A
Selected location. B
3D map rotation. Swipe left or right. C
Destination name. D
Start route guidance. E
Select the location on the map.
Select Start to begin route guidance.
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Changing the Format of the Map
Display the map in one of the following
formats:
• A two-dimensional map with the direction
you are traveling toward the top of the
screen.
• A two-dimensional map with north toward
the top of the screen.
• A three-dimensional map with the
direction you are traveling toward the
front.
Zoom
Display more or less detail on the map.
Note:Use pinch gestures to zoom in and
out. Place two fingers on the screen and
move them apart to zoom in. Place two
fingers on the screen and bring them
together to zoom out.
Route Guidance
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Turn indicator. Select to hear the
last voice prompt. A
Point of interest. BEstimated time of arrival, distance
to destination or time to
destination. C
Current road. D
Mute guidance prompts. E
Note:To change guidance prompt volume,
turn the volume control when a guidance
prompt plays.
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Route Guidance Menu
Description Menu Item
Adjust your map preferences for when route guidance is active. Screen View
View a full screen map when route guidance is active. Full Map
View highway exit information for your current route. Highway Exit Info
View the turn list for your current route. Select a road to avoid it. Turn List
You can find the SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link information by pressing this button. This information
requires an active subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link. When a route is not active, a list
of nearby traffic incidents displays. When a route is active, you can choose to display a list of traffic
nearby or on the route. Traffic List
Adjust navigation settings. See Settings (page 555). Navigation Settings
View information about your current location. Where Am I?
Cancel route guidance. Cancel Route
View the entire current route on the map. View Route
View an alternative route compared to your current one. Detour
Change the order or remove waypoints. Edit Waypoints
The system determines the order of waypoints for you. Optimize Order
Go to the next screen and start the new route. Go
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Adjusting the Guidance Prompt Volume
Turn the volume control when a guidance
prompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note:If you have inadvertently adjusted the
volume to zero, press the turn indicator
button to play the last voice prompt and then
adjust the volume to the desired level.
Muting Guidance Prompts
Select the mute option on the
screen to mute guidance prompts.
Note:The system mutes the next and all
future guidance prompts.
Adding Waypoints
You can add a waypoint to a navigation route
as a destination along your route. You can
add up to five waypoints.
1. Select the search option on the map.
2. Set a destination.
3. Select Add Waypoint.
4. Select Go.Canceling Route Guidance
Select the route guidance menu
option on the active guidance
screen.
Select Cancel Route.
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Note:The route guidance menu option is
always in the bottom right-hand corner of
the main map.
cityseeker (If Equipped)
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cityseeker, when available, is a service that
provides more information about certain
points of interest such as restaurants, hotels
and attractions.
Note:cityseeker information is limited to
approximately 1,110 cities (1,049 in the United
States, 36 in Canada and 15 in Mexico).
When you have selected a point of interest,
the location and information appear, such as
address, phone number and a star rating.
Press More Information to see a photo, a
review, a list of services and facilities, the
average room or meal price and the web
address. This screen displays the point of
interest icons.
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For restaurants, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, average cost,
review, handicap access, hours of operation,
and website address.
For hotels, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, price
category, review, check-in and checkout
times, hotel service icons and website
address. Hotel service icons include:
• Restaurant
• Business center
• Handicap facilities
• Laundry
• Refrigerator
• 24 hour room service
• Fitness center
• Internet access
• Pool
• Wi-Fi
Attractions include nearby landmarks,
amusement parks, historic buildings and
more. cityseeker can provide information
such as star rating, reviews, hour of operation
and admission price.SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is available
on vehicles equipped with navigation and
only in select markets. You must activate and
subscribe to receive SiriusXM Traffic and
Travel Link information. It helps you locate
the best gas prices, find movie listings, get
current traffic alerts, view the weather map,
get accurate ski conditions and see current
sports scores.
The system calculates a reasonable efficient
route based on available speed limits, traffic,
and road conditions. You may know a local
shortcut that is more efficient at a given time
than the route provided by SYNC 3, but you
should expect a slight difference in minutes
or miles with the SYNC 3 route.
Michelin Travel Guide (If Equipped)
The Michelin travel guide is a service which
provides additional information about certain
places of interest, for example restaurants,
hotels and tourist sites. Points of interest that
have Michelin travel guide information
display a button to show you more
information. Press the button to see the
additional information. If you have paired
your phone with the system, you can press
the phone button to directly establish a call
with the selected point of interest.
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates
HERE is the digital map provider for the
navigation application. If you find map data
errors, you may report them directly to HERE
by going to www.here.com. HERE evaluates
all reported map errors and responds with
the result of their investigation by e-mail.
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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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