2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR climate control

REMOTE START
The climate control system adjusts the
interior temperature during remote start.
You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the touchscreen.
See Settings (page 555).
You cannot adjust the climate control setting
during remote start operation. Switch the
ignition on to make adjustments.
Based on your remote start settings, the
following vehicle-dependent features may
or may not remain on after remote starting
your vehicle:
• Climate controlled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
• Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:For dual zone climate controlled seats,
the passenger seat setting defaults to match
the driver seat during remote start.
Automatic Settings
If Auto is on, the system sets the interior
temperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats or
cools the vehicle interior as required to
achieve comfort.
Note:In cold weather, the heated rear
window and heated mirrors turn on.
Last Settings
If Last Settings is on, the system uses the
settings last selected before you turned off
the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Features
In Auto mode, certain heated features may
switch on during cold weather, and cooled
features during hot weather.
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WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter improves the quality of air
in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen and
other particles.
REPLACING THE CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 579).
The cabin air filter is behind the glove
compartment.
To remove the lower glove compartment and
access the filter:
1. Open the glove compartment.
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2. Press the tab on each side.
3. Fully lower the glove compartment.
4. Pull the glove compartment toward you.
WHAT IS AUTO AIR REFRESH (IF
EQUIPPED)
Auto Air Refresh helps improve or maintain
the quality of air within your vehicle cabin.
HOW DOES AUTO AIR REFRESH
WORK
(IF EQUIPPED)
Auto Air Refresh uses an outside gases
sensor to automatically adjust the climate
control system to change from outside air to
recirculated air to help reduce the entry of
outside odors into the cabin. It uses a
particulate matter sensor in the cabin to
estimate and provide information about
particulate matter pollution in the cabin. It
also allows you to refresh the cabin air with
outside air on-demand or automatically.
CHECKING THE INTERIOR AIR
QUALITY
(IF EQUIPPED)
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Press the button on touchscreen
feature bar to see current cabin
PM2.5 information.
Note:You can also press the menu button
on the climate control unit and then press
PM2.5 on the touchscreen.
Press Cabin Air History to see a recent
history of average PM2.5 in the cabin.
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Particulate Matter Pollution
Information
PM2.5 is particulate patter pollution smaller
than 2.5 microns in size in the air.
PM2.5 particles can include cigarette smoke,
road level pollution, industrial pollution, and
some allergens.
The numbers provided by the cabin PM2.5
sensor are estimates of the concentrations
of particles in the cabin air. The
measurement unit is μg/m3, representing
mass (micrograms of particulates) per unit of
air volume (cubic meter of air).
The colors around the PM2.5 numbers
provide visual cues about the concentration
levels.
Note:PM2.5 is only one pollution type
contributing to an Air Quality Index and by
itself does not represent the Air Quality
Index.
AUTO AIR REFRESH INDICATORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
The indicator area is on the touchscreen
feature bar and displays one of the following:
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Indicates blower motor is on for
filtering and PM2.5 is low.
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Indicates the blower motor is on
for filtering.
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Indicates the blower motor is off.
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Indicates the status is not available.
REFRESHING THE INTERIOR AIR
MANUALLY REFRESHING THE
INTERIOR AIR
(If Equipped)
1. Press MENU on the climate control unit.
2. Press Cabin Refresh on the touchscreen.Note:Climate control settings could change
for about 90 seconds to help flow outside
air into the cabin. You can change the
blower motor speed to the settings you
prefer.
AUTOMATICALLY REFRESHING THE
INTERIOR AIR (If Equipped)
If the cabin air recirculates continuously for
longer than 35 minutes, climate control
settings could change automatically for about
90 seconds to help flow outside air into the
cabin.
Refreshing the Interior Air Upon Start
If the cabin is above a certain high
temperature while parked for over 30
minutes, when you start the engine the
climate control system settings could change
for approximately 60 seconds to help flow
outside air into the cabin.
Note:The system is not designed to cool the
interior air temperature.
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• Pressing any keyless entry keypad
button.
• Switching the ignition on.
HEATED SEATS
WARNING: Use caution when using
the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions. The heated
seat could cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharp
objects into the seat cushion or seat
backrest. This could damage the heated
seat element and cause it to overheat.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anything on
the seat that blocks the heat, for example
a seat cover or a cushion. This could cause
the seat to overheat. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
Front Seats
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
Note:The engine must be running to use
this feature.
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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.
Note:The heated seats switch on during a
remote start if they are enabled.
Note:The heated seats may switch on when
you start your vehicle if they were on when
you previously switched your vehicle off.
Automatic Climate Controlled Seats (If
Equipped)
When you switch on the auto setting, the
seats switch between the heated seats and
ventilated seats to match your climate control
setting.
Second Row Heated Seats
The heated seat controls are on the rear of
the center console.
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VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not do the following:
• Spill liquid on the front seats. This may
cause the air vent holes to become
blocked and not work properly.
• Place cargo or objects under the seats.
They may block the air intake causing
the air vents to not work properly.
The engine must be running to use this
feature.
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Press this symbol to cycle through the
various ventilation settings and off. More
indicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.
Note:The ventilated seats switch on during
a remote start if they are enabled.Note:The ventilated seats may switch on
when you start your vehicle if they were on
when you previously switched your vehicle
off.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM when the
ventilated seats are on, the system turns off.
You need to switch it back on.
Note:To improve comfort, use the ventilated
seats along with the vehicle’s air
conditioning system.
Automatic Climate Controlled Seats (If
Equipped)
When you switch on the auto setting, the
seats switch between the heated seats and
ventilated seats to match your climate control
setting.
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Note:If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,
the ignition and engine shut down.
Vehicles using Phone as a Key
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:The ignition, all electrical circuits and
all warning lamps and indicators will be
turned off.
Note:If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,
the ignition and engine shut down.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving
WARNING: Switching off the engine
when your vehicle is still moving results in
a significant decrease in braking
assistance. Higher effort is required to
apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle.
A significant decrease in steering
assistance could also occur. The steering
does not lock, but higher effort could be
required to steer your vehicle. When you
switch the ignition off, some electrical
circuits, for example airbags, also turn off.
If you unintentionally switch the ignition
off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the
engine.
1. Press and hold the push button ignition
switch, or press it three times within two
seconds.
2. Put the transmission into neutral (N) and
use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.
3. When your vehicle has stopped, shift into
park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles using Phone as a Key
1. Press and hold the push button ignition
switch, or press it three times within two
seconds.
2. Put the transmission into neutral (N) and
use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.3. When your vehicle has stopped, shift into
park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the following:
• Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
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required to steer your vehicle. When you
switch the ignition off, some electrical
circuits, for example airbags, also turn off.
If you unintentionally switch the ignition
off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the
engine.
1. Press and hold the push button ignition
switch, or press it three times within two
seconds.
2. Put the transmission into neutral (N) and
use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.
3. When your vehicle has stopped, shift into
park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles Using Phone as a Key
1. Press and hold the push button ignition
switch, or press it three times within two
seconds.
2. Put the transmission into neutral (N) and
use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop.3. When your vehicle has stopped, shift into
park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result
in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods of time, we
recommend that you do one of the following:
• Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Failure to follow engine
block heater instructions could result in
property damage or serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Do not use your heater
with ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not fully close the
hood, or allow it to drop under its own
weight when using the engine block
heater. This could damage the power cable
and may cause an electrical short resulting
in fire, injury and property damage.
Note:The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below 0°F (-18°C).
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The heater acts as a starting aid by warming
the engine coolant. This allows the climate
control system to respond quickly. The
equipment includes a heater element
(installed in the engine block) and a wire
harness. You can connect the system to a
grounded 120-volt AC electrical source.
We recommend that you do the following for
a safe and correct operation:
• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by Underwriter’s
Laboratory (UL) or Canadian Standards
Association (CSA). This extension cord
must be suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.
• Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
• Do not use multiple extension cords.• Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord plug
connections are free and clear of water.
This could cause an electric shock or fire.
• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.
• Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.
• Check for heat anywhere in the electrical
hookup once the system has been
operating for approximately 30 minutes.
• Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the
protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.
• Make sure the heater system is checked
for proper operation before winter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
The engine block heater receptacle terminals
are located on the left side of the engine
compartment.Make sure the receptacle terminals are clean
and dry prior to use. Clean them with a dry
cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of
energy per hour of use. The system does not
have a thermostat. It achieves maximum
temperature after approximately three hours
of operation. Using the heater longer than
three hours does not improve system
performance and unnecessarily uses
electricity.
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