LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2018 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2018, Model line: NAVIGATOR, Model: LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2018Pages: 649, PDF Size: 4.96 MB
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2018 NAVIGATOR
Owner’s Manual
July 2018
Third Printing
Owner’s Manual
NAVIGATOR
Litho in U.S.A.owner.lincoln.com lincolncanada.com
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Owner’s Manual 201 8 NAVIGATOR
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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications,design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any languagein any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2018
All rights reserved.
Part Number: 201708 20180709144259
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,
and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling.
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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording...............................................10
Perchlorate.......................................................12
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services..........................................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................13
Special Notices...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.........14
Export Unique Options..................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment.........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview..........................17
Child Safety
General Information.......................................19
Installing Child Restraints.............................21
Booster Seats.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning..........................37
Child Safety Locks.........................................39
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................40
Fastening the Seatbelts................................41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................46
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...........................................................46
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................47
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.........................................................................49
Seatbelt Extension........................................50
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..............................51
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................52
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................53
Front Passenger Sensing System.............55
Side Airbags....................................................57
Safety Canopy™..............................................58
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........60
Airbag Disposal...............................................61
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies........................................................................62
Remote Control..............................................63
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.........................................................................67
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................68
Creating a MyKey..........................................69
Clearing All MyKeys......................................70
Checking MyKey System Status................70
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................................70
MyKey — Troubleshooting..........................70
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................72
Keyless Entry...................................................76
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Liftgate
Power Liftgate.................................................79
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................83
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: InteriorSensor..........................................................85
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With: Anti-TheftAlarm System.............................................86
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards .....................87
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................89
Audio Control.................................................90
Voice Control..................................................90
Cruise Control................................................90
Information Display Control.........................91
Heated Steering Wheel...............................92
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................93
Wipers and Washers
Autowipers......................................................94
Windshield Washers.....................................95
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............95
Lighting
General Information......................................96
Lighting Control.............................................96
Autolamps........................................................97
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................98
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................98
Daytime Running Lamps..............................98
Automatic High Beam Control...................99
Front Fog Lamps..........................................100
Adaptive Headlamps..................................100
Direction Indicators......................................101
Welcome Lighting.........................................101
Interior Lamps...............................................102
Ambient Lighting..........................................103
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows............................................104
Global Opening and Closing....................105
Exterior Mirrors.............................................105
Interior Mirror.................................................107
Childminder Mirror.......................................108
Toll Reader.....................................................108
Sun Visors......................................................109
Moonroof........................................................109
Liftgate Window............................................110
Instrument Cluster
Gauges.............................................................112
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................113
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............118
Information Displays
General Information......................................119
Information Messages................................124
Head Up Display...........................................147
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control.........................151
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................153
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............154
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Heated Windows and Mirrors...................156
Cabin Air Filter..............................................156
Remote Start..................................................157
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................158
Head Restraints............................................159
Power Seats...................................................163
Memory Function.........................................167
Rear Seats.......................................................171
Heated Seats.................................................177
Climate Controlled Seats...........................179
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................181
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................185
Wireless Accessory Charging...................186
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................189
Overhead Console......................................189
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................191
Keyless Starting.............................................191
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................192
Engine Block Heater...................................194
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................196
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................199
Fuel Quality..................................................200
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................200
Running Out of Fuel....................................201
Refueling.......................................................202
Fuel Consumption......................................205
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law...............................................206
Catalytic Converter.....................................207
Transmission
Automatic Transmission.............................210
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................216
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................224
Brakes
General Information...................................225
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes......................................................................226
Electric Parking Brake................................226
Hill Start Assist.............................................228
Auto Hold......................................................229
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................232
Using Traction Control...............................232
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................233
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Using Stability Control...............................234
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation................................236
Using Hill Descent Control.......................236
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................237
Rear Parking Aid..........................................238
Front Parking Aid........................................239
Side Sensing System.................................240
Active Park Assist.........................................241
Rear View Camera......................................250
360 Degree Camera..................................253
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................256
Using Cruise Control..................................256
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................257
Driving Aids
Driver Alert....................................................265
Lane Keeping System................................266
Blind Spot Information System................272
Cross Traffic Alert........................................276
Steering.........................................................280
Pre-Collision Assist......................................281
Drive Mode Control....................................285
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................288
Cargo Nets...................................................290
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................291
Load Limit......................................................293
Towing
Towing a Trailer...........................................298
Trailer Reversing Aids................................299
Trailer Sway Control...................................309
Recommended Towing Weights..............310
Essential Towing Checks...........................312
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......320
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................324
Reduced Engine Performance.................324
Economical Driving.....................................324
Driving Through Water..............................325
Floor Mats.....................................................325
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................327
Hazard Flashers...........................................328
Fuel Shutoff..................................................328
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................329
Post-Crash Alert System.............................331
Transporting the Vehicle...........................332
Towing Points...............................................333
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............334
In California (U.S. Only)..............................335
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................336
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)...........................................337
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................338
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................340
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......340
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).......................................................................341
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................342
Changing a Fuse.........................................358
Maintenance
General Information.....................................361
Opening and Closing the Hood...............361
Under Hood Overview...............................362
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................364
Engine Oil Check........................................364
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................365
Engine Coolant Check...............................366
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......371
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................371
Brake Fluid Check.......................................372
Washer Fluid Check....................................373
Fuel Filter.......................................................373
Changing the 12V Battery.........................373
Checking the Wiper Blades......................375
Changing the Wiper Blades......................376
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................376
Changing a Bulb..........................................378
Bulb Specification Chart............................378
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................381
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................382
Cleaning Products......................................382
Cleaning the Exterior.................................383
Waxing...........................................................384
Cleaning the Engine...................................385
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades......................................................................385
Cleaning the Interior..................................386
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................388
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................388
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................389
Cleaning the Wheels..................................389
Vehicle Storage...........................................390
Body Styling Kits...........................................391
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................392
Tire Care........................................................394
Using Snow Chains....................................408
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........409
Changing a Road Wheel.............................414
Technical Specifications............................420
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications.................................422
Motorcraft Parts...........................................423
Vehicle Identification Number.................424
Vehicle Certification Label........................424
Transmission Code Designation.............425
Capacities and Specifications..................426
Audio System
General Information....................................434
Audio Unit.....................................................436
Satellite Radio..............................................442
USB Port........................................................445
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SYNC™ 3
General Information....................................446
Home Screen................................................461
Using Voice Recognition...........................463
Entertainment...............................................473
Phone.............................................................487
Navigation.....................................................496
Apps...............................................................507
Settings...........................................................510
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting........................530
Accessories
Accessories...................................................547
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect.............................................549
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........552
Normal Scheduled Maintenance............556
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................560
Scheduled Maintenance Record............563
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................584
End User License Agreement.................589
Type Approvals...........................................620
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. Werecommend that you take some time to getto know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greaterthe safety and pleasure you will get fromdriving it.
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to the vehicleyou have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manualmay show features as used in differentmodels, so may appear different to you onyour vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling yourvehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may seeon your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
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