2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR Owners Manual

E244097Touch the button to direct airflow
to the instrument panel air vents.
Touch the button to direct airflow
to the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Touch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-hand
temperature control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note:This control also adjusts the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-hand
temperature control to set the right-hand
temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch on
automatic operation, then set the
temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed,
air distribution, air conditioning operation,
and outside or recirculated air to reach and
maintain the temperature you have set.
Switching the Air Conditioning On and
Off
A pop-up appears on the screen
to display the air conditioning
options.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and
maximize cooling. The driver and passenger
temperatures are set to LO, recirculated air
flows through the instrument panel vents, air
conditioning automatically turns on and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest
speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on
or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and efficiency.Note:In certain conditions, such as
maximum defrost, the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even
though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On and
Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats
On and Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off
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Touch the button to switch on
temperature control for the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
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Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors
On and Off
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Touch the button.
Switching the Heated Windshield On
and Off
Touch the button to clear the
windshield of thin ice and fog. The
heated windshield turns off after a
short period of time.
Switching the Heated Rear Window On
and Off
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Touch the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off
Touch the button to cycle through
the various heat settings.
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel
On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning
On and Off
Touch the button for maximum
cooling.
Recirculated air flows through the instrument
panel air vents, air conditioning turns on and
the blower motor adjusts to the highest
speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off
Touch the button for maximum
defrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the highest
speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.Note:To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turns on
when you select maximum defrost.
Note:Depending on your region, air
conditioning turns on.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
Touch the button to switch
between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may reduce
the time needed to cool the interior, when
used with A/C, and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
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Switching the Ventilated Seats On and
Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls
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Touch the button to access
additional controls for the rear
climate system.
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator
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Touch the button.
When on, you can only operate the
rear passenger settings through
the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch on rear
automatic operation, then set the
temperature.
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled
Seats On and Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various climate controlled seat
settings.
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On
and Off
Touch the button to cycle through
the various heat settings.
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats
On and Off
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Touch the button to cycle through
the various ventilated seat settings.
PHONE
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.
Check the compatibility of your device on
the regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time
Go to the settings menu on your device and
switch Bluetooth® on.
Select the phone option on the
feature bar.
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1. Select Add Phone.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for your
vehicle on your cell phone.
2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note:A number appears on your cell phone
and on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm that the number on your cell
phone matches the number on the
touchscreen.
Note:The touchscreen indicates that you
have successfully paired your cell phone.
4. Download the phonebook from your cell
phone when you are prompted.
Note:If you pair more than one cell phone,
use the phone settings to specify the primary
phone. You can change this setting at any
time.
Using Your Cell Phone (If Equipped)
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list of
previous calls.Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up your
contacts. Use the List button to alphabetically
sort your contacts.
Change Phone
Display the list of paired or connected
devices that you can select.
Phone Settings
Change ring tones, alerts or pair another
phone.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tones
and alerts off.
Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
Mute
Mute the microphone when in a call.Phone Voice Assistant
Say a command to use the Google or Siri
voice assistant available on your connected
phone to access supported features.
Text Messaging
Setting Text Message Notification
iOS
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell
phone.
2. Select Bluetooth®.
3. Select the information icon to the right of
your vehicle.
4. Switch text message notification on.
Android
1. Go to the settings menu on your cell
phone.
2. Select Bluetooth®.
3. Select the profiles option.
4. Select the phone profile.
5. Switch text message notification on.
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Using Text Messaging
Description Menu Item
Hear the text message. Hear It
View the text message. View
Call the sender. Call
Reply to the text message with a standard text message. Reply
Apple CarPlay (If Equipped)
1. Connect your device to a USB port.
2. Follow the instructions on the
touchscreen.
Note:Certain features of the system are not
available when you are using Apple CarPlay.
Switching Apple CarPlay Off
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Apple CarPlay Preferences.
2. Switch Apple CarPlay off.
Android Auto (If Equipped)
1. Connect your device to a USB port.
2. Follow the instructions on the
touchscreen.
Note:You might need to enable Android
Auto from the settings menu.
Note:Certain features of the system are not
available when you are using Android Auto.
Switching Android Auto Off
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select Android Auto.2. Switch Android Auto off.
NAVIGATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:For more information, refer to our
website.
Select the navigation option on the
feature bar.
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Map view menu. A
Zoom out. B
Zoom in. C
Route guidance menu. D
Destination entry menu. E
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Setting a Destination
Destination Entry Menu
Description Item
Enter a destination address. Search
Display and select from a list of previous destinations. Previous Destinations
Set your saved home address as your destination Home
Set your saved place of work as your destination. Work
Display and select from a list of favorite destinations. Favorites
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Setting a Destination Using the Text Entry
Screen
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Text entry field. A
Automatic suggestions based on
the text you enter. B
Information icon. CSearch. D
Keyboard settings. E
Note:Select one of the suggestions to
copy the detail to the text entry field.
You can search by entering all or part of the
destination, such as the Address, POI
Category or Name, Intersection, City, and
Latitude/Longitude. Tips: If you do not specify
a location, the system uses the current
vehicle location. You can specify a location
by address, city, state or zip code. For
additional information, visit
www
.owner.lincoln.com.
Note:Press the button in the top right-hand
corner of the main map to display estimated
time of arrival, remaining travel time or
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Re-center the map. A
Selected location. B
3D map rotation. Swipe left or right. C
Destination name. D
Start route guidance. E
Select the location on the map.
Select Start to begin route guidance.
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