2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR traction control

Speed rating Letter rating
168 mph (270 km/h) W
186 mph (299 km/h) Y
Note:For tires with a maximum speed
capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire
manufacturers sometimes use the letters
ZR. For those with a maximum speed
capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire
manufacturers always use the letters
ZR.
H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
(TIN): This begins with the letters DOT
and indicates that the tire meets all
federal standards. The next two
numbers or letters are the plant code
designating where it was manufactured,
the next two are the tire size code and
the last four numbers represent the
week and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st
week of 1997. After 2000, the numbersgo to four digits. For example, 2501
means the 25th week of 2001. The
numbers in between are identification
codes used for traceability. This
information is used to contact customers
if a tire defect requires a recall.
I. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or
AT: All Terrain, or
AS: All Season.
J. Tire Ply Composition and Material
Used: Indicates the number of plies or
the number of layers of rubber-coated
fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and the sidewall,
which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and others.K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire. See the
Safety Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), for the correct
tire pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades:
*Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and
one-half times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
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*Traction: The traction grades, from
highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C.
The grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
*Temperature: The temperature grades
are A (the highest), B and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
M. Maximum Inflation Pressure:
Indicates the tire manufacturers'
maximum permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum load
can be carried by the tire. This pressure
is normally higher than the vehicle
manufacturer's recommended cold
inflation pressure which can be found
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post, next tothe driver's seating position), or Tire
Label which is located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver’s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be set
lower than the recommended pressure
on the vehicle label.
The tire suppliers may have additional
markings, notes or warnings such as
standard load or radial tubeless.
Additional Information Contained on
the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires
Note:Tire Quality Grades do not apply
to this type of tire.
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BC
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LT type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below.
A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for service on light trucks.
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conditions. Like any tire, summer tire
performance is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you must drive
in those conditions, we recommend using
Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires.
Always store your summer tires indoors at
temperatures above 19°F (-7°C). The rubber
compounds used in these tires lose flexibility
and may develop surface cracks in the tread
area at temperatures below 19°F (-7°C). If the
tires have been subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or
less, warm them in a heated space to at least
41°F (5°C) for at least 24 hours before
installing them on a vehicle, or moving the
vehicle with the tires installed, or checking
tire inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
or heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored. Do not apply heat
or blow heated air directly on the tires.
Always inspect the tires after storage periods
and before use.USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: Do not exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h). Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not use snow chains
on snow-free roads.
WARNING: Only fit snow chains to
specified tires.
WARNING: If your vehicle is fitted
with wheel trims, remove them before
fitting snow chains.
WARNING: Wheels and tires must
be the same size, load index and speed
rating as those originally fitted on the
vehicle. Use of any other tire or wheel can
affect the safety and performance of your
vehicle. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels can
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. Follow
the recommended tire inflation pressures
found on the Safety Compliance
Certification label, or the Tire Label on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
or personal injury or death.
Only use snow chains on rear wheels. Install
snow chains in pairs. Do not use
self-tensioning snow chains.
Only use snow chains on the following
specified tire sizes:
• 255/60R19
• Only install chains that are 10 mm or
less.
• 255/55R20
• Only install chains that are 10 mm or
less.
We recommend you use steel wheels of the
same size and specification if snow chains
are required because chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices:
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Adjusting the Guidance Prompt Volume
Turn the volume control when a guidance
prompt plays to adjust the volume.
Note:If you have inadvertently adjusted the
volume to zero, press the turn indicator
button to play the last voice prompt and then
adjust the volume to the desired level.
Muting Guidance Prompts
Select the mute option on the
screen to mute guidance prompts.
Note:The system mutes the next and all
future guidance prompts.
Adding Waypoints
You can add a waypoint to a navigation route
as a destination along your route. You can
add up to five waypoints.
1. Select the search option on the map.
2. Set a destination.
3. Select Add Waypoint.
4. Select Go.Canceling Route Guidance
Select the route guidance menu
option on the active guidance
screen.
Select Cancel Route.
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Note:The route guidance menu option is
always in the bottom right-hand corner of
the main map.
cityseeker (If Equipped)
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cityseeker, when available, is a service that
provides more information about certain
points of interest such as restaurants, hotels
and attractions.
Note:cityseeker information is limited to
approximately 1,110 cities (1,049 in the United
States, 36 in Canada and 15 in Mexico).
When you have selected a point of interest,
the location and information appear, such as
address, phone number and a star rating.
Press More Information to see a photo, a
review, a list of services and facilities, the
average room or meal price and the web
address. This screen displays the point of
interest icons.
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SYNC™ 3

ROLLOVER WARNING
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.
WARNING: Vehicles with a higher
center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
WARNING: Do not become
overconfident in the ability of four-wheel
drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel drive
vehicle may accelerate better than a
two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at
a safe speed.
Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently
than passenger cars in the various driving
conditions that are encountered on streets,
highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and
trucks are not designed for cornering at
speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions.
RADIO FREQUENCY CERTIFICATION
LABELS
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
SENSORS
Argentina
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Belarus
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Customer Information

•Volume Setting: Do not raise the volume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level
where you can still hear outside traffic
and emergency signals while driving.
Driving while unable to hear these
sounds could cause an accident.
•Navigation Features: Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully read
and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
•Distraction Hazard: Any navigation
features may require manual (non-verbal)
setup. Attempting to perform such set-up
or insert data while driving can distract
your attention and could cause an
accident or other serious injury. Stop the
vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations.•Let Your Judgment Prevail: Any
navigation features are provided only as
an aid. Make your driving decisions
based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic regulations.
Any such feature is not a substitute for
your personal judgment. Any route
suggestions made by this system should
never replace any local traffic regulations
or your personal judgment or knowledge
of safe driving practices.
•Route Safety: Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in
an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you
would be placed in an unsafe situation,
or if you would be directed into an area
that you consider unsafe. The driver is
ultimately responsible for the safe
operation of the vehicle and therefore,
must evaluate whether it is safe to follow
the suggested directions.•Potential Map Inaccuracy: Maps used
by this system may be inaccurate
because of changes in roads, traffic
controls or driving conditions. Always use
good judgment and common sense when
following the suggested routes.
•Emergency Services: Do not rely on any
navigation features included in the
system to route you to emergency
services. Ask local authorities or an
emergency services operator for these
locations. Not all emergency services
such as police, fire stations, hospitals and
clinics are likely to be contained in the
map database for such navigation
features.
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Appendices

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
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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
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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
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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
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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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