2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR Owners Manual

CREATING A VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in your
vehicle and allow devices to connect to it for
access to the Internet.
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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press Lincoln Connect.
2. Press Vehicle Hotspot.
Note:The vehicle hotspot default setting is
on.
3. Press Settings.
4. Press Wi-Fi visibility.
Note:The Wi-Fi Visibility default setting is
on.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and
Password
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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press Lincoln Connect.2. Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3. Press Settings.
Note:The SSID is the hotspot name.
4. Press View Password.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot
1. On your device, switch Wi-Fi on and
select the hotspot from the list of
available Wi-Fi networks.
2. When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
1. Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note:The vehicle network carrier’s portal
opens on your device.
2. If the portal does not open on your
device, open a website and it redirects
to the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note:Secure websites do not redirect.
3. Follow the instructions on the carrier
portal to purchase a plan.Note:If you have an active plan, the system
does not redirect to the vehicle network
carrier’s portal when you connect a device.
Visit the vehicle network carrier’s website to
purchase more data.
Note:If data usage information is available
in the vehicle hotspot menu, it is
approximate.
Note:If you carry out a master reset, the
system does not remove your vehicle from
your vehicle network carrier’s account. To
remove your vehicle from the account,
contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note:The vehicle network carrier provides
Vehicle Hotspot services, subject to your
vehicle network carrier agreement, coverage
and availability.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT NAME OR PASSWORD
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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press Lincoln Connect.
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2. Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3. Press Settings.
4. Press Edit.
5. Press Change SSID Name.
6. Enter your required SSID.
7. Press Done.
8. Press Change Password.
9. Enter your required password.
10. Press Done.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.Radio Frequencies and Reception
Factors
Note:Listening to loud audio for long
periods of time could damage your hearing.
Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception. Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting. Station overload
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WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
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Note:Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.Note:Some features, such as satellite radio,
may not be available in your location. Check
with an authorized dealer.
Note: The touchscreen system controls most
of the audio features.
Adjusting the Volume
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Turn to adjust the volume.
Changing Radio Stations
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In radio mode, turn to search through the
radio frequency band.
In satellite radio mode, turn to find the
previous or next available satellite radio
station.
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Locking the Rear Audio Controls (If
Equipped)
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Press and release the button to
lock the rear passenger audio
controls.
Selecting the Audio Modes
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Press and release the button to
access different audio modes such
as AM, FM and CD.
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off
Press and release the button.
Switching the Display On and Off (If
Equipped)
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Press and release the button.
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse
In radio mode, select a frequency band and
press and release either button. The system
stops at the first station it finds in that
direction.
In satellite radio mode, press and release to
select the next or previous satellite radio
station. If you select a specific category, such
as jazz, rock or news, press to find the next
or previous station in that category.
Rear Passenger Audio Controls
Use the rear passenger touchscreen to
select the following:
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Touch the audio button on the
feature bar.
Note:Depending on the source selected,
some options may not be available.
Accessing the Source Menu
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Touch the button to access the
source menu.
Selecting a Preset
Touch Presets to select a preset station.
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various repeat modes and off.
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off
Touch the button to play music on
the selected source in random
order.
Playing or Pausing Media
Touch the button to either play or
pause the audio.
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Switching the Audio Control On and
Off
Adjusting the Volume
Touch the arrow buttons to adjust the
volume.
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse
In radio mode, select a frequency band and
touch either button. The system stops at the
first station it finds in that direction.
In satellite radio mode, touch to select the
next or previous satellite radio station. If you
select a specific category, such as jazz, rock
or news, touch to find the next or previous
station in that category.
Rear Audio Control Lock Message
A message displays when the controls are
locked through the front and you try to
operate them.
Note:The controls also lock when a voice
session or phone call is active.
DIGITAL RADIO
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are not available
in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital evolution
of analog AM/FM radio. Your system has a
special receiver that allows it to receive
digital broadcasts, where available, in
addition to the analog broadcasts, it already
receives. Digital broadcasts provide a better
sound quality than analog broadcasts with
free, crystal-clear audio and no static or
distortion. For more information, and a guide
to available stations and programming,
please visit www.hdradio.com.When HD Radio is on and you tune to a
station broadcasting HD Radio technology,
you may notice the HD Radio logo on your
screen. When this logo is available, you may
also see Title and Artist fields on-screen.
The multicast indicator appears in FM mode,
only, if the current station is broadcasting
multiple digital broadcasts. The highlighted
numbers signify available digital channels
where new or different content is available.
HD1 signifies the main programming status
and is available in analog and digital
broadcasts. Other multicast stations, HD2
through HD7, are only available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you
can access the following functions:
•Memory presets allow you to save an
active channel as a memory preset.
Touch and hold a memory preset slot
until the sound returns. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station.
Sound returns when finished. When
switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory
preset, the sound mutes before the
digital audio plays, because the system
has to reacquire the digital signal.
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Note:As with any saved radio station, you
cannot access the saved station if your
vehicle is outside the station’s reception
area.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute
due to weak signal strength. Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is
available again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible HD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station
mutes and stays muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal again.
When the system first receives a station, aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations, it first plays the station in the
analog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is an HD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version.
Depending on the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change when the station changes from analog
to digital. Blending is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to analog sound. Station blending
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In order to provide the best possible
experience, use the contact form to report
any station issues found while listening to a
station broadcasting with HD Radiotechnology. Independent entities own and
operate each station. These stations are
responsible for the accuracy of all audio
streams and data fields.
Potential Station Issues
Action Cause Issues
No action required. This is a broadcast issue. This is poor time alignment by the radio
broadcaster. Echo, stutter, skip or repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease in audio volume.
No action required. The reception issue may
clear up as you continue to drive. The radio is shifting between analog and
digital audio. Sound fading or blending in and out.
No action required. This is normal behavior.
Wait until the audio is available. The digital multicast is not available until the
HD Radio broadcast is decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is available. There is an audio mute delay when selecting
HD2 or HD3, multicast preset or direct tune.
No action required. The station is not avail-
able in your current location. The previously stored multicast preset or
direct tune is not available in your current
reception area. Cannot access the HD2 or HD3 multicast
channels when recalling a preset or from a
direct tune.
Fill out the station issue form at website listed
below.
1Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. Text information does not match currently
playing audio.
Fill out the station issue form at website listed
below.
1Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. There is no text information shown for
currently selected frequency.
1 http://hdradio.com/stations/feedback.
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