2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR brake

Starting System
Action Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake. To START Press Brake
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting to start the vehicle. Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle. Engine Start Pending Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled. Pending Start Cancelled
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 447). Tire Pressure Low
The system may require service. If this message stays on or continues to come on, have the
system checked as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 447). Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
The system may require service, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the
system operates under these conditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 447).
If this message stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as
possible. Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
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Information Displays

Trailer
Action Message
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a given ignition cycle. Trailer Connected
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentionally or
unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There is a concern with your vehicle wiring and trailer wiring or brake
system. See Towing a Trailer (page 354). Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a concern with your trailer turn lamp. Check your lamp. Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps
There is a concern with your trailer turn lamp. Check your lamp. Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps
There is a concern with your trailer battery. See Towing a Trailer
(page 354). Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual
There is a concern with your vehicle trailer lighting module. See
Towing a Trailer (page 354). Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual
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Information Displays

Transmission
Action Message
You switched the engine off and the gear selector is in any position other than park (P). Shift to Park
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive. Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
Displays when you need to press the brake pedal. Press Brake Pedal
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s
possible. Transmission Over Temperature Stop Safely
Have the system checked as soon as possible. Transmission Service Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it is
possible. Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Transmission Limited Function See Manual
A reminder to shift into park (P). In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or
recharging the battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 410). Transmission Not in Park
Displays when there is a concern and the park brake needs to be depressed before exiting
the vehicle. Have the system checked as soon as possible. SHIFT SYS FAULT Confirm Park Brake Apply
Before Exiting the Vehicle
Have the system checked as soon as possible. SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required
Displays when there is a concern while the vehicle is shifting to park (P). Have the system
checked as soon as possible. SHIFT SYS FAULT Vehicle is Shifting to Park
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Information Displays

Action Message
Displays when there is a concern while the vehicle is shifting to reverse (R). Have the system
checked as soon as possible. SHIFT SYS FAULT Reverse Unavailable
Service Required
Have the system checked as soon as possible. SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive Unavailable Select
S for Drive Service Required
Have the system checked as soon as possible. SHIFT SYS FAULT Neutral Unavailable Service
Required
Have the system checked as soon as possible. SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport Unavailable Service
Required
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected. Invalid Gear Selection
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be pressed to enable the transmission to shift from
park. Depress Brake to Shift from Park
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Information Displays

• Without applying the brake pedal, press
and release the button once when the
ignition is in the on mode, or when your
vehicle is running but is not moving.
On: All electrical circuits are operational and
the warning lamps and indicators illuminate.
• Without applying the brake pedal, press
and release the button once.
Start: Starts your vehicle. The engine may
not start when your vehicle starts.
• Press the brake pedal, and then press
the button for any length of time. An
indicator light on the button illuminates
when the ignition is on and when your
vehicle starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.Note: You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds without the engine starting
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each time,
without the engine starting, you reached the
60-second time limit. A message appears
in the information display alerting you that
you exceeded the cranking time. You
cannot attempt to start the engine for at
least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you are
limited to a 15-second engine cranking time.
You need to wait 60 minutes before you can
crank the engine for 60 seconds again.
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their seatbelts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical
accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park (P).
• Switch the ignition on.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.Note:You must have your intelligent access
key in your vehicle in order to shift the
transmission out of park (P).
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
The system does not function if:
• The passive key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the
following:
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1. Open the floor console storage
compartment lid.
2. With the buttons facing upward and the
unlock button facing the front of your
vehicle, place the passive key into the
backup slot.
3. With the key in this position, press the
brake pedal then press the push button
ignition switch to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart
your vehicle within 20 seconds of switching
it off, even if it does not detect a valid
passive key.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the push
button ignition switch. After 20 seconds, you
can no longer start your vehicle if it does not
detect a valid passive key.Once your vehicle starts, it remains running
until you press the push button ignition
switch, even if your vehicle does not detect
a valid passive key. You cannot start your
vehicle if the system does not detect a valid
passive key within 20 seconds.
Vehicles using Phone as a Key
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your Phone as a Key
in your vehicle in order to shift the
transmission out of park (P).
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
The system does not function if:
• The Bluetooth enabled phone
frequencies are jammed.
• The Phone as a Key battery is low or fully
discharged.
Phone as a Key Backup Starting
Passcode
Note:In order to use the Backup Start
Passcode feature, Phone as a Key must be
active and enabled on at least one phone.
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If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the
following:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. SYNC displays the Backup Starting
Passcode entry screen.
3. Using the SYNC display enter the backup
password and select Enter within 30
seconds.
4. SYNC displays messages to start the
vehicle.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and press
the start button within 20 seconds to start
the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
This feature shuts down the engine if it has
been idling for an extended period. The
ignition also turns off in order to save battery
power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a
message appears in the information display
showing a timer counting down from 30seconds. If you do not intervene within 30
seconds, your vehicle shuts down. Another
message appears in the information display
to inform you that your vehicle has shut down
to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you
normally do.
Note:Automatic Engine Shutdown may be
more frequent for hybrid vehicles.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:You cannot permanently switch off the
automatic shutdown feature. When you
switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the
next ignition cycle.You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
• You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicle, for example pressing
the brake or accelerator pedal.
• You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition is
on for the current ignition cycle only. Use
the vehicle settings on your touchscreen
to turn 30min Max Idle on or off.
• During the 30-second countdown, the
system prompts you to press OK or
RESET to temporarily switch the feature
off for the current ignition cycle only.Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
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.
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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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