2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR lock

Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
²Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
²Unlock the doors by using your
keyless entry pad.
²Unlock the driver's door with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward
the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.
²Turn ignition to ON.
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²Press the PANIC control on the
remote entry transmitter. This
will only shut off the horn and
parking lamps when the alarm is
sounding. The alarm system will
still be armed.
²Press the liftgate window control
on the remote entry transmitter.
The liftgate and liftgate window
are no longer armed, but the
doors and hood are still armed.
To disarm the doors and hood,
press the liftgate power door lock
control.
Pressing the power door UNLOCK control within the 20 second
prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if:
²Any door, liftgate, liftgate window or hood is opened without using the
door key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter.
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Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
²To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET
control indicator light will briefly illuminate (5 seconds). While the
light is illuminated, press control 1.
²To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park
or Neutral. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions can also be recalled when you press your
remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and security chapter.
Easy access/easy out feature
This feature automatically moves the driver's seat backward when:
²the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
²the key is removed from the ignition cylinder
The seat will automatically move forward to the original position when:
²the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
²the key is placed in the ignition cylinder
Deactivating/activating the easy entry/exit feature
The easy entry/exit feature may also be turned on and off using the
following key sequence. This procedure must be performed within 20
seconds.
1. Remove the key from the ignition (if currently inserted).
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
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Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes an air filter that has to be
replaced periodically. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor
more information.
²There is a filter located under
both front seats.
²It can be accessed from the
second row seat. Move the front
seat all the way forward and up
to ease access.
To remove climate controlled seat
air filter:
²Remove key from ignition.
²Rotate the outer ring of the filter
counterclockwise to remove.
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²Remove filter.
To install climate controlled seat air filter:
²Position filter to the center of the
blower housing and rotate outer
ring clockwise until clipped into
position.
REAR SEATS
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
Your vehicle's rear seats are equipped with head restraints which are
vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit
head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head
restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your
head or as close to that position as possible.
The head restraints can be raised by
lifting. To lower the head restraint,
press the release button located on
the side of the metal bar.
If the head restraint becomes detached, replace the notched bar into the
holes while holding the release button.
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To enter the 3rd row seat:
1. Fold down the 2nd row seat.
2. Push the handle all the way
forward until the seat releases from
the floor.
3. Push the seat upward and fold
away from the third row.
Never drive with the seat flipped up in an unlatched condition.
To prevent damage to the seat or safety belts, ensure the safety
belts are not buckled when folding the 2nd or 3rd row seats.
To return the seat to a seating
position:
1. Push the seat down and latch to
the floor with a moderate amount of
effort and speed.
2. Make sure the seat is latched to
the floor.
3. Push the handle forward just
enough so that the seat back is
released.
4. Bring the seat back to an upright position. The seatback should lock
into position.
Note:If the seat back is ªlocked outº and cannot return to the upright
position, repeat Step 2 and unlatch the seat from the floor. Repeat
latching to the floor with a moderate amount of force and speed. Your
seats are equipped with an Interlock Safety Mechanism which will not
allow the seats to return to a usable position if the seat is not fully
latched to the floor!
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To return the seatback to the
upright position:
1. Pull the lever and lift the
seatback toward the rear of the
vehicle.
2. Rotate the seatback until you
hear a click, locking it in the upright
position.
3rd row stow feature
The 3rd row seat has a tip/stow feature to increase cargo space without
removing the seat from the vehicle.
Lower the head restraints before putting the seat in the stowed position.
To put seat in stowed position:
1. Pull the seat release lever located
on top of the seatback while
pushing the seatback down onto the
seat cushion.
2. The seatback will latch into place.
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Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been
closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check
seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.
Combination lap and shoulder belts
1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to
the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it
latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
²Front and rear seats
2. To unfasten, push the release
button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
²Front and rear seats
All safety restraints in the vehicle
are combination lap and shoulder belts. All of the passenger combination
lap and shoulder belts have two types of locking modes described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5
mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.
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