2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR Owners Manual

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
²briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
²a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer
fluid.
²a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Rear window wiper/washer controls
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 2 Ð Normal speed operation of
rear wiper.
INT 1 Ð Intermittent operation of
rear wiper.
OFF Ð Rear wiper and washer off.
For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either
position.
From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT 2
or OFF position.
INT2OFFOFFINT1
INT1INT2OFFOFF
INT2OFFOFFINT1
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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.
TILT STEERING
Push the lever down to unlock the
steering column. While the lever is
in the down position, tilt the
steering column to the desired
position.
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While holding the steering wheel,
find the nearest locking position
(gear mesh point) and pull the lever
up to its original position to lock the
steering column.
Never adjust the steering
column when the vehicle is
moving.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment
Push up on 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 sized object.
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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 release
the rear portion of the control. To
stop motion 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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CLOCK
Press the right control to increase
the time displayed.
Press the left control to decrease
the time displayed.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (IF EQUIPPED)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
inside the center console.
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter.
Use the power point.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element.
The Maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse
rating. For example: a 20A fuse can supply a maximum of 240 Watts, a
15A fuse can supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse can supply
a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a blown
fuse.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
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An auxiliary power point is located
on the lower rear side of the center
console. The power point is
accessible from the rear seats.
Another auxiliary power point is
located on the right rear quarter
panel. The power point is accessible
from the liftgate.
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.
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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
The following views are the driver's side switches:
Normal operation
²Push down (to the first detent)
and hold the top portion of the
switch to open.
²Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the top portion of the switch
to close.
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The following view is the power
window switch on the rear door trim
panels.
²Press and hold the top or bottom
of the rear rocker switches to
open or close.
One touch up or down
This feature is present on the driver's window only.
To operate ONE TOUCH DOWN:
²Press the switch completely down
to the second detent and release
quickly. The driver's window will
open fully. Momentarily press the
switch to any position to stop the
window operation.
If the switch is pressed and held to
the normal close or ONE TOUCH
UP position during a ONE TOUCH
DOWN event, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still
held, the window will perform a normal close or ONE TOUCH UP.
To operate ONE TOUCH UP:
²Pull the switch completely up to
the second detent and release
quickly. The driver's window will
close fully. Momentarily press the
switch to any position to stop the
one touch up.
If the switch is pressed and held to
the normal open or ONE TOUCH
DOWN position during a ONE
TOUCH UP event, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is
still held, the window will perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH
DOWN.
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