LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2015 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2015, Model line: NAVIGATOR, Model: LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2015Pages: 475, PDF Size: 5.13 MB
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GAUGES
A. Left Information Display
B. Speedometer
C. Right Information Display. See theMyTouchchapter for more
information.
Left Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information display. Registers the
accumulated distance your vehicle has travelled.
Trip Computer
See Trip Computer inInformation Displays.
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See Information Displays.
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some lamps will illuminate when you
start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for
further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and
function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start
your vehicle.
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Anti-Lock Braking SystemIf it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue to have the normal braking
system (without ABS) unless the brake warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
Brake System It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking
brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is switched on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely
closed.
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Engine Coolant TemperatureIlluminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let
cool.
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are
driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
Note: Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level
being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Fasten Safety belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate on startup, continues to flash or remains
on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by your
authorized dealer. A chime will sound when there is a
malfunction in the indicator light.
High Beam
It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on.
It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.
Hill descent (if equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is switched on.
Liftgate ajar It will illuminate when the ignition is on and liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel level is low or near empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
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Low Tire PressureIt will illuminate when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine running or when driving, check
your tire pressure as soon as possible.
The lamp also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on
to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. Refer to Wheels and Tiresfor more
information.
Low Washer Fluid
It will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It will illuminate when you switch the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon Theservice engine soon indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and
to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “service engine soon”
light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the “service
engine soon” light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing in theFuel and Refueling chapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board
diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in theFuel and Refueling chapter. If
the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration
and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer.
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WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire. Have an authorized dealer service your vehicle
immediately.
Stability Control System Displays when the AdvanceTrac®/Traction control is active. If
the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Stability Control System Off Illuminates when AdvanceTrac®/Traction control has been
disabled by the driver.
Transmission Tow/Haul (if equipped) Illuminates when the Tow/Haul feature has been activated.
Refer to the Transmission chapter for transmission function
and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the system
serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur.
4X2
Illuminates momentarily when two-wheel drive high is selected.
4X4 High Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.
4X4 AUTO Displays when using the 4x4 system.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
Turn Signal Chime
Sounds when the direction indicator has been activated to signal a turn
and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1.5 miles
(2.4 km).
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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 handheld 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.
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls •Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
• Press the right arrow button to
enter a sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to
exit a menu.
• Press the OKbutton to choose
and confirm a setting or message.
The arrows in the upper left corner of the display indicate additional
content available when lit.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side of the information display, you
can choose from the following categories:
• Display Mode
• Trip/Fuel
• Towing
• Off Road
• Settings
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Scroll up/down to highlight one of the categories, then press the right
arrow key orOKto enter into that category. Press the left arrow key as
needed to exit back to the main menu.
Display Mode
Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following display options.
Display Mode
Digital tachometer and fuel level gauge
Digital tachometer, fuel level gauge and engine coolant temperature
gauge
Gauge Detail (Oil pressure, Oil temperature and Transmission
temperature)
Engine Hours (Engine hours and Engine idle hours)
Oil Life
Distance to Empty
Digital Speedometer — Press OKto change the currently units
displayed
Trip/Fuel
Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following trip and fuel
options.
Note: Press and hold OKto reset the currently displayed information.
Trip/Fuel
Trip1orTrip2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
• Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage as a bar graph
and average mpg.
• Fuel History - Shows your fuel usage based on time. The graph is
updated each minute with the fuel economy that you achieved during
30 minutes of driving.
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Towing
Use the arrow buttons to configure different towing setting choices.
Towing
Trailer Status No trailer connected
Active trailer name or Default Trailer
Accumulated trailer miles
Trailer brake gain
Trailer Options Trailer Sway Control - check enabled or
uncheck disabled
Trailer Brake Mode Elect. Surge, None or
Elec. Over Hydraulic
Change Trailer
Selected Trailers Created
Default Trailer
No active trailer
Press
OKto change
the selected trailer
Change Trailer
Settings Rename Trailer
Reset Trailer Mileage
Delete Trailer
Trailer Setup Add Trailer Naming Editor
Connection Checklist Ball Coupler Connected and locked?
Electrical Wiring Connect?
Lights Function Correctly?
Safety Chains Connected?
Tongue Jack Raised?
Mirrors Adjusted?
TBC gain setting adjusted?
Trailer disconnected?
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Off Road
In this mode, you can view different off road information.
Off Road
Off Road Status (Pitch, Roll, Wheel Angle)
*Power Distribution Gauge – Displays the power distribution to the
front and rear axles. The display varies based on 4x4 configuration and
driving conditions.
*4x4 vehicle only.
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.
Settings
Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Cross Traffic Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Driver Select
Suspension Sport, Normal or Comfort
DTE
Calculation Normal or Towing
Front Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
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