2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR check oil

Selecting a Drive Mode
.............................306
Drive Modes .................................................
306
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
308
Luggage Covers ..........................................
308
Roof Racks and Load Carriers .................
309
Load Limit .......................................................
310
Air Suspension ..............................................
314
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
316
Trailer Sway Control .....................................
317
Recommended Towing Weights ...............
317
Essential Towing Checks ...........................
319
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .......
321
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance .................
323
Economical Driving .....................................
323
Cold Weather Precautions ........................
324
Breaking-In ....................................................
324
Driving Through Water ..............................
324Floor Mats
.....................................................
325
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
327
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
328
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
328
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
329
Post-Crash Alert System .............................
331
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
332
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
333
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
334
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................
335
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ..........................................
336
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
337
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ......................................................................
339
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......
340
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ......................................................................
340 Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................
342
Changing a Fuse .........................................
355
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
358
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
358
Under Hood Overview ..............................
360
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
361
Engine Oil Check .........................................
361
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
362
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
363
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
364
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......
369
Brake Fluid Check ......................................
369
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
370
Changing the 12V Battery ..........................
371
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................
373
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
375
Fuel Filter .......................................................
375
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
375
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or
the hazard flasher. If the indicators
stay on or flash faster, check for a burned
out bulb. See Changing a Bulb (page 377).
Distance Alert Flashes when your vehicle is
rapidly approaching another
vehicle or a pedestrian within your
driving path. See Pre-Collision Assist (page
300
).
Door Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake
Note: Indicators vary depending on region. Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a system
error.
See Electric Parking Brake
(page 236).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
your vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let it cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 364).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a system error. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 361).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately. Fasten Seatbelt Illuminates and a tone sounds to
remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
See Seatbelt Reminder (page 47).
Fasten Rear Seatbelt Illuminates and a tone sounds to
signal the rear seatbelts are not
fastened.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
there is a system error. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
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Move the selector switch to the left
to exit a submenu.
Move the selector switch to the
right to choose and confirm
settings or messages.
Menu This icon shows the features on or
off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and
unchecked indicates the feature is off. Note:
Some menu items are regional specific
or optional and may appear slightly different
or not at all.
Settings Settings
See Personalized Settings (page 133).
Information Screens
Display Setup
Speedometer km/h
Speedometer MPH
Add Tachometer to View Enter the submenu and select your setting
Border Crossing
Displays your oil life status
Oil Life
Hold OK to Reset
Hold OK to Reset
Tire Monitor
With the engine off, hold OK to Initialize
Neutral Tow
Note: Additional vehicle settings are
available through your touchscreen.
See
Settings (page 498).
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as po\
ssible.
Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service
Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be tem\
porarily unavailable.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshield to be c\
leaned to operateproperly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as po\
ssible.
Front Camera Malfunction Service
Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, conta\
ct an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
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•
An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
• Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for climactic
conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel filter
that is integrated with the fuel tank. Regular
maintenance or replacement is not needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you correct
the concern, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The
preceding statements concerning prohibited
tampering acts and maintenance, and the
noise warranty found in the Warranty Guide,
are applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR. CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARNING:
Do not park, idle or drive
your vehicle on dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats
up the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING:
The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is very
high. Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short period
of engine operation and stays hot after the
engine is switched off. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes. Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable exhaust
emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter and
other emission control components continue
to work properly:
•
Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables.
See Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 329).
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
Note: Resulting component damage may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE
WARNING: If you continue to drive
your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop without
warning. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position, the
engine is overheating.
See Gauges (page
123).
You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain. The
engine continues to operate with limited
power for a short period of time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually. 1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
2. Immediately switch the engine off to prevent severe engine damage.
3. Wait for the engine to cool down.
4. Check the coolant level.
See Engine
Coolant Check (page 364).
5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by several
things, such as how you drive, the conditions
you drive under, and how you maintain your
vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds without stopping.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop. •
Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at
55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than
traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
• Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Revving the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 371).
A
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 361).
B
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 361).
C
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