2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR height adjustment

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................11
Symbols Glossary ............................................11
Perchlorate .......................................................14
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
..........................................................................14
Replacement Parts Recommendation
..........................................................................14
Special Notices ...............................................15
Mobile Communications Equipment .........16
Export Unique Options ..................................16
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................18
Service Data .....................................................19
Event Data ........................................................19
Settings Data ..................................................20
Connected Vehicle Data ...............................21
Mobile Device Data ........................................21
Emergency Call System Data .....................22
Environment
Protecting the Environment ........................23
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ............................................24
Child Safety
General Information ......................................27
Installing Child Restraints ............................29
Booster Seats .................................................40
Child Restraint Positioning ..........................42
Child Safety Locks .........................................44
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................46
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................47
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .......................49
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ...........................................................49
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................50
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
........................................................................5 2
Seatbelt Extensions ......................................53
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™ .............................54
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................55
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................56
Front Passenger Sensing System .............58
Side Airbags ...................................................60
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .........61
Safety Canopy™ ...............................................61
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .........63
Airbag Disposal ..............................................64
Pedestrian Protection - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Pedestrian Alert System ..............................65
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................66
How Does 911 Assist Work ..........................66
Emergency Call Requirements ..................66
Emergency Call Limitations .........................67
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Table of Contents

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Pregnant women should always wear their
seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt low across
the hips below the belly and worn as tight
as comfort allows. Position the shoulder belt
to cross the middle of the shoulder and the
center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING: If your vehicle is involved
in a crash, have the seatbelts and
associated components inspected as soon
as possible. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver seatbelt has the first type of locking
mode, and the front outboard passenger and
rear seat seatbelts have both types of locking
modes described as follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length adjustment
to your movements and locking in response
to vehicle movement. For example, if the
driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of
about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the
combination seatbelts lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and
passengers.
In addition, the design of the retractor is to
lock if you pull the webbing out too quickly.
If the seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lower
the height adjuster to allow the seatbelt to
retract. If the retractor does not unlock, pull
the seatbelt out slowly then feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowed
position. For rear seatbelts, recline the rear
seat backrest or push the seat backrest
cushion away from the seatbelt. Feed a small
length of webbing back toward the stowed
position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt automatically
pre-locks. The belt retracts to remove any
slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic
locking mode is not available on the driver
seatbelt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
Use this mode any time you install a child
safety seat, except a booster, in passenger
front or rear seating positions. Properly
restrain children 12 years old and under in a
rear seating position whenever possible.
See Child Safety (page 27).
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Seatbelts

How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
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1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until you pull the entire belt
out. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the seatbelt is now in the
automatic locking mode.How to Disengage the Automatic Locking
Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt and allow it to retract completely to
disengage the automatic locking mode and
turn on the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode.
SEATBELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Position the seatbelt
height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure
to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the
risk of injury in a crash.
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1. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so
the belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder.
2. Slide the adjuster up to raise the belt.
Press the button and slide it down to
lower the belt.
SEATBELT WARNING LAMP AND
INDICATOR CHIME
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This lamp illuminates and an
indicator chime will sound if the
driver seatbelt has not been
fastened when the vehicle's ignition is turned
on.
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Seatbelts

Special Loading Instructions for
Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-
type Vehicles
WARNING: When loading the
roof racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded
vehicles, with higher centers of gravity,
may handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased
stopping distance, when driving a
heavily loaded vehicle.
AIR SUSPENSION (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: If your vehicle has
self-leveling air suspension, you must
switch the system off before carrying out
any maintenance or repair. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.The air suspension system automatically
adjusts to maintain a constant frame height,
allows for ease of vehicle loading, provides
improved vehicle ride, and increased driver
comfort.
You can adjust different ride settings through
the selectable drive modes. See Selecting
a Drive Mode (page 343).
Note:The air suspension system may not
operate properly if you exceed the load limit.
See Load Limit (page 348).
Note:When your vehicle is off, the air
compressor may run for a short time. This is
normal.
Switching the systems on or off
You can access the air suspension, liftgate
and easy entry features through the
information display menu settings. See
General Information (page 136).
Using the Service Mode
When the service mode is active, the air
suspension does not make any adjustments
while your vehicle is stationary.Note:Always switch the air suspension
service mode to on before servicing your
vehicle.
Using Cargo Loading
The air suspension cargo loading feature
lowers your vehicle for easier access when
the system detects the liftgate is opening.
When the liftgate is closed your vehicle
returns to its normal height after a short time.
Note:To preserve your vehicle battery, your
vehicle may only lower for cargo mode one
to two times per ignition cycle.
Using Easy Entry
The air suspension can lower your vehicle
to an easier access entry height when the
system detects the intelligent access key,
you press the unlock button, use the remote
start, or use Phone as a Key.
The leveling process stops when you open
a door or the target level is achieved.
Note:To stop the leveling process, press the
lock button on the intelligent access key.
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Load Carrying

6. Remove the battery securing clamp.
7. Remove the battery.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Before reconnecting the battery, make
sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:Make sure to fully tighten the battery
cables.
If you disconnect or replace the vehicle
battery, you must reset the following
features:
• Window bounce-back. See Power
Windows (page 121).
• Clock Settings.
• Pre-set radio stations.
Battery Disposal
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Make sure that you dispose of old
batteries in an environmentally
friendly way. Seek advice from
your local authority about recycling old
batteries.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam checked
by an authorized dealer.
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8 ft (2.4 m). A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp high beam bulb. B
25 ft (7.6 m). C
Horizontal reference line. DVertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall or
screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp high beam
bulb and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m) long
horizontal reference line on the wall or
screen at this height.
Note:There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center line of
the headlamp high beam bulb.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and
open the hood.
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Maintenance

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Sensors..............................................................621
Wireless Accessory Charging Module..........627
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings.......................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System
Indicators......................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System
Limitations....................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System
Precautions..................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System......................193
Rear Parking Aid...........................................286
Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Quadruple Zone
Automatic Temperature Control.............169
Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Triple Zone Automatic
Temperature Control..................................170
Rear Seats.......................................................187
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................346
Rear View Camera.......................................297
Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera....................................297
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............109
Rear Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades..........419
Recommended Towing Weights..............356Reduced Engine Performance...................361
Refreshing the Interior Air...........................174
Automatically Refreshing the Interior Air.......174
Manually Refreshing the Interior Air...............174
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)..............................................226
Refueling - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................229
Remote Control...............................................69
Remote Start...................................................172
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................427
Replacement Parts Recommendation........14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control.............................................................73
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter.....................173
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)..............................................................380
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......380
Resuming the Set Speed...........................304
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators...........278
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions........277
Reverse Braking Assist...............................277
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.............................................279
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.........................................279
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................280Reverse Braking Assist – Information
Messages.........................................................279
Roadside Assistance...................................364
Roadside Emergencies...............................364
Rollover Warning...........................................591
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................347
Running-In
See: Breaking-In..................................................361
Running Out of Fuel....................................225
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Safety Canopy™................................................61
Safety Precautions.......................................223
Satellite Radio...............................................502
Scheduled Maintenance............................579
Seatbelt Extensions.......................................53
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................49
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................50
Seatbelts...........................................................46
Principle of Operation..........................................46
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................49
Seats.................................................................176
Security.............................................................99
Selecting a Drive Mode..............................343
Service Data......................................................19
Settings Data...................................................20
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