2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR cruise control

Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies
........................................................................6 8
Remote Control ..............................................69
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
.........................................................................73
Phone as a Key
What Is Phone as a Key ................................74
Phone as a Key Limitations .........................74
Programming Your Phone ............................74
Using the Valet Mode ...................................75
Using the Backup Start Passcode .............75
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting ...........76
MyKey™
Principle of Operation ...................................78
Creating a MyKey ..........................................79
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................80
Checking MyKey System Status ................80
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................................81
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................81
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................83
Opening the Doors .......................................90
Emergency Door Release ............................91
Soft Closing Door ...........................................91
Keyless Entry ...................................................91
Liftgate
Power Liftgate ................................................94
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ..........................99
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................100
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................102
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
.......................................................................102
Audio Control ................................................104
Voice Control ................................................104Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control With Lane Centering
.......................................................................104
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control ........................................................105
Information Display Control ......................106
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................106
Horn .................................................................106
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles Without:
Heated Wiper Blades ..............................107
Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated
Wiper Blades .............................................108
Autowipers .....................................................108
Windshield Washers ....................................109
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........109
Lighting
General Information .......................................111
Lighting Control ..............................................111
Autolamps .......................................................112
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .......................112
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................113
2
Table of Contents

Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................234
Catalytic Converter .....................................235
High Voltage Battery - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
General Information ....................................238
Charging the High Voltage Battery -
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
......................................................................238
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................259
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................264
Brakes
General Information .....................................271
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
......................................................................2 7 2
Electric Parking Brake ................................272
Hill Start Assist .............................................274Auto Hold ......................................................275
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist ...............277
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work
.......................................................................277
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions .......277
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and
Off ...............................................................278
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist .........278
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators ..........278
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
......................................................................2 7 9
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................281
Using Traction Control ................................281
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................282
Using Stability Control ...............................283
Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control ....................284Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off
......................................................................284
Setting the Hill Descent Speed ...............284
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................285
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................286
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................286
Front Parking Aid ........................................288
Side Sensing System .................................290
Active Park Assist .......................................292
Rear View Camera ......................................297
360 Degree Camera ..................................300
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ...............................303
Switching Cruise Control On and Off .....303
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ...........303
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................304
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................304
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................304
5
Table of Contents

Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With
Stop and Go Work ..................................305
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering ..................................................305
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
......................................................................305
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................305
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ...................................306
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ..............................307
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go ....................................307
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and
Off ...............................................................309
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed
.......................................................................310
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap
........................................................................3 1 1
Canceling the Set Speed ...........................312Resuming the Set Speed ...........................312
Overriding the Set Speed ..........................312
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering ...............................312
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go .....................................313
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -
Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive
Cruise Control ...........................................313
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control
to Cruise Control ......................................313
Switching Lane Centering On and Off
.......................................................................3 1 4
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off
.......................................................................315
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance ........316
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting
.......................................................................316
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................319
Lane Keeping System ................................320
Blind Spot Information System ................326Cross Traffic Alert ........................................330
Speed Sign Recognition ............................335
Steering .........................................................336
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................337
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control .....................343
Selecting a Drive Mode .............................343
Drive Modes .................................................343
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................346
Luggage Covers ..........................................346
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ..................347
Load Limit ......................................................348
Air Suspension .............................................352
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................354
Trailer Sway Control ...................................355
Recommended Towing Weights .............356
Essential Towing Checks ...........................357
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......359
6
Table of Contents

E231157
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
E270480
Brake system
E139223E139223Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
E141E141128128Child seat tether anchor
E332905
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
E71880
Fasten seatbelt
E231160
Flammable
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
12
Introduction

Air vents. A
Direction indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 116). B
Voice control. See Using Voice Recognition (page 509). C
Audio control. See Audio Control (page 104). D
Information display. See General Information (page 136). E
Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 106). F
Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 107). G
Ignition switch. See Keyless Starting (page 205). H
Information and Entertainment display. I
Camera button. See Rear View Camera (page 297). See 360 Degree Camera (page 300). J
Park aid button. See Rear Parking Aid (page 286). See Front Parking Aid (page 288). See Active Park Assist (page 292). K
Driver assistance button. See Auto-Start-Stop (page 215). See Using Traction Control (page 281). See Auto Hold (page 275). See
Settings (page 555). L
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 497). M
Climate control. See Automatic Climate Control (page 165). N
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 365). O
Transmission selector. See Automatic Transmission (page 259). P
Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 104). Q
Horn. See Horn (page 106). R
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 102). S
25
At a Glance

Cruise control. T
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 111). U
Power liftgate. See Power Liftgate (page 94). Fuel release door. See Refueling (page 229). V
26
At a Glance

AUDIO CONTROL
You can operate the following
functions with the control:
E281219
E280803
Move the selector switch up to
increase volume level.
E280802
Move the selector switch down to
decrease volume level.
E265045
Move the selector switch to the left
to access the previous media
selection.
E265044
Move the selector switch to the
right to access the next media
selection.
EE28128181818181811111182202202202222202220220
Note:The controls change when you enter
a submenu.
The following controls are not available when
you enter a submenu:
Move the selector switch to the
right to enter the mode phone
submenu.
E100027
Move the selector switch to the left
to enter the media submenu.
VOICE CONTROL
The controls are on the steering wheel.
E142599
Press and release to activate voice
recognition.
CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WITH LANE CENTERING
E281217
The following controls are only available
when you switch cruise control on.
104
Steering Wheel

Note:You must press the controls from
behind the wheel.
E281221
E281225
See What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With
Lane Centering (page 305).
CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: CRUISE CONTROL
E281218
The following controls are only available
when you switch cruise control on.
Note:You must press the controls from
behind the wheel.
E281222
E281224
See What Is Cruise Control (page 303).
105
Steering Wheel