2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR high beam

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry and the
battery cables tightly fastened to the battery
terminals. If any corrosion is present on the
battery or terminals, remove the cables from
the terminals and clean with a wire brush.
You can neutralize the acid with a solution
of baking soda and water.
We recommend that you disconnect the
negative battery cable terminal from the
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for
an extended period.
Note:If you only disconnect the negative
battery cable terminal, make sure it is
isolated or placed away from the battery
terminal to avoid unintended connection or
arcing.
If you replace the battery make sure it
matches the electrical requirements of your
vehicle.If you disconnect or replace the battery and
your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
it must relearn its adaptive strategy. Because
of this, the transmission may shift firmly when
first driven. This is normal operation while
the transmission fully updates its operation
to optimum shift feel.
Battery Sensor Reset
When you install a new battery, reset the
battery sensor by doing the following:
1. Switch the ignition on, and leave the
engine off.
Note:Complete Steps 2 and 3 within 10
seconds.
2. Flash the high beam headlamps five
times, ending with the high beams off.
3. Press and release the brake pedal three
times.
The battery warning lamp flashes three times
to confirm that the reset is successful.
Battery Management System (If Equipped)
The system monitors battery conditions and
takes actions to extend battery life. If
excessive battery drain is detected, the
system temporarily disables some electrical
systems to protect the battery.
Systems included are:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
display to alert you that battery protection
actions are active. This message is only for
notification that an action is taking place, and
not intended to indicate an electrical problem
or that the battery requires replacement.
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Your vehicle has a maintenance-free battery.
It does not require additional water during
service.If the vehicle battery has a cover and vent
hose, make sure you correctly install it after
cleaning or replacing the battery.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry and the
battery cables tightly fastened to the battery
terminals. If any corrosion is present on the
battery or terminals, remove the cables from
the terminals and clean with a wire brush.
You can neutralize the acid with a solution
of baking soda and water.
We recommend that you disconnect the
negative battery cable terminal from the
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for
an extended period.
Note:If you only disconnect the negative
battery cable terminal, make sure it is
isolated or placed away from the battery
terminal to avoid unintended connection or
arcing.
If you replace the battery make sure it
matches the electrical requirements of your
vehicle.If you disconnect or replace the battery and
your vehicle has an automatic transmission,
it must relearn its adaptive strategy. Because
of this, the transmission may shift firmly when
first driven. This is normal operation while
the transmission fully updates its operation
to optimum shift feel.
Battery Sensor Reset
When you install a new battery, reset the
battery sensor by doing the following:
1. Switch the ignition on, and leave the
engine off.
Note:Complete Steps 2 and 3 within 10
seconds.
2. Flash the high beam headlamps five
times, ending with the high beams off.
3. Press and release the brake pedal three
times.
The battery warning lamp flashes three times
to confirm that the reset is successful.
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6. Remove the battery securing clamp.
7. Remove the battery.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Before reconnecting the battery, make
sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:Make sure to fully tighten the battery
cables.
If you disconnect or replace the vehicle
battery, you must reset the following
features:
• Window bounce-back. See Power
Windows (page 121).
• Clock Settings.
• Pre-set radio stations.
Battery Disposal
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Make sure that you dispose of old
batteries in an environmentally
friendly way. Seek advice from
your local authority about recycling old
batteries.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam checked
by an authorized dealer.
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8 ft (2.4 m). A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp high beam bulb. B
25 ft (7.6 m). C
Horizontal reference line. DVertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall or
screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp high beam
bulb and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m) long
horizontal reference line on the wall or
screen at this height.
Note:There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center line of
the headlamp high beam bulb.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and
open the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will observe a
flat zone of high intensity light located at
the top of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the flat zone of high intensity
light is not on the horizontal reference
line, adjust the aim of the headlamp
beam.
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5. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver or socket wrench, to turn the
adjuster clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp. The horizontal edge of the
brighter light should touch the horizontal
reference line.6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
WARNING: If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 41.0°F (5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection.
Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase
the risk of injury or accident.
Note:The front and rear washer systems
are supplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low.
Only use a washer fluid that meets our
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 460).
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Automatic Climate Control.........................165
Automatic High Beam Control....................119
Automatic High Beam Control
Indicators......................................................120
Automatic Transmission.............................259
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check...........................................................408
Auto-Start-Stop - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).............................215
Autowipers......................................................108
Auxiliary Power Points................................200
AWD
See: All-Wheel Drive..........................................264
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery - Gasoline....410
See: Changing the 12V Battery - Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..................................413
Blind Spot Information System.................326
BLIS
See: Blind Spot Information System..............326
Body Styling Kits...........................................429
Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood............398
Booster Seats..................................................40
Brake Fluid Check.......................................409Brakes..............................................................271
General Information............................................271
Breaking-In......................................................361
Bulb Specification Chart.............................488
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................304
Capacities and Specifications...................460
Capacities and Specifications - Excluding:
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................465
Capacities and Specifications - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............477
Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................422
Catalytic Converter......................................235
Changing a Bulb...........................................420
Changing a Fuse..........................................395
Changing a Road Wheel.............................451
Changing the 12V Battery - Gasoline.......410
Changing the 12V Battery - Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..............................413
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................402
Changing the Front Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Heated Wiper
Blades............................................................419Changing the Front Wiper Blades -
Vehicles Without: Heated Wiper
Blades............................................................418
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades..............419
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name
or Password................................................494
Charging a Wireless Device......................202
Charging the High Voltage Battery - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...............238
Checking MyKey System Status.................80
Checking the Interior Air Quality...............173
Checking the Wiper Blades........................418
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................52
Child Restraint Positioning...........................42
Child Safety......................................................27General Information.............................................27
Child Safety Locks..........................................44
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................426
Cleaning Products.........................................421
Cleaning the Engine....................................424
Cleaning the Exterior..................................422
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens...........................425
Cleaning the Interior....................................425
Cleaning the Wheels...................................427
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................424
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Index

Motorcraft Parts - Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)...........................................464
MyKey – Troubleshooting..............................81
MyKey™..............................................................78
Principle of Operation..........................................78
N
Navigation......................................................538
Network Connectivity.................................490
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................490
Network Connectivity –
Troubleshooting..........................................491
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............583
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................402
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check.......................................401
Opening and Closing the Hood...............398
Opening the Doors........................................90
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................379
Overhead Console......................................204
Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control..........................................................120Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........278
Overriding the Set Speed...........................312
P
Parking Aids..................................................286Principle of Operation.......................................286
Passive Anti-Theft System............................99
PA T S
See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................99
Pedestrian Alert System...............................65
Pedestrian Protection....................................65
Perchlorate........................................................14
Personalized Settings..................................140
Personal Safety System™..............................54
Phone as a Key Limitations..........................74
Phone as a Key................................................74
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting..................76
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting............76Phone as a Key – Frequently Asked
Questions...........................................................76
Phone..............................................................536
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation.............219
Post-Crash Alert System.............................370
Post Impact Braking.....................................372
How Does Post Impact Braking Work...........372
Overriding Post Impact Braking......................372
Post Impact Braking Indicators.......................372Post Impact Braking Limitations.....................372
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................83
Power Liftgate..................................................94
Power Seats....................................................179
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................409
Power Windows..............................................121
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................337
Programming the Garage Door
Opener..........................................................196
Programming Your Phone.............................74
Protecting the Environment.........................23
Puncture
See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................451
R
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels............................................................591
Blind Spot Information System Sensors........591
Body Control Module........................................600
Cruise Control Module......................................603
Garage Door Opener........................................607
Keys and Remote Controls..............................608
Radio Transceiver Module.................................611
Remote Function Actuator...............................600
SYNC......................................................................615
Telematics Control Unit....................................620
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Index

Settings...........................................................555
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Gap..................................................................311
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed............................................................310
Setting the Cruise Control Speed............303
Setting the Hill Descent Speed................284
Side Airbags.....................................................60
Side Sensing System..................................290
Sitting in the Correct Position....................176
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains..................................445
Soft Closing Door............................................91
Spare Wheel
See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................451
Special Notices................................................15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance...............................................587
Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................303
Speed Sign Recognition.............................335
Stability Control............................................282
Principle of Operation.......................................282
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................206
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
System...........................................................210
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........205
General Information..........................................205
Steering...........................................................336
Steering Wheel..............................................102
Storage Compartments..............................204
Sunroof
See: Moonroof.....................................................125
Sun Visors.......................................................125
Supplementary Restraints System.............55
Principle of Operation.........................................55
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and
Off..................................................................309
Switching Automatic High Beam Control
On and Off.....................................................119
Switching Cruise Control On and
Off..................................................................303
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control
to Cruise Control.........................................313
Switching Hill Descent Control On and
Off..................................................................284
Switching Intelligent Mode On and
Off...................................................................315
Switching Lane Centering On and
Off...................................................................314
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On
and Off...........................................................194
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and
Off..................................................................278
Symbols Glossary.............................................11SYNC™ 3..........................................................507
General Information...........................................507
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................557
T
Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............460
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................375
Tire Care.........................................................432
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............447
Tires
See: Wheels and Tires......................................430
Towing a Trailer.............................................354
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......359
Towing.............................................................354
Traction Control.............................................281
Principle of Operation........................................281
Trailer Sway Control....................................355
Transmission..................................................259
Transporting the Vehicle............................370
U
Under Hood Overview...............................400
Unique Driving Characteristics..................215
USB Port.........................................................505
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Index

Using All-Wheel Drive.................................264
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems...........................................................81
Using Snow Chains......................................445
Using Stability Control................................283
Using Summer Tires....................................444
Using the Backup Start Passcode..............75
Using the Valet Mode....................................75
Using Traction Control.................................281
Using Voice Recognition............................509
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only).............................................376
V
Vehicle Care...................................................421General Information............................................421
Vehicle Identification Number..................465
Vehicle Identification...................................489
Vehicle Storage.............................................427
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..................................494
Ventilated Seats............................................192
Ventilation
See: Climate Control..........................................165
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............465
Voice Control..................................................104
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...................131
Warranty Information...................................628
Washer Fluid Check......................................417
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................422
See: Wipers and Washers.................................107
Waxing.............................................................423
Welcome Lighting..........................................116
What Is 911 Assist............................................66
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering.....................................................305
What Is Auto Air Refresh..............................173
What Is Automatic High Beam
Control............................................................119
What Is Cruise Control................................303
What Is Drive Mode Control......................343
What Is Hill Descent Control.....................284
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise
Control..........................................................305
What Is Phone as a Key.................................74
What Is Reverse Braking Assist................277
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.........................173
What is the Rear Occupant Alert
System...........................................................193
What Is the Wireless Accessory
Charger........................................................202Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................451
Wheels and Tires.........................................430General Information...........................................430
Technical Specifications...................................458
Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name
or Password.....................................................494
See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.........494
See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..............................494
Windows and Mirrors....................................121
Windshield Washers.....................................109
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated
Wiper Blades...............................................108
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without:
Heated Wiper Blades................................107
Wiper Blades
See: Checking the Wiper Blades....................418
Wipers and Washers.....................................107
Wireless Accessory Charger
Precautions.................................................202
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................202
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