2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR Lift gate

High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
O/D off
Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been cancelled by
using the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) on the side of the
gear shift, refer toAutomatic transmissionin theDrivingchapter. This
lampwill flash if a transmission concern is detected. To prevent
additional transmission damage have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.
AWD locked (if equipped)
Illuminates when all wheel drive
(AWD) is locked. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinder
chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
Door ajar warning chime
Sounds when any door or liftgate is opened (or not fully closed).
AWD
LOCKED
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Fog lamp2 9145
Liftgate lamp4 916
High-mount stoplamp 32 LEDS 2C54–13A613**
Rear license plate
lamp2
168
Mirror turn signal
lamp2
906
Approach lamp 2 912
Cargo lamp1 211-2
Interior overhead lamp1 912 (906)
Maplamps 2 168 (T10)
Front footwell light 2 194
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer.
*For vehicles with HID lamps see your dealer.
**The entire LED display must be replaced.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Map lamps
To change the maplampbulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the maplamplens.
2. To remove the old bulb, twist
1⁄4
turn and pull it out.
3. Twist in a new bulb.
4. Align and press the map lamp
lens back on and test the lampoperation.
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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 liftgate tail lamp bulb
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the fasteners.
2. Remove the two acorn nuts from
the lampassembly.
3. Pull the lampoff by pulling
rearward on the lamp.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully
remove the lampassembly.
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.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlampswitch is
in the OFF position and then reach
under the front of the front bumper
and remove the bulb socket from
the foglampby turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglampbulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglampbulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglampturning clockwise.
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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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Another auxiliary power point is
located on the right rear quarter
panel. The power point is accessible
from the liftgate.
The maximum current draw of any single power point should not exceed
it’s fuse rating, otherwise this will result in a blown fuse.
Do not use the cigarette/cigar lighter element in any power point.
Keep power point caps closed when not in use.
POWER WINDOWS
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
The power window switches located
on the center console are called
push-pull switches.
A. Drivers side
B. Window lock
C. Front passenger side
D. Left and right rear passenger
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Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:
•They will reappear on the display every minute from the reset.
•They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
•They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warning display Status
Check park assist Warning displays when R (reverse)
gear is selected.
AdvTrac ON (if equipped) Displays for 4 seconds
AdvTrac OFF (if equipped)
Change Oil Soon
Temporary AWD locked
(vehicles equipped with
AdvanceTraconly)
AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON
(vehicles equipped with
AdvanceTraconly)
Door ajar Liftgate ajar Warning returns after cycling through
the system sequence
Low fuel level
Check charging system
Low brake fluid level
Low oil pressure
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Check engine temperature
Reduced engine power
Stopengine safely
AWD disabled locked (vehicles
equipped with AdvanceTrac
only)
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Warning display Status
Low washer fluid level Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to ON.
Check AdvTrac (if equipped)
Check AWD (vehicles equipped
with AdvanceTraconly)
AWD Disabled (vehicles
equipped with AdvanceTrac
only)
Check fuel cap
Oil change required
CHECK PARK ASSIST.Displayed when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) and the park assist does not operate properly. See your dealer
as soon as possible.
ADVTRAC ON (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is ON.
ADVTRAC OFF (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is
OFF.
TEMPORARY AWD LOCKED (vehicles equipped with
AdvanceTraconly).Displayed when the AWD system is updating its
status of being locked.
AWD LOCK OFF and AWD AUTO ON (vehicles equipped with
AdvanceTraconly).Displayed when the AWD is system is completely
cooled down from being overheated.
DOOR AJAR LIFTGATE AJAR.Displayed when a door or liftgate is
not completely closed.
CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE.Displayed when the engine
coolant is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn
off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer
toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and specificationschapter. If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as
soon as safely possible.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER.Displayed when the engine is
overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
dealer as soon as safely possible.
STOP ENGINE SAFELY.Displayed when the engine is overheating.
Stopthe vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as
safely possible.
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