2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR service

Action Message
The brake fluid level is low. Have the system checked immediately. See Brake Fluid Check
(page 409). Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Have the system checked
as soon as possible. Check Brake System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high. Have the system checked immediately. Engine Coolant Over Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled. Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not allow some features to
properly operate. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Transport Mode Contact Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not allow some features to
properly operate. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Factory Mode Contact Dealer
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a powertrain concern. Have the
system checked as soon as possible. See Manual
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature. Power Reduced to Lower Engine Temp
The brake system has reduced stopping power. Brake Applied Power Reduced
The motor electronics are overheating. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off
your vehicle and let it cool. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system
checked as soon as possible. Motor Coolant Over Temperature
EV functionality is disabled and the engine is running to maintain oil quality. See Plug-In
Hybrid Vehicle Operation (page 219). Engine ON Due to Low Use Normal Operation
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Information Displays

Park Aid
Action Message
The system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Check Front Park Aid
The system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Check Rear Park Aid
The radar is blocked due to inclement weather, ice, mud or water in front of radar. You can
typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Rear Parking Aid (page 286). Rear Park Aid Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The radar is blocked due to inclement weather, ice, mud or water in front of radar. You can
typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Front Parking Aid (page 288). Front Park Aid Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The radar is blocked due to inclement weather, ice, mud or water in front of radar. You can
typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Principle of Operation (page 286). Park Aid Not Available Sensor Blocked See
Manual
Displays the park aid status. Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status. Rear Park Aid On Off
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Information Displays

Park Brake
Action Message
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, have the system checked
as soon as possible. Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedal
being pressed. To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be
performed. Perform a manual release. Park Brake Use Switch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release
park brake before continued driving. Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied. Park Brake Not Applied
The electric parking brake is not fully released. Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode to allow service of the
rear brakes. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Park Brake Maintenance Mode
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Information Displays

Action Message
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some function-
ality may still be available. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Park Brake Limited Function Service Required
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Have the
system checked as soon as possible. Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
Applying the electric parking brake numerous times has overheated the system. Wait two
minutes before attempting to apply again. Park Brake System Overheated
Power Steering
Action Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. Have the system
checked as soon as possible. Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Have the system
checked as soon as possible. Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or
passive entry or passive start system that requires service. Have the system checked as soon
as possible. Steering Assist Fault Service Required
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requires service. Have the system
checked as soon as possible. Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now
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Information Displays

Pre-Collision Assist
Action Message
You have a blocked sensor due to inclement weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar
sensor. In most cases, you can clean the sensor to resolve. Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor
Blocked
Displays when the system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
Remote Start
Action Message
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button to drive the vehicle
after a remote start. To Drive: Press Brake and Gear Shift Button
Seats
Action Message
Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the
warning stays on or continues to come on have the system checked as soon as possible. Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove Objects
Near Passenger Seat
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available while driving. Memory Recall Not Permitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved. Memory {0} Saved
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Information Displays

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

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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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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