2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR radio controls

Menu Item
Bluetooth Stereo
If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they display here as individual source selections. Apps
1 This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.
AM/FM Radio
Tuning a Station
You can use the tune or seek controls on the
radio bezel to select a station.
To tune a station using the touchscreen,
select:
Menu Item
Direct Tune
A pop up appears, allowing you to type in
the frequency of a station. You can only enter
a valid station for the source you are
currently listening to.
You can press the backspace button to
delete the previously entered number.Once you have entered the station's call
numbers, you can select:
Action and Descrip-
tion Menu Item
Press to begin
playing the station
you have entered. Enter
Press to exit without
changing the station. Cancel
Presets
To set a new preset, tune to the station and
then press and hold one of the memory
preset buttons. The audio mutes briefly while
the system saves the station and then
returns.You may be able to add additional preset
pages using the settings option on the
feature bar.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)
Note: This feature may not be available in
all markets and requires an active
subscription.
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USB Ports
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The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the instrument
panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB media
devices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumb
drives, and charge devices if they support
this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain audio
apps such as iHeartRadio through a USB or
Bluetooth®-enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 552).
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player, including iPod, iPhone,
and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA,
WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include MP3,
WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the media
files, provide information about the file.If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000
songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreen
to access the climate control features.
Note:You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 555).
Accessing the Climate Control Menu
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Touch the button to access
additional controls for the front
climate system.
Directing the Airflow
Touch the button to direct airflow
to the windshield air vents and
de-mister.
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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

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Sensors..............................................................621
Wireless Accessory Charging Module..........627
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings.......................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System
Indicators......................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System
Limitations....................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System
Precautions..................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System......................193
Rear Parking Aid...........................................286
Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Quadruple Zone
Automatic Temperature Control.............169
Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Triple Zone Automatic
Temperature Control..................................170
Rear Seats.......................................................187
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................346
Rear View Camera.......................................297
Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera....................................297
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............109
Rear Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades..........419
Recommended Towing Weights..............356Reduced Engine Performance...................361
Refreshing the Interior Air...........................174
Automatically Refreshing the Interior Air.......174
Manually Refreshing the Interior Air...............174
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)..............................................226
Refueling - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................229
Remote Control...............................................69
Remote Start...................................................172
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................427
Replacement Parts Recommendation........14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control.............................................................73
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter.....................173
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)..............................................................380
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......380
Resuming the Set Speed...........................304
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators...........278
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions........277
Reverse Braking Assist...............................277
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.............................................279
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.........................................279
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................280Reverse Braking Assist – Information
Messages.........................................................279
Roadside Assistance...................................364
Roadside Emergencies...............................364
Rollover Warning...........................................591
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................347
Running-In
See: Breaking-In..................................................361
Running Out of Fuel....................................225
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Safety Canopy™................................................61
Safety Precautions.......................................223
Satellite Radio...............................................502
Scheduled Maintenance............................579
Seatbelt Extensions.......................................53
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................49
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................50
Seatbelts...........................................................46
Principle of Operation..........................................46
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................49
Seats.................................................................176
Security.............................................................99
Selecting a Drive Mode..............................343
Service Data......................................................19
Settings Data...................................................20
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