2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR warning

1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in
small amounts, continuously
checking the level until it reaches
the range between the MIN and
MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap
back on the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the“MAX”line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your dealer immediately.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................269
Accessory delay ........................128
AdvanceTrac ..............................271
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................201, 205
and child safety seats ............203
description ......................201, 205
disposal ....................................208
driver air bag ..................203, 206
indicator light .........................207
operation .........................203, 206
passenger air bag ...........203, 206
Air cleaner filter ...............350–351
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................282
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................334
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................269–270
Anti-theft system ......................172
arming the system ..................172
disarming a triggered
system .....................................173
Audio system
(see Radio) ................16, 20, 25, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................278
fluid, adding ............................350
fluid, checking ........................350
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
fluid, specification ..................356
Auxiliary power point ...............124
Axle
lubricant specifications ..354, 356refill capacities ........................352
B
Battery .......................................332
acid, treating emergencies .....332
jumping a disabled battery ....304
maintenance-free ....................332
replacement, specifications ...351
servicing ..................................332
BeltMinder .................................197
Brakes ........................................268
anti-lock ...........................269–270
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................270
fluid, checking and adding ....349
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
fluid, specifications .........354, 356
lubricant specifications ..354, 356
parking ....................................270
shift interlock ..........................276
Bulbs ..........................................111
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....352
Cargo cover ...............................157
CD-single premium .....................25
Cell phone use ..........................153
Certification Label ....................358
Changing a tire .........................229
Child safety restraints ..............209
child safety belts ....................209
Child safety seats ......................211
attaching with tether straps ..215
in front seat ............................213
in rear seat ..............................213
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............320
instrument panel ....................322
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Engine oil ..................................328
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................328
checking and adding ..............328
dipstick ....................................328
filter, specifications ........331, 351
recommendations ...................331
refill capacities ........................352
specifications ..................354, 356
Exhaust fumes ..........................268
F
Fail safe cooling ........................337
Floor mats .................................155
Fluid capacities .........................352
Foglamps ...................................104
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................285
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................275
Fuel ............................................338
calculating fuel
economy ..........................143, 343
cap ...........................................340
capacity ...................................352
choosing the right fuel ...........341
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................346
detergent in fuel .....................342
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................338, 340, 343
filter, specifications ........343, 351
fuel pump shut-off switch .....293
improving fuel economy ........343
octane rating ...................342, 356
quality ......................................342
running out of fuel .................342
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................338Fuses ..................................294–295
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) .........................137
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............340
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................343
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................293
Head restraints .........................176
Headlamps .................................104
aiming ......................................107
autolamp system .....................104
bulb specifications ..................111
daytime running lights ...........106
flash to pass ............................107
high beam ...............................106
replacing bulbs .......................113
turning on and off ..................104
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................137
I
Ignition ...............................265, 356
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................211
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................348
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................322
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................229, 232
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positioning .......................229, 234
storage .............................229, 232
Jump-starting your vehicle ......304
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ..167
programming entry code .......165
Keys ...................................169–171
positions of the ignition .........265
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................104
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................111
daytime running light .............106
fog lamps .................................104
headlamps ...............................104
headlamps, flash to pass ........107
interior lamps .................110, 112
replacing
bulbs ................111, 113, 115–118
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................109
Liftgate ..............................155, 161
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........270
Load limits .................................252
Loading instructions .................258
Locks
childproof ................................159
doors ........................................158
Lubricant specifications ...354, 356
Lug nuts ....................................237
Luggage rack .............................156Lumbar support, seats .............176
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................352
lubricant specifications ..........356
Message center .........................141
english/metric button .............146
system check button ..............145
warning messages ...................148
Mirrors .......................................128
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................128
fold away .................................130
heated ......................................130
programmable memory ..........162
side view mirrors (power) .....129
signal .......................................130
Moon roof ..................................123
Motorcraft parts ................343, 351
N
Navigation system .......................36
cd functions ..............................53
destination mode ......................77
DVD location .............................99
map mode .................................57
quick start .................................38
radio functions ..........................45
O
Octane rating ............................342
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................328
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................161
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Parking brake ............................270
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....351
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................131
Power adjustable foot pedals ...131
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................299
Power door locks ......................158
Power mirrors ...........................129
Power point ...............................124
Power steering ..................274–275
fluid, checking and adding ....348
fluid, refill capacity ................352
fluid, specifications .........354, 356
Power Windows .........................125
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................275
R
Radio ..........................16, 20, 25, 30
Rear Park Assist .......................281
Rear window defroster .............103
Relays ................................294, 303
Remote entry system .......159, 161
illuminated entry ....................165
locking/unlocking
doors ................................160–161
opening the trunk ...................161
panic alarm .............................161
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................164
Roadside assistance ..................292
Roof rack ...................................156
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........200Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........188, 191–194, 196
Safety Canopy ...................205–206
Safety defects, reporting ..........318
Safety restraints ........188, 191–196
belt minder .............................197
extension assembly ................200
for adults .........................192–194
for children .....................208–209
safety belt maintenance .........200
warning light and chime ........196
Safety seats for children ..........211
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............188
Seats ..........................................176
child safety seats ....................211
climate control ........................180
easy access/easyout feature ..179
memory seat ...................162, 179
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................169–171
Servicing your vehicle ..............325
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........22, 32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................18
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................351, 356
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................354, 356
Speed control ............................131
Starting your vehicle ........265–267
jump starting ..........................304
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Steering
speed sensitive .......................275
Steering wheel
controls ....................................134
tilting .......................................121
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................288
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................247
Roadside Emergencies ...........229
Warning Displays ......................13
Tires ...........................223–224, 229
alignment ................................244
care ..........................................243
changing ..........................229, 234
checking the pressure ............226
inspecting and inflating .........225
label .........................................242
replacing ..........................228, 234
rotating ....................................245
safety practices .......................244
sidewall information ...............238
snow tires and chains ............251
spare tire .................229, 231–233
terminology .............................225
tire grades ...............................224
treadwear ........................224, 243
Towing .......................................258
recreational towing .................264
trailer towing ..........................258
wrecker ....................................309Transmission .............................276
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....276
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................350
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
lubricant specifications ..354, 356
Trunk .........................................161
Turn signal ................................109
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................356
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................358
Vehicle loading ..........................252
Ventilating your vehicle ...........268
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................328
Water, Driving through .............291
Windows
power .......................................125
rear wiper/washer ...................121
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................120
checking and adding fluid .....328
liftgate reservoir .....................328
operation .................................120
replacing wiper blades ...........121
Wrecker towing .........................309
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