towing LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2017 Owner's Guide

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high \
pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigeran\
t system can cause personal injury.
Capacity
Item
6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter).
18.5 qt (17.5 L)
Engine coolant (Base radiator with auxiliary rear heat).
18.0 qt (17 L)
Engine coolant (Heavy duty trailer towing with auxiliary rear heat).
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid.
3.5 pt (1.7 L)
Front axle .
4.5 pt (2.1 L)*
Rear axle.
13.1 qt (12.4 L)**
Automatic transmission fluid.
1.6 qt (1.5 L) - 1.8 qt (1.7 L)
Transfer case fluid (Four Wheel Drive with Electronic Shift On the Fly)\
.
1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Transfer case fluid (Four Wheel Drive with Torque On Demand).
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH
LINCOLN PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE
PLAN.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans
(U.S. Only)
Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It’
s the
extended service plan backed by the Lincoln
Motor Company, and provides more
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage. When you visit your
Lincoln Dealer, insist on genuine Lincoln
Protect extended service plans!
Lincoln Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan. With Lincoln Protect
you minimize your risk for unexpected repair
bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four mechanical Lincoln Protect
plans with different levels of coverage. Ask
your authorized dealer for details. 1.
PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive
coverage. With over 1,000 covered
components, this plan is so complete it’ s
probably easier to list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and
includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans are
honored by all authorized Lincoln dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
Ford dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for the
day. Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•
Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump
starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage and other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Protect plan coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new
owner. Which should give you and your
potential buyer a little more peace of mind.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle
Lincoln Protect also offers a Premium
Maintenance Plan that covers all scheduled
maintenance, and selected wear items. The
coverage is prepaid, so you never have to
worry about the cost of your vehicle
’s
maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc.
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers and struts.
• Engine cooling hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Engine belts.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment. Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved with
no credit check or hassles. To learn more,
call our Lincoln Protect Extended Service
Plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Complete the information below and mail to:
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232
Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Protect Extended
Service Plan. Lincoln Protect Extended
Service Plan is the only service contract
backed by Lincoln Motor Company of
Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan you
purchase, Lincoln Extended Service Plan
provides benefits such as: •
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Lincoln Protect Extended
Service Plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations. Each
plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada,
the United States and Mexico are not eligible
for Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan
coverage.
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When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles (12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles (8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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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
28,751 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. 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 and lubricate U-joints (if equipped with grease fittings).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if non-sealed bearing\
s are used (Two-wheel drive
vehicles).
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter \
change.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule. Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (four-wheel drive
vehicles) fluid changes or level checks are
not required unless a leak is suspected or
the assembly has been submerged in water.
During long periods of trailer towing with
outside temperatures above 70°F (21°C) or
at wide-open throttle for long periods above45 mph (72 km/h), change the rear axle fluid
every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or three
months, whichever comes first, if the rear
axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid. This
interval can be waived and the 150,000 mi
(240,000km) service interval can continue if
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Cruise control
See: Using Cruise Control................................199
Customer Assistance
..................................238
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................86 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...........................................87
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................87
Direction Indicators
........................................88
Lane Change..........................................................88
Doors and Locks..............................................61
Drive Control
.................................................207
Driver Select Suspension.................................207
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................43 Children and Airbags...........................................44
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................43
Driving Aids
....................................................201
Driving Hints..................................................228
Driving Through Water...............................229
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................86 E
Economical Driving
......................................228
Emission Control System............................166
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................167
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................168
End User License Agreement...................488 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................488
Engine Block Heater
.....................................157
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................158
Engine Coolant Check................................268 Adding Coolant...................................................268
Coolant Change..................................................270
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................272
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................270
Recycled Coolant...............................................270
Severe Climates..................................................270
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System
........................70
Engine Oil Check.........................................266 Adding Engine Oil..............................................266
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................266
Engine Specifications..................................328 Drivebelt Routing................................................328 Entertainment................................................378
AM/FM Radio.......................................................380
Apps........................................................................\
391
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................389
CD (If equipped)..................................................388
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............
384
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............380
Sources.................................................................379
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................
391
USB Ports..............................................................391
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................220 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................225
Hitches...................................................................221
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................226
Safety Chains......................................................224
Trailer Brakes.......................................................224
Trailer Hitch Cover.............................................220
Trailer Lamps.......................................................224
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin
Connector).......................................................220
When Towing a Trailer......................................225
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
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P
Parking Aids....................................................193
Principle of Operation........................................193
Parking Brake.................................................183
Passive Anti-Theft System............................70 SecuriLock™............................................................70
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System
........................70
Pedals................................................................80
Perchlorate........................................................12
Phone..............................................................396 During a Phone Call............................................401
Making Calls........................................................400
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time..................................................................396
Phone Menu.........................................................397
Receiving Calls.....................................................401
Smartphone Connectivity.................................403
Text Messaging...................................................402
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking...............................61
Power Liftgate
..................................................64
Obstacle Detection...............................................67
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................
65
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................67
Power Running Boards..................................72 Power Seats.....................................................131
Power Lumbar......................................................132
Power Recline......................................................132
Power Windows..............................................90 Accessory Delay....................................................91
Bounce-Back.........................................................90
One-Touch Down..................................................90
One-Touch Up.......................................................90
Window Lock.........................................................90
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................181
Rear Parking Aid............................................194 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................
194
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............126
Rear Quarter Windows
..................................93
Rear Seats.......................................................134 Adjusting the Second Row Center 20%
Seat....................................................................139
Adjusting the Second Row Outboard 40% Seat for E-Z Entry............................................136
Exiting the Third Row.........................................138
Folding Down the Second Row 40% Seat ........................................................................\
.....134
Folding the Second Row Center 20% Seat ........................................................................\
.....138 Placing the Second Row Outboard 40% Seats
in Cargo Mode.................................................135
PowerFold™ Third Row Seat.............................139
Reclining the Second Row Outboard 40% Seatback...........................................................138
Returning to the Upright Position from the Full Lowered Load Floor Position.......................136
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................209 Cargo Management System...........................
209
Cargo Shelf and Divider...................................209
Rear View Camera
........................................195
Using the Rear View Camera System............196
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................195
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............82 Rear Window Washer..........................................83
Rear Window Wiper.............................................82
Recommended Towing Weights
................217
Reduced Engine Performance..................228
Refueling.........................................................162 System Warnings.................................................164
Remote Control
...............................................50
Car Finder................................................................51
Intelligent Access Key.........................................50
Memory Feature....................................................53
Remote Start...........................................................51
Replacing the Battery..........................................50
Sounding the Panic Alarm...................................51
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Special Notices.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................464
Exceptions............................................................466
Speed Control See: Cruise Control .............................................199
Stability Control
..............................................187
Principle of Operation........................................187
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................154 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................
156
Failure to Start......................................................155
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................157
Important Ventilating Information....................157
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................156
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................156
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............153 General Information............................................153
Steering..........................................................206 Electric Power Steering....................................206
Steering Wheel
................................................74
Storage Compartments...............................152 Sunroof
See: Moonroof.......................................................94
Sun Visors
.........................................................93
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................94
Supplementary Restraints System
..............41
Principle of Operation...........................................41
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................348 General Information...........................................348
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
..........................434
T
Tailgate See: Power Liftgate..............................................64
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...............328
Terrain Response...........................................191
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................240
Tire Care
.........................................................298
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................299
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................298
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................300
Temperature A B C............................................299
Traction AA A B C..............................................299 Treadwear............................................................299
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..............313 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System..........................................314
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..............................................................315
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................295
Towing a Trailer
..............................................216
Load Placement...................................................216
Towing Points................................................226 Installing the Recovery Hook..........................237
Recovery Hook Location..................................236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..............237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........227 Emergency Towing.............................................227
Towing..............................................................216
Traction Control
.............................................185
Principle of Operation........................................185
Trailer Sway Control
......................................217
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................273
Transmission Code Designation................331
Transmission...................................................169
Transmission See: Transmission...............................................169
Transporting the Vehicle............................236
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