2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR Owners Manual

2023 LINCOLN AVIATOROwner's Manual

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Part Number: -20220323112249
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,
and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................11
Symbols Glossary ............................................11
Perchlorate .......................................................14
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
..........................................................................14
Replacement Parts Recommendation
..........................................................................14
Special Notices ...............................................15
Mobile Communications Equipment .........16
Export Unique Options ..................................16
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................18
Service Data .....................................................19
Event Data ........................................................19
Settings Data ..................................................20
Connected Vehicle Data ...............................21
Mobile Device Data ........................................21
Emergency Call System Data .....................22
Environment
Protecting the Environment ........................23
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ............................................24
Child Safety
General Information ......................................27
Installing Child Restraints ............................29
Booster Seats .................................................40
Child Restraint Positioning ..........................42
Child Safety Locks .........................................44
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................46
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................47
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .......................49
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ...........................................................49
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................50
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
........................................................................5 2
Seatbelt Extensions ......................................53
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™ .............................54
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................55
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................56
Front Passenger Sensing System .............58
Side Airbags ...................................................60
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .........61
Safety Canopy™ ...............................................61
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .........63
Airbag Disposal ..............................................64
Pedestrian Protection - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Pedestrian Alert System ..............................65
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................66
How Does 911 Assist Work ..........................66
Emergency Call Requirements ..................66
Emergency Call Limitations .........................67
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Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies
........................................................................6 8
Remote Control ..............................................69
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
.........................................................................73
Phone as a Key
What Is Phone as a Key ................................74
Phone as a Key Limitations .........................74
Programming Your Phone ............................74
Using the Valet Mode ...................................75
Using the Backup Start Passcode .............75
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting ...........76
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ...................................78
Creating a MyKey ..........................................79
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................80
Checking MyKey System Status ................80
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................................81
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................81
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................83
Opening the Doors .......................................90
Emergency Door Release ............................91
Soft Closing Door ...........................................91
Keyless Entry ...................................................91
Liftgate
Power Liftgate ................................................94
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ..........................99
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................100
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................102
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
.......................................................................102
Audio Control ................................................104
Voice Control ................................................104Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control With Lane Centering
.......................................................................104
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control ........................................................105
Information Display Control ......................106
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................106
Horn .................................................................106
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without:
Heated Wiper Blades ..............................107
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated
Wiper Blades .............................................108
Autowipers .....................................................108
Windshield Washers ....................................109
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........109
Lighting
General Information .......................................111
Lighting Control ..............................................111
Autolamps .......................................................112
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................112
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................113
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Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................1 1 3
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..............113
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................113
Adaptive Headlamps ....................................114
Direction Indicators ......................................116
Welcome Lighting .........................................116
Interior Lamps .................................................117
Ambient Lighting ...........................................117
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
........................................................................119
Switching Automatic High Beam Control
On and Off ..................................................119
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
.......................................................................120
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control
.......................................................................120
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................121
Global Opening and Closing ....................122Exterior Mirrors .............................................122
Interior Mirror ................................................124
Sun Visors ......................................................125
Moonroof ........................................................125
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...........................................................128
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..................131
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............135
Information Displays
General Information .....................................136
Personalized Settings .................................140
Information Messages ................................142
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control ........................165
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.......................................................................168
Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Quadruple Zone
Automatic Temperature Control ..........169Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Triple Zone Automatic
Temperature Control ...............................170
Heated Rear Window ...................................171
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................171
Remote Start ..................................................172
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ........................173
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ...................173
What Is Auto Air Refresh .............................173
How Does Auto Air Refresh Work ............173
Checking the Interior Air Quality ..............173
Auto Air Refresh Indicators ........................174
Refreshing the Interior Air ..........................174
Auto Air Refresh Hints .................................175
Interior Air Quality – Troubleshooting
.......................................................................1 7 5
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................176
Head Restraints .............................................177
Power Seats ...................................................179
Memory Function .........................................184
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Rear Seats ......................................................187
Heated Seats ..................................................191
Ventilated Seats ...........................................192
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
.......................................................................193
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System
Work ............................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
.......................................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
.......................................................................193
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On
and Off ........................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators
.......................................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings ....................................................194
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction ..........195
Garage Door Opener Precautions and
Frequencies ..............................................195Programming the Garage Door Opener
.......................................................................196
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................200
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
......................................................................202
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
......................................................................202
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger
......................................................................202
Charging a Wireless Device .....................202
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console .....................................204
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................205
Keyless Starting ...........................................205
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................206Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System
.......................................................................210
Engine Block Heater ...................................213
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ...........................215
Hybrid Vehicle Operation ...........................217
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation ............219
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked
Questions ...................................................221
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................223
Fuel Quality ...................................................224
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................224
Running Out of Fuel ...................................225
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................226
Refueling - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) ........................................................229
Fuel Consumption .......................................233
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Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................234
Catalytic Converter .....................................235
High Voltage Battery - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
General Information ....................................238
Charging the High Voltage Battery -
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
......................................................................238
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................259
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................264
Brakes
General Information .....................................271
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
......................................................................2 7 2
Electric Parking Brake ................................272
Hill Start Assist .............................................274Auto Hold ......................................................275
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist ...............277
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work
.......................................................................277
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions .......277
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and
Off ...............................................................278
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist .........278
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators ..........278
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
......................................................................2 7 9
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................281
Using Traction Control ................................281
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................282
Using Stability Control ...............................283
Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control ....................284Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off
......................................................................284
Setting the Hill Descent Speed ...............284
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................285
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................286
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................286
Front Parking Aid ........................................288
Side Sensing System .................................290
Active Park Assist .......................................292
Rear View Camera ......................................297
360 Degree Camera ..................................300
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ...............................303
Switching Cruise Control On and Off .....303
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ...........303
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................304
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................304
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................304
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