2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR tow

Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle to change the HIGH BEAM
bulb:
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the plastic radiator cover
over the headlamps by grasping the
rear edge of the cover and pulling
upand toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachment of the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the topcorner of the
radiator cover to gain access to the
inner retaining pins. At the back of
the headlamp, pry up and remove
the two retainer pins to release the
headlampassembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector by pulling downward.
5. Rotate the high beam bulb
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb line upwith the ring, and
the bulb can be removed by pulling
rearward.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlampbulb carefully and keepout of
children’s reach. Graspthe bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle and to change the front turn
signal lampbulbs:
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the plastic radiator cover
over the headlamps by grasping the
rear edge of the cover and pulling
upand toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachments on the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the topcorner of the
radiator cover to gain access to the
inner retaining pins. At the back of
the headlamp, pry up and remove
the two retainer pins to release the
headlampassembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lampassembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
To replace the park/sidemarker bulb:
1. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp
assembly.
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2. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new
bulb.
3. Install the bulb socket in the lampassembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
To re-install the headlampon the vehicle:
1. Install the headlampon the vehicle by aligning the four plastic
projections into the four holes, pushing rearward to seat the lamp
assembly.
2. Insert the two retainers, making sure that the retainers go over both
plastic projections on each side of the lamp, pushing the retainers down
until they seat.
3. Replace the plastic radiator cover by inserting the edge of the cover
into the tongue and groove of the mating cover, and then rotating the
cover downward. Press firmly on the cover over each headlampand in
the center of the cover to re-engage the snap-in fasteners.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly.
Replacing tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backupbulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
each bulb:
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lampassembly.
3. Pull the lampassembly towards
the rear and side of the vehicle at
an angle, carefully removing it from
the vehicle.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then
remove the screw and then pry the
license plate lamp lens down.
2. Pull down the lens assembly and
rotate the lens counterclockwise.
3. Graspthe bulb and carefully pull
the bulb from the socket and push
in the new bulb.
4. Align the socket and bulb with
the lens assembly and rotate until seated.
5. Re-insert the bulb and lens assembly into the opening and install the
screw.
Replacing center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) bulbs
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate.
2. Remove the upper portion of the
liftgate trim by grasping the lift gate
trim around the upper portion and
then pull it towards the glass.
NOTE: The liftgate trim is attached
at 8 locations with snap-in
attachments.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector to the CHMSL by
depressing the tab and pull to
separate the electrical connectors.
4. Use a 9nm torx hex
socket/wrench to unscrew the two
CHMSL bolts that attach the CHMSL
to the liftgate.
5. Grasp the CHMSL and pull it down to disengage the center snap-in
attachment.
6. Replace the lamp by following the above procedures in reverse order.
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Windshield wiper blades
Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem
less effective. Substances such as tree sapand some hot wax treatments
used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
Changing the wiper blades
It is recommended that wiper blades are renewed before winter.
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Fold back the wiper arm and
position the wiper blade at right
angles to the wiper arm.
2. To remove, press the retaining
clip(A) to disengage the wiper
blade, then pull the blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
3. Install the new wiper blade on the
arm and press it into place until a click is heard.
Rear window wiper blade
Refer toWindshield wiper bladesin this section and follow the same
procedure given for checking and changing the wiper blades.
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Storage compartment
Push upon the bar to open the
storage compartment. Release your
hand and the door will fully open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
Moon roof (if equipped)
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to
ventilate the vehicle.
To open the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
opening feature. Press and
momentarily hold the rear portion of
the control. To stopmotion at any
time during the one-touch opening,
press the control a second time.
To close the moon roof:
Press and hold the front portion of
the control until the glass panel
stops moving. Once fully closed, the rear of the glass panel will appear
higher than the front edge.
To vent:
To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel is
closed), press and hold the front portion of the control. To close the
moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the
control until the glass panel stops moving.
If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed,
the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset the moon
roof positions.
The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when the
glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle.
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P(Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal.
•Press the topof the control to
adjust the pedals toward you.
•Press the bottom of the control to
adjust the pedals away from you.
The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum
travel.
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the
pedals while the vehicle is moving.
SPEED CONTROL
To turn speed control on
•Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not shift the gearshift lever
into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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AWD DISABLED LOCKED (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac
only).Displayed when the AWD system begins to overheat placing itself
in the autolock mode. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your dealer as soon as safely possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and
the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toChecking
and adding brake fluidin theMaintenance and specifications
chapter.
LOW OIL PRESSURE.Displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. If
this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and specificationschapter for
information about adding engine oil.
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED.Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads, city
driving, when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended
period of time or due to a loss of transmission fluid. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, place the shift lever into P (Park) or N (Neutral)
and raise the engine RPM. If this does not cool the transmission turn off
the engine and let it cool. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible.
Continued operation in this condition may cause internal transmission
damage.
CHECK TRANSMISSION.Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible
to prevent additional transmission damage. Refer to the instrument
cluster warning lamps in theInstrument clusterchapter.
LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is
less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluidin theMaintenance and specifications
chapter.
CHECK ADVTRAC (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTrac
system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed on the
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