2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR tow

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval 1
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi (12,070–16,093 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi (8,046–12,070 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (4,828–8,046 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do\
not exceed the 1 year maximum oil change interval. Remaining
oil life can be accessed through the information display. See Information Displays (page 134).
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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect front axle.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Manual Park Release ........................................248
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission............247
Stay in Neutral Mode.........................................246
Understanding Your Transmission Selector Positions...........................................................245
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................395
Auto-Start-Stop - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).............................218
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................219
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...................................218
Autowipers......................................................106 Autowipers Settings............................................107
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit.........................
107
Auxiliary Power Points
................................203
110 Volt AC Power Point...................................203
12 Volt DC Power Point.....................................203
USB Port and Power Point Locations............
203
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.........................................250
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery.......................397
Blind Spot Information System..................312 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.....................................................................313 Switching the System On and Off...................316
System Errors.......................................................315
Using the Blind Spot Information
System...............................................................312
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...............
312
Body Styling Kits............................................412
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............384
Booster Seats..................................................38 Types of Booster Seats.......................................38
Brake Fluid Check
........................................395
Brake Fluid Service Interval.............................396
Brakes
.............................................................257
General Information...........................................257
Breaking-In.....................................................348
Bulb Specification Chart.............................473
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................290
Capacities and Specifications
...................444
Capacities and Specifications - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................450
Air Conditioning System....................................
451
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................455 Automatic Transmission...................................452
Engine Coolant...................................................453
Engine Oil.............................................................454
Front Axle.............................................................459
Fuel Tank..............................................................456
Grease...................................................................456
Hydraulic Brake System....................................457
Locks.....................................................................458
Rear Axle..............................................................460
Transfer Case......................................................458
Washer Reservoir................................................461
Capacities and Specifications - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............462
Air Conditioning System...................................462
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................466
Automatic Transmission....................................463
Engine Coolant...................................................464
Engine Oil.............................................................465
Front Axle.............................................................470
Fuel Tank..............................................................468
Grease...................................................................468
Hydraulic Brake System...................................468
Locks.....................................................................469
Rear Axle................................................................471
Transfer Case.......................................................470
Washer Reservoir................................................472
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Engine Specifications - Excluding: Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............444
Drivebelt Routing................................................445
Engine Specifications - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)............................445
Drivebelt Routing................................................446
Entertainment................................................506 AM/FM Radio.......................................................507
Apps........................................................................\
518
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................516
CD........................................................................\
...515
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)................511
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........507
Sources.................................................................506
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................518
USB Ports..............................................................518
Environment......................................................21
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................
258
Essential Towing Checks............................343 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................
344
Hitches..................................................................343
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)............................................344
Safety Chains.......................................................343
Trailer Brakes.......................................................343
Trailer Lamps.......................................................344 When Towing a Trailer.......................................344
Event Data
.........................................................18
Export Unique Options...................................15
Exterior Mirrors..............................................120 360-Degree Camera..........................................122
Auto-dimming Feature.......................................122
Auto-Folding Exterior Mirrors............................121
Blind Spot Information System........................122
Direction Indicator Mirrors ...............................122
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................121
Heated Exterior Mirrors ....................................122
Lincoln Welcome Mat Projection Lamp.........122
Memory Mirrors ..................................................122
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................120
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................45
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................46
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................45
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
Floor Mats......................................................349
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps..........................................111
Front Fog Lamps.............................................111 Front Fog Lamp Indicator...................................112
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off......111 Front Parking Aid..........................................274
Object Distance Indicator.................................276
Front Passenger Sensing System..............56
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles
With: Heated Wiper Blades.........................402
See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper Blades....................401
Fuel and Refueling.......................................226
Fuel Consumption
........................................232
Advertised Capacity..........................................232
Calculating Fuel Economy...............................
232
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................227
Fuel Filter
.........................................................401
Fuel Quality....................................................227 Choosing the Right Fuel...................................227
Fuel Shutoff...................................................352
Fuses...............................................................368
Fuse Specification Chart............................368 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.....................368
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............
376
G
Garage Door Opener...................................197
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............197
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One-Touch Down.................................................119
One-Touch Up.......................................................119
Window Lock........................................................120
Pre-Collision Assist......................................323
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................326
Blocked Sensors................................................326
Distance Indication and Alert..........................
325
Evasive Steering Assist.....................................326
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........324
Programming Your Phone
.............................72
Resetting Phone as a Key...................................72
Protecting the Environment..........................21
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
R
Radio Frequency Certification Labels...........................................................576
Blind Spot Information System Sensors.......576
Body Control Module.........................................581
Cruise Control Module......................................
584
Garage Door Opener........................................588
Keys and Remote Controls..............................588
Radio Transceiver Module...............................
592
Remote Function Actuator................................581
SYNC.....................................................................596 Telematics Control Unit.....................................601
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Sensors.............................................................601
Wireless Accessory Charging Module.........608
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings.......................................................196
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators......................................................196
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations....................................................195
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions..................................................195
Rear Occupant Alert System
......................195
Rear Parking Aid...........................................272 Object Distance Indicator.................................274
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............172 Directing Air to the Overhead and Rear
Footwell Air Vents...........................................173
Rear Climate Control Lock Message..............
173
Rear Passenger Climate Control Screen.......172
Selecting a Row...................................................173
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed...........173
Setting the Rear Temperature..........................173
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off.........173
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
173 Rear Seats.......................................................189
Adjusting the Second Row Outermost Seats
Backrest............................................................189
Adjusting the Second Row Seats for Easy Entry...................................................................190
Adjusting the Third Row Power Seats...........192
Folding the Second Row Outermost Seats Flat......................................................................190
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................332 Cargo Management System............................
332
Rear View Camera.......................................283 Camera Guidelines............................................284
Manual Zoom......................................................285
Object Distance Indicator................................285
Rear Camera Delay............................................286
Rear Camera On Demand...............................285
Using the Rear View Camera System...........283
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera....................................283
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............107 Rear Window Washer.........................................108
Rear Window Wiper............................................107
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.........403
Recommended Towing Weights
................341
Reduced Engine Performance..................347
Refreshing the Interior Air
...........................176
Automatically Refreshing the Interior Air......176
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires.......................................413
Towing a Trailer.............................................340
Load Placement..................................................340
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........345 Emergency Towing............................................345
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles..........................
346
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................345
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................345
Towing.............................................................340
Traction Control
............................................267
Principle of Operation.......................................267
Trailer Sway Control
......................................341
Transmission..................................................245
Transporting the Vehicle.............................357
U
Under Hood Overview
................................386
Unique Driving Characteristics..................218
Universal Garage Door Opener................197 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............197
USB Port
.........................................................490
Locating the USB Ports......................................491 Using All-Wheel Drive.................................250
Driving in Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD).....................................................252
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles.............................................................251
Operating ALL-Wheel drive (AWD) Vehicles with Mismatched Tires..................................251
Operating All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles With Spare Tires............................................250
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................79
Using Snow Chains
......................................428
Using Stability Control................................269
Using Summer Tires....................................427
Using the Backup Start Passcode..............73 System Lockout.....................................................74
Using the Valet Mode....................................73
Using Traction Control................................267 Switching the System Off.................................267
System Indicator Lights and Messages........267
Using the Information Display Controls........267
Using Voice Recognition............................494 Apps.......................................................................503
Automatic Blower Motor Speed
Reduction.........................................................505
Climate..................................................................498
Entertainment......................................................496
General.................................................................495 Navigation.............................................................501
Phone....................................................................499
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................504
Voice Settings.....................................................504
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................362
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................404
General Information...........................................404
Vehicle Identification Number
..................450
Vehicle Identification...................................474
Vehicle Storage.............................................410 Body........................................................................\
.411
Brakes....................................................................412
Cooling system.....................................................411
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.................411
Engine.....................................................................411
Fuel system............................................................411
General..................................................................410
Miscellaneous......................................................412
Plugging in Your HYBRID..................................412
Removing Vehicle From Storage
.....................412
Tires........................................................................\
412
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..................................479
Ventilated Seats
.............................................194
Automatic Climate Controlled Seats..............194
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Ventilation
See: Climate Control..........................................168
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............450
Voice Control
.................................................102
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................129 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................129
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................129
Auto Hold Active.................................................129
Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................129
Automatic High Beam Control.........................129
Auto Start-stop.....................................................129
Battery....................................................................129
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................129
Brake System Warning Lamp...........................
130
Cruise Control......................................................130
Direction Indicator...............................................130
Distance Alert.......................................................130
Door Ajar...............................................................130
Electric Park Brake..............................................130
Engine Oil...............................................................131
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........130
Fasten Rear Seatbelt...........................................131
Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................131
Front Airbag...........................................................131 Front Fog Lamps...................................................131
High Beam..............................................................131
Hill Descent............................................................131
Hood Ajar...............................................................131
Lamps On...............................................................131
Liftgate Ajar............................................................131
Low Beam Warning..............................................131
Low Fuel Level......................................................131
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................132
Low Washer Fluid................................................132
Powertrain Fault...................................................132
Ready to Drive......................................................132
Service Engine Soon..........................................132
Stability Control....................................................132
Stability Control Off.............................................132
Stop Safely Now..................................................133
Tow Haul Indicator..............................................133
Vehicle Plugged in..............................................133
Washer Fluid Check.....................................401
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................405
See: Wipers and Washers.................................105
Waxing............................................................406
Welcome Lighting..........................................114 Switching the Welcome Lighting On or
Off........................................................................\
114
What Is 911 Assist
............................................64 What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering......................................................291
What Is Auto Air Refresh.............................175
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................117
What Is Cruise Control................................289 Requirements......................................................289
What Is Drive Mode Control......................329
What Is Hill Descent Control
.....................270
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
...........................................................291
What Is Phone As a Key................................72
What Is Reverse Braking Assist................263
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.........................175
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................195
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
Wheels and Tires...........................................413 General Information............................................413
Technical Specifications...................................442
Windows and Mirrors....................................119
Windshield Washers.....................................107 Front Camera Washer........................................107
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades...............................................106
Heated Wiper Blade...........................................106
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