2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR oil

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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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s.
See Engine Oil Check (page 387).
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts. 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.\
4 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle
primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within
3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil.
• Example 1
: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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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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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 388). Exclusive use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and PTU maintenance
: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (four wheel
drive only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. Vehicles
are electronically monitored and notify the
driver required service by displaying a
message in the information display. The PTU
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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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Digital Radio...................................................484
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................485
Direction Indicators
........................................114
Indicating a Lane Change..................................114
Doors and Locks..............................................81
Drive Mode Control.....................................329 Drive Modes........................................................329
Drive Modes
..................................................329
Conserve..............................................................329
Deep Conditions................................................329
Deep Sand...........................................................330
Excite.....................................................................330
Normal...................................................................330
Preserve EV.........................................................330
Pure EV.................................................................330
Slippery..................................................................331
Driver Alert.....................................................305 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................305
USING DRIVER ALERT......................................306
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................54 Children and Airbags...........................................55
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................55
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........59
Driving Aids
...................................................305
Driving Hints..................................................347
Driving Through Water................................348 DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps.......111
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)......................111
E
Economical Driving......................................347
Electric Parking Brake.................................258 Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............258
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake.................................................................259
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................259
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge..............................................................259
Electric Vehicle Information
........................531
Charge Preferences..........................................535
Charge Settings..................................................532
Charge Time Settings.......................................536
Departure Time Settings..................................537
Engine On Due To...............................................531
Power Flow...........................................................531
Vehicle Operational States...............................531
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................609
Emergency Call Limitations.........................65 Emergency Call Requirements....................64
Emergency Call System Data......................20
Emergency Door Release............................89
Emission Law
.................................................234
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance............
235
Tampering With a Noise Control System..............................................................234
End User License Agreement....................614 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................614
Engine Block Heater....................................216 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................217
Engine Coolant Check................................390 Adding Coolant....................................................391
Coolant Change..................................................393
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................394
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................393
Recycled Coolant...............................................392
Severe Climates..................................................393
Engine Emission Control
............................234
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................97
Engine Oil Check..........................................387 Adding Engine Oil..............................................388
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................387
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Setting a Destination.........................................525
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................530
Zoom......................................................................527
Network Connectivity..................................475
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................475
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting.........................................476
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............568
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.............................568
Normal Maintenance Intervals........................570
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................388
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................387
Opening and Closing the Hood...............384 Closing the Hood...............................................385
Opening the Hood.............................................384
Opening the Doors........................................88 Front Doors............................................................88
Rear Doors..............................................................88
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................365
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............365
Overhead Console.......................................207 Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control
............................................................118
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........264
Overriding the Set Speed..........................298
P
Parking Aids
...................................................272
Principle of Operation.......................................272
Passive Anti-Theft System............................97 SecuriLock®............................................................97
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................97
Pedestrian Alert System...............................63
Pedestrian Protection....................................63
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personalized Settings..................................138 Information On Demand....................................138
Personal Safety System ™
..............................52
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................52
Phone as a Key Limitations
..........................72
Phone as a Key................................................72 Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting..................74
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting
............74
Phone as a Key – Frequently Asked
Questions...........................................................74 Phone
...............................................................521
Android Auto.......................................................523
Apple CarPlay.....................................................523
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................521
Text Messaging...................................................522
Using Your Cell Phone......................................522
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation............222 Low Engine Use..................................................223
Post-Crash Alert System.............................357
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking...............................81
Power Liftgate.................................................92 Hands-Free Feature.............................................95
Obstacle Detection..............................................94
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................92
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.....................94
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................94
Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off..........95
Power Seats.....................................................181 10-Way and 12-Way Seat Controls....................181
30-Way Seat Controls........................................183
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With
Active Motion ..................................................186
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................396
Power Windows..............................................119
Accessory Delay..................................................120
Bounce-Back.........................................................119
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