2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR tow

Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps and the outside
mirror puddle lamps.
Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to prevent the
interior lights from illuminating
when the doors are opened. When the control is in the full down
position, it acts as a dome defeat/override.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
Your vehicle is fitted with eitherVOR(conventional halogen) orVOL
(High Intensity Discharge - HID) headlamps. The adjustment procedure
depends on the type of headlamps that are equipped on your vehicle.
VORorVOLis marked on the bottom of the headlamp in the center of
the lamp. Please check the lens markings prior to adjusting the vehicle
aim.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)
from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
²(1) Eight feet
²(2)VOR± Measurement of the center height of lamp to ground
VOL± Subtract 50 mm's (2 inches) from the measurement of the
center height of the lamp to ground
²(3) Twenty-five feet
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²(4) Horizontal reference line
2.VOR:Measure the height from
the center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark a 2.4 meter (8
foot) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape
works well). The center of the lamp
is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the
headlamp lens.
VOL:Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground, subtract 50 mm's, (2.1 inches), and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot)
horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a
piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is marked by
a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity with a slight angle towards
the right. If this is not at the
horizontal reference line, the beam
will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster hole
in the upper radiator sight shield.
The hole is located on the top of the
headlamp. Insert a standard #2
Phillips screwdriver into the hole
until it engages the vertical adjuster
gear. Turn the screwdriver either
counterclockwise (to adjust down)
or clockwise to (to adjust up)
aligning the upper edge of the light
pattern up to the horizontal line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
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Liftgate lamps
To change the liftgate lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the liftgate lamp lens.
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 liftgate lamp
lens back on and test the lamp
operation.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle to change the HIGH BEAM
bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch 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
up and toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachment of the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the top corner 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
headlamp assembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
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Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a ªhigh intensity dischargeº
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. The bulb is NOT
replaceable. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb assembly must be
replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle and to change the front turn
signal lamp bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch 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
up and toward you. This will
disengage the four snap-on
attachments on the cover. Set the
cover aside.
3. Pry back the top corner 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
headlamp assembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
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Replacing tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
each bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Pull the lamp assembly 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.
Replacing liftgate tail lamp bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the liftgate to expose the fasteners.
2. Remove the two acorn nuts from
the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the lamp off by pulling
rearward on the lamp.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully
remove the 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 foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then reach
under the front of the front bumper
and remove the bulb socket from
the foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp by turning clockwise.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then remove
the screw and pry the license plate
lamp lens down.
2. Pull down the lens assembly and
rotate the lens counterclockwise.
3. Grasp the 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 headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
liftgate.
2. Remove the upper portion of the
liftgate trim by grasping the lift gate
trim around the upper portion and
pull it towards the glass.Note:The
liftgate trim is attached at 8
locations with snap-in attachments.
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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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