tires LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 Workshop Manual

Multi-Point Inspection
Steering and linkage Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure
2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you use
your vehicle. By using several important
factors in its calculations, the monitor helps
reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and
reduces environmental waste at the same
time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use.
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Scheduled Maintenance

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

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

Settings...........................................................555
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Gap..................................................................311
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed............................................................310
Setting the Cruise Control Speed............303
Setting the Hill Descent Speed................284
Side Airbags.....................................................60
Side Sensing System..................................290
Sitting in the Correct Position....................176
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains..................................445
Soft Closing Door............................................91
Spare Wheel
See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................451
Special Notices................................................15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance...............................................587
Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................303
Speed Sign Recognition.............................335
Stability Control............................................282
Principle of Operation.......................................282
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................206
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
System...........................................................210
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........205
General Information..........................................205
Steering...........................................................336
Steering Wheel..............................................102
Storage Compartments..............................204
Sunroof
See: Moonroof.....................................................125
Sun Visors.......................................................125
Supplementary Restraints System.............55
Principle of Operation.........................................55
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and
Off..................................................................309
Switching Automatic High Beam Control
On and Off.....................................................119
Switching Cruise Control On and
Off..................................................................303
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control
to Cruise Control.........................................313
Switching Hill Descent Control On and
Off..................................................................284
Switching Intelligent Mode On and
Off...................................................................315
Switching Lane Centering On and
Off...................................................................314
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On
and Off...........................................................194
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and
Off..................................................................278
Symbols Glossary.............................................11SYNC™ 3..........................................................507
General Information...........................................507
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................557
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............460
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................375
Tire Care.........................................................432
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............447
Tires
See: Wheels and Tires......................................430
Towing a Trailer.............................................354
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......359
Towing.............................................................354
Traction Control.............................................281
Principle of Operation........................................281
Trailer Sway Control....................................355
Transmission..................................................259
Transporting the Vehicle............................370
U
Under Hood Overview...............................400
Unique Driving Characteristics..................215
USB Port.........................................................505
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Index

Using All-Wheel Drive.................................264
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems...........................................................81
Using Snow Chains......................................445
Using Stability Control................................283
Using Summer Tires....................................444
Using the Backup Start Passcode..............75
Using the Valet Mode....................................75
Using Traction Control.................................281
Using Voice Recognition............................509
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only).............................................376
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Vehicle Care...................................................421General Information............................................421
Vehicle Identification Number..................465
Vehicle Identification...................................489
Vehicle Storage.............................................427
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..................................494
Ventilated Seats............................................192
Ventilation
See: Climate Control..........................................165
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............465
Voice Control..................................................104
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................131
Warranty Information...................................628
Washer Fluid Check......................................417
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................422
See: Wipers and Washers.................................107
Waxing.............................................................423
Welcome Lighting..........................................116
What Is 911 Assist............................................66
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering.....................................................305
What Is Auto Air Refresh..............................173
What Is Automatic High Beam
Control............................................................119
What Is Cruise Control................................303
What Is Drive Mode Control......................343
What Is Hill Descent Control.....................284
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise
Control..........................................................305
What Is Phone as a Key.................................74
What Is Reverse Braking Assist................277
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.........................173
What is the Rear Occupant Alert
System...........................................................193
What Is the Wireless Accessory
Charger........................................................202Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................451
Wheels and Tires.........................................430General Information...........................................430
Technical Specifications...................................458
Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name
or Password.....................................................494
See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.........494
See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..............................494
Windows and Mirrors....................................121
Windshield Washers.....................................109
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated
Wiper Blades...............................................108
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without:
Heated Wiper Blades................................107
Wiper Blades
See: Checking the Wiper Blades....................418
Wipers and Washers.....................................107
Wireless Accessory Charger
Precautions.................................................202
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................202
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