2017 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 4WD

USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
WARNING
For important information regarding
safe operation of this type of vehicle,
see General Information in the Wheels and
Tires chapter. Note:
Do not use 4X4 mode on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. 4X4 mode is
only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces.
Your four-wheel drive vehicle features the
heavy-duty Control Trac® 4WD system. This
unique system is interactive with the road,
continually monitoring and adjusting torque
delivery to the front and rear wheels to
optimize vehicle control. 4WD Indicator Lights
The indicator lights illuminate in the
information display in the reconfigurable
telltale (RTT) location under the following
conditions. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 98).
Note: When a 4X4 system fault is present,
the system will typically remain in whichever
4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It will not default to 4X2
in all circumstances. When this warning is
displayed, have your vehicle serviced by an
authorized dealer.
4X2 Momentarily illuminates when 4X2
is selected.
4X4 AUTO Continuously illuminates when 4X4
AUTO is selected.4X4 Continuously illuminates when 4X4
is selected.
CHECK 4X4 Displays when a 4X4 fault is
present.
4WD Switch Positions WARNING
Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles
are not designed for cornering at
speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
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How Your Vehicle Differs From Other
Vehicles
WARNING
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity
such as utility and four-wheel drive
vehicles handle differently than vehicles with
a lower center of gravity. Utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed
for cornering at speeds as high as passenger
cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
could result in an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Truck and utility vehicles can differ from
some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be
higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain
without getting hung up or damaging
underbody components.
The differences that make your vehicle so
versatile also make it handle differently than
an ordinary passenger car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times,
especially in rough terrain. Since sudden
changes in terrain can result in abrupt
steering wheel motion, make sure you grip
the steering wheel from the outside. Do not
grip the spokes.
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage
from concealed objects such as rocks and
stumps.
You should either know the terrain or
examine maps of the area before driving.
Map out your route before driving in the area.
To maintain steering and braking control of
your vehicle, you must have all four wheels
on the ground and they must be rolling, not
sliding or spinning.
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility
Vehicles
Note:
On some models, the initial shift from
two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive while
the vehicle is moving can cause some
momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds.
This is the front drivetrain coming up to
speed and the automatic locking hubs
engaging and is not cause for concern. Note:
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
front air dam that can become damaged
(due to reduced ground clearance) when
taking your vehicle off-road. This air dam
can be taken off by removing two bolts.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are specially
equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and
rough terrain and have operating
characteristics that are somewhat different
from conventional vehicles, both on and off
the road.
Power is supplied to all four wheels through
a transfer case. On Four-wheel drive
vehicles, the transfer case allows you to
select different 4WD modes when necessary.
Information on transfer case operation and
shifting procedures can be found in this
chapter. Information on transfer case
maintenance can be found in the
Maintenance chapter. You should become
thoroughly familiar with this information
before you operate your vehicle.
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Four-wheel drive (when you select a 4WD
mode) uses all four wheels to power the
vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you
to drive over terrain and road conditions that
a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle
cannot.
Basic Operating Principles
•
Do not use 4X4 mode on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and
may damage drive components. 4X4
mode is only intended for consistently
slippery or loose surfaces.
• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• When driving your vehicle on surfaces
made slippery by loose sand, water,
gravel, snow or ice proceed with care. If Your Vehicle leaves the Road
If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce your
vehicle speed and avoid severe braking.
When your vehicle speed has been reduced
ease your vehicle back onto the road. Do
not turn the steering wheel sharply while
returning your vehicle to the road.
It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of the
road and slow down gradually before
returning to the road. You may lose control
if you do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
It may be less risky to strike small objects,
such as freeway reflectors, with minor
damage to your vehicle rather than attempt
a sudden return to the road which could
cause your vehicle to slide sideways out of
control or roll over. Remember, your safety
and the safety of others should be your
primary concern. If your vehicle gets stuck WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure
a passenger or bystander. Note:
Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature,
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more than
a minute, damage to the transmission and
tires may occur or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it
may be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Emergency Maneuvers
In an unavoidable emergency situation
where a sudden sharp turn must be made,
remember to avoid over-driving your vehicle
(i.e. turn the steering wheel only as rapidly
and as far as required to avoid the
emergency). Excessive steering can result
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in loss of vehicle control. Apply smooth
pressure to the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal when changes in vehicle speed are
required. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration
and braking. This could result in an increased
risk of vehicle roll over, loss of vehicle control
and personal injury. Use all available road
surface to bring your vehicle to a safe
direction of travel.
In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
If your vehicle goes from one type of surface
to another (i.e. from concrete to gravel) there
will be a change in the way your vehicle
responds to a maneuver (i.e. steering,
acceleration or braking).
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid excessive wheel slip.
Avoid driving at excessive speeds, this
causes vehicle momentum to work against
you and your vehicle could become stuck to
the point that assistance may be required
from another vehicle. Remember, you may
be able to back out the way you came if you
proceed with caution.
Mud and Water
Note:
Driving through deep water may
damage the vehicle.
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may be
limited.
When driving through water, determine the
depth and avoid water higher than the
bottom of the hubs. If the ignition system
gets wet, your vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop your vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by applying light pressure to the
brake pedal while moving slowly. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction in
slick mud. As when you are driving over
sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid
spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does
slide, steer in the direction of the slide until
you regain control of the vehicle.
If the transmission, transfer case or front axle
are submerged in water, their fluids should
be checked and changed, if necessary.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in water,
the axle lubricant should be replaced.
After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess
mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts
causes an imbalance that could damage
drive components.
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Stability Control and Traction Control with RSC Features
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed again after
deactivation
Disabled 4
Disabled
Disabled
Illuminated
Button not pressed and the
transfer case is switched
to 4WD Low 3
1 The traction control system may still be enabled but with higher entry t\
hresholds compared to the full system. The electronic stability control
entry thresholds are higher compared to the full system.
2 When you press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds the indicator\
lamp blinks for three seconds.
3 Your vehicle may or may not have this feature available. When you select 4WD low the stability control light illuminates and al\
l stability control
with RSC features are disabled.
4 Engine traction control and two-wheel spin brake traction control functions are disabled. Single wheel spin traction co\
ntrol is always enabled.
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4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive.......................................174
A
A/C See: Climate Control..........................................122
About This Manual............................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................182
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................182
Accessories....................................................451 Exterior Style........................................................451
Interior Style..........................................................451
Lifestyle..................................................................451
Peace of Mind......................................................451
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................87
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................278 Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................279
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................278
Adjusting the Pedals
......................................80 Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................74
Easy Entry and Exit Feature................................74
End of Travel Position..........................................74
Memory Feature....................................................74
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................87
Airbag Disposal...............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................122
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............283
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................71
Ambient Lighting
............................................89
Anti-Theft Alarm...............................................71
Arming the Alarm...................................................71
Disarming the Alarm..............................................71
Appendices....................................................488
Apps..................................................................414 ........................................................................\
..........414
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.......................
416
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............101 Direction Indicator Chime..................................101
Headlamps On Warning Chime
........................101
Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................101
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................101
Audio Control
...................................................75
Media........................................................................\
77 Seek, Next or Previous........................................77
Type One.................................................................76
Type Two.................................................................77
Audio System................................................339 General Information...........................................339
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................340
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................342
Autolamps.........................................................85 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........86
Automatic Climate Control
.........................122
Automatic Transmission..............................169 Brake-Shift Interlock...........................................172
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow...................................................................173
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission..............171
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission................................
169
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................272
Autowipers........................................................81
Auxiliary Power Points.................................150 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................150
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................150
Locations...............................................................150
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U
Under Hood Overview................................264
Universal Garage Door Opener................145
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............145
USB Port..........................................................347
Using Cruise Control....................................199
Switching Cruise Control Off..........................200
Switching Cruise Control On and Off............199
Using Four-Wheel Drive
...............................174
4WD Indicator Lights..........................................174
4WD Switch Positions.........................................174
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility
Vehicles.............................................................176
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................176
Using Hill Descent Control..........................191 Principle of Operation.........................................
191
Using Hill Descent Control................................191
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................59
Using Power Running Boards......................72 Automatic Power Deploy....................................72
Automatic Power Stow........................................72
Bounce-back..........................................................73
Enabling and Disabling........................................72
Manual Power Deploy.........................................72
Using Snow Chains.......................................312 Using Stability Control.................................188
Stability Control and Traction Control with Roll
Stability Control™ (RSC™)................................188
Using Traction Control.................................185 Switching the System Off .................................185
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........
185
Using Voice Recognition............................367 Audio Voice Commands...................................369
Climate Voice Commands................................370
Mobile App Voice Commands.........................374
Navigation Voice Commands..........................373
Phone Voice Commands...................................371
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice
Commands.......................................................375
Voice Settings Commands...............................376
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
..............................................241
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................285
General Information...........................................285
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................330
Vehicle Identification Number..................330
Vehicle Storage............................................293
Battery...................................................................294
Body.......................................................................293
Brakes...................................................................294 Cooling system...................................................294
Engine...................................................................293
Fuel system..........................................................293
General.................................................................293
Miscellaneous.....................................................294
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................294
Tires.......................................................................294
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................122
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............330
Voice Control
...................................................78
Type One.................................................................78
Type Two.................................................................79
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
....................98
4X2........................................................................\
...101
4X4 Auto.................................................................101
4X4 HIGH...............................................................101
Anti-Lock Braking System..................................98
Battery.....................................................................98
Brake System.........................................................98
Cruise Control........................................................98
Direction Indicator................................................98
Door Ajar.................................................................99
Engine Coolant Temperature............................99
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