trailer LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2017 Owners Manual

Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................216
Trailer Sway Control
......................................217
Recommended Towing Weights
................217
Essential Towing Checks...........................220
Towing Points................................................226
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........227
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................228
Reduced Engine Performance
..................228
Economical Driving
......................................228
Driving Through Water...............................229
Floor Mats......................................................229
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
....................................231
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................232
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................232
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................233
Transporting the Vehicle............................236
Towing Points
................................................236 Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................238
In California (U.S. Only)...............................239
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)
........................240
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)............................................241
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.......................................................242
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................243
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......244
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................244
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
............................246
Changing a Fuse..........................................259
Maintenance
General Information
....................................262
Opening and Closing the Hood...............262
Under Hood Overview................................264
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................266 Engine Oil Check.........................................266
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................267
Engine Coolant Check................................268
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......272
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................273
Brake Fluid Check
........................................273
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................274
Fuel Filter
........................................................275
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................275
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................277
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................277
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................278
Changing a Bulb
...........................................279
Bulb Specification Chart
..............................281
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................283
Vehicle Care
General Information
.....................................285
Cleaning Products
.......................................285
Cleaning the Exterior..................................286
Waxing............................................................288
Cleaning the Engine....................................288
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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. Towing
Use the arrow buttons to configure different
towing setting choices.
Note:
Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are optional. Towing
Trailer disconnected
Trailer Status
Active trailer name or Default Trailer
Accumulated trailer miles
Trailer brake gain
Trlr Sway Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Trailer Options
Elect. Surge, None or Elec. Over Hydraulic
Trailer Brake Mode
Trailers Created
Change Trlr Select.
Default Trailer
No active trailer
Press OK to change the selected trailer
Rename Trailer
Change Trlr Settings
Reset Trailer Mileage
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Towing
Delete Trailer
Add Trailer
Naming Editor
Add Trailer
Trailer Setup
Ball Coupler Connected and locked?
Connect'n Checklist
Electrical Wiring Connect?
Lights Function Correctly?
Safety Chains Connected?
Tongue Jack Raised?
Mirrors Adjusted?
TBC gain setting adjusted?
Trailer disconnected?
Off Road
In this mode, you can view different off road
information.
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Tire Messages
Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure.
Tire Pressure LOW
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If \
the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displays when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tir\
e is in use. See Wheelsand Tires (page 295). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Trailer Messages Action
Message
Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brake when a trailer is notconnected.
Trailer Brake Gain: XX.X No Trailer
Displays and a chime sounds in response to faults sensed by the TBC.
Trailer Brake Module Fault
Displays when a correct trailer connection is sensed during a given igni\
tion cycle.
Trailer Connected
Displays when a trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentio\
nallyor unintentionally, and the system senses it during a given ignition cycle.
Disregard this status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory ins\
talled trailer brake controller. This message may appear when an aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer is connected.
Trailer Disconnected
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Action
Message
Displays when the trailer sway control detects trailer sway.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
Displays if there are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and the trai\
ler wiring orbrake system.
Wiring Fault On Trailer
Displays the current gain setting from the trailer brake.
Trailer Brake Gain XX.X
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module. See Towing a Trailer
(page 216).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual
There is a fault with your trailer stop lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Stop Lamps Fault Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer park lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Park Lamps Fault Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery.
See Towing a Trailer (page 216).
Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual
Transmission Messages Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).
Transmission not in Park
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Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. If fuel is splashed on
the skin, clothing or both, promptly
remove contaminated clothing and wash
skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact with
fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking
Antabuse or other forms of Disulfiram for
the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing
gasoline vapors could cause an adverse
reaction, serious personal injury or
sickness. If fuel is splashed on the skin,
wash the affected areas immediately with
plenty of soap and water. Consult a
physician immediately if you experience
any adverse reactions. FUEL QUALITY
Choosing the Right Fuel Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in high
altitude areas, offer fuels posted as regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
below 87. We do not recommend these fuels.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well as
other conditions, for example when towing
a trailer. See Towing (page 216).Do not use any fuel other than those
recommended because they could lead to
engine damage that will not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty.
Note:
Use of any fuel other than those
recommended can impair the emission
control system and cause a loss of vehicle
performance.
Do not use:
• Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
or E85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based additives,
including manganese-based compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law).
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Second (2)
Transmission operates in second (2) gear
only. Use second (2) gear to start-up on
slippery roads.
First (1)
•
Transmission operates in first (1) gear
only.
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
• Will not downshift into first (1) gear at high
speeds; allows for first (1) gear when
vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Tow/Haul Mode WARNING
Do not use the tow/haul feature when
driving in icy or slippery conditions as
the increased engine braking can cause the
rear wheels to slide and your vehicle to
swing around with the possible loss of
vehicle control. To activate tow/haul, press the
button on the gearshift lever once.
The TOW HAUL indicator light will
illuminate in the instrument cluster.
The tow/haul feature:
• Delays upshifts to reduce the frequency
of transmission shifting.
• Provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which will slow your vehicle and
assist you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a grade.
• Depending on driving conditions and
load conditions, may downshift the
transmission, slow your vehicle and
control your vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. The amount of
downshift braking provided will vary
based upon the amount the brake pedal
is pressed.
The tow/haul feature improves transmission
operation when towing a trailer or a heavy
load. All transmission gear ranges are
available when using tow/haul. To deactivate the tow/haul feature and return
to normal driving mode, press the button on
the gearshift lever twice. The TOW HAUL
light will deactivate. Tow/haul will also
deactivate when you power down your
vehicle.
Forced Downshifts
•
Allowed in drive (D) with the tow/haul
feature on or off.
• Press the accelerator to the floor.
• Allows transmission to select an
appropriate gear.
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
This feature may increase durability and
provide consistent shift feel over the life of
your vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission
may have firm shifts, soft shifts or both. This
operation is considered normal and will not
affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive
learning process will fully update
transmission operation.
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The anti-lock braking system will not
eliminate the risks when:
•
You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.
• Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
• You take corners too fast.
• The road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the transmission is placed
in park (P). Failure to set the parking brake
and engage park could result in vehicle
roll-away, property damage or bodily injury.
Turn the ignition to the lock position and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle. Apply the parking brake whenever your
vehicle is parked. Press the pedal downward
to set the parking brake. The brake warning
lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate
and remains illuminated until the parking
brake is released.
To release, pull the brake release lever
located at the lower left side of the
instrument panel.
If you are parking your vehicle on a grade or
with a trailer, press and hold the brake pedal
down, then set the parking brake. There may
be a little vehicle movement as the parking
brake sets to hold the vehicle's weight. This
is normal and should be no reason for
concern. If needed, press and hold the
service brake pedal down, then try
reapplying the parking brake. Chock the
wheels if required. If the parking brake
cannot hold the weight of the vehicle, the
parking brake may need to be serviced or
the vehicle may be overloaded.
HILL START ASSIST WARNINGS
The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave your
vehicle, always apply the parking brake and
shift the transmission into park (P) (automatic
transmission) or first gear (1) (manual
transmission). You must remain in your vehicle once
you have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsible
for controlling your vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening, if required. If the engine is revved excessively, or
if a malfunction is detected, the system
will be deactivated. The system makes it easier to pull away
when your vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury, please
read and understand the limitations of
the system as contained in this section.
Sensing is only an aid for some (generally
large and fixed) objects when moving on a
flat surface at parking speeds. Certain
objects with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic
waves, surrounding vehicle's parking aid
systems, traffic control systems, fluorescent
lamps, inclement weather, air brakes, and
external motors and fans may also affect the
function of the sensing system; this may
include reduced performance or a false
activation. To help avoid personal injury, always
use caution when in reverse (R) and
when using the sensing system. WARNINGS
This system is not designed to prevent
contact with small or moving objects.
The system is designed to provide a warning
to assist the driver in detecting large
stationary objects to avoid damaging your
vehicle. The system may not detect smaller
objects, particularly those close to the
ground. Certain add-on devices such as large
trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks
and any device that may block the normal
detection zone of the system, may create
false beeps. Note:
Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors
are covered, the system’ s accuracy can be
affected. Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alarms. Note:
The sensing system cannot be turned
off when a MyKey is present. See Principle
of Operation (page 54).
Note: If you attach certain add-on devices
such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear
sensing system may detect that add-on
device and therefore provide warnings. It is
suggested that you disable the rear sensing
system when you attach an add-on device
to your vehicle to prevent these warnings.
The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of your
vehicle. The system turns on automatically
whenever you switch the ignition on. You can turn the system on or off
by pressing the parking aid button.
If your vehicle does not have a
parking aid button, the system can be
switched off through the information display
menu or from the pop-up message that
appears once you shift the transmission into
reverse (R).
See General Information (page
102).
If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information display.
See
Information Messages (page 108).
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The camera is located on the luggage
compartment door.
Using the Rear View Camera System
The rear view camera system displays what
is behind your vehicle when you place the
transmission in reverse (R).
The system uses two types of guides to help
you see what is behind your vehicle:
•
Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path
your vehicle is moving in while reversing
in a straight line. This can be helpful
when backing into a parking space or
aligning your vehicle with another object
behind you.
• Centerline: Helps align the center of your
vehicle with an object (for example, a
trailer).
Note: The image may remain on
momentarily when you shift the transmission
out of reverse (R). If your vehicle speed
reaches 6 mph (10 km/h) or 10 seconds
elapse and the image remains on, have your
system inspected by an authorized dealer.
Note: When towing, the camera only sees
what you are towing behind your vehicle.
This might not provide adequate coverage
as it usually provides in normal operation
and you might not see some objects. In some
vehicles, the guidelines may disappear once
you engage the trailer tow connector. The camera may not operate correctly under
the following conditions:
•
Nighttime or dark areas if one or both
reverse lamps are not operating.
• Mud, water or debris obstructs the
camera's view. Clean the lens with a soft,
lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
• The camera is misaligned due to damage
to the rear of your vehicle.
Camera Guidelines
Note: Fixed guidelines are only available
when the transmission is in reverse (R).
Note: The centerline is only available if fixed
guidelines are on.
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