2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR Owners Manual

Gauges.............................................................126
Battery Gauge......................................................127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............128
Fuel Gauge............................................................127
Information On Demand....................................127
Low Fuel Reminder.............................................127
Status Bar..............................................................127
Vehicle Driving Range........................................128
Gearbox See: Transmission..............................................245
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................66
Intelligent Access.................................................66
General Maintenance Information...........564 Multi-Point Inspection........................................567
Owner Checks and Services...........................565
Protecting Your Investment.............................564
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................564
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................564
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................363
Getting the Services You Need................359 Away From Home..............................................359
Global Opening and Closing ......................
120
Closing the Windows.........................................120
Opening the Windows.......................................120 H
Hazard Flashers
............................................352
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................
399
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................111
Headrest See: Head Restraints..........................................179
Head Restraints
..............................................179
Adjusting the Head Restraints.........................179
Head Up Display...........................................164 Configuring The Head Up Display..................164
Head Up Display Overview..............................165
Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................167
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................173
Heated Rear Window...................................173
Heated Seats..................................................193 Automatic Climate Controlled Seats..............193
Front Seats............................................................193
Second Row Heated Seats...............................
193
Heated Steering Wheel...............................104
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................168
High Voltage Battery
...................................238
General Information...........................................238
Hill Descent Control....................................270
Hill Descent Control Indicator
....................271 Hill Start Assist
..............................................260
Switching the System On and Off.................260
Using Hill Start Assist........................................260
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................171
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather.............................................................172
General Hints.........................................................171
Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................172
Quickly Heating the Interior..............................172
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............172
Recommended Settings for Heating..............
172
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................258
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............384
Horn..................................................................104
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work......................................291
How Does Auto Air Refresh Work.............175
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work...............................................................195
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions....................................................224
Hybrid Vehicle Operation
..........................220
Battery....................................................................221
Braking...................................................................221
Driving...................................................................220
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Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy.................221
Starting..................................................................220
Stopping................................................................221
Transmission Operation.....................................221
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................360
Information Display Control........................104
Information Displays.....................................134
General Information............................................134
Information Messages
.................................140
Active Park............................................................140
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................141
Adaptive Headlamps...........................................141
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control................142
Alarm......................................................................142
AWD........................................................................\
143
Battery and Charging System (12 volt)...........144
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................145
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................146
Doors and Locks..................................................147
Driver Alert............................................................148
Fuel........................................................................\
.148
Hill Descent Control...........................................149
Hill Start Assist.....................................................150 Keys and Intelligent Access.............................150
Lane Keeping System........................................152
Maintenance.........................................................153
MyKey.....................................................................154
Park Aid..................................................................155
Park Brake.............................................................156
Power Steering....................................................158
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................158
Remote Start.........................................................159
Seats.......................................................................159
Starting System ...................................................160
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................160
Trailer.......................................................................161
Transmission.........................................................162
Installing Child Restraints
..............................27
Child Seats..............................................................27
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................27
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH)..............................................31
Using Tether Straps..............................................33
Installing the Vehicle Identification Card...............................................................474
Instrument Cluster
........................................126
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................110
Instrument Panel.............................................22
Interior Air Quality.........................................175 Interior Air Quality – Troubleshooting............
177
Refreshing the Interior Air.................................176 Interior Air Quality –
Troubleshooting..........................................177
Interior Air Quality – Information Messages..........................................................177
Interior Lamps
.................................................115
Front Interior Lamp..............................................115
Rear Interior Lamps..............................................115
Interior Mirror
.................................................122
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................122
Introduction.........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................353 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................354
Jump Starting......................................................355
Locating the Jump Starting Connection
Points................................................................354
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................353
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................355
K
Keyless Entry...................................................89 SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............89
Keyless Starting
............................................208
Ignition Modes....................................................209
Keys and Remote Controls
..........................66
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Lane Keeping System.................................306
Switching the System On and Off..................307
Liftgate...............................................................92
Lighting Control.............................................109 Flashing High Beam Headlamps......................
110
Lighting Control Selections..............................109
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off.......................................................................109
Lighting............................................................109 General Information............................................109
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Lincoln Protect...............................................561 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................
562
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)...................................................................561
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............333
Load Carrying
................................................332
Load Limit.......................................................334
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................338
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................334
Locking and Unlocking
..................................81
Activating Intelligent Access...............................81 Autolock..................................................................86
Battery Saver..........................................................87
Closing the Luggage Compartment................
88
Door Lock Indicator...............................................81
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor..................................81
Emergency Locking..............................................84
Illuminated Entry....................................................87
Illuminated Exit.......................................................87
Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside...................................................................84
Locking the Doors from the Luggage Compartment....................................................84
Opening the Luggage Compartment..............87
Remote Control.....................................................83
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys.....................................................................86
Unlatching the Driver Door with the Key Blade...................................................................85
Luggage Covers
...........................................332
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
M
Maintenance..................................................384 General Information...........................................384
Memory Function..........................................186 Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................187 Personal Profiles..................................................187
Saving a Preset Position....................................186
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................134
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.................................119
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........14
Mobile Device Data.........................................19
Moonroof.........................................................123 Bounce-Back........................................................125
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............124
Rear SunShade Opening and Closing...........124
Motorcraft Parts - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)............................446
Motorcraft Parts - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
............................................448
MyKey – Troubleshooting.............................79
MyKey™..............................................................76 Principle of Operation..........................................76
N
Navigation......................................................523 Changing the Format of the Map...................527
cityseeker.............................................................529
Michelin Travel Guide.......................................530
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates......530
Route Guidance..................................................527
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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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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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Manually Refreshing the Interior Air...............176
Refueling........................................................229 Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever........231
System Warnings.................................................231
Remote Control...............................................67 Car Finder...............................................................69
Passive Key.............................................................67
Remote Start..........................................................69
Replacing the Battery..........................................68
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................69
Remote Start...................................................174
Automatic Settings..............................................174
Heated and Cooled Features...........................174
Last Settings..........................................................174
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..................410
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................13
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................71
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter....................175
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................366
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......366 Resuming the Set Speed...........................290
Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop...................................................................298
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
...........264
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions.......263
Reverse Braking Assist...............................263 Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.............................................265
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting .........................................
265
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................266
Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages.........................................................265
Roadside Assistance....................................351 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................352
Vehicles sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance......................................351
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance......................................351
Roadside Emergencies
................................351
Rollover Warning..........................................576
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................333 Maximum Recommended Load
Amounts...........................................................333
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................348 Running Out of Fuel....................................228
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.........................................................228
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................228
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................59
Safety Precautions.......................................226
Satellite Radio
................................................487
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)..................................................................488
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..................487
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service....................488
Troubleshooting..................................................489
Scheduled Maintenance............................564
Seatbelt Extensions........................................51
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................47
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................48
Seatbelt Status......................................................49
Seatbelts...........................................................44 Principle of Operation..........................................44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................47
Conditions of operation......................................48
Seats.................................................................178
Security..............................................................97
Selecting a Drive Mode..............................329
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Service Data......................................................17
Settings Data....................................................18 Comfort and Convenience Data........................
18
Entertainment Data...............................................18
Settings...........................................................540 911 Assist................................................................541
Ambient Lighting.................................................541
Audio.....................................................................540
Automatic Updates.............................................541
Bluetooth..............................................................540
Charge Settings...................................................541
Clock......................................................................540
Display....................................................................541
Driver Assist..........................................................541
General..................................................................541
Lincoln Way...........................................................541
Message Center..................................................541
Mobile Apps..........................................................541
Multi Contour Seats............................................541
Navigation.............................................................541
Personal Profiles..................................................541
Phone....................................................................540
Seats.......................................................................541
Sound....................................................................540
Valet Mode............................................................541
Vehicle....................................................................541
Voice Control........................................................541 Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Gap................................................................297
Following a Vehicle............................................297
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed...........................................................296
Manually Changing the Set Speed................296
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed from a Complete Stop...............................................296
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
............289
Changing the Set Speed..................................289
Setting the Hill Descent Speed
................270
Side Airbags.....................................................58
Side Sensing System...................................276 Object Distance Indicator.................................
278
Sitting in the Correct Position....................178
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................428
Soft Closing Door...........................................89
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................434
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles.....................................................14
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............
14 Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................572
Exceptions............................................................574
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................289
Speed Sign Recognition..............................321 Principle of Operation........................................321
Using Speed Sign Recognition........................321
Stability Control
............................................268
Principle of Operation.......................................268
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................209 Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................
211
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................212
Important Ventilating Information...................
213
Phone as a Key Backup Starting Passcode............................................................211
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................212
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................212
Vehicles using Phone as a Key.........................211
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System...........................................................213
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................214
Fast Restart...........................................................214
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................216
Important Ventilating Information...................
216
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Phone as a Key Backup Starting
Passcode...........................................................214
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Moving...............................................................215
Switching Off Your Vehicle When It Is Stationary..........................................................215
Vehicles Using Phone as a Key.......................214
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........208 General Information...........................................208
Steering..........................................................322 Electric Power Steering....................................322
Steering Wheel
..............................................100
Storage Compartments..............................207
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................123
Sun Visors.......................................................123 Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................
123
Supplementary Restraints System
.............53
Principle of Operation..........................................53
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off..................................................................295
Automatic Cancellation or Deactivation......
295
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........295
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........295
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
.....................................................117
Activating the Automatic High Beam
Control
................................................................117 Switching Cruise Control On and
Off..................................................................289
Switching Cruise Control Off...........................289
Switching Cruise Control On...........................
289
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
.......................................299
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off..................................................................270
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off
...................................................................301
Changing the Set Speed with Intelligent
Adaptive Cruise Control...............................301
Switching Lane Centering On and Off..................................................................300
Activating Lane Centering...............................300
System Alerts and Automatic Cancellation....................................................300
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off
..........................................................196
Semiannual Reminder........................................196
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off..................................................................264
Symbols Glossary..............................................9
SYNC™ 3..........................................................492 General Information...........................................492
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................542 Additional Information and Assistance.........558
Apps......................................................................552 Navigation.............................................................551
Personal Profiles.................................................556
Phone....................................................................548
Resetting the System........................................558
USB and Bluetooth Audio................................
544
Voice Recognition..............................................542
Wi-Fi Connectivity..............................................554
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...............444
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)...........................361
Tire Care..........................................................415 Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................416
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading..............................................................415
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.............................................................417
Temperature A B C..............................................416
Traction AA A B C................................................415
Treadwear.............................................................415
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
.............430
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System..........................................431
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..............................................................431
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